The Presidential Amnesty OSAPND Scholarship is open for qualified applicants to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses during the academic period. Details on eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure are here.
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 August 8, 2025
Tell Me About the Award:
The Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025/26, offered by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta (OSAPND), provides full scholarships to indigenes of the Niger Delta. The initiative is part of the Presidential Amnesty Programme’s reintegration strategy, aimed at building the academic capacity of ex-agitators and promising youths from the region.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible fields include (but are not limited to):
- Arts & Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Medical & Clinical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Engineering & Technology
- Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicine
- Law
📝 See full list on the official scholarship page.
Type:
🎓 Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Master’s) Scholarships
Who can Apply?
- Must be an indigene of a Niger Delta state (Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, or Rivers)
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Undergraduate applicants:
- Must have sat for the 2025 UTME
- Must possess WAEC/NECO with at least 5 credits including English and Mathematics
- Must be applying as a fresh 100-level student
- Postgraduate applicants:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (First Class or Second Class Upper)
- Must provide NYSC certificate, transcript, and degree certificate
- Previous PAP scholars must have graduated with at least a 2:1 to be considered for postgraduate funding
How are Applicants Selected?
- Submission of online application with valid documents
- Shortlisting based on eligibility and documentation
- Aptitude test
- Oral interview
- Final selection based on merit and available slots
⚠️ Applicants must maintain academic and personal discipline to retain the scholarship.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Nigeria – Applicants must be Nigerian citizens from the Niger Delta states.
Where will the Award be Taken?
🎓 Selected accredited Nigerian universities only
How Many Awards?
🔢 Not specified – Multiple awards will be granted based on merit and available funding
What is the Benefit of the Award?
✅ Full Scholarship Coverage including:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living stipend
- Educational expenses
How Long Will the Award Last?
📆 For the full duration of the academic program
- Undergraduate: 4–5 years
- Postgraduate: 1–2 years
(Renewal based on academic performance – minimum CGPA of 2.5/5.0 or 2.0/4.0)
How to Apply:
- Visit the official PAP Scholarship Portal
- Create an account or log in
- Fill out the application form
- Upload all required documents
- Submit before the deadline
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 https://scholarship.presidentialamnesty.gov.ng
