If you’re a Nigerian undergraduate with a dream of financial support for your studies, the 2024 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme is now open for applications. This prestigious scholarship offers an annual award of N300,000, renewed based on academic performance, to help students focus on their studies without financial stress.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about the scholarship, including eligibility requirements, benefits, required documents, and a step-by-step application guide.

Overview of the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship is part of NLNG’s commitment to supporting education and human capital development in Nigeria. This scholarship is aimed at first-year students entering the 2024/2025 academic session in Nigerian universities. With this support, NLNG hopes to empower students to excel academically and make valuable contributions to national development.

NLNG is committed to fostering an inclusive scholarship program and encourages applications from all eligible students, including Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a Nigerian citizen currently residing in Nigeria.
Be enrolled full-time in the first year (2024/2025 session) of an undergraduate program at an accredited federal or state university in Nigeria.
Have at least five O-Level credits, including Mathematics and English, from a single sitting in WASC, SSCE, or NECO.
Be between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application.
Not be receiving any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from any organization.
Not be a direct relation, child, or spouse of an NLNG staff member.

For applicants from NLNG host communities, additional criteria include:

Proof of Nigerian citizenship and identification as an indigene of one of NLNG’s host communities.
A valid letter of identification from both the applicable host community and the Local Government Council.

Benefits of the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

Each selected student will receive an annual award of N300,000, which is renewable each academic year based on continued academic performance. This financial assistance aims to ease educational expenses and enable students to focus on their studies.

Required Documents for Application

To complete your application, ensure you have the following documents ready:

Application Form: Fully filled out.
Passport Photograph: Recent (within 3 months), with a white background, 450px by 450px, and no more than 200kb.
Academic Credentials: Copies of O-Level and UTME results.
Admission Letters: From both your university and JAMB.
University ID Card: Proof of enrollment in the current academic session.
Birth Certificate: Issued by the National Population Commission.
LGA Letter of Identification: Letter from your Local Government Area.
NIN Slip: National ID Number verification slip.

For students from host communities:

LGA Letter of Identification: Proof of community residency.
Academic Transcripts: Complete transcripts from 100 level to the latest academic year, signed and stamped by the university registry or relevant authority.
Community Letter of Identification: Signed by a Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman or a local leader, such as a paramount ruler.

Important Dates and Application Deadline

Host Country: Nigeria
Scholarship Type: Undergraduate
Eligible Applicants: Nigerian citizens
Award: N300,000 per year
Deadline: November 15, 2024

With the deadline approaching, be sure to gather your documents and complete your application soon. This scholarship opportunity can make a substantial difference in your academic journey.

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