Apply For Scholarship 2025 at Sterling Bank /Miva Open University

Deadline : ongoing
Sterling Bank has launched the “Beyond Education” scholarship programme, a transformative ₦2 billion initiative in partnership with Miva Open University, aimed at expanding access to quality higher education for Nigerian youth. The programme officially opened on 12 June 2025, with an ongoing nomination and public voting process across all 36 states and the FCT. This three-year-long initiative will award 600 fully-funded undergraduate scholarships, empowering students through accessible online education and paving direct career pathways into Sterling Bank’s innovation ecosystem. The selection process is competitive and state-based, with two winners chosen from each state through a transparent, community-led nomination and voting structure.

Scholarship Details

The scholarship provides 100% tuition coverage for undergraduate degrees offered by Miva Open University, a fully accredited and online-based institution. Scholars will benefit from flexible digital learning, local community support hubs, and a curriculum designed to prepare them for real-world employment opportunities. After completing their degree, recipients are offered fast-track entry into various Sterling Bank programs such as internships, graduate training, tech fellowships, and other employment pipelines tailored to young professionals. This initiative is not just an academic opportunity but a structured pathway to economic empowerment and leadership development.

Eligibility

To qualify, applicants must be:

• Nigerian citizens between the ages of 16 and 35 years
• Interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree through online learning
• Capable of meeting Miva Open University’s admission requirements (no JAMB score is needed)
• Nominated by someone who holds an active Sterling Bank account (only the nominator must be a Sterling account holder)
• Willing to participate in the public voting process that determines state-by-state scholarship recipients

Application Process

The application begins with a nomination phase where Sterling Bank customers can nominate one candidate HERE Once nominated, the candidate undergoes verification by Sterling Bank and is listed as a state representative. The next step is public voting, where Sterling account holders vote for their preferred nominees—one vote per nominee per account every 24 hours. The top two highest-voted candidates per state receive provisional scholarship offers. In case of a tie, the nominee submitted earlier is selected. Interested nominees are encouraged to share their campaign widely to gather community support during the voting phase.

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