Education Nigeria
Apply: NLNG 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for First-Year Students

About the 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

Nigeria LNG has opened the 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme to support outstanding first-year students in Nigerian public universities. The scheme is designed to reduce financial pressure on undergraduates and allow them focus fully on their academics. EducationNGR also learnt that the scholarship forms part of NLNG’s long-term investment in education and national development.

The award is strictly for first-degree students in federal and state universities across Nigeria.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify for the 2025/2026 scholarship cycle, applicants must:

  • Be Nigerian citizens currently residing in the country

  • Be full-time first-year undergraduates in the 2025/2026 academic session

  • Be enrolled in a federal or state university

  • Possess at least five O’Level credits in one sitting, including English and Mathematics

  • Score 200 and above in the JAMB UTME

  • Be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application

  • Not be on any other scholarship or bursary

  • Not be a child, spouse, ward, or direct relative of an NLNG staff member

Only candidates who meet all requirements will be shortlisted.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

Online Application on the NLNG Portal

All applications are completed online. Applicants should:

Incorrect information may disqualify an applicant during screening.

Documents Required for Upload

Candidates must upload clear scanned copies of:

  • Recent passport photograph (no glasses)

  • WAEC/NECO/SSCE result with at least five credits in one sitting

  • JAMB UTME result slip

  • JAMB admission letter

  • Local Government Area identification

  • Birth certificate

Only complete submissions with all documents and a working email address will proceed to the next stage.

Test, Screening and Award Stages

Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations for a computer-based online proctored test.

Important notes:

  • Only applicants who pass the initial screening will be contacted

  • Test details will be sent via email — candidates should check both inbox and spam folders

  • Successful test takers will submit additional documents for verification

  • Final awards go only to applicants who satisfy every requirement and stage

Students should keep their email and phone lines active throughout the process.

Application Window and Key Deadlines

The 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship application runs as follows:

  • Opening: 18 November 2025, 12:00 a.m. (WAT)

  • Closing: 12 December 2025, 11:59 p.m. (WAT)

Late submissions will not be accepted. Students are advised to complete their forms and uploads early to prevent last-minute issues.