The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship helps Nigerian students who struggle to pay school fees. It supports full-time students in public tertiary institutions in Zone C, Niger State. The scholarship runs yearly and can be renewed until graduation if academic standards are met.
The program is part of Sani Bello Foundation’s mission to promote education and youth development in Niger State.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a full-time student in a recognized public tertiary institution in Nigeria
- Be in their second year at the time of application
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0
- Have five credits in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB including Mathematics and English (not more than two sittings)
- Be an indigene of Zone C, Niger State by origin, birth, or long-term residence
- Not be a civil servant
- Not study in a private or foreign institution
Benefits of the Scholarship Program
The Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship offers:
- Annual financial support for school fees
- Renewal until graduation with CGPA compliance
- Reduced financial stress to focus on studies
- Recognition from Sani Bello Foundation
Documents Required
Applicants must submit original documents and photocopies:
- Birth certificate or Declaration of Age
- Local Government Indigene Letter
- O-Level results
- Secondary school testimonial
- Academic transcript or result statement
- Admission letter
- School ID card or valid school identification
- Online registration printout
- Departmental course registration forms
Scholarship Structure
The scholarship is awarded yearly. New applicants join in their second year. Existing awardees continue support if they maintain the required CGPA. The Sani Bello Foundation manages document verification, screening, and renewal.
Selection Process
The selection starts with document submission. Screening is done in person to verify:
- Academic results and CGPA
- Full-time student status
- Zone C indigene status
Only applicants who meet all requirements are shortlisted for the scholarship.
How to Apply – Step by Step
Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship application follows a clear process.
- Go to Sani Bello Foundation Scholarship application Portal by clicking the LINK HERE
- Confirm eligibility and CGPA
- Gather all required documents
- Complete online registration and print confirmation
- Submit all documents in person at the designated venue
- Attend the screening process
- Wait for final selection from Sani Bello Foundation
Application close on 30January, 2026
