2026 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students

Location: Nigeria

Program: Undergraduate

Eligibility: Nigerian Citizens

Duration: 4-6 years

Deadline: December 12, 2025

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The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) 2025 represents an extraordinary opportunity for talented Nigerian students to pursue quality undergraduate education at federal and state-owned universities across Nigeria. In keeping with its commitment to fostering education and developing human capital, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, Africa’s second-largest producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas, invites applications from eligible first-year undergraduates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

This transformative scholarship program is offered through NLNG, a joint venture incorporated in 1989 and owned by four shareholders including the Federal Government of Nigeria represented by NNPC (49%), Shell Gas B.V. (25.6%), TotalEnergies Gaz & Electricity Holdings (15%), and Eni International N.A.N. ar. I (10.4%). The initiative, which began as an education intervention for host communities and expanded nationwide in 2003, has invested a total of N768.9 million (approximately $2.5 million) and supported over 3,416 students from various public universities across Nigeria. The scholarship was reviewed from 150 beneficiaries per year to 300 beneficiaries starting from the 2018/2019 academic session.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship provides comprehensive support including:

Annual scholarship award per academic year
Tuition fee coverage for students enrolled in public Nigerian universities (federal and state-owned)
Renewable scholarship throughout the entire duration of your undergraduate degree program
300 beneficiaries per year
Inclusive scholarship program that encourages applications from all eligible students including Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs)
Access to one of Nigeria’s most competitive and prestigious scholarship programs
Support to help cover school-related expenses including books and daily academic costs
Other benefits.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and currently residing in the country
Be a full-time first-year undergraduate student in the 2025/2026 academic session
Be enrolled at a federal or state-owned university in Nigeria

Have obtained a minimum of five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English, in one sitting (WASC, SSCE, or NECO)
Have scored a minimum of 200 in the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Be aged between 18 and 25 years at the time of application

Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from any organization
Must not be a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of an NLNG staff member
Be enrolled in eligible courses of study including Engineering, Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine, Law, Management Studies, and other approved disciplines

Have a valid email address and mobile number for application and communication
Be committed to maintaining academic excellence and good conduct throughout the scholarship period

Note: Kindly check the official website for full and complete requirements.

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Selection Criteria

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme employs a highly competitive, merit-based selection process designed to identify exceptional students who demonstrate academic excellence and potential to contribute to national development. Selection evaluates candidates based on outstanding academic achievement evidenced through excellent WASC/NECO/SSCE results with minimum of five O’Level credits including Mathematics and English in one sitting, strong JAMB UTME performance with minimum score of 200, and admission to first year of undergraduate program at accredited federal or state-owned Nigerian university.