Applications are now open for the 2025 Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship designed to support Nigerian Students with funds worth N160M to actualize the dreams and aspirations of 200 Nigerian youths throughout their study.
Stanbic IBTC is a financial institution that offers banking and financial services to individuals, businesses, institutions and corporations in Nigeria and abroad. Stanbic is an end-to-end financial services group offering personal, business, corporate and transactional banking, saving, borrowing, lending, investment, insurance, risk management, pension management, wealth management, trustee and advisory services.
Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship 2025
The Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship is part of the banks sponsorship initiatives to promote community upliftment through the support of sporting, art and music events, teams, festivals and clinics. The Bank strive to nurture growing talents and to aid local communities to grow in their chosen fields.
The Stanbic Scholarship 2025 is a program designed to support the dreams and aspirations of Nigerian youths by encouraging hard work and academic excellence among undergraduates.
Scholarship Details
- The scholarship fund is worth N160 million, aiming to support 200 Nigerian youths over four academic years
- The scholarship will be paid at the beginning of every academic year, subject to terms and conditions
Objectives of the Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship
The Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship is designed to support the dreams and aspirations of Nigerian youths by encouraging hard work and academic excellence among undergraduates. Here are the key objectives:
- Promoting Academic Excellence
- Recognize and reward outstanding academic achievements among Nigerian students
- Encourage students to strive for excellence in their studies
- Supporting Education
- Provide financial assistance to deserving students to pursue their university education
- Alleviate the financial burden on students and their families
- Fostering Future Talent
- Identify and nurture talented individuals who can make a positive impact in their chosen fields
- Develop a pool of skilled and knowledgeable professionals who can contribute to Nigeria\’s growth and development
- Encouraging Economic Growth
- Invest in the education sector to promote economic growth and development in Nigeria
- Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and entrepreneurship
- Building a Stronger Community
- Empower students to become leaders and change-makers in their communities
- Foster a sense of social responsibility and community engagement among scholarship recipients
- Focus on Future of Work
- Prioritize students studying courses related to the /Future of work,/ such as:
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Accounting
- Finance
Eligibility Criteria
- Reside in Nigeria and participated in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
- Have a minimum score of 250 in UTME
- Gained admission and properly enrolled in a Nigerian Federal or State University
- Not an employee of Stanbic IBTC or an immediate family member
The Scholarship gives priority to students studying courses related to the /Future of work,/ such as Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Accounting, and Finance
Application Process
- Click on the application link to begin the process
- Fill in the requested information and upload required documents
- Send the application documents to universityscholarship@stanbicibtc.com
Required Documents
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Valid ID Card (NIN slip, voter\’s card, birth certificate, or international passport)
- UTME Result
- O\’Level (WAEC, NECO, or GCE) Statement of Result or Certificate
- JAMB or University Admission Letter
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the scholarship application is September 16, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Any extension of the deadline would be communicated on Stanbic IBTC\’s platforms.
To Start your application visit the Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship portal https://www.stanbicibtc.com/nigeriaholdings/Stanbic-IBTC-Holdings/why-we-matter/our-sponsorships/education/stanbic-ibtc-university-scholarship