NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award for Nigerian Students 2026 (UGSS)

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As part of its dedication to promoting education and building human capital, NLNG is accepting applications for the 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) from qualified first-year undergraduates (2025–2026 academic year). The UGSS is designed to help outstanding students in Nigerian universities succeed academically and progress the country.

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When is the Application Deadline:

December 12, 2025

Tell Me About The Award:

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) supports exceptional first-year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities, helping them excel academically and contribute to national development. It is a full scholarship providing financial support for tuition and related educational costs.

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Which Fields are Eligible?
All accredited undergraduate courses offered by recognized Nigerian federal and state universities.

Type:
Undergraduate Scholarship

Who Can Apply?

  • Nigerian citizens residing in Nigeria
  • Full-time first-year undergraduate students in the 2025/2026 academic session
  • Must have a minimum of five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English, in one sitting (WASC, SSCE, or NECO)
  • Minimum JAMB UTME score of 200
  • Aged between 18 and 25
  • Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant
  • Not a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of an NLNG staff

How are Applicants Selected?

  • Online application review
  • Shortlisted candidates invited for a computer-based Online Proctored Selection Test
  • Successful candidates submit additional mandatory documents for final verification

Which Countries Are Eligible?
Nigeria

Where Will the Award Be Taken?
At Nigerian federal and state-owned universities where the selected candidates are enrolled.

How Many Awards?
Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

  • ₦300,000 per academic year, renewable for the duration of the undergraduate program
  • Full financial support for eligible students to pursue their studies

How Long Will the Award Last?
Throughout the duration of the student’s undergraduate course

How to Apply:

  • Apply online via the NLNG Scholarship Portal
  • Upload required documents: passport photo, WAEC/NECO/SSCE results, JAMB UTME results, JAMB Admission Letter, LGA Identification, Birth Certificate, and other supporting documents
  • Complete the Online Proctored Selection Test if shortlisted

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
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