The Ondo State Government has officially opened applications for the 2025 Ondo State Scholarship and Bursary Awards, offering financial support of up to ₦100,000 to eligible students. This initiative, overseen by the Ondo State Scholarship Board, aims to empower indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Overview

• Host Country: Nigeria
• Eligible Applicants: Students of Ondo State origin
• Academic Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (2nd year and above)
• Reward: ₦100,000 Scholarship | ₦10,000 Bursary | ₦50,000 for physically challenged students
• Deadline: May 31, 2025
• Application Portal: odssb.org.ng

Categories of Support

1. Scholarship Awards (₦100,000)
   • For 2nd year and above students of Ondo State origin.
   • Minimum CGPA:
     • 3.5/4.0 scale
     • 4.0/5.0 scale
     • 3.0 for Polytechnic students
2. Bursary Grants (₦10,000)
   • Available to all students of Ondo State origin enrolled in recognized Nigerian tertiary institutions including:
     • Universities
     • Polytechnics
     • Monotechnics
     • Colleges of Education
     • Schools of Nursing/Midwifery
     • Colleges of Health Technology
3. Special Financial Assistance (₦50,000)
   • For physically challenged students of Ondo State origin.
   • Applicable to NCE, OND, HND, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.
   • Also open to medical and Law School students, regardless of CGPA.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Ondo State Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an indigene of Ondo State.
• Be a full-time student in a Nigerian tertiary institution.
• Meet the specified minimum CGPA for their institution type.

To qualify for the Bursary or Special Assistance, applicants must:

• Be Ondo State indigenes.
• Be enrolled in a qualifying Nigerian institution.
• (For Special Assistance) Be medically certified as physically challenged.

Benefits

• ₦100,000 to support tuition and academic costs.
• ₦10,000 bursary for general students.
• ₦50,000 annually for physically challenged and professional course students.

How to Apply for Ondo State Scholarship 2025

1. Visit the official Ondo State Scholarship Board portal.
2. Click on “APPLY NOW” to start your registration.
3. Complete the online form with accurate details and upload all required documents.
4. Submit before the May 31, 2025 deadline.

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