Lasu Diaspora And Migration Studies Scholarship 2026 | Study in Nigeria — Lagos State Government, Office of Diaspora Affairs, Lagos State University
Students admitted into Lagos State University’s newly established Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme now have half their tuition covered through a dedicated state partnership.
About the Scholarship
The Lagos State Government, through its Office of Diaspora Affairs, partnered with Lagos State University to offer a 50 percent tuition scholarship to students admitted into the university’s newly established Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme. The initiative reflects the state’s growing interest in building academic expertise around diaspora engagement and migration policy, an area with limited dedicated postgraduate offerings elsewhere in Nigeria.
Scholarship Benefits
- Fifty percent reduction in tuition fees for the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme
- Direct backing from the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs
- Access to a newly established, specialised postgraduate programme at LASU
- Potential networking exposure through the state’s diaspora engagement activities
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must secure genuine admission into Lagos State University’s Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme for the relevant academic session. As a newly introduced programme, specific additional eligibility details are communicated directly by LASU’s postgraduate school and the Office of Diaspora Affairs during the admission and scholarship confirmation process.
Fields of Study Covered
This scholarship is restricted specifically to the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme at Lagos State University, making it one of the more narrowly focused postgraduate scholarships available in the South West zone.
Required Documents
- Admission letter into the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme
- First degree certificate and transcript
- Valid means of identification
- Passport photograph
- Any additional documents requested by LASU’s postgraduate school
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1. Apply for admission into LASU’s Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme through the university’s postgraduate admission process.
2. Confirm your admission offer with the postgraduate school.
3. Register interest in the scholarship through the Office of Diaspora Affairs or LASU’s designated contact point.
4. Submit any additional documents requested to confirm scholarship eligibility.
5. Complete registration for the programme once the scholarship is confirmed alongside your admission.
Selection Process
LASU’s postgraduate school and the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs jointly confirm that admitted students into the programme qualify for the fifty percent tuition reduction. Since the scholarship is tied to a specific new programme rather than a broad competitive pool, the primary filter is genuine admission into the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme itself.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Apply for admission into the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme as early as possible, since the scholarship is directly tied to enrolment in this specific new offering rather than a separate competitive scholarship application. Reach out directly to LASU’s postgraduate school or the Office of Diaspora Affairs for the latest confirmation steps, since communication for a newly launched programme can evolve each session. Students interested in other Lagos State postgraduate support can also review the Lagos State Scholarship Board for broader coverage across institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this scholarship open to any LASU Master’s programme?
No, it is specifically tied to the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme.
How much tuition does the scholarship cover?
It covers fifty percent of the tuition fee for the programme.
Do I need to apply separately for the scholarship?
The scholarship is linked directly to admission into the programme, so confirming enrolment and registering interest through the designated contact point is the key step.
Is this scholarship open to international students?
The scholarship as announced is tied to the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs partnership; interested applicants should confirm current eligibility directly with LASU.
When did this programme and scholarship launch?
The Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme and its linked scholarship were introduced for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Does the scholarship cover the full duration of the Master’s programme?
Applicants should confirm with LASU’s postgraduate school whether the fifty percent reduction applies across the full programme duration or specific sessions.
Is there a GPA requirement for continued support?
Specific continuation requirements should be confirmed directly with LASU’s postgraduate school as the programme develops.
Who should I contact for more information?
LASU’s postgraduate school and the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs are the appropriate contacts for current details on this scholarship.
Can students already enrolled in a different LASU Master’s programme switch into this one to access the scholarship?
Students interested in the scholarship would need to apply for admission into the Master of Diaspora and Migration Studies programme specifically, since the funding is tied to that particular programme rather than transferable across other LASU postgraduate courses.
Is there a plan to extend this scholarship structure to other LASU postgraduate programmes?
As of the programme’s introduction, the scholarship remains specific to Diaspora and Migration Studies, though prospective applicants should watch for further announcements from the Office of Diaspora Affairs on any future expansion.