Ruth Titilayo Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

Ruth Titilayo Foundation postgraduate scholarship is specifically designed to pay for tuition fees, and help with living costs. The grant may cover all your expenses or just make a small but useful contribution.

Eligibility for Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship

Applicants must:

• hold an undergraduate degree with 2:1 or higher.
• hold a degree from a Nigerian institution (this may be either the undergraduate degree or a further degree held by the applicant).
• either be a student at the time of application or have been registered as a student within the last five years.

Nice to have:

be obtaining a Masters degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification), as well as carrying out professional research or work experience. These are not necessary requirements but will enhance your application.
*Final year undergraduates are NOT eligible for the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Postgraduate grant.

Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship Value

• Tuition allowance up to ₦100,000
• Maintenance allowance up to ₦20,000
• Additional support for internal travel or fieldwork may be offered at the committee’s discretion

How Applications Are Assessed

Candidates will be assessed:

• on academic merit.
• based on the information provided in your scholarship application.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an online interview where you will be asked a series of competency based questions related to your current year group.

Key Dates for Application

• Applications open: 1 October 2025
• Applications close: 31 October 2025
• Shortlist announcements: from 11 November 2025
• Interviews: December 2025
• Awards: soon after interviews

How to Apply for Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship

• Complete the online form on the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship page.
• Gather these:
  • Current school result
  • Two tutor references
  • Your personal statement
• Email everything to postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org, using your full name as the subject line.

Contact for Application Queries

If you have questions, here’s how to reach out:

• Call: +234 906 687 5115
• Email: postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
• Facebook: @theruthtitilayo

For additional details about the Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship, visit the official page.