NGScholars Scholarship Scheme

As part of our mission to help Nigerian students, we are introducing a scholarship scheme for Nigerian students studying in tertiary

institutions in Nigeria. This scholarship is available to all disciplines. We are particularly targeting indigent students who excel at their studies and are showing great promise.

To apply for this scholarship award, candidates must 1. Be citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited course in an NUC-approved university or NBTE-approved Polytechnic inNigeria2. Have gained admission during the 2017/2018 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.3. Have a minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their 0/Levels.4. Be enrolled full-time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level. Please attach official JAMB admission letters.

N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira Only)

Applications Instructions:• Candidates who meet the above eligibility criteria should apply online by clicking here to navigate to the Scholarship Application pageor copy this link into your browser address bar — https://www.ngscholars.net/apply-for-ngscholars-scholarship-awards/• Scanned copies of the following documents should be attached to the application:- A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant {i.e. jpeg format, not more than 200 kilobytes);- University or JAMB Admission Letter;- JAMB Score;- ‘‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and- Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin- A 500-word essay on the topic: My Perspective on the Dichotomy between Universities and Polytechnics.