Ruth Titilayo Secondary School Scholarship 2027: Students to Receive Up to ₦115,000

Nigerian secondary school students have an opportunity to receive financial support for the 2027 academic year through the Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation (RTEF). The scholarship provides tuition and maintenance allowances to eligible students attending state secondary schools in Nigeria with applications open until October 31, 2026.

Quick Overview

• Scholarship: Ruth Titilayo Secondary School Scholarship 2027
• Eligible applicants: Students in state secondary schools in Nigeria
• Tuition allowance: Up to ₦100,000 per academic year
• Maintenance allowance: Up to ₦15,000
• Maximum combined allowances: ₦115,000
• Application deadline: October 31, 2026
• Shortlisted candidates contacted: From November 11, 2026
• Interview period: December 2026

Who Can Apply for the Scholarship?

The scholarship is intended for Nigerian Student from new junior secondary school 1 (JSS 1) currently attending state secondary schools to freshers in tertiary education sector who finished their senior secondary education the previous year. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic ability through one or more of the following criteria:

• Strong performance in their Common Entrance examinations.
• Outstanding academic records in secondary school.
• Current enrolment as a secondary school student or registration as a secondary school student within the preceding year.

Scholarship Benefits

The tuition allowance is worth up to ₦100,000 per academic year, while the maintenance allowance can reach ₦15,000. Together, the two allowances could provide up to ₦115,000 in support.

How to Apply for the RTEF Scholarship 2027

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Applicants who are shortlisted will be asked to provide supporting documents, including their current school results, two reference letters from their tutors and a personal statement and any supporting documents.

Selection Process and Important Dates

The application window runs from October 1 to October 31, 2026. shortlisted candidates will begin receiving notifications from November 11, 2026.

Those selected for the next stage will participate in an online interview scheduled for December 2026. The interview will include competency-based questions related to the candidates' current academic year group.

Source: Ruth Titilayo Foundation