Borno State Scholarship 2025 – Application Guide for Nigerian Students

The Borno State Scholarship Board (BSSB) has officially opened its application portal for the 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 academic sessions. This scholarship program provides financial support to first-year students who are indigenes of Borno State and are enrolled in accredited tertiary institutions within Nigeria.

If you’re from Borno State and currently studying at a Nigerian university, polytechnic, college of education, or any recognized institution, this is a key opportunity to reduce the financial burden of your studies.

📌 Scholarship Overview

• Host: Borno State Government

• Eligible Applicants: Borno State Indigenes

• Level: Undergraduate (University, Polytechnic, College of Education)

• Type: Cash Bursary

• Annual Award: Up to ₦50,000

• Deadline: August 14, 2025

• Study Location: Nigeria

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2025 Borno State Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be indigenes of Borno State.

2. Be currently in their first year of study:

   • University: Part I or Direct Entry Part II

   • Polytechnic/College: ND I / HND I

   • College of Education: NCE I

3. Be fully registered students in their respective institutions.

4. Not be receiving another scholarship from any other government or organization.

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must upload clear digital copies of the following:

• Recent passport photograph (red background)

• Admission letter from your institution

• School registration receipt

• First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

• Certificate of Origin (Indigene Certificate)

• Statement of result with current CGPA (if available)

💰 Scholarship Benefit

• ₦50,000 bursary paid every academic year

• Renewable annually until graduation, subject to eligibility

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the Official Portal
   👉 Click here to apply (check official communications for latest link)

2. Prepare Your Documents
   Scan and save all required documents in JPEG or PDF formats.

3. Fill the Online Application Form
   Enter accurate personal, academic, and contact details.

4. Upload Required Documents
   Make sure uploads are legible and labeled correctly.

5. Submit the Application
   Review everything carefully before final submission. Errors or incorrect entries may lead to disqualification.

🔍 Additional Information

• A physical screening and credential verification process may be conducted after shortlisting.

• The Board will not accept complaints arising from incorrect application details—so double-check everything.

📅 Application Deadline

• Final Date to Apply: August 14, 2025