Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025/2026: Portal Now Open for Niger Delta Students
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has officially launched its 2025/2026 scholarship application portal, offering full academic funding to eligible students from the Niger Delta region. Whether you’re eyeing a degree in a public or private Nigerian university, this opportunity could be your golden ticket — but the clock is ticking.
Application Deadline: Friday, 8 August 2025
Who Is Eligible?
This scholarship is specifically designed for beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, including ex-agitators and qualified individuals from the following nine Niger Delta states:
- Ondo
- Edo
- Delta
- Bayelsa
- Rivers
- Imo
- Abia
- Akwa Ibom
- Cross River
Requirements for Undergraduate Applicants:
To qualify for the undergraduate category, you must:
- Have gained admission into 100-level for the 2025/2026 academic session.
- Possess a valid 2025 UTME result.
- Score at least the minimum cut-off mark (usually around 200) set by PAP.
- Have complete WAEC or NECO results (awaiting results will not be accepted).
Requirements for Postgraduate Applicants:
For those applying for postgraduate funding, you must:
- Be starting a new postgraduate programme in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Important Scholarship Conditions:
- You must maintain a minimum CGPA — usually 2.5 on a 5.0 scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Indiscipline or misconduct can lead to immediate disqualification.
- Be prepared: shortlisted candidates may be invited for a written test and interview.
What the PAP Scholarship Covers:
If selected, successful applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation support
- Monthly in-training allowance (ITA)
- Book allowance
How to Apply:
- Visit the official PAP Scholarship Portal: official PAP scholarship portal
- Register and fill in all required details carefully.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application.
For full guidelines and additional information, visit the PAP scholarship info page via the official website.
Final Word:
This is a life-changing opportunity for students from the Niger Delta region to access quality higher education — fully funded. Don’t delay! The application portal closes on Friday, 8 August 2025, and late applications won’t be accepted.
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