1.    Visit scholastica. ng to start your application 
2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
3.    Proceed to your email inbox to activate your account
4.    Click on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/JBN2025 to return to the Scholarship site 
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information, and upload required scanned documents.
7.    Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload an affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.    When asked to upload a photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background.
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.  Return to "Active Scholarships" and click on the scheme you wish to apply for and click "Apply Now" to submit information
12.  You will receive a notification displayed on the screen and via email that you have successfully applied. To confirm, check "My application" under the "My account" section on your profile account.
13.  Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) 

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number   
• Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields   
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form   
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture   
• Visit any of the 37 capture centres http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number   
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office 

16. Return to www.scholastica.ng and update the application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship Organization

FAQ For JBN Scholarship Award

1. Are scholarships awarded for one year or are they guaranteed for all study years?
Scholarships are renewable through graduation. Recipients are expected to maintain high academic/ethical standards, and other conditions outlined in the scholarship award letter.  

2. Does charge a processing fee for scholarship applications?
No. JBN does not charge any fee for processing applications. There are no fees at any stage of the scholarship award cycle.    

3. Who is eligible for the JBN Scholarship Award?
Female undergraduates studying courses relevant to the construction and infrastructure industry.

4. Can I apply if I am going to a vocational school?
No.  

5. Do I have to be a Nigerian Citizen to benefit from the scholarship scheme?
Yes, you must be a Nigerian citizen.  Permanent Residents are not eligible for the Scholarship Award.  

6. Do I need to be accepted into a particular university in Nigeria, before I apply for the scholarships?
You should be a student of a recognized university in Nigeria, as listed with the National Universities Commission (NUC).
 
7. Which university may I go to, to qualify for a scholarship?
You may attend any university in Nigeria - Federal or State recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).  

8. Can I apply if I attend a degree-awarding institution that is not a University?
In order to qualify for the program, you must be a student of a UNIVERSITY that is recognized and approved by the National University Commission (NUC).  

9. I am a resident in a foreign country. Can I apply for the scholarship?
Yes, you can apply, but only if you are a Nigerian who has gained admission into, and is attending a university in Nigeria.  

10. I am neither a Nigerian citizen nor do I reside in Nigeria. Can I still apply for the JBN Scholarship?
No, the scholarship is available only to Nigerian citizens, attending universities in Nigeria.  

11. If a student is in a remedial year (that is year 0 of the university programme) can he/she benefit from the University Scholarship Scheme?
No.  

12. Must I be between a certain age group to qualify for the scholarship?
No.   

13. When is the scholarship application due?
The application deadline is as stated in the advert for the specified academic session. Students are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline.  

14. How do I apply? 
You must use the format advertised and provide all the required documentation. The application format and conditions are available on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/JBN  

15. What do I need to submit with my application, to ensure it is a complete application?
You must read the details of each scholarship award category carefully and provide the documentation requested. 

16 Can I fax or email the application or supporting documents to JBN?
No. Faxed or emailed applications and supporting documents will not be accepted.  

17. In applying for the scholarship, can I include references?
No. References will not be considered or reviewed as part of your application.  

18. While applying, can I include additional information on education, extracurricular activities, and employment?
Yes, as long as it includes and is restricted to the requested information.  

19. Can I apply through an agent or a JBN representative in my university or community?
No. For the avoidance of doubt, JBN has not authorized any person or organization to act on its behalf with regard to the JBN Scholarship programme. Prospective candidates are advised on the medium for submission of applications in the advertisements.  We process these applications and the outcome is communicated directly to the candidates.  Applicants are advised to protect their application details carefully; ensure they log out from their account before shutting down the computer system; and delete their personal details from public computers)