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About The Sterling Bank Miva University Scholarship
Sterling Bank, in collaboration with Miva Open University, has launched a bold new initiative—₦2 billion worth of full undergraduate scholarships—as part of the Beyond Education campaign. This strategic partnership aims to empower young Nigerians from underserved communities with flexible access to quality higher education, completely online, without the usual barriers like JAMB.
Whether you’re fresh out of secondary school or a working adult looking for a second chance, this is your opportunity to earn a Bachelor’s degree tuition-free and join a new generation of digitally-skilled changemakers.
The Sterling Bank-Miva University Scholarship 2025 is a nationwide program providing 600 fully funded undergraduate scholarships to deserving Nigerians between the ages of 16 and 35. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees for any degree program at Miva Open University, Nigeria’s premier online university.
What makes this scholarship unique is its commitment to inclusive education: JAMB is not required, and the entire study journey is designed to be online, flexible, and accessible to learners across Nigeria.
The initiative is part of Sterling Bank’s ₦2 billion education impact fund, targeting youth in underserved communities, with a strong focus on female empowerment.
Eligible Fields
All undergraduate degree programs offered at Miva Open University are eligible under the scholarship. This includes but is not limited to:
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Software Engineering
- Public Policy and Administration
- Economics
- Accounting
- Business Management
New programs are added regularly, and each one is tailored to prepare students for in-demand careers in the digital economy.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Sterling Bank Miva Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen, aged between 16 and 35 years
- Nominate themselves or be nominated by someone using a valid Sterling Bank account
- Be able to meet Miva’s admission criteria (which does not require JAMB or UTME)
- Open a Sterling Bank account (required only for submitting the nomination, not to be nominated)
- Be available to enroll at Miva Open University within the next two admission cycles
Note: Priority will be given to women from underserved communities, but men are also encouraged to apply, with slots reserved for each gender.
Selection Criteria
The selection process for the Sterling-Miva Scholarship is transparent and participatory:
- Nomination Phase
- Nominations open on June 12, 2025
- Use a valid Sterling Bank account to nominate yourself or someone else
- Verification by Sterling Bank
- All nominees undergo eligibility checks
- Public Voting
- Verified nominees are placed in a public voting pool
- Only Sterling Bank account holders can vote
- Two winners per state + 2 from the FCT are selected per scholarship tranche
- Admission & Enrollment
- Winners must complete Miva’s admission process
- Must enroll in any of the next two admission intakes
- Scholarship Retention
- Scholarship is renewable, subject to maintaining minimum academic performance throughout the program
Eligible Countries
Only Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply or be nominated.
Applicants must reside in Nigeria and be capable of participating in an online undergraduate degree program delivered by Miva Open University.
Benefits of the Sterling Bank Miva University Scholarship
The scholarship offers the following life-changing benefits:
- Full tuition coverage for a full undergraduate program at Miva Open University
- Access to a flexible, 100% online learning experience
- No JAMB/UTME required
- Supportive online environment including:
- Study hubs
- Online mentoring
- Interactive classes and forums
- Equips scholars with digital skills relevant to today’s job market
- Allows students to learn from anywhere in Nigeria
This is one of the largest private education scholarship investments in Nigeria’s history.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your nomination:
- Open a Sterling Bank account (if you don’t already have one)
- Visit the official scholarship webpage
- Nominate yourself or someone else using the Sterling Bank account portal
- Complete the nomination form with:
- Nominee’s full name, age, and contact details
- Nominee’s educational background
- Statement of why the nominee deserves the scholarship
- Wait for verification and public voting phase
- Winners will be announced and guided through Miva’s admission and enrollment process
All information including eligibility, nomination portal, and voting timelines can be found on the scholarship webpage.
Final Thoughts
The Sterling Bank Miva University Scholarship 2025 is not just a tuition grant—it’s a lifeline for young Nigerians who are eager to learn but held back by financial or systemic barriers.
If you’re passionate about learning, eager to join Nigeria’s digital future, and ready to study without JAMB, this scholarship is your golden ticket.
Nominate yourself or someone you know starting June 12, 2025—and be part of Nigeria’s education revolution.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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