Ruth Titilayo Technical & Vocational Scholarship 2024
About Ruth Titilayo Foundation
The Ruth Titilayo Foundation was established to ensure equal access to education for all children, regardless of their background. The Foundation champions education as a fundamental human right, striving to provide every child with the opportunity to realize their full potential. Ultimately, the foundation aspires to create a world where its services are no longer required, thanks to widespread access to quality education.
The foundation is named in honor of Ruth Titilayo (Iya Taiwo), born in 1955, and an alumna of Abeokuta Girls Grammar School. She continued her education at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, where her dedication to helping the underprivileged took root. The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation was established on the 20th anniversary of her passing, preserving her legacy.
Ruth Titilayo Technical & Vocational Scholarship 2024
The Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation has announced its scholarship programme for the upcoming academic year. Scholarships will be granted for approved courses at Vocational Enterprise Institutions (VEIs) in accordance with the National Board for Technical Education. Selection will be based on academic merit and the information provided in the application.
The scholarship will cover the following awards:
- Tuition allowance of up to ₦50 000
- Maintenance allowance of up to ₦15 000
Additional allowances, such as expenses for course-related travel and research/fieldwork, are subject to the committee’s discretion. The scholarship aims to either fully cover a student’s expenses or provide a valuable contribution.
Candidates who make it to the shortlist will receive invitations to participate in online interviews. During these interviews, they will be presented with a series of competency-based questions that pertain to their current year group. The shortlisted candidates can expect to be contacted starting on January 28, 2024, and the interviews will begin in February 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to meet the specified minimum eligibility criteria before submitting their application. It is important to note that if all the prerequisites are not met, your application will not be taken into consideration.
- You should currently be enrolled in or have plans to enroll in a specific program offered by an accredited Vocational Enterprise Institution (VEI), in accordance with the guidelines set by the National Board for Technical Education.
- You must possess a secondary school transcript with at least four credits.
- Your status should indicate that you are a current student or have been enrolled as a student within the past two years.
How to Apply?
Applicants need to submit their applications online at: Ruth Titilayo Technical & Vocational Scholarship Application 2024
You need to Register an account before you can Log in and apply.
Please include clear copies of the specified documentation along with your fully filled application form. Note that submitting these documents is a required step, and the absence of any items may lead to the disqualification of your application. You must submit your applications through email to: [email protected]
- Recent school results
- Personal statement
- Reference letters from your tutors (2 letters)
- Any other supporting documents
Note: Mention your full name in the subject line of your email.
Closing Date
The application deadline is 31 October 2023. Make sure to submit your applications on or before the deadline.
Contact Details
If you have any inquiries concerning this scholarship programme, kindly get in touch with The Ruth Titilayo Foundation directly:
Tel: :+234 809 053 2009
Email: [email protected]
Please do NOT contact Canon Collins Trust if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://allbursaries.co.za/notice/
