CIBREST is committed to ensuring that no qualified scholar is held back by financial constraints
Every student at CIBREST automatically receives a full tuition scholarship — our Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral programmes are completely free of tuition charges.
100% Tuition-Free for All Qualifying StudentsCertificate, Diploma, Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral programmes all have zero tuition fees. You only pay the application fee when you join.
Savings: Up to ₦500,000+ per academic year
An affordable monthly stipend is provided to qualifying researchers after 6 months of exemplary research performance — available for Master's, Doctoral, and Postdoctoral students.
Eligibility: Based on research publication performance
All students gain free access to the Professor Dele Ilesanmi Library — a comprehensive collection of biblical research resources, theological texts, and academic publications.
Available to: All enrolled students
CIBREST graduates gain access to academic and ministry job opportunities through the Institute's growing global network of scholars, institutions, and ministry organisations.
Available to: Graduates of all programmes
Meet these publication targets to qualify for the monthly research stipend
| Programme | Papers in IJBRS | Papers in Other Journals | Waiting Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's (MBRS) | 3+ papers | 2+ papers | After 6 months |
| Doctoral — ThD/PhD | 7+ papers | 3+ papers | After 6 months |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | 5+ papers (solo) | 2+ papers | After 6 months |
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
— Philippians 4:19CIBREST's free tuition model ensures every called scholar can pursue biblical research excellence
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