Oyo Students Have Until Tomorrow to Apply for ₦500,000 Bursary (Step-by-Step Guide)

Oyo State students have until tomorrow Monday, November 2, 2026, to apply for the state government’s 2025/2026 bursary scheme, with eligible beneficiaries set to receive between ₦100,000 and ₦500,000, depending on their course of study.

The application portal, which opened in October, is scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, leaving prospective applicants with limited time to complete their registration.

The bursary is available to indigenes of Oyo State in their final year at public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria.

Under the scheme, final-year university students are eligible for ₦200,000, while Higher National Diploma (HND) students will receive ₦150,000.

Students in the National Certificate in Education (NCE) category are entitled to ₦100,000, while those studying clinical, aeronautic and aviation-related programmes can receive up to ₦500,000.

However, final-year law students are excluded from the scheme.

How to Apply for the Oyo State Bursary

Interested and qualified students are required to complete their applications through the official bursary portal at https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/.

Applicants can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official application portal: https://bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/2026/.
2. Create an account or log in if they have already registered.
3. Provide the required personal information and academic details.
4. Upload the necessary supporting documents.
5. Review the information entered to ensure that all details are correct before submitting the application.
6. Submit the application and save the confirmation or acknowledgement for future reference.

Required Documents

Applicants are expected to provide the following documents and information:

• Admission letter.
• Local Government identification or indigene certificate.
• Current course registration form endorsed by the Head of Department.
• Proof of membership of the Federation of Oyo State Students (FOSSU).
• Recent passport photograph.
• Valid personal commercial bank account details.

The state government has urged eligible students to complete their applications before the portal closes on Monday.

With the deadline approaching, applicants are advised to ensure that their details and uploaded documents are complete to avoid missing out on the opportunity.