Our 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.
Eligible applicants
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.
Value
The grant consists of:
Tuition allowance up to #100,000
Maintenance allowance up to #20,000
Further allowances – for example internal travel costs associated with the course of study or research and fieldwork expenses – are paid at the discretion of the Committee.
Candidate assessment
Candidates will be assessed:
- on academic merit.
- based on the information provided in your scholarship application.
You will also need to submit a personal statement, current school result, and two written references from the tutors listed in your application form.. You will be shortlisted based on providing the above and any other relevant information.
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.
The application window will run from 1st October 2024 to 31st October 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from the 11th November 2024. This will be followed by an interview in December 2024 and scholarship awards to successful candidates.
Scholarship Application Procedures
Complete and SUBMIT the on-line application form on this website. This will include attached copies of your current school result, two reference letters from your tutors, a personal statement, and any supporting documents.
*Email all supporting documents to postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org with your Full Name as the subject of the email.
Application queries
Telephone:+234 906 687 5115
Email: postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
Facebook: @theruthtitilayo