Terms and Conditions

1. Overview

EduScholar Lottery is a platform that provides scholarship funding to Nigerian tertiary students through a transparent, verifiable random draw. Students or their parents/guardians pay an entry fee to participate, and winners are selected fairly without bias or connections.

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Must be enrolled in a recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria — university, polytechnic, or college of education.
• Age 18+: Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of entry.
• Under 18: Students below 18 can participate only if a parent/guardian submits the entry using the student’s valid academic records and details.
• Family participation: Immediate family members of students are allowed to participate.
• Staff and contractors of EduScholar are not eligible.

3. Information Required from Students

• Full name
• School/university email address
• Academic records: GPA, course, level
• Verification documents: school ID, transcript, or admission letter
• For under-18 entries: parent/guardian ID and contact details

4. Lottery Details

• Entry fee: ₦1,000 per verified academic record
• Entry limit: Unlimited entries allowed. Each entry must be tied to a unique, verified academic record. Duplicate entries for the same record will be disqualified.

Prize structure per 500 entries

• Selection: Random selection using a verifiable random number generator. Results are published live on the public dashboard.

Process

1. Draws are conducted only after 500 verified entries are reached.
2. Unselected entries roll over to the next cycle.
3. Winners are visible to all participants in a dedicated dashboard drawer.
4. Winners’ photos are displayed on the dashboard in a moving sequence.

Notification: Winners notified via email and in-app notification within 48 hours.

5. Financials

• Entry fees: Set per scholarship — some programmes are free; others charge a published entry fee.
• Payouts: Total prize pool per draw depends on the configured tiers and winner counts for that scholarship.
• Platform profit: ₦100,000 per 500 entries

Profit allocation

• Platform maintenance: servers, development, security
• Marketing and user acquisition
• Partnerships and sponsor incentives

6. Terms and Conditions

6.1 Fair Play and Conduct

Any attempt to falsify documents, bribe staff, use bots, or manipulate the system will lead to immediate disqualification and blacklisting. No staff member can influence results.

6.2 Verification and Disqualification

All winners are subject to eligibility verification. False information leads to disqualification and forfeiture of prize. EduScholar may request additional documentation to verify eligibility.

6.3 Notification and Claim

Winners must confirm acceptance and provide payout details within 7 days. Failure to respond results in forfeiture and re-draw. For entries submitted by parents/guardians, funds are disbursed to the student’s verified bank account.

6.4 Data and Privacy

Data is used only for eligibility verification, draw administration, and winner notification, in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. By participating, you consent to public display of your name, photo, and school if selected. See our Privacy Policy.

6.5 Liability and Disputes

EduScholar is not liable for technical issues or delays outside our control. Disputes are handled through the in-app support system. Decisions after investigation are final.

6.6 Draw Timing and Rollover

Draws are only conducted once 500 verified entries are reached. If a cycle has not reached 500 entries, all entries automatically roll over to the next cycle. No refunds are issued. EduScholar may amend these terms with 7 days’ notice.

7. Checks and Balances

• Verification: Automated email + manual check of academic records
• Dispute handling: In-app support system with SLA for resolution
• Sponsor rules: Clear terms for branded scholarships and funding limits
• Compliance: Adhere to Nigerian data protection laws and consumer protection guidelines
• Transparency: Public entry count, winner list, and audit trail accessible to all users