The Oyo State Government has officially opened online registration for the 2025/2026 General Bursary Awards.
The scheme targets eligible final-year students of Oyo State origin who are studying in public higher institutions of learning across Nigeria.
Registration began on Wednesday, October 14, and will close at 11:59 PM WAT on Monday, November 2, 2026. 
Who Can Apply for the Oyo State Bursary Awards?
Eligible applicants must be:
1. Indigenes of Oyo State
2. Final-year students in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria (universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, etc.)
3. Studying full-time (part-time and overseas students are not eligible)
Final-year law students and students in private tertiary institutions are excluded. However, this year the scheme has been expanded to include final-year students of Colleges of Education (NCE).
Required Documents for Registration
- Students who meet the above criteria must provide:
- 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
- Passport photograph
- Proof of membership in the Federation of Oyo State Student Union (FOSSU)
All information supplied must be accurate and consistent with the supporting documents.
How to Apply for the Oyo State Bursary Awards
Visit the official registration portal and follow the instructions to fill in the necessary information.
Eligible students are strongly advised to complete their registration within the stipulated period. Late applications will not be entertained after the portal closes.
The initiative forms part of the Oyo State Government’s continued effort to support education and ease the financial burden on final-year students of Oyo origin as they complete their academic programmes.
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