By Anita John 
- Scholarship offers tuition allowance up to ₦100,000
- Applicants must have CGPA of 4.0 and be under 25 years old
- Deadline for applications is 31 October 2025
The Ruth Titilayo Foundation has launched its 2025 undergraduate scholarship programme aimed at easing tuition and related costs for students in public universities across Nigeria.
The scheme offers a tuition allowance of up to ₦100,000 and a maintenance allowance of ₦20,000. The foundation also noted that discretionary funding may be available for academic needs such as travel, research, and fieldwork.
According to the foundation, the goal is to help students focus on their studies and complete their programmes without financial hardship.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
- Have completed their first year of study.
- Hold a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent).
- Be under 25 years old at the time of application.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and financial need.
The foundation has set 31 October 2025 as the application deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted from 11 November 2025, with interviews to follow in December. Successful applicants will receive their awards after the final selection stage.
Prospective students are advised to visit the Ruth Titilayo Foundation website to access the application portal and review full details.
Why scholarships like this matter
University students in Nigeria often face financial challenges due to rising tuition fees and living costs. Non-governmental scholarships like the Ruth Titilayo Foundation’s programme provide crucial support for students from low-income backgrounds to complete their education.
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