{"id":11279,"date":"2026-02-16T10:41:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=11279"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:41:29","slug":"ahmadu-bello-university-invites-undergraduates-to-apply-for-2026-nhef-scholars-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/ahmadu-bello-university-invites-undergraduates-to-apply-for-2026-nhef-scholars-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Ahmadu Bello University invites undergraduates to apply for 2026 NHEF Scholars Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ahmadu Bello University has announced applications for the <strong>2026 NHEF Scholars Program<\/strong>, inviting eligible undergraduate students to seize a competitive opportunity designed to boost career growth and global exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The call, issued through the university\u2019s Directorate of Advancement and International Education (DA&amp;IE), was published in a <strong>Special Bulletin on Wednesday, February 11, 2026<\/strong>. The notice particularly highlights <strong>penultimate-year students<\/strong>, encouraging them to apply for the prestigious program before the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is eligible to apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is open to <strong>eligible undergraduate students<\/strong>, with special emphasis on those in their <strong>penultimate year of study<\/strong>. According to the university, the initiative targets students who are eager to expand their professional skills and gain international exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABU described the program as a <strong>highly recommended opportunity<\/strong> for students seeking structured career and leadership development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the NHEF Scholars Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF)<\/strong> is a United States\u2013based non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the quality of higher education in Nigerian universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through its Scholars Program, selected students are placed with leading companies across major industries, helping them gain real-world experience and professional mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABU participates in the initiative as a partner institution, with the broader aim of nurturing <strong>future global leaders<\/strong> capable of contributing meaningfully to Nigeria and the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sectors covered in the program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful applicants may be placed in top organisations across the following sectors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Financial services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human resources and operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consulting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These placements are structured to provide hands-on experience and exposure to industry best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates are required to <strong>submit their applications online via the official<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/thenhef.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NHEF official application portal<\/a>. Applicants are advised to complete their submissions early to avoid last-minute technical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application deadline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadline for submission is <strong>March 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (WAT)<\/strong>. Applications received after this time will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enquiries and contact information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For further clarification, students may contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ubaidullah Alhassan:<\/strong> 09065512665<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mu\u2019azu Farida Sani:<\/strong> 08032120790<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>University officials encourage interested students to reach out promptly if they need assistance with the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> The 2026 NHEF Scholars Program offers ABU undergraduates a rare chance to gain professional experience across multiple high-impact sectors. Eligible students are urged to apply before the March 13 deadline to take advantage of this career-defining opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/ahmadu-bello-university-urges-candidates-to-complete-2025-2026-admission-steps-before-deadline\/\">Ahmadu Bello University Urges Candidates to Complete 2025\/2026 Admission Steps Before Deadline<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ahmadu Bello University has announced applications for the 2026 NHEF Scholars Program, inviting eligible undergraduate&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[600],"tags":[2646,1979,1601,22443,1436,1865],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ahmadu Bello University invites undergraduates to apply for 2026 NHEF Scholars Program - Examkits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"ABU invites undergrads to apply for the 2026 NHEF Scholars Program. 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