Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship 2026 in Nigeria

Overview

The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded initiative designed to support brilliant and indigent Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate studies at Federal Universities. Created through a collaboration between KPMG Professional Services, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen, the programme aims to develop future leaders in fields such as accounting, finance, economics, and business administration.

Benefits

Yearly financial grants covering both tuition and living expenses until graduation.
Holiday internship opportunities and industrial attachments.
Direct mentorship and professional exposure.
Post-graduation employment opportunities at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen for students graduating with a First Class or Second Class Upper degree.

Eligibility

Must be a 100-level student enrolled in a four-year course at a Federal University in Nigeria.
Eligible fields of study include Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Finance.
Must have attended a public secondary school or a private secondary school on scholarship.
Must achieve a minimum score of 230 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Must hold at least 5 Distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.

How to Apply

Prepare required files, including your full personal details, WAEC results, and UTME results.
Navigate to the official application webpage.
Complete the online application form and upload all requested documents before the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in an aptitude test.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 13 August 2026.

Overview

Benefits

Yearly financial grants covering both tuition and living expenses until graduation.

Holiday internship opportunities and industrial attachments.

Direct mentorship and professional exposure.

Post-graduation employment opportunities at KPMG, Leadway Assurance, or Andersen for students graduating with a First Class or Second Class Upper degree.

Eligibility

Must be a 100-level student enrolled in a four-year course at a Federal University in Nigeria.

Eligible fields of study include Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, and Finance.

Must have attended a public secondary school or a private secondary school on scholarship.

Must achieve a minimum score of 230 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

Must hold at least 5 Distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.

How to Apply

Prepare required files, including your full personal details, WAEC results, and UTME results.

Navigate to the official application webpage.

Complete the online application form and upload all requested documents before the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to participate in an aptitude test.