Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board - Students' Special Assistance Scheme (2024/2025)

The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board is a pivotal governmental agency established to support the educational aspirations of students from Delta State. Our primary goal is to provide financial assistance to deserving students, helping them to overcome financial barriers and achieve their academic dreams. By doing so, we contribute to the development of a skilled and educated workforce that will drive the future growth and prosperity of Delta State.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for:

Title: 2024 / 2025 Students' Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) - Bursary Award Programme

Location: Delta

About the Bursary Award Programme

• The Bursary Department of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board is dedicated to providing financial assistance to students from Delta State who are in need. Our bursary programs aim to alleviate the financial burdens on students and their families, enabling them to focus on their studies and achieve their academic goals.

Key Functions

• Financial Assistance: Administering bursary programs to support students who demonstrate financial need.
• Eligibility Screening: Ensuring that only eligible and deserving students receive bursaries through a transparent and rigorous selection process.
• Disbursement of Funds: Efficiently managing and disbursing bursary funds directly to students' bank accounts to cover tuition fees and other educational expenses.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracking the academic progress of bursary recipients to ensure continued eligibility and optimal use of resources.
• Awareness and Outreach: Raising awareness about available bursary opportunities and guiding students through the application process.

Eligibility Criteria

• Delta State Origin: Applicants must be of Delta State origin.
• National Identification Number (NIN): Must possess a valid NIN.
• Enrollment in Tertiary Institutions: Must be registered full-time students in government-approved private and public tertiary institutions. (PGD, Masters, and PhD students are NOT eligible.)
• Academic Performance: Must have a CGPA of 2.20 and above in the previous academic year’s examination.
• Year of Study: Must be in their second year (200 level and above) in universities, NDII and HND in polytechnics/monotechnics, and NCE II-III in colleges of education.
• Bank Account: Must have an account with a CBN-approved commercial bank.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instruction

• Processing Fee: Pay the non-refundable online processing fee using a debit card.
• Acknowledgment Card: Download and print the online acknowledgment card for your personal records.

Note

• Verification: Physical verification will be conducted at the close of the registration period in your respective schools.
• For any enquiries or assistance, please reach out to us through the following helplines or email: 0810-978-6538 / 0802-350-3315 / 0803-226-1336; support@dsb.d.gov.ng