Edo State University, Uzairue (formerly Edo University Iyamho), a prestigious University owned by Edo State Government, which upholds quality and excellence in teaching and research, with state-of-the-art facilities by the approval of the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and Council is desirous of awarding full scholarships to deserving students who scored a minimum of 260 in UTME and partial scholarships to deserving indigent students of Edo State origin who scored a minimum of 180 in UTME.

Types of Scholarships Available

1. Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA)

• Eligibility: This scholarship is open to newly admitted undergraduate students with exceptional academic records. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and have a scored a minimum ..of 260. This scholarship shall be for the maximum of five (5) candidates .
• Coverage: The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s program, subject to maintaining a high academic standard.

2. Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA)

• Eligibility: This award is part of Edo State University Uzairue Corporate Social Responsibility in providing access to quality education in Nigeria. Except medicine. The Edo State Government have approved the award of 100 indigent scholarships to deserving indigent students of Edo State origin who scored a minimum of 180 in UTME.
• Coverage: The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the student’s program, subject to maintaining a high academic standard

General Eligibility

• The candidate must have written UTME for the 2024/2025 admission exercise with a minimum score of 260 for Undergraduate Full Scholarship Award (UFSA) And 180 for Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA).
• The candidate must demonstrate a high level of written and spoken English (please note that a CBT is an important mode of assessment for determining the best applicants).
• Candidates of Edo State origin must show evidence of indigency to qualify for the Undergraduate Indigent Students Scholarship Award (ISSA). 
• These Scholarships do not apply to Medicine, Law, Nursing and MLS programs, as these programs are already oversubscribed
• The candidate must have met the entry requirements for admission into his/her course of study.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to:

1. Visit the university’s official scholarship portal at www.edouniversity.edu.ng.
2. Complete the online scholarship application form.
3. Upload all required documents, including:

• Admission letter
• Academic credentials (UTME result, WAEC/NECO results)
• Proof of financial status (for ISSA applicants)
• Any other relevant documentation specified on the portal.

Key Dates

CBT Screening and Interview Date: Monday, 25th November 2024

Why Choose Edo State University, Uzairue?

Edo State University, Uzairue, is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. The institution provides a conducive learning environment, modern facilities, and highly qualified faculty members to prepare students for global competitiveness.

Contact Information

For more details about the scholarship programs, visit www.edouniversity.edu.ng or contact the admissions office at [insert contact details].

The university encourages all eligible candidates to take advantage of this opportunity to achieve their academic dreams without financial barriers.

Note: The University is not under any obligation to give these scholarships to any Candidate except as determined by the University Management.