Value of Scholarship
50,000 Naira Per Academic Year
50,000
Borno State Scholarship 2025 – Now Open for Applications
The Borno State Scholarship Board (BSSB) is now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is designed to support indigenous students of Borno State who have secured admission into recognized tertiary institutions within Nigeria and have completed their first-year registration.
If you’re a student from Borno State seeking financial support for your education, this is a golden opportunity to ease the burden of tuition and living expenses.
About the Borno State Scholarship Board
Originally a division within the Ministry of Education, the Borno State Scholarship Board became an autonomous body in January 1989. The Board is responsible for conducting student interviews, awarding scholarships, and disbursing financial aid to eligible students studying both in Nigeria and abroad.
Eligibility Criteria for Borno State Scholarship 2025
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
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Be a bonafide indigene of Borno State
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Be currently in their first year at any of the following:
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University (Part I or DE Part II)
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Polytechnic/College (ND I or HND I)
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College of Education (NCE I)
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Be a fully registered student in a recognized institution
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following:
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Recent passport photograph (red background)
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Admission letter from your institution
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First-year registration receipt
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Certificate of Origin
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First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)
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Statement of Result/CGPA (for university, polytechnic, or nursing students)
Scholarship Benefits
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Up to 50,000 bursary per academic year
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Continued support until graduation (subject to eligibility and academic progress)
Screening Process
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Eligible candidates will be invited for a screening exercise, during which all credentials will be verified.
How to Apply for Borno State Scholarship 2025
Follow these steps to apply:
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Click the link below to access the application portal
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Gather all required documents in advance
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Carefully complete the online application form
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Upload the necessary files
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Submit your application before the deadline
Note: The Board will not accept complaints regarding mistakes made during registration. Be sure to review your application thoroughly before submission.
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