The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 Bursary Program, aimed at supporting the educational pursuits of qualified Delta State students. This bursary is strictly for indigenes of the following ethnic groups: Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, Ika, Isoko, and Ndokwa. Applications open on May 7th, 2025, and close on May 28th, 2025. Eligible students are encouraged to apply within this period.
When is the deadline for applications?
🗓️ May 28, 2025
Describe the bursary to me:
The DESOPADEC Bursary Program 2025 is a financial aid initiative by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to support undergraduate students from Delta State’s oil-producing communities. The program is designed to reduce dropout rates and promote academic excellence by easing the financial burden on students.
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Which fields qualify?
Students in any field of study at Nigerian universities or polytechnics are eligible, provided other criteria are met.
The type:
🎓 Undergraduate Bursary
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must:
- Be indigenous to one of the following ethnic groups in Delta State: Ijaw, Itsekiri, Urhobo, Ika, Isoko, or Ndokwa
- Be a full-time undergraduate in a Nigerian university or polytechnic
- Be in 200 level or above
- Not be a postgraduate, part-time, or pre-degree student
How do they choose applicants?
Selection is based on:
- Confirmation of ethnic eligibility
- Enrollment status
- Submission of all required, correctly formatted documents
- Verification of institutional details and personal data
Which nations are qualified?
🌍 Nigeria only (Delta State indigenes)
Where will the bursary be accepted?
📍 At Nigerian universities and polytechnics where eligible students are enrolled.
How many recipients?
👥 Not specified, but bursaries will be disbursed across all DESOPADEC ethnic nationalities.
What advantage does the bursary offer?
💰 ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 grant per student to support tuition, living costs, or academic expenses.
What’s the duration of the bursary?
📅 One-time disbursement for the 2025 academic year
How do I apply for the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission Bursary?
- Visit the DESOPADEC Bursary portal.
- Create an account and enter personal details.
- Provide institution and bank details.
- Upload required documents (JPEG format, max 8MB each):
- Passport photograph
- Student ID card
- Admission letter
- NIN slip
- Local Government of Origin certificate
- Letter of identification from the Student Union
- Review and submit your application.
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