Presidential Amnesty Scholarship For Nigerians 2026
The Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship 2026 provides educational support to eligible beneficiaries from the Niger Delta who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at selected institutions in Nigeria. The programme aims to reduce the financial burden of tertiary education while helping beneficiaries obtain recognized qualifications.
The scholarship is available to qualifying applicants at different academic levels, with eligibility determined by factors including state of origin, academic qualifications, age, and other programme-specific requirements.
Scholarship Overview
| Country | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Degree Level | Undergraduate | Master’s | PhD |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Deadline | August 21, 2026 |
About the Scholarship
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Scholarship supports eligible beneficiaries from the Niger Delta who want to pursue tertiary education at selected institutions in Nigeria. The scholarship forms part of PAP’s broader educational and professional capacity-building efforts for eligible beneficiaries.
Support is available to qualifying undergraduate and postgraduate applicants and is intended to help reduce the financial burden associated with tuition and other educational expenses. Applicants must satisfy the relevant academic, state-of-origin, age, qualification, and programme-specific requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
- Financial support toward tuition fees.
- Assistance with living expenses.
- Book allowance or support for educational materials.
- Funding support for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate studies at selected Nigerian universities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an indigene of an eligible Niger Delta state: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, or Rivers.
- Undergraduate applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Undergraduate applicants must have sat for the 2026 UTME or be a new entrant into a 100-level programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- Have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Have the 2026 UTME result available where applicable.
- Provide a Local Government Area identification letter.
- Apply for a course included on the approved programme list.
- Postgraduate applicants must meet the applicable undergraduate eligibility conditions for their state and age category.
- Master’s applicants must hold a relevant first degree.
- PhD applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree.
- Postgraduate applicants must have completed NYSC and possess the certificate.
- Returning PAP beneficiaries must have obtained a First Class or Second Class Upper degree.
- Sponsorship for returning beneficiaries is discretionary and is not guaranteed.
- Applicants may be required to take a written test before an interview.
Required Documents
- Completed application form.
- WAEC or NECO certificate/result showing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- 2026 JAMB/UTME result for applicable undergraduate applicants.
- Local Government Area identification letter.
- First-degree statement of result or degree certificate for Master’s applicants.
- First-degree transcript for postgraduate applicants.
- NYSC certificate for postgraduate applicants.
- Master’s degree certificate or statement of result for PhD applicants.
How to Apply
- Press the Apply Now button below to access the official scholarship page.
- Select “Apply Now” to create a new account, or choose “Login” if you already have an account.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal, academic, and eligibility information.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review your application carefully and submit it through the portal.
Source
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