The Governor of Rivers State has approved the immediate payment of bursaries to support students from Rivers State. This bursary is designed to assist students who are facing financial difficulties. The bursary for the 2024/2025 academic session has now been made available for students to apply.
Rivers State Students Bursary 2024/2025
The Rivers State government has officially opened the registration portal for the bursary award. This programme is aimed at helping Rivers State students currently enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Governor approved this bursary to reduce the financial burden on students, particularly during these challenging economic times.
The bursary will provide financial assistance to Rivers State students pursuing higher education. The state government is committed to offering the best possible scholarship and bursary support to qualified students, aiming to make the Rivers State Scholarship Board the leading one in Nigeria. All eligible students, whether studying within or outside the state, are encouraged to apply.
In addition to the bursary, the Rivers State Scholarship 2024 is available for indigenous students who wish to study abroad. This scholarship is awarded to students who meet the qualification criteria set by the state government.
Rivers State Students Bursary and Scholarship Eligibility 2024/2025
To be eligible for the Rivers State bursary and scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must be currently enrolled in a recognised tertiary institution.
- The applicant must be an indigene of Rivers State.
- All Rivers State students, whether studying within or outside the state, can apply for this bursary.
- Scholarships are merit-based and only available to students with First Class or Second Class Upper honours.
- Students with disabilities are eligible to apply and must indicate their disability during registration.
How to Apply for Rivers State Bursary 2024/2025
Interested and eligible students can apply for the bursary by following these steps:
- Visit the official registration portal at Rivers State Government portal at https://riversstate.gov.ng.
- Complete the form by filling in your personal and student information accurately.
- Upload the required documents, including Recent passport photograph, Local government of origin certificate, Last session’s results (stamped and signed), Admission letter, and School ID card.
- Click Submit to complete the registration process.
Once the application is submitted, students will receive an email confirming their registration for the Rivers State bursary. The entire application process is free, transparent, and user-friendly.
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Rivers State Bursary Payments
The Rivers State government has already started processing bursary payments for eligible students. The Rivers State Scholarship Board encourages all students from Rivers State who are currently enrolled in tertiary institutions to register on the portal as soon as possible to ensure timely disbursement of funds.
