By Lawal Gwanda
The Katsina State Government has extended the application deadline for the Katsina State Merit-Based Scholarship Scheme to Friday, 13th November, 2026
This is to provide additional time for eligible candidates, particularly those in rural communities to take advantage of this important educational opportunity.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser Local Government Inspectorate Hon. Lawal Rufa’i Safana on Monday explained that the extension is to provide more opportunities for eligible students to apply for the scholarship.
The scheme according to the statement will provide scholarships to 1,700 students to state government owned Tertiary Institutions across the state, and each of the 34 Local Government Areas of his state will produce 50 beneficiaries.
The scholarship covers: Tuition, Registration, prescribed yearly
stipends, and other approved fees, Placement in designated institutions, it also
includes HND programmes in Engineering fields.
The Scheme attract no JAMB Requirement for applicants seeking admission into the 2 Colleges of Education under the scheme. However, all other admission requirements must be met including Indigene Certificate and applicants without a Certificate of Indigene can use a Letter of Introduction from the LGA Chairman* or his authorized representative after verification.
The Selection of beneficiaries according to the statement will be in accordance with eligibility criteria and merit based guidelines to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability.
The statement added that any interested and qualified applicants should visit: https://katsina34meritscholarship.com to complete the application form on or before Friday the 13Th of November, 2026.
The ultimate goal as stated in the statement is to develop a generation of educated, skilled and productive citizens who will contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities and the State, hence urged all interested and eligible students to apply early before the portal closes.
