September 15, 2025 – Sterling Bank has congratulated the first set of beneficiaries of its Beyond Education Scholarship Fund, which provided ₦2B in scholarships to 600 Nigerians. In a statement, the bank said, “We celebrate the success of Cohort One and are excited to announce that nominations for Cohort Two are now open.”
The scholarship covers full tuition and complete degree funding with no hidden fees. Learning is 100% online through Miva’s platform, supported by community hubs. Eligibility is open to Nigerians aged 16–35, with priority given to underserved women and reserved slots for men.
Sterling Bank added, “No JAMB or UTME is required. This programme ensures quality education remains accessible.”
Interested Nigerians can visit sterling.ng/FUTURE, use their Sterling account to nominate themselves or others, and take part in the verification and voting process. Winners emerge weekly through public votes.
