NLNG Opens 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship for First-Year Students Nationwide
The Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has officially opened applications for its 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, giving exceptional first-year students in Nigerian public universities a chance to access one of the country’s most competitive academic funding opportunities.
The annual scholarship, designed to ease the financial burden of higher education, forms part of NLNG’s long-standing investment in youth development and human capital growth.
A Lifeline for High-Achieving Students
With university costs rising and economic pressures affecting many families, NLNG’s scholarship program continues to serve as a major support system for talented students.
The scheme aims to:
- Recognize and reward strong academic performance.
- Support full-time undergraduates enrolled in federal and state universities.
- Develop a future workforce capable of driving national development.
The award is exclusively for students pursuing a first degree in any federal or state-owned university in Nigeria.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria for 2025
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen currently residing in Nigeria.
- Be enrolled as a full-time first-year student in the 2025/2026 academic session.
- Attend a federal or state-owned university.
- Possess at least five O’Level credits in one sitting, including English and Mathematics (WAEC, NECO, or SSCE).
- Score a minimum of 200 in the JAMB UTME.
- Be 18 to 25 years old at the time of application.
- Not currently hold any other scholarship or financial award.
- Not be related (spouse, child, ward, or direct relative) to an NLNG staff member.
Only candidates who satisfy every listed criterion will move forward in the selection process.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Guide
Applications are submitted exclusively online via the NLNG scholarship portal.
Application Steps
- Visit the official NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship portal. Apply through the NLNG undergraduate scholarship portal
- Create an account or log in to the portal.
- Fill in all required fields with accurate and up-to-date information.
- Review entries carefully—errors may lead to disqualification.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of the following:
- Recent passport photograph (no glasses)
- WAEC, NECO, or SSCE results (five credits in one sitting)
- JAMB UTME result slip
- JAMB admission letter
- Local Government Area identification
- Birth certificate
Only complete applications with valid email addresses will progress to the next stage.
Screening, Testing, and Award Selection
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based, online proctored test.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will receive test invitations.
- All communication will be sent via email—candidates are advised to monitor their inbox and spam folders.
- Successful test takers will be asked to submit additional mandatory documents for verification.
- Final selection will be made strictly based on merit and fulfillment of all criteria.
Applicants should keep their email and mobile lines active throughout the process.
Application Timeline
The NLNG 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship runs on a strict schedule:
- Opening Date: 18 November 2025, 12:00 a.m. (WAT)
- Closing Date: 12 December 2025, 11:59 p.m. (WAT)
Late submissions will not be accepted. Students are strongly urged to apply early to avoid network issues, incomplete uploads, or last-minute errors.
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