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Local scholarship
Financial support for Zamfara indigenes studying at institutions in Nigeria.
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Zamfara State Scholarship Board
Apply for a scholarship to fund your degree.
Zamfara indigenes in tertiary education can apply for local scholarships, international awards and student loans.
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Three ways to fund your education
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International scholarship
Support for Zamfara indigenes admitted to institutions outside Nigeria.
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Student loan
Interest-free loans for Zamfara indigenes in tertiary education.
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To provide effective and efficient management and provision of bursaries and other packages to deserving indigenes of Zamfara State in order to promote access to tertiary education, retention and graduation.
The Rescue Mission
The Governor's programme to rebuild school infrastructure across Zamfara State.
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245
Schools built or renovated across 14 local government areas
9,542
Two-seater desks provided
619
Tables provided for teachers
926
Chairs provided for teachers
Latest news
See all news13 April 2026
Zamfara State Government Awards Full Scholarships to Students to Study at Biga College of Education Sokoto
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency Dr. Dauda Lawal, has given full scholarships to 50 students to study at Biga College of Education in Sokoto Nigeria.
Read more30 March 2026
Governor Dauda Lawal Approves Registration Fees for Seventy (70) Sahel College Students
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Dauda Lawal has graciously approved the payment of the Registration Fees for the 2025/2026 Academic Session of 70 students at the Sahel College of Health Sciences and Advanced Studies Gusau.
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