Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesNigeria
Area of StudyAll
Application Deadline13 March 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeUndergraduate
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0009
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About This Scholarship

The Selar Tuition Fund (Smart Hustle Initiative) is a social impact program designed to reduce financial barriers to education in Nigeria by providing direct tuition support to final-year undergraduate/polytechnic students and secondary school students (SS3) preparing for WAEC and JAMB exams. The initiative commits ₦10,000,000 to support 50 final-year tertiary students (₦100,000 each) and 100 SS3 students (₦50,000 each) at critical points in their educational journey.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Tuition support
  • Exam-related financial relief

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a Nigerian citizen living and studying in Nigeria
  • 2 Must be a final-year student in an accredited tertiary institution (public, private, or polytechnic) OR SS3 student in secondary school
  • 3 University/Polytechnic applicants must have a CGPA of 3.0/65% or higher
  • 4 Must demonstrate financial/economic need
  • 5 Must provide valid student ID card, most recent transcript, and video statement of purpose
  • 6 Secondary school applicants must provide proof of SS3 status (1st term results) and evidence of WAEC/JAMB registration

How to Apply

1
Complete the online application form
2
Submit academic transcripts
3
Submit valid student ID card
4
Submit WAEC/JAMB registration (for SS3 students)
5
Submit video personal statement (max 250 words equivalent)
6
Applications reviewed by independent selection committee
7
Beneficiaries notified after review process
8
Submit before 13 March 2026
📅 One-time support for 2025/2026 academic session

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