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Presidential Amnesty Scholarship For Nigerians 2026
Federal Government of Nigeria
About this opportunity
Fully funded scholarship covering tuition and educational expenses for undergraduate study at selected Nigerian universities.
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) scholarship supports tertiary study for Niger Delta students, covering tuition and related costs at approved Nigerian institutions while maintaining academic standards.
What it offers
- Funding tracks for undergraduate and postgraduate study
- Covers tuition and related expenses for approved courses at selected Nigerian universities
Who can apply
- Indigenes of nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo or Rivers
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- For undergraduate track:
- Sat the 2026 UTME, or already a new entrant into a 100-level programme for 2026/2027 session
- Not currently awaiting WAEC or NECO results
- O'Level (WAEC/NECO) with five credits, including English and Mathematics
- 2026 UTME result on hand
- Local Government Area letter of identification
- Course of study on the approved list
- For postgraduate track:
- Holds a first degree (for Master's) or a Master's degree (for PhD), with statement of result or degree certificate ready
- Completed NYSC, certificate in hand
- Local Government Area letter of identification
- Returning PAP beneficiaries need a First Class or Second Class Upper degree
- Sponsorship for repeat beneficiaries is discretionary, not guaranteed
- Course of study on the approved list
How to apply
- Applications open until 21st August, 2026
- Four-stage process:
- Check eligibility (state, age, academic record)
- Prepare documents (O'Level results, UTME slip, LGA letter; degree and NYSC certificates for postgraduate applicants)
- Submit application via online form and upload documents
- Final selection (successful candidates notified and must maintain CGPA)
Good to know
- Funding is reviewed every session: minimum CGPA of 2.0 required to remain on the scholarship
- PAP can withdraw an offer over misconduct or false information
- An approved course list is published for both tracks
- No fees are ever required at any stage
This summary is AI-generated from the official posting. Always verify every detail on the official site before applying.
Key details
TypeScholarship
Location
Nigeria
NigeriaLevelundergraduate
Fundingfully funded
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityNational
Open to applicants in the host country.
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