2025 Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarship
The Kano State Government is inviting applications from eligible graduates for the 2025 postgraduate scholarships.
Are you an exceptional graduate from Kano State aspiring to further your education? The Kano State Government encourages you to apply for the second phase of the 1,001 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2024/2025 academic session.
This initiative, driven by the administration of His Excellency Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, seeks to provide outstanding graduates with opportunities for advanced academic achievement.
The scholarship programme, reinstated in 2023, commenced with the first phase in October of the same year. During this initial phase, 550 students were sponsored for master’s degrees in specialised disciplines at universities in India and Uganda. The government is now continuing this impactful programme by opening applications for the second phase, offering another chance to access this transformative educational opportunity.
Requirements for Kano State Government Postgraduate Scholarships
Be a recognised indigene of Kano State.
Hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent from a reputable university or institution.
Be aged 30 years or younger for four-to-five-year degree holders or 35 years or younger for degrees exceeding five years.
Demonstrate good health through a valid medical fitness certificate.
Be prepared to attend a physical screening interview.
Have completed the NYSC programme or possess a valid exemption or exclusion certificate.
Not currently benefiting from any other scholarship or full sponsorship programme.
Submit a personal statement of approximately 500 words.
Agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship if awarded.
Special consideration will be given to candidates with disabilities and those pursuing programmes that address gaps in state services, provided they meet the above requirements.
Application Documents
Print the completed form and attach the following documents:
Submit the hardcopy application and credentials to the Secretariat of the Screening Committee at Conference Hall, Kano State Scholarships Board, No. 23 Abdullahi Bayero Way, Kano.
