The OML 17 Heirs of Tomorrow Scholarship Scheme (HOTSS) is a transformative educational support initiative driven by Heirs Energies and its Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). It aims to empower talented and underprivileged indigenes of the OML 17 host communities through equitable access to tertiary education.
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an indigene of any of the OML 17 Host Communities.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Nigerian federal or state-owned university for an undergraduate program.
- Must possess at least five O-Level credits including Mathematics and English, in WASC, SSCE or NECO in ONE sitting.
- Must be a certified full-time student
- Must be able to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale (or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale) in every academic year throughout the scholarship period.
- Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from any other organisation.
- Must provide a valid identification letter from the applicable host community.
Application Procedure
- Every applicant should have a valid personal email account and phone number.
- Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at
https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2025HOTSS - Candidates should include personal and educational details in the application.
- Applicants should upload scanned copies of the documents as stated under Eligibility/Requirement as well as a recent passport size photograph.
Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship Board.
Scholarship Information
- Benefits: The OML 17 Heirs of Tomorrow University Scholarship offers financial support to all selected candidates in the form of a ₦200,000 annual award till graduation.
- Deadline: October 30, 2025
