Katsina State Special Foreign Scholarship Program 2026 for Students (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: June 26, 2026
The Katsina State Government has opened applications for the Katsina State Special Foreign Scholarship Program 2026, a fully funded opportunity that will sponsor outstanding students to study Medicine (MBBS) in Russian universities.
The initiative, approved by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, aims to support academically talented students from across the state and provide them with access to quality medical education abroad. For many young people who dream of becoming medical doctors but face financial barriers, this program offers a rare opportunity to pursue that goal through government sponsorship.
Applications are now being accepted from qualified indigenes of Katsina State who wish to study MBBS in Russia under the state’s Special Foreign Scholarship Program.
According to the official announcement, the scholarship is specifically designed for students who attended public (government-owned) secondary schools within the state. Successful candidates will be selected through a competitive merit-based examination, with one candidate ultimately chosen from each of the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina State.
The program seeks to identify exceptional students with strong academic records in science subjects and provide them with the opportunity to pursue medical education in internationally recognized Russian universities.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly. Shortlisted candidates will later receive information regarding the examination date and venue through their registered contact details and email addresses.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be an indigene of Katsina State.
- Have attended a public (government-owned) secondary school.
- Be between 16 and 23 years old at the time of application.
- Possess a WAEC or NECO certificate obtained in one sitting.
Have at least eight (8) credits, including:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Three other science-related subjects
Have obtained at least two distinctions in the qualifying examination.
Applicants will also be required to upload:
- WAEC or NECO certificate/result printout
- Birth certificate
- Indigene certificate/letter
- Endorsement letter from their Local Government Chairman
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Benefits
Successful candidates will receive sponsorship from the Katsina State Government to study MBBS in Russian universities.
Benefits include:
- Access to international medical education
- Government-sponsored academic opportunity
- Reduced financial burden on students and families
- Opportunity to build a professional career in medicine
- Equal representation through selection from all 34 LGAs of the state
Application Process
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload all required supporting documents before the deadline.
Following the application stage, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for a merit-based examination. One outstanding candidate from each Local Government Area will eventually be selected for sponsorship under the program.
How to apply
