Great news for students from the oil-producing regions of Ondo State! If you are looking for financial support to help fund your tertiary education, the wait is over. The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has officially announced the call for applications for its 2024/2025 Bursary and Scholarship Scheme.
Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate, or currently at the Nigerian Law School, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure funding for your academic journey.
Here is everything you need to know to successfully prepare and submit your application.
🎯 Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To be considered for the OSOPADEC Bursary and Scholarship award, applicants must meet the following strict criteria:
- Origin: You must be a recognized indigene of either Ilaje or Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State.
- Study Status: You must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited public or private tertiary institution within Nigeria for the 2024/2025 academic session.
- Academic Level: Undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and Law School students are all eligible, provided your studentship is duly verified and affirmed by your institution.
- Exclusions: Please note that part-time, sandwich, pre-degree, NTI, diploma students, and students attending unaccredited institutions are not eligible for this scheme.
📂 Documents You Will Need
Before heading to the portal, make sure you have scanned copies of the following documents ready for upload:
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin
- JAMB Admission Letter
- School Fees Receipt (Must be strictly for the 2024/2025 Academic Session)
- Valid Student Identity Card
⚠️ Crucial Application Guidelines
To ensure your application isn’t disqualified due to technicalities, OSOPADEC has outlined a few vital rules you must follow:
- Double-Check Your Bank Details: No changes to your bank details will be permitted once your application is submitted. Ensure your account information is 100% accurate before hitting “submit.”
- The Registration Slip Process: 1. Upon completing your online registration, you must print out your registration slip. 2. Take this slip to your Dean of Student Affairs or Head of Department (HOD) to be officially signed and stamped. 3. Finally, scan and upload the signed/stamped slip back to the portal to complete your application process.
Important Note: Skipping the manual sign-and-stamp process will render your application incomplete!
🗓️ Important Dates & How to Apply
The application window is strict, so we advise eligible students to start gathering their documents immediately to avoid the last-minute rush.
- Portal Opens: Tuesday, 28th April, 2026
- Portal Closes: Monday, 18th May, 2026
- Application Link: https://osopadecbursary-scholarship.org
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ease your financial burden for the academic year. Share this post with your friends, classmates, and family members from Ilaje and Ese-Odo LGAs who might be eligible!
