NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024 [Apply Now]

Applications for the 2024 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme are now ongoing for interested Nigerian undergraduates enrolled in tertiary institutions.

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme seeks to support Nigerian students with an annual N300,000 award that is renewable upon academic performance.

Fact About The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme Nigeria

1. Life-Changing Funding: The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme offers a whopping ₦300,000 annually to successful candidates, covering a significant portion of their educational expenses.

2. 20+ Years of Empowerment: The NLNG Scholarship has been consistently awarded since 1998, supporting over 3,500 brilliant Nigerian students.

3. Inclusive Excellence: NLNG encourages applications from Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs), promoting equal opportunities for all.

4. No Limit to Dreams: The scholarship is open to students from all disciplines and fields of study, empowering future leaders across various sectors.

5. Nationwide Reach: Students from accredited federal and state-owned universities across Nigeria are eligible, ensuring a diverse pool of talented recipients.

6. Merit-Based Selection: Awardees are chosen based on outstanding academic performance, ensuring the best and brightest are supported.

7. Renewal Rewards Excellence: The scholarship is renewable annually, provided recipients maintain exceptional academic standards.

8. Host Community Advantage: Students from NLNG’s host communities receive special consideration, fostering community development and growth.

9. Simple Application Process: The online application process is straightforward, requiring minimal documentation and no application fees.

10. Transforming Futures: Since its inception, the NLNG Scholarship has contributed significantly to Nigeria’s human capital development, shaping the country’s future leaders.

Details For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

In line with its dedication to education and human capital development, NLNG invites applications from first year students in the 2024/2025 academic session for the 2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Award.

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship initiative is designed to support exceptional first-year students (in 2024/2025 academic session) in Nigerian Universities, equipping them with the resources to excel academically and contribute to national development.

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

Eligibility Requirements For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

To be considered for the NLNG Scholarship, you must:

  • Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and currently residing in the country.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a full-time first year student in 2024/2025 academic session in an undergraduate programme at an accredited Nigerian federal or state-owned university.
  • Must possess at least five O-Level credits including Mathematics and English, in WASC, SSCE or NECO in ONE sitting.
  • Must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application.
  • Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from any other organization.
  • Must NOT be a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of staff of NLNG.

Additionally, applicants from Host Communities;

  • Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and an indigene of any of the NLNG’s Host Communities.
  • Must provide a valid identification letter from the applicable host community and Local Government Council.

Rewards For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship offers a sum of N300,000 per year to all selected candidates.

Required Documents For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Complete Application Form
  • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
  • O-Level and UTME results
  • University and JAMB Admission letter
  • University student ID card
  • National Population Commission Issued Birth certificate
  • Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
  • National ID Number (NIN) Slip

For Students from Host Communities;

  • Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
  • Complete academic transcripts from 100 level to the most recent academic year, signed and stamped by the university’s registry, exams unit, or the appropriate authority.
  • Community letter of identification signed by a Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman or paramount ruler/king.

How To Apply For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2024

  • You are to apply for the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship using your registered Email address and Mobile number.
  • Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents.
  • Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
  • Click on “Register” to create an account using your email address. 
  • Proceed to your email box to activate your account
  • Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
  • Enter your personal information, educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
  • Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order.
  • Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
  • When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
  • Recheck application information to avoid errors
  • Click “Apply Now” to submit information
  • You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.
  • Deadline is 15 November, 2024