The Nasarawa State Education Trust Fund (NASETFUND) Scholarship and Bursary Program is committed to expanding access to quality education by providing financial assistance to deserving students across Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Postgraduate, and International study levels.

This initiative is designed to support academically outstanding students, students from low-income families, orphans and vulnerable children, persons living with disabilities, and students pursuing careers in science and technology. Through this program, NASETFUND continues to invest in the educational future of Nasarawa State by ensuring that financial challenges do not prevent deserving students from achieving their dreams.

Who Can Apply?Primary School Students

Eligible applicants must:

• Be an indigene of Nasarawa State
• Demonstrate good behavior and have no criminal record
• Orphans and vulnerable children must provide a death certificate of deceased parent(s)
• Applicants with physical disabilities or special needs are encouraged to apply
• Primary Two to Primary Six applicants must provide results from their previous class (First, Second, and Third Term)

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Secondary School Students

Eligible applicants must:

• Be an indigene of Nasarawa State
• Demonstrate good behavior and have no criminal record
• Orphans and vulnerable children must provide a death certificate of deceased parent(s)
• Applicants with physical disabilities or special needs are encouraged to apply
• JSS applicants must provide testimonial results from Primary Six
• JSS1, SS2, and above applicants must provide previous class results (First, Second, and Third Term)

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Tertiary Institution Students

Eligible applicants must:

• Be an indigene of Nasarawa State
• Be a full-time student in an accredited tertiary institution in Nigeria
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 equivalent for College of Education, Polytechnic or University
• Demonstrate good behavior and have no criminal record
• Must be studying a Science or Technology-related course

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Postgraduate Applicants

NASETFUND also supports students pursuing advanced academic studies through postgraduate scholarship opportunities for:

• Master’s Degree Programs
• PhD Programs

Apply for Postgraduate Scholarship →

International Students

Nasarawa State indigenes currently studying abroad may also be eligible for foreign scholarship opportunities.

Apply for Foreign Scholarship →

Required Documents

Applicants must upload the following documents during registration:

Personal Documents

• Primary School Certificate
• SSCE Results (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB)
• JAMB Admission Slip or School Admission Letter
• Local Government Indigene Certificate
• National ID Card or NIN Slip

Academic Documents

• Admission Letter
• School ID Card
• Statement of Results/Academic Transcript
• Recent Passport Photograph

Additional Documents

• Letters of Recommendation (where applicable)
• Death Certificate (for orphan applicants)
• Medical documents (for applicants with disabilities/special needs where applicable)

Scholarship Categories

Merit-Based Scholarships

For students with outstanding academic records.

Need-Based Scholarships

For students from financially disadvantaged families.

Special Needs Scholarships

For students living with disabilities.

Postgraduate Scholarships

For students pursuing higher education.

Foreign Scholarships

For Nasarawa State students studying internationally.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants may receive:

• Educational Bursary Support
• Tuition Fee Coverage
• Monthly/Periodic Stipends

How to Apply

1. Select your scholarship category above
2. Complete the online application form
3. Upload all required documents
4. Submit your application for review

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Take the next step toward achieving your educational goals with support from NASETFUND.

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Applications are reviewed based on eligibility and document verification. Early application is strongly encouraged.