Final-year students from Oyo State have until November 2 to apply for the state government’s 2025/2026 General Bursary Awards, with payments ranging from ₦100,000 to ₦500,000, depending on the applicant’s programme.
Registration opened on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for eligible students of Oyo origin studying in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The highest bursary amount, ₦500,000, is available to final-year students in clinical, aeronautic and aviation-related programmes. University undergraduates are eligible for ₦200,000, while HND students will receive ₦150,000 and NCE students ₦100,000.
How to apply
Students can begin their applications by visiting the official portal at https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/.
Applicants should register for an account or log in if they already have one, then complete the application form with their personal details, Local Government of origin, institution, course of study and other required academic information.
Documents required
Before starting the application, students should prepare the following documents:
- Official admission letter
- Local Government identification certificate
- Current course registration form, signed and stamped by the Head of Department
- Proof of membership of the Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU)
- Recent passport photograph
After completing the form and uploading the documents, applicants should review their entries carefully before submitting.
Students are also advised to save or print the confirmation page or application reference after submission.
The application portal is scheduled to close on Monday, November 2, 2026. Eligible students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.