The Nile University of Nigeria Scholarships and Discounts for the 2025/26 academic session are now open for qualified Nigerian students.
Located in Abuja, Nile University offers high-quality education, modern facilities, and a vibrant campus community. The scholarships cover both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
✨ About Nile University Scholarships
Nile University provides up to 100% scholarships for outstanding candidates based on academic performance and other special achievements, such as sports.
These scholarships are available across the university’s six academic faculties:
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Medical and Health Sciences
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Engineering
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Natural and Applied Sciences
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Law
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Management Sciences
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Arts and Social Sciences
✅ Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Nile University Scholarships, applicants must:
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Apply to an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Nile University
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Have valid O’Level (WAEC/NECO) and UTME results
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Be a Nile University graduate (for postgraduate applicants)
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Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to retain the scholarship
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Avoid misconduct and abide by all university rules
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Apply early (first come, first served basis)
⚠️ Note: The university reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship at any time if conditions are violated.
🏆 Scholarship Benefits and Duration
Scholarship awards are based on academic excellence:
JAMB Score Discount
Score | Discount |
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240 | 10% |
260 | 20% |
280 | 30% |
300 | 40% |
WAEC/NECO Score Discount
Grades | Discount |
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6 A1s | 10% |
7 A1s | 20% |
8 A1s | 30% |
📌 Applicants with JAMB score of 320+ and 6 A1s in WAEC are eligible for a 100% scholarship.
Special Scholarships
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Sports Scholarships: Up to 100% for students with national/professional sports achievements
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Nile University Graduates:
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First-class: 50% scholarship (excl. PhD)
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Other grades: 20% scholarship (excl. PhD)
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From PGD to MSc, MSc to MPhil, or MPhil to PhD: 10% scholarship
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📝 Required Documents
To apply, prepare the following documents:
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Completed and signed application form
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SSCE transcript and certificate
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Official WAEC/NECO results
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Guarantor’s letter or proof of financial support
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Medical report & immunization records
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Recommendation letter from school principal/counselor
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Four (4) recent passport photographs
📌 How to Apply
Ready to start your application? Here’s how:
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Visit the official application page by clicking the button below.
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Read the full guidelines and eligibility criteria.
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Submit all required documents.
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Participate in the mandatory screening exercise.