Kwara opens 2026 bursary portal, announces N30,000 award for indigenes

The Kwara State Government has officially opened the registration portal for its 2026 bursary scheme, allowing eligible indigenes studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria to apply for a N30,000 financial support award.

The registration portal opened on Monday, November 2, 2026, and will remain accessible until Monday, November 16, 2026, according to the application guidelines released by the Kwara State Scholarship Board.

The bursary scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to students of Kwara State origin pursuing their education in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other recognised tertiary institutions across the country.

The development follows the state government’s earlier announcement of a 50 per cent increase in the bursary award, raising it from N20,000 to N30,000.

As earlier reported by CIIJ, the increase is part of the government’s support for students and efforts to ease the financial burden associated with tertiary education.

Eligibility Requirements

According to the Kwara State Scholarship Board, the bursary is open to students of Kwara State origin currently enrolled in tertiary institutions.

Eligible applicants are required to complete the online registration process and provide the necessary personal, academic and identification details, alongside supporting documents.

Documents Required for Registration

Applicants are expected to have the following documents and information ready before commencing their applications:

• Recent passport photograph.
• KwASSRA identification number.
• National Identification Number (NIN).
• Student identity card or admission letter.

The board advises applicants to ensure that all required documents are available and that the information provided during registration is accurate.

How to Apply for Kwara State Bursary 2026

Interested and eligible students can apply through the official Kwara State Scholarship Board portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the application portal at https://scholarship.kwarastate.gov.ng/portal/.
2. Click on the Bursary Award link.
3. Create an account and complete the NIN verification process.
4. Check the registered email address for a verification message and click the activation link to verify the account.
5. Log in using the registered email address and password.
6. Click on Complete Bursary Form to access the application form.
7. Fill in the required details, ensuring that all information provided is correct.
8. Navigate to the Uploads section and upload the required documents.
9. Click on Bursary Record to review the completed application.
10. Print the completed bursary application record for future reference.

Applicants are advised to carefully review their information and uploaded documents before completing the process to minimise errors that could affect their applications.

Application Deadline

The Kwara State Scholarship Board has fixed Monday, November 16, 2026, as the closing date for the bursary registration.

Eligible students are therefore encouraged to complete their applications before the deadline, as late submissions may not be accommodated.

Official Application Portal

Students interested in benefiting from the N30,000 bursary award can access the official Kwara State Scholarship Board portal through the link below:

Application portal: https://scholarship.kwarastate.gov.ng/portal/

The bursary scheme provides financial support to eligible Kwara indigenes in tertiary institutions, with the latest increase representing an additional N10,000 over the previous award.