Talent should not wait for money
One in five Oakhurst students holds an award. Check what you may qualify for in under a minute.
How awards are decided
Merit awards follow your UTME score and O level results. Need-based bursaries follow a short family means review. Awards can be combined up to 60 percent of tuition.
What is on offer
| Award | Who | Value | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chancellor’s merit award | UTME 280+, seven credits | 50% of tuition | CGPA 4.0 each session |
| Dean’s scholarship | UTME 250+ | 25% of tuition | CGPA 3.8 each session |
| Oakhurst access bursary | Families in need, any score above cut-off | Up to 40% | Annual means review |
| Women in STEM award | Female applicants to computing, engineering, health | 30% of tuition | CGPA 3.5 |
| FCT community award | Schooled in the FCT for three years | 15% of tuition | Good standing |
| Early payment discount | Anyone paying the session in full by 31 Aug | 5% of tuition | Each session |
Example awards for this demo.
Three steps, no extra form
- When applying
Tick the box on your application
Every applicant who ticks scholarships is considered for merit awards automatically.
- Before screening
Complete the means review
For the access bursary, upload a short family income statement in the portal.
- May 2027
Meet the panel
Shortlisted applicants for the larger awards meet the scholarship panel for 15 minutes.
Awards funded by people who believe
Alumni, parents and partner companies fund half of our awards. The Adaeze Fund, set up by an alumna in 2014, now supports 120 students a year in health and education.
If you would like to fund a student, the advancement office can set up a named award from ₦2,000,000 a year.
Talk to the advancement officeQuestions people ask
Can I apply for a scholarship after I start?
Yes. Continuing students with a CGPA of 4.2 and above are considered for in-course awards each July.
Do awards cover halls?
Awards cover tuition only. The access bursary may also cover up to half of a shared hall room.
What if my grades drop?
Your tutor will talk to you first. Awards are paused, not cancelled, for one session if you fall below the renewal grade.