Applications are now open for the 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme, a scholarship initiative designed to support indigent Nigerian students who have gained admission into a Federal University in Nigeria.
The programme provides financial support throughout the duration of an eligible four-year degree programme, along with internship opportunities, mentorship, professional exposure, and potential career opportunities with leading organisations, including KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen.
Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship: 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme
- Country: Nigeria
- Eligible Institution: Federal Universities in Nigeria
- Eligible Applicants: Indigent Nigerian students
- Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
- Deadline Time: 4:00 PM
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an indigent Nigerian student.
- Have a provisional admission letter into a Federal University in Nigeria.
- Be admitted into a four-year degree programme in any of the following courses:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Finance
- Have attended:
- A public secondary school, or
- A private secondary school where the student attended on a scholarship.
- Have a minimum UTME score of 230.
- Have at least five (5) distinctions in WASSCE, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Be a 100-level student at the time of application.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful beneficiaries will receive:
- Annual financial grant throughout the four-year course duration.
- Internship opportunities during holidays or while on National Industrial Attachment.
- Mentorship opportunities and professional exposure.
- Upon graduation, scholars who obtain a First Class or Second Class Upper Division degree will be eligible for consideration to work with any of the programme’s partner firms:
- KPMG
- Leadway Assurance
- Andersen
Important Information
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
- Current beneficiaries of other scholarship programmes are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants should complete the online application before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 13 August 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Why You Should Apply
The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme goes beyond providing financial assistance. It offers long-term academic funding, mentorship from industry professionals, internship opportunities, valuable career exposure, and the possibility of employment with top organisations such as KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen after graduation. If you meet the eligibility requirements and aspire to build a successful career in finance, business, insurance, or related fields, this is an excellent opportunity to support your education and future career.
