The Bauchi State Scholarship Board (BSSB) provides financial assistance to indigenous Bauchi State students at accredited tertiary institutions across Nigeria. As of the 2026 application cycle, the entire process such as application, screening, and disbursement runs through the Board’s official online portal.
Summary of Bauchi State Scholarship Board
- Sponsor: Bauchi State Scholarship Board
- Host institutions: Accredited universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria
- Award value: Financial assistance disbursed via approved payment channels (specific amount not published. Confirm with BSSB)
- Study level: University, polytechnic, or college of education (confirm whether postgraduate levels are eligible, as this is not explicitly stated in current guidance)
- Study in: Nigeria
- Application opens: February 2026
- Screening begins: April 2026
- Disbursement: June 2026
Eligibility
- Must be an indigene of Bauchi State
- Enrolled in, or holding admission to, an accredited tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, or college of education)
- Minimum CGPA of approximately 2.5/4.0 or equivalent from your previous level of education
- Able to provide all required documents (below)
Required Documents
- Academic transcripts
- Admission letter
- State of origin certificate
- Passport photograph
- Valid identity card
How to Apply
- Visit the official Bauchi State Scholarship Board portal and select Apply Now
- Register for an account and complete the Self Application form accurately
- Upload all required documents listed above within the application window
- Your application goes through Screening and Verification: the Board authenticates your information and documents against eligibility criteria
- If selected, you move to Selection and Disbursement. Funds are released through the Board’s approved payment channels after final verification
- Some scholarship categories may require an interview or additional screening therefore, monitor your registered email/phone for updates
Note: Regular Application has been closed! only applicant with scratch card pin can now apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in person at a cyber café or registration center?
No: as of the 2026 cycle, the process is fully online through the official portal. Disregard any information (including earlier versions of this guide) describing physical registration centers.
Is there a registration fee?
Not specified on BSSB’s current official page — confirm directly with the Board before assuming a fee applies, since this changed from the previous physical-registration process which did charge a small fee.
Can polytechnic and college of education students apply, or only university students?
Yes: BSSB’s current eligibility explicitly includes polytechnics and colleges of education, not university students only.
When will I know if I’ve been selected?
Screening begins in April 2026 and disbursement follows in June 2026, based on the current published timeline; exact notification timing is not specified, so monitor your application portal directly
What if I’m a Bauchi indigene studying outside Nigeria?
Not addressed in current guidance; the programme appears aimed at students at Nigerian institutions; contact BSSB directly to confirm if you are in this situation.
Related Reading
For other Nigeria-specific funding options, see the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship or the Karen Chukwu Scholarship.
Apply via Official Portal: Bauchi State Scholarship Board
Contact: Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi, Bauchi State · +234 813 943 1994
Kukual verifies scholarship details against official sponsor pages at the time of publication and on each update. Confirm current fees (if any), deadlines, and eligibility on BSSB’s official portal before applying
