The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) has called on eligible students from oil-producing communities in Ondo State to apply for its 2024/2025 Scholarship and Bursary Scheme following an extension of the application deadline.
According to the commission, the application deadline has now been extended to Monday, June 1, 2026, giving qualified applicants additional time to complete their registration and upload all required documents.
The announcement was made in an official notice signed by the Executive Chairman of OSOPADEC, Prince Olabiyi Olaeye Poroye.
Why the Deadline Was Extended
OSOPADEC stated that the extension became necessary to give prospective applicants enough time to complete their registration process and submit all required documents successfully.
The commission noted that the decision aligns with its continued commitment to supporting students from Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas who are currently enrolled in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
“This extension is in line with the Commission’s commitment to ensuring that all prospective applicants are given adequate time to complete their applications and submit all required documents.”
OSOPADEC Scholarship 2024/2025 Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the scholarship and bursary scheme, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Must be an indigene of Ilaje or Ese-Odo Local Government Area
- Must be a full-time student in an accredited public or private tertiary institution in Nigeria
- Undergraduate students are eligible
- Postgraduate students are eligible
- Nigerian Law School students can also apply if their studentship is verified by their institution
The following applicants are not eligible:
- Part-time students
- Sandwich programme students
- Pre-degree students
- NTI students
- Diploma students
- Students attending unaccredited institutions
The eligibility requirements are based on OSOPADEC’s published application guidelines.
Required Documents for OSOPADEC Scholarship Application
Applicants are expected to upload the following documents during registration:
- Recent passport photograph
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin
- JAMB admission letter
- School fees receipt
- Valid student identity card (ID)
Applicants may also be required to print out their registration slip for institutional endorsement before completing submission.
How to Apply for OSOPADEC Scholarship 2024/2025
Eligible applicants can complete their registration by following these steps:
- Visit the official OSOPADEC scholarship portal: OSOPADEC Scholarship Portal
- Create an account or log in if required
- Fill in your personal and academic information
- Upload all required documents
- Review your details carefully
- Submit the application form
- Print your registration slip if required and complete any institutional verification process
Important Notice to Applicants
OSOPADEC advised students to ensure that all personal information and uploaded documents are correct before submission, as errors may affect processing.
Students who have not yet completed their registration are encouraged to use the extended application period before the portal closes on June 1, 2026.
The scholarship and bursary programme remains one of OSOPADEC’s major educational support initiatives aimed at promoting human capital development and reducing financial burdens on students in oil-producing communities.
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