Lagos State Scholarship Board – Apply for Lagos State Bursary and Scholarship Award 2023 following the guideline below..
Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) Bursary and Scholarship Award 2023
The Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) is pleased to announce the availability of application forms for the 2022/2023 academic year for indigenous students of Lagos State in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Both Bursary and Scholarship Awards are open for application starting from Thursday, 1st June 2023, and the deadline for submission is Friday, 30th June 2023, at 12 midnight.
About Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB): Established in February 1968, the Lagos State Scholarship Board is an organ of the State Government dedicated to promoting quality education for students and providing service to secondary and higher education institutions.
Offered Bursary/Scholarship Awards:
- Lagos State Bursary
- Maritime Academy / Law School Bursary
- Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
- Scholarship for Masters Students
- Scholarship for PhD Students
Current Rate of Local Scholarship Awards: The following amounts have been fixed as the payable rates for each approved beneficiary, based on the award category:
- Technical Colleges: N100,000
- Polytechnics/Colleges of Education: N200,000
- First Degree: N200,000
- Masters Degree: N300,000
- Doctorate Degree: N400,000
Current Rate of Local Bursary Awards: In 2007, the present administration increased the Bursary award rates to align with the current economic realities. The approved rates are as follows:
For Lagos State University (LASU) Students:
- Freshers: N35,000
- Arts Students: N25,000
- Science Students: N30,000
- Physically challenged Students: N40,000
- Law/Engineering/Medical Students: N50,000
For Students from other Institutions:
- Arts Students: N20,000
- Science Students: N30,000
- Physically challenged Students: N40,000
- Law/Engineering/Medical Students: N50,000
- Law School & Maritime Academy Students: N200,000
Bursary Award to Law School Students: The administration has also increased the Bursary to Law School students. Each bonafide indigene is awarded Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) only to alleviate their financial burden. This amount is paid once. Indigenes of the State studying in Maritime Academy also receive Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) only.
Requirements for LSSB Bursary and Scholarship Award Qualification:
Eligibility Requirements for Bursary Awards:
- Valid Student: The applicant must have gained full-time admission into a tertiary institution.
- Indigene: The applicant must be a bonafide indigene of Lagos State (by paternity).
- Valid Documents: The applicants must present documents to verify the genuineness of their claims, such as admission letters, school identity cards, letters from the Oba and Local Government, and any other relevant documents.
Eligibility Requirements for Scholarship Awards:
- Valid Student: The applicant must have gained full-time admission into a tertiary institution.
- Indigene: The applicant must be a bonafide indigene of Lagos State (by paternity).
- Academic Excellence: The applicant must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 and above for undergraduate programs and 2.1 (second class upper) for postgraduate programs.
- Valid Documents: The applicants must present documents to verify the genuineness of their claims, such as admission letters, school identity cards, letters from the Oba and Local Government, and any other relevant documents.
General Applicants: Applicants from valid tertiary institutions in Nigeria are eligible to apply for the following Awards at the specified amounts:
- Bursary: N2,500
- Scholarship: N3,500
Post Graduate (Masters, PhD) Students: PGD, Masters, and PhD students in Nigeria are eligible to apply for the following awards at the displayed amount:
- Scholarship (Masters): N5,000
- Scholarship (PhD): N5,000
Law School / Maritime Academy: Students from Law School and the Nigerian Maritime Academy can apply for the following Awards at the displayed cost:
- Bursary: N4,000
How to Apply: Interested and qualified individuals can apply by visiting the official website of the Lagos State Scholarship Board at https://lagosscholarship.org/.
For more details, please visit: https://lagosscholarship.org/
