An overview of Undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria for Nigerian students in 2012: Requirements, Selection Criteria
The following undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria listed below were offered in 2011 for Nigerian students. These award programmes are offered annually, so you have to take note of the deadlines for the applications in 2011 which will likely fall within same period for 2012 scholarship applications. You need to be aware of the time of the year these financial opporunities are offered, the selection criteria and requirements, and start early to prepare for the next award.
A number of Companies and Organizations in Nigeria offer scholarships generously to undergraduate students of Nigerian nationality to study in Nigeria Universities, Colleges or Polytechnics. These scholarship programmes functions in different ways; some programmes award full fee scholarships, while others reward selected winners with a specific amount of money.
Here is the list of undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria offered to Nigerian University/higher institution students in 2011
Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Programme
2012 Deadline: 31 August
Shell Scholarship programme is offered to first year students in a Nigeria University. The programme comes in two categories:
- The National Merit Award (NM), open to all eligible Nigerian Undergraduate and
- The Areas of Operation Merit Award (OM), for students from the communities where Shell Nigeria Operates
Basic Requirements
WASSCE and JAMB Results
University Admission Letter
Matriculation number
Letter of Identification from state of origin
Aptitude Tests are taken in Port Harcourt, Warri, Enugu, Lagos and
Abuja Centres.
Application often commences in mid-May each year.
Total Nigeria National Merit Scholarship Programme
Application in 2011 closed three weeks from the date of scholarship publication, Sunday, 16th October 2011. That was 6th November 2011
Total scholarships were offered in two categories in 2011:
- Host Communities Scholarship Award (a community Education Assistance Awards for post secondary students from the companies host communities) and
- NNPC/TEPNG National Merit Scholarship Award
The award is open for full time Nigeria students, pursuing undergraduate degree programmes in recognized universities, who are in their first or second year of studies and who not beneficiaries of any other scholarship.
Basic Requirements
Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate
Proof of UME scores and
Admission of the course of study
Application forms are completed online.
Mobil Nigeria National Scholarship Programme
Application deadline: within two weeks of publication in May 2011.
The Mobil-Esso National scholarship scheme are awarded annually to qualified undergraduate students from every state of the federation in Nigerian Universities.
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:
Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology/Geophysics, Medicine (MBBS Only), Agricultural Science (And related fields)
Basic Requirements
- At least six subjects passed from SSCE or its equivalent at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
- Full-time undergraduates in 1st or 2nd year of study
- Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University
- Current University Identity Card
- Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate LGA and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2012: May 29, 2012 (closed)
Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers the National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for full time 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.
Basic Requirement
- have 5 ’0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
- Submit an application with the following information:
- Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration
- SSCE/GCE O level certificate
- Evidence of state of origin/local government
- School ID card or National ID or Drivers’ license or international passport
NNPC/Chevron Nigerian University Scholarship
Application deadline for 2012 is July 27, 2012.
Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with NNPC offer a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified undergraduate Nigerian students. Full-time second year (200level) students studying specific courses (listed) in Nigerian Universities are invited to apply online.
NAOC National Scholarship Scheme
Application Deadline in 2011: 29 July 2011.
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) offers Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme to Nigerian students.
Scholarship is offered on two categories:
1. Host Communities Merit Award (HCMA): For applicants from NAOC host communities; Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers
2. National Merit Award (NMA): For applicants from non-host communities.
Basic Requirement
- Only candidates studying Engineering and Medicine are eligible for the NMA
- Candidates for the NMA should obtain 275 Jamb Score and above.
- Evidence of Admission
- Matriculation Number
MTN Nigeria Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship scheme
Application deadline in 2011: November 27, 2011
The MTN Nigeria Foundation provides financial support through scholarships to eligible undergraduate Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. The scholarship in Nigeria covers tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance). The scholarships are awarded to 200 level/2nd year full time students.
The scholarship award is N200, 000 per student per academic session
Recipients expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2012: 20 August 2012
Chief Gani Fawehinmi offers Scholarship Awards to 40 Nigerian students every year. Each scholarship winner receives One hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) for their education.
Basic Requirement
- must be poor and indigent.
- must be registered students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria i.e Universities, Polytechnics or College of Education.
- must have good academic performances.
- Each applicant should submit an application letter, not more than two pages.
A photocopy of your current Identity card, A letter from your current Head of Department, including correct information of CGPA for the last academic semester, A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of such institution, A copy of the candidates registration form for the current semester.
Nigerian Women Association of Georgia Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2012: 30 May 2012
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. U.S.A offers annual scholarship awards to 37 female students in Nigerian universities in the amount of Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000 as at 2011) – one winner from each state.
Basic Requirements:
- An applicant must be a Nigerian female student, in a Nigerian University.
- Two paged Essay, type-written and double spaced. Essay topic to be given each year.
- *A paragraph explaining why you NEED and should receive the scholarship.
- Photocopy of your University identity card.
- Letter of recommendation or letter attesting that you are a student, from your Dean, HOD or Dept. Secretary.
- Letter of introduction from, your Local Govt., Church or Mosque.
BAT Nigeria Scholarship-for Undergraduate Students
Application deadline for 2011 was 23 September 2011
In continuation of its support for Nigeria’s agricultural development, British American Tobacco – BAT Nigeria Limited, invites qualified Nigerian undergraduates to apply for the BAT Nigeria/BATIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program in Nigerian Universities.
Basic Requirement
Scholarships are open for:
- Qualified students who are children of farmers and other Nigerian citizens.
- Registered first year students of agriculture-related courses
- Holders of SSCE or irs equivalent with at least six subject passed in one sitting
Rivers State Government’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship
Application deadline for 2011: Friday Feb 18, 2011
The Rivers State Government, through the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency [RSSDA] invites qualified candidates of Rivers State origin to apply for the State Government’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for 2011/2012 academic year. For Engineering, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences (Excluding Law), Natural Sciences and Computer related studies.
Basic Requirement
- Must be of Rivers State origin
- Â Not above 21 years of age (Confirmation of age, preferably by birth certificate)
- A minimum of five (5) WASSC credits relevant to intended course of study (not NECO)
- Must submit a copy of LGA identification letter
Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
The Federal Government Scholarship Award is available for application for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study in Nigeria Higher Institutions (Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics).
Basic Requirement
Completed application forms should be accompanied with. Photocopies of:
- Letter of admission to the institution
- Course Registration Form
- Student Identity Card
- All applicants should be registered full-time students in their second year or above in recognized Federal and State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education.
- They should also obtain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 on a 5 point scale, or its equivalent in the previous academic year’s examinations.
ABC Transport University Scholarship Award
Application deadline for 2011: January 31, 2012
The Associated Bus Company (ABC) Transport Plc, through its first ever ABC Transport University Scholarship Award, invites suitably qualified Nigerian University students to apply for a number of Scholarship awards. The university scholarship applications are open for full-time first year (100 level) students of the under listed courses, in Nigerian Universities. Click the subtitle above for basic requirements.
PTDF Scholarships in Nigeria for Undergraduate
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Masters (MSc) and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. The PTDF Scholarships are awarded for studies in areas listed.The Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Basic Requirement
- Possession 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
- Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed.
- Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
- Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
- Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
i. Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level
ii. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
iii. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E)
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