Oyo State 2025/2026 Final-Year Bursary Portal: Eligibility, Documents, Amounts and How to Apply

The Oyo State Government has opened the 2025/2026 final-year bursary portal for students of Oyo State origin in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Registration is running now and closes in early November. This guide explains who can apply, which documents to prepare, how much each category is expected to receive and how to apply on the official portal.

Oyo State Bursary 2025/2026 at a Glance

A note on the dates: reports differ slightly. The Federation of Oyo State Students’ Unions (FOSSU) had said the portal would open on 12 October and close on 1 November, while a later report says registration began on 14 October and ends on Monday, 2 November 2026. To be safe, submit your application before 1 November.

Who Is Eligible?

• You must be an indigene of Oyo State.
• You must be a final-year student in a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
• Eligible categories include final-year undergraduate, Higher National Diploma (HND), National Certificate in Education (NCE), clinical, aviation and maritime students.
• You must be a member of the Federation of Oyo State Students’ Unions (FOSSU) and provide proof.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• Final-year law students (according to the published announcement)
• Part-time students
• Nigerians studying overseas
• Students in private tertiary institutions

Oyo indigenes at the Nigerian Law School have received a separate ₦500,000 annual award for six consecutive years, according to FOSSU.

How Much Will You Get?

Amounts have been reported differently by different sources, so treat figures as provisional until the Oyo State Scholarship Board confirms them. FOSSU’s national president said that, under the 2026 scheme:

Another website listed ₦100,000 for undergraduates and HND students and ₦500,000 for clinical students. Because these conflict, rely on the state’s official announcement for final amounts.

Documents You Need

1. Admission letter
2. Local Government identification letter
3. Current course registration form endorsed by your Head of Department
4. Passport photographs
5. Proof of FOSSU membership
6. Valid commercial bank account details in your own name

Scan everything clearly before you start. Make sure the information you enter matches your documents, because mismatches can cause rejection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official bursary portal at app.bursary.oyostate.gov.ng/bursary/apply.
2. Complete the online form with your personal and academic details.
3. Upload the required documents.
4. Review every entry before you submit.
5. Save or print your confirmation and application number.
6. Use your application number to check your status on the portal later. Successful applicants are contacted through the details they provide.

Background: Past Payments

Last year, the state began paying bursaries to about 2,950 beneficiaries, selected from roughly 3,000 applicants. About 105 were medical and clinical students and four were maritime and aviation students, with the rest in universities and polytechnics. The governor had approved about ₦554.9 million for that round. The 2026 expansion to about 5,000 beneficiaries, including NCE students for the first time in the reports I found, is a notable increase.

Tips to Avoid Rejection

• Do not wait for the last day. Portals often slow down near deadlines.
• Use a bank account that belongs to you, not a relative’s.
• Check that your course registration form is stamped and signed by your HOD.
• Confirm your FOSSU membership with your school’s union chapter before you apply.
• Do not pay any “agent” for the form or a guaranteed slot. Use the official portal only.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Oyo State bursary portal close?

Reports say 1 or 2 November 2026. Apply well before then.

Can students in private universities apply?

No. The scheme is for students in public tertiary institutions.

Are law students eligible?

Final-year law students are excluded from this general bursary, according to the announcement.

Do I need to belong to FOSSU?

Yes. Proof of membership of the Federation of Oyo State Students’ Unions is required.

Can I apply if I am studying outside Oyo State?

Yes, if you are an Oyo indigene in a public tertiary institution in Nigeria.

How do I check my application status?

Log on to the portal and use your application number.