Applications are currently ongoing for the 2026/2027. NLNG Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students. The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme started in 1998 as part of Nigeria LNG Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerian Citizens to enhance human capacity development.
The purpose of Nigeria LNG Scholarship Award Scheme is to promote academic excellence amongst students in institutions in Rivers State and the rest of the country.
The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) for 2026 typically opens for Nigerian first-year university students (100-level) in late 2025 (e.g., November/December) for the subsequent session, offering a renewable N300,000 annual award for federal/state university students with strong O-Level/UTME scores (5 credits including Math/English, UTME 200+), aged 18-25, and not related to NLNG staff, with applications usually closing around December 12th. For 2026 applications, you should monitor the official NLNG scholarship portal (nlngscholarships.smapply.io) in late 2025 for exact dates and instructions.
Before you apply, please read the eligibility requirements and other very important information in the sections appearing further below.
Key Details (Based on recent cycles):
Award: N300,000 annually, renewable based on performance.
Eligibility:
Nigerian citizen, 100-level (first year) full-time student in a Nigerian federal or state university.
Minimum UTME score of 200 and 5 O-Level credits (Math & English) in one sitting.
Age 18-25 at application.
Not a beneficiary of other scholarships or related to NLNG staff.
Application Period: Late 2025 (e.g., November 20th to December 12th for the 2026 intake).
Scholarship Type:
Undergraduate.
Eligible Countries:
Only Nigerian students are eligible for this scholarship.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Scholarship recipient will receive the payment of a yearly Scholarship allowance as beneficiaries in Institutions in Nigeria.
- N300,000 annually, renewable based on performance.
Host Country:
Universities in Nigeria.
Are You Eligible For NLNG Undergraduate Scholarships?
- Applicants must a Nigerian National
- Applicants must be first year undergraduate students in a recognized Nigerian university.
- Beneficiaries are selected through a rigorous and transparent selection process organized in collaboration with the Aptitude Test Department of WAEC.
How Can You Apply How to Apply for 2026?
1. Wait for the Announcement: Check the official NLNG Scholarships website (nlngscholarships.smapply.io) in late 2025 for the 2026 application window.
2. Register/Login: Create an account or log in on the portal when it opens.
Complete Application: Fill out the UGSS application form accurately, ensuring all details and document uploads are correct.
3. Submit: Submit before the specified deadline (typically early-mid December).
To apply for the NLNG Undergraduate scholarship, visit the link below and complete the application form.
Only qualified applicants shall be short-listed for the selection tests.
The following candidates need not apply
- Beneficiaries of other scholarship schemes.
- Second (2) to Final year students.
- Part-time students.
Visit The Scholarship Website For More Information
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this scholarship is 30th April, 2026.
Note:
From inception, about 2,500 beneficiaries have benefited from the scheme. A total of about 500 million naira has been spent so far on the scheme. At present, this scheme is been reviewed and its scope expanded to cater for three levels: post primary, undergraduate and post graduate studies oversea.
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