Key facts
- Status
- Applications closed Closed 31 October 2025
- Provider
- Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
This scholarship is for Nigerian students only.
VerifiedThe Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation funds Nigerian students at several levels, including postgraduate study. This page explains the scholarship for Nigerian readers and points South Africans to local funding.
About the Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship
- For Nigerian postgraduate students.
- Covers tuition and helps with living costs.
- Shortlisting and interviews after the October window.
Eligibility requirements
- Nigerian citizen.
- Registered, or accepted, for postgraduate study.
- A strong academic record.
- A complete online application.
How to apply
- Check ruthtitilayofoundation.org for the next window.
- Prepare your transcripts, admission letter and supporting documents.
- Apply online during the window.
Closing date
The last cycle closed on 31 October 2025.
Contact details
South African postgraduates should see the DSI-NRF postgraduate scholarship, the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust scholarship and the Mandela Rhodes scholarship.
FAQs
1. Can South Africans apply? +
No. The Ruth Titilayo Postgraduate Scholarship is for Nigerian students. South African postgraduates should see the local options at the end of this page.
2. When is the next application window? +
The last cycle ran from 1 to 31 October 2025. If the foundation follows the same timing, the next window would be October 2026. Check ruthtitilayofoundation.org.
3. What does it cover? +
Tuition fees and help with living costs for postgraduate study.
4. Who runs it? +
The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation, which also funds secondary, university and vocational students in Nigeria.
5. How are scholars selected? +
Shortlisted candidates are contacted in November and interviewed in December.
6. How do I apply? +
Online on the foundation's website, choosing postgraduate education and uploading supporting documents.
Update note (checked September 2026): this scholarship is for Nigerian students only. Its last cycle ran from 1 to 31 October 2025, so the next window may open in October 2026; check the foundation’s own website.
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