About the Scholarship Program:
Ruth Titilayo (Iya Taiwo) was born in 1952, attended Abeokuta Girls Grammar School and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. She was very passionate about education. She was even more passionate about helping the less privileged. On the 20th anniversary of her death at 50, it is only natural that these two passions birth the Ruth Titilayo Foundation. Whilst this is a new venture for us all, the core tenets have always been there, helping others is in our DNA. At The Ruth Titilayo Foundation, we exist to make quality education accessible to every child, regardless of their background or circumstances. We believe that education is a basic human right and that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where our services are no longer needed, where every child has access to quality education without any barriers.
Until that day comes, we are committed to doing everything in our power to ensure that the most disadvantaged communities have access to quality education. We are passionate about our mission and dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Our team consists of individuals who are driven by a shared vision of creating a better future for underserved communities.
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.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program:
Winners of the scholarship program will receive the following benefits:
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship Program:
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.
Candidate assessment:
Candidates will be assessed:
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- on academic merit.
- based on the information provided in your scholarship application.
- 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.
Supporting Documents:
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.
Application queries:
Telephone:+234 906 687 5115
Email:Â postgrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
Facebook: @theruthtitilayo
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.
Interested and eligible candidates should apply by accessing the scholarship application form through the scholarship application link below
We at Icanstudent wish you the very best in your scholarship application process. Don’t forget to follow the Icanstudent website for more information and guidelines on how to be a top applicant in your scholarship application process. Good luck!!!
