Borno state scholarship is a program that has been beneficial to many students and indigenes of the state. The government of Borno state is ensuring that each and every indigene of the state gets an equal opportunity in the available scholarship scheme.

What Is the Borno State Scholarship?

Borno State Scholarship is a state-sponsored program by the government of Borno state through the state’s Bursary with the aim of ensuring that young students are supported with cash to help them study at the higher institution level.

The Borno State scholarship is a government social welfare and cooperative responsibility to the hardworking indigenes of Borno state.

As a student struggling with money in school, if you’re an indigene of Borno state, you can benefit from the program and pursuit your academics.

The program is managed by the state scholarship board. The board which was founded in 1989 and started operation that same year is saddled with the responsibility of conducting interviews for students in the area of scholarship awards and disbursement of allowances to all the eligible candidates who are indigenes.

Which Local Government Is Eligible?

There are 26 local governments that are eligible for the scholarship program in Nigeria. The scholarship program is open to all indigenes of the state no matter where you’re residing, whether in or outside Nigeria. All you need is to be an indigene of the state.

List of Eligible Local Government Areas

Abadam
Askira/Uba
Bama, Borno
Bayo, Nigeria
Biu, Nigeria
Chibok
Damboa
Dikwa
Gubio
Guzamala
Gwoza
Hawul
Jere, Borno
Kaga, Nigeria
Kala/Balge
Kukawa
Kwaya Kusar
Mafa
Magumeri
Maiduguri
Marte, Borno
Mobbar
Monguno
Ngala
Nganzai
Shani, Nigeria

What Are The Requirements for Borno State Scholarship Scheme

Despite the fact that the scholarship is available to all indigenes of the state, there are some significant requirements you must meet to be considered eligible for the scholarship.

Below are the requirements for the program

You must be an indigene of Borno state from any of the 26 local governments eligible for the program.
You must ensure your grades are good enough
As a student in any higher institution like a university, Polytechnics, or College of Education, you’re expected to have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and must be maintained or better to keep enjoying the scholarship.
You must pass through the scholarship screening process where your credentials will be verified
You must have your first school leaving certificate (FSLC). It is mandatory
You must possess a certificate of origin
Statement of Result containing your CGPA (That is for University/Polytechnic/ College/ School of Nursing Students etc).

How to Apply For the 2022/2023 Borno State Government Scholarship Scheme

The application process for the scheme is easy and straightforward. Everything is done online. You can use your smartphone or pc to apply if you meet all the criteria for the Borno state scholarship.

To apply for the, visit the official website of Borno state https://bornostate.gov.ng/.

Application Status: The deadline for application will soon be out once the scholarship form is out. For more information about the scholarship award, visit https://bornostate.gov.ng/. The forms will be out on the scholarship portal mentioned earlier.

Step By Step Procedure To Apply For BSSB Local Scholarship

Visit https://scholarship.bo.gov.ng/login

Create an account (Enter a valid email address)
An email confirmation will be sent to you to activate the account. Make sure you click the activation link
Start your online application by filling in all the necessary info.
Print out your acknowledgment letter upon completion. This letter will be needed during the physical interview.

Eligible Courses For Borno State Scholarship?

These include all courses of study at the levels of Postgraduate: M.Sc, M.A, M.Ed, B.Sc, B.Sc Ed,

HND, ND, and NCE

Ineligible Courses At Borno State Scholarship

The under-listed programs and/or fields of study do not attract Sponsorship by the Board;
Remedial and IJMB
Pre-ND/Introductory Courses
Pre-NCE Courses
All Part-time/In-service Training, including consultancy and distance learning programs.
Certificate Courses (At All Levels)
All Undergraduate Courses in the case of Overseas
All Postgraduate Courses tenable in Nigeria
MBBS
Students of the College of Nursing and Midwifery
Students of the College of Health and Technology
Postgraduate Diplomas, Ph.D. programs, and non-Professional Master’s programs

What Are The Benefits Of the Borno State Scholarship?

It will assist economically less privileged students with exceptional academic performance to meet up with their academic financial challenges.
It will encourage hard work among students.
It will promote academic competition among students.
It will help in alleviate students’ financial burden of economically fewer privileged parents.
It would provide a platform through which Government can identify Borno State students with
outstanding performance.
It will serve as an avenue through which Government can identify and select students with
outstanding performance from different fields of study for the purpose of further training or
employment

What Are The Documents To Provide Before Getting Paid?

As a student and beneficiary, before you can receive your payment from your payment officer, you must provide the original and photocopies of these documents:

For New Students

Scholarship Award Letter
Admission Letter
School Registration Receipt/Bank Teller
School Identification Card (ID Card)

For Old Students

Clearance Slip (or On-Line Print out) for the Preceding Session
Scholarship Award Letter
School Registration Receipt/Bank Teller
School Identification Card (ID Card)

How To Access The Borno State Scholarship Portal

The Scholarship Portal is accessible to only registered students of the Borno state scholarship program. To access the Borno state scholarship portal, Visit https://scholarship.bo.gov.ng/login. Once the portal opens, enter your login credentials to access the portal.

How To Contact Borno State Scholarship Board

If you encounter any problems while trying to apply for the scholarship program, you can simply contact the Borno State Scholarship Board at [email protected] or contact them through https://scholarship.bornostate.gov.ng/contact-us/

What Is the Address Of the Borno State Scholarship Board?

The board head office is located at:

Jos Rd. Maiduguri, Borno State.

[email protected]

+23480xxxxxxxx

Conclusion

The Borno scholarship is available to all indigenes. Make sure you have all documents on the ground before applying.

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