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2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme for Nigerian Undergraduate Students.

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…

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Application deadline
August 13, 2026
1 day remaining
Funding
Not specified
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Program location
Worldwide
Format not specified
Applicant profile
High school, Undergraduate
Language: Not specified

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Accepted locations
Africa
Education level
High school
Undergraduate
Professional

Application materials

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Application requirements

Tasks and information you will complete in the application.

10 tasks
  • 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.

Documents to prepare

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Funding and support

  • 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 .

Application steps

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Important dates

  • Deadline: 2026-08-13
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About the opportunity

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…

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.

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