The Lagos State Scholarship Board is expected to conduct a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted applicants under the 2025/2026 Scholarship Awards. The development follows the indigeneship verification exercise conducted earlier in the selection process.

Applicants who took part in the verification exercise have been advised to monitor their email accounts for invitations containing details of the CBT. The exact test date and venue were not included in the report.

The Lagos State Scholarship Board has moved another step forward in its selection process for the 2025/2026 scholarship cycle.

According to report, the Board said shortlisted applicants who participated in the 2025/2026 indigeneship verification exercise should watch their email accounts for invitations to the CBT.

The invitation is expected to contain important information such as the date, venue and requirements for the examination.

The reported CBT applies to the competitive scholarship selection process. Independent information about the 2025/2026 programme also identifies a CBT as part of the selection process for scholarship applicants.

The indigeneship verification exercise itself was scheduled in April 2026 across Lagos State's five administrative divisions. Applicants from Badagry, Ikorodu and Epe divisions were scheduled for verification from April 13 to 17, while Lagos and Ikeja divisions were scheduled for April 20 to 24.

The CBT is important because the Lagos State Scholarship is a competitive award, unlike the bursary component of the programme.

The test gives the Board another stage through which eligible scholarship applicants can be assessed before final beneficiaries are determined.

For applicants, this means completing the earlier application and verification stages does not necessarily mean that a scholarship award has been secured.

Applicants who receive an invitation therefore need to pay close attention to the instructions contained in the official communication.

Who should watch for the CBT invitation?

Applicants who participated in the 2025/2026 indigeneship verification exercise and are shortlisted for the scholarship selection process should monitor the email address used during their application.

Has the CBT date been announced?

The report available to Superior News does not provide a confirmed CBT date or venue. The Lagos State Scholarship Board is expected to communicate those details to eligible applicants through their invitation emails.

Applicants should therefore avoid relying on unofficial dates circulating on social media.

Is the CBT for both scholarship and bursary applicants?

Available information distinguishes between the two programmes. The scholarship is merit-based and involves a CBT, while the bursary is a separate form of educational financial assistance.

What should applicants do now?
Applicants should regularly check the email account associated with their application and follow only instructions issued through the Board's official communication channels.

They should also be cautious about anyone requesting money in exchange for a CBT invitation, examination slot or scholarship award.

The 2025/2026 Lagos State Scholarship and Bursary application process began in January 2026. Information published about the programme indicates that the application window was later extended, with March 6, 2026 reported as the final deadline.

The subsequent indigeneship verification exercise was designed to establish applicants' eligibility before the selection process moved forward.

This explains why the CBT announcement is significant: it represents a later stage in a process that began with applications and document screening before applicants progressed to verification and, for scholarship candidates, competitive assessment.

Applicants should be particularly careful about unofficial requests for payment.

According to the report, the Scholarship Board warned against individuals who may attempt to collect money or personal information while claiming they can influence participation in the CBT or secure a scholarship.

Applicants should not assume that a message requesting payment is genuine simply because it mentions the Lagos scholarship programme.

The immediate next step for shortlisted applicants is to wait for and monitor their official CBT invitation.

The invitation is expected to provide the examination date, venue and other requirements. Until those details are officially communicated, applicants should avoid treating dates or venues circulating from unofficial sources as confirmed.

The Board's reported warning about examination malpractice also means candidates should follow all examination rules and avoid prohibited materials or electronic devices at the venue.

The 2025/2026 Lagos State Scholarship process has moved beyond the application and indigeneship verification stages, with shortlisted scholarship candidates now awaiting CBT invitations.

The most important information still to be confirmed for applicants is the official CBT date, venue and examination requirements. Candidates should rely on communications from the Lagos State Scholarship Board rather than unofficial agents or individuals asking for payment.