The Kaduna State Government is offering fully funded scholarship opportunities to all eligible students in Nigeria to study abroad or within Nigeria. The KDSG scholarship is based on merit, need, disability or skills.

The KDSG scholarship scheme is designed in a way that it favours most Nigerians especially those from Kaduna State. Anyone can apply for the scholarship as long as you need the eligibilities as we shall list in this article.

You will also see the Kaduna State scholarship deadline, requirements and support documents, who can apply, application portal and how to apply. Simply go through this article and see all the relevant details.

If you have any questions after this article, simply drop a comment below and we’ll attend to it.

NOTE: This scholarship program is divided into two categories which are foreign Scholarships and local scholarships.

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What is Kaduna State Government Scholarship?

The merit based scholarship is dependent on the academic excellence of applicants.

The Kaduna State Scholarships and Loans Board have a mandate ‘To identify, select and empower qualified citizens of Kaduna state to meet the current and future manpower requirements of the State while remaining globally competitive’. 
 
Furthermore, the Kaduna State Government is particular about rewarding excellence and hard work for all its citizens. 
 
The Kaduna State Government is interested in giving equal opportunity for access to excellent education to its teeming youth who demonstrate excellent academic credentials. Successful candidates must maintain a minimum CGPA of 4.0 of 5.0 or 3.5 of 4.0 at all times.

Successful candidates should see this as a great opportunity to build their capacity to be globally competitive. The State also sees this as an opportunity to build the human capacity of Kaduna State to be the best in Africa and one of the best in World. We invite you on board.

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KDSG local scholarships 2024

The scholarships below are designed to qualified students the opportunity to study within Nigeria in any accredited university.

1. Kaduna State merit based Scholarship

Under thus category, I will show you all the local scholarships under the Kaduna State scholarship scheme.

Requirements:

  • A minimum CGPA of 4.0 of 5.0 or 3.5 of 4.0
  • Must be a student who has at least one more semester at the time of disbursement
  • Must not be a spill over student.
    Fresh students must provide evidence of Grade B in at least five subjects including Mathematics and English and Grade C for the other subjects taken in WASSCE or NECO in one seating and not later than 2017

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2. KDSG Scholarship for Disabilities 

This is a local scholarship for disabled citizens of Kaduna State. It is meant for both undergraduates and postgraduates.

Requirements for undergraduates:

  • A medical certificate from a government hospital confirming the disability
  • Minimum Grade C in at least five subjects taken including Mathematics and English in WASSCE or NECO in two seatings and not later than 2017

Requirements for postgraduates:

  • A medical certificate from a government hospital confirming the disability
  • A second class lower degree to apply for Masters or a graduating CGPA of 2.5 of 4.0
  • A Masters merit to apply for Phd
    Candidates can apply without a secured admission, but admission must be gotten from an approved university before scholarship award.

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3. Need based KDSG Scholarship

This category of KDSG local scholarship is basically for the needy, who need financial assistance. However, some requirements must be met in other to get this scholarship.

Requirements:

  • A minimum CGPA of 2.0 of 5.0 or 1.6 of 4.0
  • Must be a student who has at least one more semester at the time of disbursement
  • Must not be a spill over student.
  • Masters students who have spent more than 2 years or PhD students who have spent more than 4 years need not apply.
  • All students who just resumed 100 levels, ND1 or HND1 from January, 2020 should apply despite that they do not have any result yet.

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Now that you have seen the Kaduna State local scholarships, let us now move over the foreign Scholarships.

KDSG Foreign scholarships 2024

This list if Kaduna State scholarships shows you opportunities for you to study overseas. Check out the eligibilities and apply now.

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1. Kaduna State Merit based scholarship – overseas scholarships 2024

This category of scholarship allow you study abroad depending on how good your academic performance is. Since it is competitive, interested students are advised to apply before the deadline as late application will not be allowed.

It is open to both undergraduates and postgraduates.

Requirements for undergraduates

For a candidate to be eligible for this scholarship, he/she must meet the following criteria:

  • Grade A in at least five subjects including Mathematics and English and Grade B for the other subjects taken in WASSCE or NECO in one seating and not before 2017
  • Candidates can apply without a secured admission, but admission must be gotten from an approved university before scholarship award

Requirements for post graduates

For a candidate to be eligible for this scholarship, he/she must meet the following criteria:

  • An undergraduate first class degree to apply for Masters
  • A Masters distinction to apply for PhD
    Candidates can apply without a secured admission, but admission must be gotten from an approved university before scholarship award

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2. Kaduna State Skill based scholarship 2024

This scholarship is based on the skills of applicants. The government of Kaduna State will empower qualified students to develop more and stand strong in their areas of endeavor.

Maximum spend on this type of scholarship is $50,000 for Masters and $60,000 for Phd and Undergraduate Medical Students. Students with admission in schools requiring more than this amount can have a cocktail of scholarship and loans (loans are available from the Kaduna State Scholarships and Loans Board at 8% per annum.)

It is open to both undergraduates and postgraduates.

Requirements for undergraduates

For a candidate to be eligible for this scholarship, he/she must meet the following criteria:

  • Evidence of Grade B in at least five subjects including Mathematics and English and Grade C for the other subjects taken in WASSCE or NECO in one seating and not later than 2017
  • Candidates can apply without a secured admission, but admission must be gotten from an approved university before scholarship award
Requirements for postgraduates:
  • A graduating CGPA of 4.0 of 5.0 or 3.2 of 4.0 for Masters Application
    A Masters merit grade for PhD application
  • Candidates can apply without a secured admission, but admission must be gotten from an approved university before scholarship award

Kaduna State scholarship deadline 2024

The closing date for KDSG scholarship is September 30, 2023. (2024 deadline not announced) 

Therefore, all online applications must be submitted on or before the specified date.

If any postponement is made with regards to the deadline, this page shall be updated with such information.

Scholarship type

Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.

Benefits

Candidates who win the KDSG scholarship are entitled to free education which covers the tuition fees, books, accommodation and monetary assistance which is dependent on the category of scholarship. In other words, the scholarship amount varies according to the scholarship won.

How to Apply for Kaduna State scholarship 2024

  • First, visit the KDSG scholarship page, Locate the “create account” button.
  • Provide the required details such as your Name, Email, and password, and click on the “Submit” button. This automatically registers you on the platform. Now, it’s time to begin your application.
  • Login into your profile using the email address and the password you registered.

Also, note that a confirmation Email will be sent to you for verification.

  1. Once you login, copy the 12-digit PIN No. on top of your screen.
  2. click on the Apply for Scholarship button. to start your application.
  3. Enter the 12-digit PIN No. and click the “Apply Now”.
  4. Ensure you provide all the required information on the Application Form and click the Submit button.
  5. Do not forget to print a copy of the completed application form for the physical verification process.
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KDSG scholarship portal

Click on the link below to begin your online application.

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