ADMISSIONS
Scholarships & Financial Support
Federal, state, corporate and university-funded awards that help FUSTKABO students meet the cost of study — and exactly how to apply for each of them.
Support for Students Who Earn It and Students Who Need It
Tuition at FUSTKABO is free to Nigerian undergraduates, but registration, laboratory, accommodation and living costs remain real obstacles for many families. The university therefore operates a Scholarships and Student Financial Support Office that administers its own awards and helps students access external schemes.
Awards fall into two broad categories. Merit awards recognise outstanding academic performance and are competitive. Need-based support is directed at students from low-income households, orphans, students with disabilities and those whose circumstances changed unexpectedly during their studies.
External schemes — federal, state and corporate — are advertised on this page and on the student portal as soon as they open. Deadlines are set by the sponsoring bodies and are strictly enforced, so check regularly rather than waiting for a notification.
12+
Award Schemes
Internal and external
₦150,000
Vice-Chancellor Merit Award
Per session, per awardee
4.50
Minimum CGPA for Merit
On a 5.00 scale
10
Faculty Prizes
One per faculty, annually
₦0
Cost to Apply
All schemes are free
2026/2027
Current Award Cycle
Applications open
Scholarship Opportunities
The schemes below are open to FUSTKABO students. External awards are administered by the sponsoring body; the university verifies studentship and provides supporting documentation.
Federal Government Scholarship (FSB)
Federal · Merit · Annual
The Federal Scholarship Board awards the Nigerian Undergraduate Scholarship to students with strong academic records across all disciplines. Applicants sit a qualifying examination and must present a CGPA of 4.00 or above from 200 level upwards.
PTDF Undergraduate Scholarship
Federal agency · Engineering & Science
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund supports students in engineering, geosciences and related disciplines. Awards cover a maintenance allowance and a book grant, and beneficiaries are considered for industrial attachment placements.
NNPC/Partner Joint Venture Scholarship
Corporate · Competitive · Annual
Administered by NNPC and its joint venture partners for students in engineering, sciences, medicine and management. Selection is by aptitude test followed by interview, and awards run to the end of the programme subject to performance.
Kano State Scholarship Board Award
State · Indigenes of Kano State
Open to indigenes of Kano State studying at any accredited Nigerian university. Covers a bursary toward registration and living costs, with enhanced awards for students in medicine, engineering and other priority disciplines.
TETFund-Supported Awards
Federal intervention · Various
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund supports laboratory access, book grants and conference participation for high-performing students, and funds staff-development scholarships for graduates retained as graduate assistants.
Vice-Chancellor\'s Merit Award
University · Merit · 10 awards
The university's flagship internal award, made to the highest-performing student in each faculty at the end of every session. Worth ₦150,000 per session, renewable while the awardee maintains a CGPA of 4.50 or above.
Indigent Student Support Fund
University · Need-based · Rolling
Need-based support covering registration charges, accommodation and a modest living stipend for students from verified low-income households, orphans and students whose family circumstances change during study.
Faculty Prizes and Departmental Awards
University · Merit · Annual
Each faculty awards an annual prize for the best graduating student, and several departments offer prizes endowed by alumni and industry partners for the best final-year project or the best performance in a core course.
Work-Study Programme
University · Need-based · Per semester
Paid part-time placements of up to twelve hours a week in the library, ICT unit, laboratories and administrative offices. Open to students in 200 level and above with a CGPA of 3.00 or better and a clean disciplinary record.
