The 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme, offered by KPMG Professional Services Nigeria, provides financial support to academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate studies at Federal Universities in Nigeria.
The scholarship is targeted at students who have secured provisional admission into eligible four-year undergraduate programmes and demonstrate strong academic performance at secondary-school and UTME levels.
Scholarship Eligibility
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be an indigent Nigerian student.
- Have provisional admission into a Federal University in Nigeria.
- Be a 100-level student at the time of application.
- Be admitted into a four-year programme in one of the following fields:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Finance
- Have obtained a minimum 230 score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Have achieved at least five distinctions in WASSCE, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Have attended a public secondary school or a private secondary school where the applicant received a scholarship to attend.
Required Admission
Applicants must provide a provisional admission letter from a Federal University in Nigeria confirming admission into an eligible four-year degree programme.
The programme is specifically intended for students who are entering university and are in 100 level when applying.
Eligible Fields of Study
The scholarship supports students admitted to undergraduate programmes in:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Actuarial Science
- Insurance
- Finance
Students pursuing programmes outside these specified disciplines may not meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Academic Requirements
Strong academic performance is a key requirement for the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship.
Applicants must have:
- A minimum UTME score of 230.
- At least five WASSCE distinctions.
- Distinctions must include English Language and Mathematics.
These requirements are intended to identify students with strong academic potential who also require financial assistance to pursue their university education.
Who Should Apply?
The opportunity is particularly relevant to Nigerian students who have recently secured admission to Federal Universities but may face financial barriers to completing their undergraduate education.
Eligible students should ensure that their admission status, academic results, programme of study and secondary-school background satisfy all stated criteria before submitting an application.
About KPMG Professional Services Nigeria
KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services are the KPMG member firms in Nigeria. The organisation has operated in the country since 1978 and provides professional services to local and international organisations.
KPMG Nigeria operates across areas including audit, tax and advisory services and has a substantial professional workforce serving clients across the public and private sectors.
Through initiatives such as the Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme, KPMG also supports educational and socioeconomic development while contributing to the development of Nigeria’s future professional workforce.
Application Information
Scholarship: 2026 Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme
Organisation: KPMG Professional Services Nigeria
Country: Nigeria
Target group: Indigent Nigerian undergraduate students
Study level: Undergraduate
Institution: Federal Universities in Nigeria
Eligible level: 100 level
Eligible disciplines: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance and Finance
Minimum UTME score: 230
Minimum WASSCE requirement: Five distinctions, including English and Mathematics
Status: Applications are currently open
Prospective applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements and submit their applications before the stated closing date. Since the opportunity is aimed at students who have just entered university, eligible candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
