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Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) Announces the Commencement for the Lagos State Bursary and Scholarship Awards for all Undergraduate, Postgraduate Students for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 Academic Year.
Are you a student of Lagos origin studying in a Nigerian tertiary institution? Then here’s some great news: the Lagos State Scholarship Board has officially opened the portal for bursary and scholarship applications for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions.
Below is everything you need to know about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply.
📌 What is on Offer?
The Lagos State Government, through its Scholarship Board, is offering financial support to eligible indigenes through the following:- ✅ Undergraduate Scholarships
- ✅ Postgraduate Scholarships
- ✅ Bursary Awards
- ✅ Special Support for People Living with Disabilities (PWDs)
- ✅ Support for Multi-dimensionally Poor and Vulnerable Students
And yes — Application is FREE!
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
🔹 Who Can Apply?
- To be eligible for this scheme, you must:
- Be an indigene of Lagos State.
- Be enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- Possess valid school documents (e.g., admission letter, school ID, or transcript).
- Not have benefited previously (for bursary applicants only, unless you’re applying under a new course/program).
- Meet academic performance criteria (for scholarship applicants only).
- Have completed one program and started another (if reapplying after previous benefit).
📚 Eligible Academic Levels (First-time Bursary Applicants Only)
Only first-time applicants in the following levels are allowed to apply for the bursary:- 100 Level
- 200 Level
- 300 Level
- 400 Level (For four-year degree courses)
- 500 Level (For Law, Medicine, and Transport)
- 600 Level (For Medicine)
- Students in Law School and Maritime Academies (These are considered special categories)
🚫 Note on Repeat Applications
- This bursary round is strictly for first-time applicants.
- If you’ve received a bursary from the Lagos State Scholarship Board in the past, you are only eligible again if you’ve completed that course and are now in a new program or institution.
📝 Application Requirements Checklist
Before you apply, ensure you have the following ready:- ✅ Proof of Lagos State indigene status
- ✅ Admission Letter or School ID
- ✅ Valid passport photograph
- ✅ Academic records (for scholarships)
- ✅ Evidence of enrollment in a recognized Nigerian institution
🌐 How to Apply
Follow these links below for the full application guidelines:
🧾 Final Notes
- Bursaries are awarded based on studentship and indigene status, not on academic performance.
- Scholarships, however, consider academic merit.
- Submissions must be done only via the official portal — No paper or manual submissions will be accepted.
- Avoid errors during submission. Faulty applications will be disqualified.
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