The Bridge Scholarship Foundation opened the official digital application portal for its 2026 award cycle on August 5, 2026, targeting high potential undergraduate scholars enrolled across Nigerian public Universities. The competitive funding initiative provides comprehensive financial coverage and academic guidance through graduation for students who demonstrate academic merit while navigating significant economic constraints.

Undergraduate scholars from Year 1 through their penultimate year of study in public tertiary Institutions nationwide are eligible to submit applications. Candidates must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, while demonstrating active involvement in community development initiatives and extracurricular activities alongside verified financial necessity.

Applicants must complete online registration and submit supporting documentation before the closing deadline on September 12, 2026. Required documentation includes standard West African Examinations Council or National Examinations Council results, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board documentation, official University admission letters, three letters of recommendation, current academic transcripts for returning students, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a motivation letter, and valid national identity credentials.

Foundation administrators disclosed that incomplete registration files will be automatically disqualified during screening operations. Operational guidelines require candidates to confirm all digital attachments before submitting their finalized profiles on the application portal to ensure full compliance with the selection panel requirements.