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Application Deadline: August 13, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme, supporting indigent Nigerian students who have gained admission into a Federal University in Nigeria. The programme provides financial assistance throughout a four-year degree, alongside internship, mentorship and potential career opportunities with KPMG, Leadway Assurance and Andersen.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have a provisional admission letter from a Federal University in Nigeria for a four-year course in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Finance
- Have attended a public secondary school, or a private secondary school where they received a scholarship.
- Have a minimum UTME score of 230.
- Have at least 5 distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
- Be a 100-level student at the time of application.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful beneficiaries will receive:
- An annual financial grant for the entire four-year course.
- Internship opportunities during holidays or National Industrial Attachment.
- Mentorship opportunities and professional exposure.
- Upon graduation, scholars may be considered for employment at KPMG, Leadway Assurance or Andersen, provided they graduate with a First Class or Second Class Upper Division degree.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme.
