Oyo State government starts 2026 bursary screening for final‑year students

The Oyo State Government will start the 2026 bursary screening for final‑year students on 11 November 2026. The Oyo State Scholarship Board will run the exercise until 27 November 2026 according to its published timetable.

Mr Niyi Akinyanju, Secretary of the Board, said only applicants whose online submissions meet the registration requirements will be shortlisted. Completing the online registration does not guarantee screening; only those who satisfy the conditions will be considered. The Board now offers both physical and online screening to improve accessibility.

Students enrolled in institutions within the South‑West geopolitical zone must attend physical screening, regardless of residence. Those studying outside the South‑West may choose either physical or online screening. Applicants opting for online screening must keep their registered telephone numbers active throughout the period for verification.

Physical screening will be held at the Oyo State Scholarship Board Room, Room 83, Ministry of Education, Secretariat, Ibadan, from 10:00 a.m. on weekdays. The schedule allocates 11‑12 November for college students, 13‑17 November for HND applicants, 18‑26 November for university students, 25‑26 November for clinical and allied courses, and 27 November for maritime and aviation programmes.

Required documents are JAMB admission letters, local government identification letters, final‑year course registration forms, recent passport photographs, school identification cards and proof of annual FOSSU payment. The Board urges shortlisted applicants to ensure all documents are complete, authentic and ready for verification and to adhere strictly to the assigned dates.

The online screening option is part of the state government’s effort to use technology for better service delivery and to reduce administrative delays. Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration reaffirmed its commitment to educational development and to supporting Oyo State indigenes through bursary and scholarship programmes. The announcement was issued in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade.