Wigwe University in Rivers State is inviting qualified Nigerian undergraduates to apply for its 2025 Merit Scholarship program.
The Wigwe University Merit Scholarships aim to ease the financial burden of higher education while empowering students to achieve their academic goals in one of Africa’s leading institutions of learning.
In this post, you will find the scholarship details, eligibility criteria, benefits, and a step-by-step application guide.
Scholarship Summary
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Host Country: Nigeria
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Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
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Eligible Country: Nigeria
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Reward: Tuition Waiver
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Deadline: August 26, 2024
Scholarship Details
The Wigwe University Merit Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students who are enrolling at Wigwe University in 2025.
Beyond financial support, the scholarship offers students an enabling environment to grow as future leaders, innovators, and changemakers.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Wigwe University Merit Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
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Choose Wigwe University, Isiokpo as their first choice and score at least 170 in UTME.
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Upload their qualifying results to JAMB.
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If awaiting O’Level results, upload them to JAMB as soon as they are released.
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Candidates who did not initially choose Wigwe University as their first choice but meet the cut-off mark may apply after completing a Change of Institution on the JAMB Portal.
Scholarship Benefits
Qualified students will receive partial tuition waivers based on their JAMB scores:
| Scholarship Name | JAMB Score Range | Tuition Discount |
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| Founder’s Scholarship | 300+ | 60% |
| Board of Trustees Chairman’s Scholarship | 250–299 | 50% |
| Pro-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship | 220–249 | 40% |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship | 180–219 | 30% |
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
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Visit the Wigwe University Portal to start your admission process.
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Complete your admission application.
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Go to the Scholarship Page on the university website and click Apply Now.
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Successful candidates will be notified by the first week of September.
📌 Deadline: August 26, 2024
