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Ruth Titilayo Foundation Scholarship (RTF) For Nigerians, 2026

By: StudyPlace Joy
Last Updated: October 2, 2025

Diploma, Doctorate, Higher National Diploma, National Diploma, Postgraduate, Secondary School, Undergraduate, Vocational & Technical Training

Fully funded, Need Based

Funded By: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Philanthropic Foundations
Institution: Nigerian Universities
Slot: N/A
Duration: Varies
Deadline: 31/10/2025

Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation is giving out scholarships to students studying in Nigeria. The scholarships are open to students in secondary schools, universities (undergraduate and postgraduate), polytechnics, and vocational schools across the country. The RTF Scholarships will help pay for school fees, living expenses, and may also cover travel, research, or project costs.

Benefits

The RTEF Scholarship helps students by giving them money to support their education. It covers:

School fees allowance up to ₦100,000
Monthly upkeep allowance of ₦15,000 – ₦20,000
Extra support (like travel, research, or fieldwork costs) may also be given if approved by the committee.

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

Be a Nigerian citizen
Be a student in secondary school, vocational/technical school, university, or polytechnic (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Have good academic results
Be serious about your studies and love learning
Be under 25 years old
Apply before the deadline

Note: Final year undergraduates can also apply.

Required Documents

To apply, you need to provide:

Your personal details
Parent/guardian details
Your home address
Your latest school results
Reference letters
Short essays about your academic goals, why you want the scholarship, and why you should be chosen.

How to Apply

Go to the scholarship website.
Choose your education level and click APPLY.
Fill out the online form and upload:
- Your latest school results
- Two reference letters from your teachers
- A short personal statement
- Any other required documents
Send all documents by email to [email protected]. Use your full name as the email subject.
If shortlisted, you will be invited for an online interview.
Application opens 1st October 2025 and closes 31st October 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 11th November 2025.
Interviews will take place in December 2025, followed by the scholarship awards.

StudyPlace Joy

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