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.
