Applications are now open for the 2027 Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, offering financial support of up to ₦120,000 to eligible students in Nigerian federal and state universities.
The scholarship, organised by the Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation, is designed to support academically outstanding undergraduates by providing financial assistance towards their tuition and living expenses.
The programme is open to eligible students under the age of 25, including those in their final year of undergraduate studies.
What applicants will benefit from
Successful applicants may receive financial support covering:
- Tuition allowance: Up to ₦100,000.
- Maintenance allowance: Up to ₦20,000.
- Additional allowances: Support for travel expenses related to academic activities, research and fieldwork, subject to the scholarship committee’s discretion.
The foundation notes that the scholarship may cover a substantial portion of a student’s educational expenses or provide partial financial assistance.
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Application requirements
Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be domiciled in Nigeria.
- Be under 25 years of age.
- Be currently enrolled as a student or have been registered as a student within the last three years.
- Have a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale or its equivalent.
- Meet the programme’s eligibility conditions relating to federal and state universities in Nigeria.
Final-year undergraduate students are also eligible to apply.
How to apply
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official Ruth Titilayo Foundation portal by following these steps:
- Visit the Ruth Titilayo Foundation scholarship application portal.
- Complete the online scholarship application form with the required information.
- Review the information provided and submit the application before the deadline.
Successful applicants at the initial stage will be required to provide their current academic results, two reference letters from their tutors, a personal statement and other supporting documents.
Shortlisted candidates will also be invited for an online interview involving competency-based questions.
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Application deadline
Applications opened on October 1 and will close on October 31, 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from November 11, 2026, while interviews are scheduled for December 2026 before scholarship awards are made to successful applicants.
For enquiries, applicants can contact the foundation at undergrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org or call +234 906 687 5115.