KPMG Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme

The 2026 KPMG Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme is now open for applications, aiming to support talented but financially constrained Nigerian students enrolled in Federal Universities.

This highly competitive award is designed to alleviate financial barriers to higher education, offering comprehensive support that goes beyond tuition coverage. Successful candidates will have access to a structured pathway that nurtures talent from the lecture hall to the boardroom.

Scholarship Overview and Benefits

The programme provides the following benefits:

• Mentorship and Exposure: Scholars are paired with industry mentors to guide their professional development.
• Holiday Internships: Scholars secure internship placements and industrial attachments at leading organisations during academic breaks.
• Post-Graduation Placement: Graduates who achieve a First Class or Second Class Upper Division are presented with employment opportunities at prestigious multinationals, including KPMG, Leadway Assurance, and Andersen Tax.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Admission Status: Have a provisional admission into a Nigerian Federal University for a four-year undergraduate course (must be currently in 100 level).
• Academic Excellence: Possess a minimum of five (5) distinctions in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, and a UTME score of at least 230.
• Field of Study: Be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Science, Insurance, Finance, or a closely related field.

Application Guidelines and Timeline

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria and prepare the required documentation (UTME results, WAEC results, and personal details).

• How to Apply: Complete the application form in full and submit all required attachments via the official portal.

Important Note: Current beneficiaries of other scholarship schemes are not eligible to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the aptitude testing phase.

Application Deadline: August 13, 2026.