Apply For Delta State Bursary And Scholarship Board 2025

Apply For Delta State Bursary And Scholarship Board 2025

If you’re a student from Delta State trying to keep up with the financial weight of tertiary education, there’s some good news—the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board has opened the window for bursary applications for 2025.

This initiative is designed to ease the burden on students and their families by providing direct financial support to help with fees and other education-related costs.

What’s the Goal Here?

At its core, the board’s mission is simple:
To make higher education more accessible for students from Delta State by supporting those who genuinely need financial assistance.

But it doesn’t stop at handing out cash. This initiative also aims to encourage academic excellence and make sure that only those who meet the required standards continue to benefit from the scheme.

Here’s What the Board Does

The Bursary Department has a few key responsibilities:

• Financial Support: They manage and distribute bursary funds to students with proven need.
• Eligibility Checks: Every application is screened to make sure only qualified students are selected.
• Funds Disbursement: Approved students receive the bursary payment straight into their bank accounts—no middlemen involved.
• Academic Monitoring: Students are expected to maintain good grades to keep receiving support.
• Awareness & Guidance: The board also works to inform students about these opportunities and help them through the application steps.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Requirements)

Make sure you tick all the right boxes before applying:

• You must be from Delta State.
• A valid National Identification Number (NIN) is mandatory.
• You must be a full-time student at a government-approved private or public tertiary institution (universities, polytechnics, monotechnics, or colleges of education).
• Postgraduate students (PGD, Master’s, PhD) are not eligible.
• Academic Performance: A minimum CGPA of 2.20 from the previous academic year is required.
• Your year of study matters:
  • University students must be in 200 level or above.
  • NDII and HND students in polytechnics or monotechnics qualify.
  • NCE students should be in their second or third year.
• Bank Account Requirement: You must have an account with a CBN-licensed commercial bank (like GTBank, Access Bank, etc.).

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

Ready to submit your application? Here’s how:

1. Visit the Portal:
   Go to www.dsbsb.dl.gov.ng
2. Start Your Application:
   Click the “APPLY NOW” button and fill in your details carefully.
3. Pay the Processing Fee:
   There’s a small non-refundable fee for the application. You can pay it online using your debit card.
4. Print Your Acknowledgment:
   After submitting your form, download and print the acknowledgment card for future reference.

Key Dates to Keep in Mind

• Application Opens: April 15th, 2025
• Application Closes: May 14th, 2025
• Physical Verification:
  After applications close, all shortlisted students will go through physical screening at their respective institutions. Details will be communicated by the board.

Need Help? Contact the Board

If you run into any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out:

• Phone Support:
  0810-978-6538 | 0802-350-3315 | 0803-226-1336
• Email: support@dsb.d.gov.ng

This bursary program is more than just a handout—it’s a way for the Delta State Government to invest in its youth. If you’re eligible, don’t miss the opportunity. Gather your documents, check your CGPA, and get your application in before the deadline.

For more information or to apply, visit the official portal.

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