2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme

Scholarship Alert: 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme (Fully Funded)

The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme is now open for applications, offering a fully funded opportunity to support indigent Nigerian students who have secured admission into Federal Universities in Nigeria. This prestigious initiative is designed not only to ease financial burdens but also to provide long-term career development through mentorship, internships, and professional exposure.

The programme is backed by leading organizations such as KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen, giving beneficiaries a strong pathway into the professional world.

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Scholarship Overview

• Programme: 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship
• Location: Nigeria
• Eligible Schools: Federal Universities in Nigeria
• Target Applicants: Indigent Nigerian students
• Application Deadline: 13 August 2026 (4:00 PM)

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian student with proven financial need
• Have provisional admission into a Federal University
• Be enrolled in a four-year degree programme in any of the following:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Actuarial Science
  • Insurance
  • Finance
• Have attended:
  • A public secondary school, OR
  • A private secondary school on scholarship
• Achieve a minimum UTME score of 230
• Have at least five (5) distinctions in WASSCE, including English & Mathematics
• Be a 100-level student at the time of application

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Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• 💰 Full financial support throughout the 4-year degree
• 💼 Internship opportunities during holidays or SIWES
• 🤝 Mentorship and professional development
• 🚀 Career opportunities with partner firms after graduation (for top-performing scholars)

Graduates who achieve a First Class or Second Class Upper Division may be considered for employment with partner organizations like KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen.

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Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an aptitude test
• Applicants already benefiting from another scholarship are not eligible

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How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply the official portal below:

Apply for the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme⁠

This scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for academically strong but financially disadvantaged students to pursue higher education and build a solid professional future.