The Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Scholarship Board wishes to inform indigenous students of Lagos State in tertiary institutions across the country and intending to be beneficiaries of either Bursary or Scholarship Award that application forms for both Awards for 2022/2023 academic year will be on sale from Thursday, 1st June; 2023 and closes by 12 midnight of Friday, 30th June; 2023.
he Lagos State Scholarship Board is the State Government’s organ established in February 1968. The Board's mission drives focus on quality education for students and service to Secondary and higher education.
Offered Bursary/Scholarship Awards include:
- Lagos State Bursary
- Maritime Academy / Law School Bursary
- Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
- Scholarship for Masters Students
- Scholarship for PHD Students
About Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB)
The Lagos State Scholarship Board was founded in line with the state’s outlook as the centre of excellence. The sole purpose is to foster, encourage and reward high academic standards in students across the country. Its uttermost priority is the ultimate provision of educational assistance to students for the development of Lagos State and Nigeria as a whole. The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the State Government’s organ established in February 1968 shortly after the creation of the State to be in charge of Bursary, Scholarship and other educational related matters. 3000&n..... read more
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LSSB Bursary and Scholarship Award
| Application Deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of LSSB Bursary and Scholarship Award
Current Rate Of Local Scholarhip Awards
The following rates were fixed as amount payable to each approved beneficiary, depending on the category of his/her award:
BeneficiariesAmount(N)
- Technical Colleges - N100,000
- Poly/Colleges of Education - N200,000
- First Degree - N200,000
- Masters Degree - N300,000
- Doctorate Degree - N400,000
Current Rate Of Local Bursary Awards
In the Year 2007, the present administration ensured that Bursary award rates were increased to meet with present economic realities. With the following rates approved:
For Lagos State University (LASU) Students
BeneficiariesAmount(N)
- Freshers - N35,000
- Arts Students - N25,000
- Science Students - N30,000
- Physically challenged Students - N40,000
- Law/Engineering/Medical Students - N50,000
Students from other Institutions
BeneficiariesAmount(N)
- 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
Furthermore, this administration increased Bursary to Law School students by approving the rate of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000. 00) only per bonafide indigene. This is to lighten their financial burden and it is paid once. A sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira (N200,000) only is also awarded to indigenes of the State studying in Maritime Academy.
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 ascertain the genuineness of their claims like:
- Admission Letters.
- School Identity Cards
- Letters from Oba & Letter from Local Government
- All 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 and 2.1 (second class upper) for postgraduate.
Valid Documents
The Applicants must present documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims like:
- Admission Letters.
- School Identity Cards
- Letters from Oba & Letter from Local Government
- All other relevant documents
General Applicants
Applicants from valid tertiary institutions in Nigeria are eligible to apply for the following Awards at the specified amounts.
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Bursary - N2,500
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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:
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Scholarship (Masters) - N5,000
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Scholarship (PHD) - N5,000
Law School / Maritime Academy
Students from Law School and the Nigerian Maritime Academy can apply for the follwoing Awards at the displayed cost:
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BursaryN4,000
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Lagos State Scholarship Board (LSSB) on lagosscholarship.org to applyFor more details visit: LSSB website.