Eligibility at a Glance
| Scheme | Who Can Apply | Minimum CGPA | Value | Application Window |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Government Scholarship (FSB) | All Nigerian students from 200 level | 4.00 | Annual maintenance allowance | Announced by the Federal Ministry of Education |
| PTDF Undergraduate Scholarship | Engineering, geosciences and related disciplines | 4.00 | Maintenance and book grant | Advertised by PTDF, usually mid-year |
| NNPC/JV Scholarship | Engineering, science, medicine and management | 3.50 | Annual award, renewable | Advertised by NNPC, typically first quarter |
| Kano State Scholarship Board | Indigenes of Kano State, all levels | 3.00 | Bursary toward charges and upkeep | Announced by the State Scholarship Board |
| TETFund book and conference grant | All levels, on departmental nomination | 3.50 | Book grant and conference support | Rolling, through the Faculty Officer |
| Vice-Chancellor\'s Merit Award | Best student in each faculty, 200 level and above | 4.50 | ₦150,000 per session | Automatic nomination at the end of each session |
| Indigent Student Support Fund | Students from verified low-income households | 2.50 | Charges, accommodation and stipend | Rolling throughout the session |
| Orphan and Vulnerable Student Grant | Orphans and students under guardianship | 2.50 | Full waiver of university charges | Rolling, with social welfare verification |
| Students with Disabilities Support Grant | Students with a certified disability | No minimum | Charges, assistive technology and support | Rolling, on medical certification |
| Faculty Best Graduating Student Prize | Final-year students in each faculty | 4.50 | Cash prize and certificate | Determined at the end of the final year |
| Alumni Endowed Project Prize | Final-year students with distinguished projects | 3.50 | Cash prize and certificate | Nominated by the department after defence |
| Work-Study Programme | 200 level and above | 3.00 | Hourly stipend, up to 12 hours weekly | Start of each semester |
How to Apply for a Scholarship
The process below applies to university-administered awards. External schemes follow the sponsor's own procedure, but the supporting documents required from the university are the same.
Check which schemes are currently open
Open the Scholarships section of the student portal, where every live scheme is listed with its value, eligibility criteria and closing date. Announcements are also posted on faculty notice boards and the university news page.
Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria
Check your CGPA on the portal, and confirm any category requirement — state of origin, discipline, level of study or verified need. Applications from candidates who do not meet the stated criteria are rejected without review.
Assemble your supporting documents
Prepare your admission letter, current academic transcript or statement of result, certificate of state of origin, birth certificate, passport photograph and evidence of the need or achievement on which the claim is based.
Complete the scholarship application form
Fill in the form on the portal, including your bank account details in your own name and your bank verification number. Awards cannot be paid into an account held in another person's name.
Obtain your Head of Department's endorsement
Merit and need-based awards require an endorsement confirming your academic standing and, where applicable, a recommendation from your level coordinator. Allow at least five working days for this step.
Submit before the deadline
Submit online and print the acknowledgement slip. Late applications are not accepted for any scheme, and the university cannot make an exception for an external sponsor's deadline.
Attend any test or interview
Several schemes, notably the Federal Scholarship Board and NNPC awards, require a qualifying test or interview. Invitations are issued by e-mail and through the portal, usually with two weeks' notice.
Track the outcome and accept the award
Results appear on the portal and are communicated by e-mail. Successful applicants complete an award acceptance form, after which disbursement follows the schedule set by the sponsor.
The Indigent Student Support Fund
No student admitted to FUSTKABO on merit should be forced to withdraw for want of money. The Indigent Student Support Fund exists for exactly that situation, and it is financed from the university's internally generated revenue, alumni contributions and donations from partners in Kano State and beyond.
Applications are assessed by a committee drawn from the Student Affairs Division, the Bursary and the faculties, with a home verification visit or a report from a social welfare officer where circumstances require it. Assessment is confidential and beneficiaries are never identified publicly.
Support is reviewed at the end of each session. Beneficiaries are expected to maintain a CGPA of 2.50 or above, to keep a clean disciplinary record, and to contribute a small number of volunteer hours to campus community projects.
- Covers registration and faculty charges in full or in part.
- Accommodation support where a hall place has been allocated.
- A modest monthly stipend toward meals and transport.
- Priority access to the work-study programme.
- Applications accepted at any point in the session.
Deadlines Are Fixed and Strictly Enforced
Every scheme on this page has a closing date set by the body funding it. Applications submitted after the deadline are not reviewed, and neither the Scholarships Office nor the sponsoring organisation can reopen a closed portal.
Check the Scholarships section of the student portal at least fortnightly during the session. External schemes frequently open with only three to four weeks' notice, and a slow start on document gathering is the most common reason capable students miss out.
No scholarship administered or advertised by FUSTKABO requires payment of any kind. Any request for a fee to "process", "secure" or "release" an award is fraudulent and should be reported to scholarships@fustkabo.edu.ng immediately.
Scholarship Questions
Can I hold more than one scholarship at the same time?
Are scholarships available to fresh students in 100 level?
What happens if my CGPA falls below the threshold?
How and when are awards paid?
I am not an indigene of Kano State. Which awards can I apply for?
Do postgraduate students qualify?
Who do I contact for help with a scholarship application?
Do Not Let Cost Stand in Your Way
Browse the schemes currently open on the student portal, or write to the Scholarships Office to discuss your circumstances in confidence.