The Oyo State Government has officially commenced online registration for the 2025/2026 General Bursary Awards, targeting eligible final-year students of Oyo State origin studying in public higher institutions across Nigeria.
According to the Oyo State Scholarship Board on X on Thursday, registration opened on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and will close on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. West Africa time.
Eligible applicants are advised to visit the official portal at https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/ to complete their applications before the deadline.
The bursary scheme is designed to provide financial support to final-year students as they complete their academic programmes.
Categories covered include university undergraduates, Higher National Diploma (HND) students, National Certificate in Education (NCE) students, as well as those in clinical, aviation, and maritime programmes.
Final-year law students are, however, excluded from this particular general bursary award.
To qualify, applicants must be indigenes of Oyo State, enrolled in a Nigerian public tertiary institution, and not studying on a part-time basis or overseas. Students from private institutions are not eligible.
Prospective beneficiaries are required to provide the following documents during registration:
Admission Letter
Local Government Identification Letter
Students’ Registration/Course Form (endorsed by the Head of Department)
Valid commercial bank account details belonging to the applicant
Recent passport photograph
Proof of membership of the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU)
Applicants have been urged to ensure that all information supplied is accurate and consistent with their supporting documents.
The Scholarship Board warned that late applications will not be entertained once the portal closes.
Students can begin the process by visiting the official website, preparing the required documents, completing the online form, uploading the necessary files, and saving their application confirmation and reference number for future status checks.
The initiative forms part of the Oyo State Government’s ongoing efforts to ease the financial burden on students and promote educational advancement among its indigenes.
How to Apply for the Oyo State 2025/2026 General Bursary Awards OnlineOfficial PortalMain page: https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/
Direct application link: https://app.bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/bursary/apply
Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT.Step-by-Step Guide: Check Your Eligibility
You must: Be an indigene of Oyo State.
Be a final-year student (undergraduate, HND, NCE, clinical, aviation, or maritime)
Attend a Nigerian public tertiary institution
Not be a part-time student or studying overseas
Note: Final-year law students are excluded from this general bursary.
Prepare Your Documents (clear digital copies – PDF or image): Admission Letter.
Local Government Identification Letter
Current Course Registration Form (endorsed/signed and stamped by your Head of Department)
Recent Passport Photograph
Proof of membership in the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU) — register at https://www.fossu.com.ng/register if you don’t have it.
Valid commercial bank account details belonging to you
Start the application: Visit https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/
Click “Start your application” or “Apply for bursary”
This takes you to the official application form
Complete the Online Form. Fill in your personal details, Local Government of origin, institution, course of study, and other required information carefully.
Upload all the required documents.
Double-check that everything matches your supporting documents
Submit and Save Confirmation: Review all information
Submit the application
Print or save the submission confirmation page and your application number (you will need this later)
Check Your Status: Use your application number on the official portal to track updates.
Successful applicants will be contacted via the details they provided