Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded for Nigerians

Applications for the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 are now open to all Nigerians. The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation (RTEF) offers the Undergraduate Scholarship to support talented Nigerian students who face financial constraints. 

The scholarship aims to ease the cost of tertiary education (tuition, living expenses, research/travel needs) so recipients can focus more fully on their studies. In the 2025 cycle, the application window will be from October 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025.

Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Summary

Benefits of the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

The scholarship provides:

• A tuition allowance of up to ₦100,000 per year for eligible students
• A maintenance (living) allowance up to ₦20,000
• Additional/discretionary allowances: The foundation may award extra funding (travel, internal transport, fieldwork, research costs) at its discretion, depending on the candidate’s needs and justification.

Note: The scholarship may not always cover all costs; it is intended to assist in reducing the burden, rather than full funding in every case.

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Eligibility Requirements of the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

To qualify for the Ruth Titilayo Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:

1. Domicile / Residence: Must be domiciled in Nigeria.
2. Age: Under 25 years old at the time of application.
3. Student Status
   • Must be currently enrolled in a Nigerian university (Federal or State) or
   • Have been registered as a student within the past three years.
   • Final-year undergraduates are also eligible.
4. Academic Performance: Minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale, or equivalent if using a different grading system.

The selection also considers the quality of the application, personal statement, references, and performance in interviews (for shortlisted candidates).

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Required Documents for the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

When applying or if shortlisted, you will need to submit (or be ready to submit) the following:

1. Current academic transcript/result/school result showing your grades.
2. Two reference letters (from lecturers, tutors, or academic supervisors).
3. Personal statement (essay) describing your background, goals, challenges, and reason for needing scholarship support.
4. Any other supporting documents as required (e.g., proof of identity, proof of residence, additional evidence of financial need).

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an online interview, during which competency-based questions will be asked.

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How to Apply for the Ruth Titilayo Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship

Here are the steps to apply:

1. Visit the official Ruth Titilayo Undergraduate Scholarship page on the foundation’s website during the application window (e.g., October 1 to October 31).
2. Please fill out the online application form provided.
3. Upload or attach your required documents (transcript, references, personal statement, etc.).
4. Submit the application by the deadline (October 31, 2025, for the 2025 cycle).
5. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted beginning 11 November 2025.
6. Attend the online interview (scheduled in December) if invited.
7. Final awards are expected to be granted after the interview stage.

Contact for queries:

• Phone: +234 906 687 5115
• Email: undergrad.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org

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