2014 / 2015 Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the agency in charge ofscholarship, 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.

Process for Eligibility for Local Postgraduate Scholarship Award

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:
. Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must possess a minimum of 4.6/7.0
. Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must possess a minimum of 3.5/5.0
. Where applicant is a medical student a minimum of Credit is required in their result

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:
. Admission Letter
. Valid ID Card
. Letter of identification from Oba
. Letter of identification from
Local Government
. SSCE result
. Lagos State Resident
Registration Agency(LASSRA)
registration card
. Passport Photograph (clear background not older than three months).
. Progress report from school stating results clearly

Application Closing Date:
Friday 21 November, 2014.

Method of Application
1.) Before you start this application, ensure you have secured your
Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office and 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
. School Identity Card
. SSCE certificate
. Letter of identification from Oba
. Letter of identification from
Local Government
. LASSRA Registration card
. Progress report from school stating 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.

Click Here www.scholastica.ng/schemes/lssbpostgraduate to apply

how t

1.) When the page opens, 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/ to return to
Scholarship site

5.) Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.

6.) Enter your personal information, National Identification Number
(if available), 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.

NOTE:
Please read the eligibility requirement carefully.

Refer to the FAQ page for better clarification.
To secure your voucher pin proceed to the Lagos Scholarship Board