Wigwe University Merit Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates 2026
About this opportunity
Merit-based scholarship for Nigerian undergraduates enrolling at Wigwe University, Rivers State, Nigeria. Supports students with exceptional academic performance.
The Wigwe University Merit Scholarship is a merit-based award for Nigerian undergraduates enrolling at Wigwe University Isiokpo. It supports students with exceptional academic performance, leadership, and entrepreneurship, offering financial relief and fostering impactful leadership development in Africa. Scholarships are tiered by UTME scores, with varying discounts on tuition fees: 300+ (30% off), 250–299 (50% off), 220–249 (40% off), and 180–219 (30% off). Applicants must meet admission criteria, including choosing Wigwe University as their first choice and meeting the UTME score threshold. Candidates must upload their JAMB results to qualify.
What it offers
- Merit-based tuition fee discounts (30%–50%) based on UTME scores.
- Financial support to alleviate higher education costs.
- Leadership and entrepreneurship development opportunities.
Who can apply
- Nigerian citizens enrolling at Wigwe University Isiokpo as first-choice candidates.
- Must have scored at least 160 in UTME and uploaded results to JAMB.
- Candidates who did not initially choose Wigwe University but meet the cut-off can apply by changing their institution on the JAMB portal before the deadline.
How to apply
- Ensure Wigwe University is selected as the first-choice institution on the JAMB portal.
- Achieve the minimum UTME score of 160 and submit results to JAMB.
- Upload O’Level results as soon as they are released.
- No separate application form is required; eligibility is determined by admission criteria.
Good to know
- Scholarships are not cash awards; they reduce tuition fees proportionally.
- No additional documents are required beyond JAMB results and admission confirmation.
- The scholarship is merit-only and does not consider financial need.
Key details
NigeriaWhat you get
- Tuition fee discount ranging from **30% to 50%** based on UTME score tiers
Documents needed
- UTME results uploaded to JAMB
- O’Level results (uploaded as soon as released)
- Admission confirmation to Wigwe University
How to apply
- Select Wigwe University as the **first-choice institution** on the JAMB portal.
- Achieve a **UTME score of at least 160** and submit results to JAMB.
- Upload **O’Level results** once released.
- Ensure no additional application form is required; eligibility is verified through admission criteria.
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