Ruth Titilayo Polytechnic Scholarship 2026: Supporting Technical Excellence in Nigerian Polytechnics
The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation (RTEF) has officially launched the 2026 Polytechnic Scholarship Programme, aimed at empowering students enrolled in Nigerian polytechnics with financial support and career development opportunities. This scholarship is tailored for National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) students who demonstrate academic promise and a commitment to technical innovation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Ruth Titilayo Polytechnic Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen, currently enrolled in a public polytechnic (federal or state-owned).
- Be in ND I, ND II, HND I, or HND II as of the 2025/2026 academic session.
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent academic performance.
- Be under the age of 30 at the time of application.
- Demonstrate financial need, leadership potential, and a clear vision for career advancement in a technical field.
Students from all departments are eligible, but priority may be given to those in engineering, ICT, environmental sciences, and business-related disciplines.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Tuition support of up to ₦120,000 per academic session.
- Project or industrial training grant of ₦25,000 for ND II and HND II students.
- Access to mentorship programmes, career workshops, and internship referrals.
- Opportunities to participate in entrepreneurship bootcamps and innovation challenges organized by the foundation.
The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and may be renewed based on performance and continued eligibility.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following:
- A personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining academic goals, financial need, and career aspirations.
- Recent academic transcript or result slip signed by the polytechnic registrar.
- Valid student ID card or admission letter.
- Two reference letters from lecturers, department heads, or industry supervisors.
- Proof of age (birth certificate, national ID, or voter’s card).
- Passport photograph (recent, clear, and formal)
All documents must be submitted in PDF format and properly labeled with the applicant’s full name.
Application Timeline
- Opening Date: October 20, 2025
- Deadline: November 20, 2025
- Shortlisting: November 30 – December 5, 2025
- Interviews (if applicable): December 2025
- Award Notification: January 2026
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
- Visit the official scholarship page:
https://ruthtitilayofoundation.org/ruth-titilayo-polytechnic-scholarship - Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
- Email all required documents to:
polytechnic.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
Use your full name and institution name as the subject line. - Await confirmation and further instructions if shortlisted.
Contact Information
- Phone: +234 906 687 5115
- Email: polytechnic.grants@ruthtitilayofoundation.org
- Facebook: @theruthtitilayo