iSI Scholarship 2026: Nigerian Graduates Can Get GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL Fees Sponsored for Study Abroad

The i-Scholar Initiative (iSI) Scholarship 2026 is now open, offering Nigerian graduates the opportunity to have their GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL exam fees fully sponsored for graduate studies abroad. The programme primarily targets the United States and aims to support high-achieving yet financially constrained candidates.

“This is for self-driven Nigerian graduates with the academic ability to pursue top graduate programmes but who need support for standardised tests,” iSI officials stated.

What the Scholarship Covers

GRE or GMAT Sponsorship
- Applicants can be sponsored for either the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), depending on their chosen graduate programme.
TOEFL Sponsorship
- Eligibility is conditional:
  - GRE candidates must score 310+ to qualify.
  - GMAT candidates must score 720+ to qualify.
- Qualified candidates must write the TOEFL within four weeks of their GRE or GMAT exam.
Graduate School Application Support & Mentoring
- Payment of a predetermined number of graduate school application fees.
- Access to iSI’s mentoring programme, including guidance through the admissions process.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a Nigerian graduate from an accredited African university with at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree.
Be ready to write GRE/GMAT (and TOEFL if eligible) by August 2026.
Be prepared to apply for graduate admission in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Application Requirements

To apply, candidates must submit:

Personal Statement: Demonstrating self-drive and clarity on academic and career goals.
Examination Study Plan: Detailing preparation, timeline, and exam strategy.
Two Reference Letters:
- Academic reference from a lecturer or supervisor.
- Professional reference from an employer, mentor, or manager.
Academic Records & Career Documents:
- First degree transcripts (signed & stamped PDF)
- CV/Resume (including work experience, voluntary activities, awards)
- First degree certificate or statement of result

Scholarship Value

Selected scholars receive:

Payment of required GRE/GMAT and TOEFL fees (if eligible).
Payment of graduate school application fees (predetermined number).
Mentoring & career guidance throughout the admissions process.
Networking opportunities with professionals across industries.

Note: iSI does not provide full graduate scholarships abroad. High performance in standardised tests can enhance chances of obtaining fully funded programmes. Candidates must cover additional school score reporting fees themselves.

How to Apply

Interested graduates can Start the iSI Scholarship 2026 application
Email enquiries: [email protected]

Deadline: Candidates must plan to complete exams by August 2026 to qualify.

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