The Enugu State Government has officially commenced the application process for its 2025 Scholarship Awards, offering a significant educational boost to its indigenous students and teachers.
Scholarship Categories and Available Slots
Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved a comprehensive scholarship programme managed by the state’s Scholarship and Education Loans Board. The initiative is segmented into three distinct categories to cater to different academic levels.
The Undergraduate Scholarship offers 500 slots exclusively for 100 and 200-level students enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The Teachers’ Scholarship is the largest, with 1000 slots available. This is designed for indigenous teachers working in Enugu State Government schools who wish to pursue a Master’s degree. A key condition is a commitment to teach in Enugu State Government schools for a period of 10 years after receiving the award.
For Postgraduate studies, 100 slots are available for both Master’s and PhD programmes in Nigerian universities.
Eligibility and Application Procedure
To qualify for any of the scholarships, an applicant must be a confirmed indigene of Enugu State and possess a valid admission letter for a programme beginning in the 2025/2026 academic session.
The required documents for a successful application include:
- A valid Local Government Area (LGA) of origin Identification Letter.
- A valid Admission Letter.
- A Letter of Acceptance of Admission.
- An Attestation Letter from your Traditional Ruler (HRH).
- A recent Passport Photograph.
- Teachers must additionally provide an Employment Letter alongside the other documents.
Applicants are instructed to visit the official portal at https://apply.esselb.en.gov.ng, select their preferred category, fill in their details, and upload all the required documents in a single PDF file not exceeding 2MB in size.
Key Dates and Examination Details
The application window opened on 14th November 2025. The deadline for undergraduate and postgraduate applications is 28th November 2025 at 12:00 am. Teachers have a later deadline, which is 8th December 2025.
The state government has announced that the selection examination will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), allowing candidates to participate from any location. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the exam, and they are advised to ensure a strong internet connection during the test.
The board specifically encourages visually impaired students and students with disabilities in 100 and 200 level to apply. For enquiries, applicants can call 09047567627, 07070231082, and 07073256444, or visit the board’s office at No. 28 Okpara Avenue, Enugu.
A critical reminder from the board is that applications missing any required document will not be considered for shortlisting, and submissions are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
