Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Application – 2016/2017

Application for the 2016/2017 Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award is now open. All students undergoing postgraduates studies and of Lagos State origin can now apply to the scholarship scheme.

The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the agency in charge of scholarship, bursary and other related matters within the state. It grants Scholarship awards to deserving indigenes in various tertiary institutions for full time studies in order to assist these students financially.

Eligibility For Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award For 2016/2017

THIS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME IS FOR LAGOS STATE INDIGENES ONLY STUDYING IN ANY TERTIARY INSTITUTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

1.      All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution for postgraduate studies (Masters or Doctorate).

2.      All Post-graduate applicants:

i.       Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must have graduated with a minimum of 4.9/7.0 at undergraduate level
ii.      Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must have graduated a minimum of 3.5/5.0 at undergraduate level

3.      All applicants must be in their first year or above

4.      All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration

5.      All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba

6.      All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government

7.      All applicants must purchase a Scholarship application form. (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Office of Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, 3rd Floor, Alausa Secretariat.

8.      All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims. Documents like:

i.     Admission Letter
ii.     Valid ID Card
iii.    Letter of identification from Oba
iv.    Letter of identification from Local Government
v.     SSCE result
vi.     Lagos State Resident Registration Agency(LASSRA) registration card
vii.    Passport Photograph (clear background not older than three months).
viii.   Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly
ix.     NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate
x.      Masters Degree Certificate ( PHD applicants only)

How To Apply

Before you start this application, ensure you have purchased a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Office of Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, 3rd Floor, Alausa Secretariat then secure your Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office. Thereafter, have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• Treasury receipt of N2,000 for the scholarship form
• Admission Letter
• Valid Identity Card
• SSCE certificate
• Letter of identification from Oba
• Letter of identification from Local Government
• LASSRA Registration card
• Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly

2. Ensure that information are filled accurately to avoid mix up after application
3. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
4. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload  

To apply for the Postgraduate Scholarship Award for Lagos State Indigenes, follow the steps below:

1.    Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2.    Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3.    Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4.    Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/lssbpostgraduate  to return to Scholarship site
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.    Enter your personal information, additional information, educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7.    Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.    When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.  Click “Apply Now” to submit information and provide the secret voucher pin and LASSRA Number in the appropriate column
12.  You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13.  Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.  Keep the hard copy of the signed profile, this would also be used for verification.

To secure your voucher pin proceed to the Lagos Scholarship Board office, 254 Ipaja road, Agege, Lagos and show them your treasury receipt.

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board

Application Deadline

All applications for the 2016/2017 Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship application must be submitted, latest by 23rd December, 2016.

Scholarship Exam Date

Shortlisted applicant for the scholarship must participate in a Computer Based Test on 7th and 8th Febuary, 2017 conducted by Dragnet Solutions Limited in conjunction with Lagos State Scholarship Board.

ALSO SEE: Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship Form 2016/17 Is Out