There are lots of NGO scholarships in Nigeria for people who are looking for scholarship opportunities. This is to aid students or entrepreneurs who are unable to meet the financial requirements that they need to study and accomplish their educational dream.
NGO is short for Non-Government Organisation, non-profit organisations that are not under the government. Instead, they could be the brainchild of a philanthropic individual or a Trust Fund set up by an organisation to help students financially.
Here are some of the top NGO Scholarships in Nigeria, with full requirements, application process and application links.
Top NGO Scholarships in Nigeria
Bishop Oyedepo Scholarship
This NGO scholarship is for students who desire a first degree from either Covenant University or Landmark University.
To be eligible, they must be African, be a permanent resident of an African country and meet the requirements for admission to any of the universities before applying for the scholarship.
Eligibility
- Are citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
- Are between the ages of 18 and 25 at the time of application submission
- Are eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
- Are proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
- Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level
You can apply here.
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Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship
The Guinness Nigeria NGO scholarship supports Guinness’s commitment and dedication to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development.
The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics.
Eligibility
- Applications are open to students studying the following courses: Engineering & Sciences – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Lab Science, Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Marketing & Sales, Human Resources/Industrial & Labour Relations and Accounting.
- Candidates must be 1st or 2nd-year students in Nigeria Universities or Polytechnics.
How to Apply for Guinness Nigeria Scholarship
Candidates who meet the above criteria should send the following details to info.gn@diageo.com
- Full Name
- University/Polytechnic
- Matriculation Number/Year of study
- Home Town/Local Government Area/State of Origin
- Phone Number/E-mail address
- Scanned copy of Student ID card or Admission Letter
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Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship
The Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship is a collaboration between the Jim Ovia Foundation and the Africa-America Institute to educate young Africans with a vision to lead the continent.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a citizen of an African country, residing in Africa;
- Exhibit strong academic record and penchant for high achievement;
- Demonstrate a Financial Need;
- Present an active record of youth leadership within his/her community.
You can apply here.
Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation
The Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation has a strong interest in education and health. In collaboration with Venezuelan Embassy in Abuja, it had earlier announced a scholarship for 50 undergraduate students to study medicine at Latino American Medicine School, Venezuela.
The Foundation promotes academic excellence and believes that students with ‘A’ grades in the three major science subjects will perform well in JAMB and finish the entire seven years in the school of medicine.
Eligibility
- Should be an undergraduate who is willing to gain admission into the university in the 2022/2023 academic year
- Should have good grades in the West African Examination Council (WAEC) or National Examinations Council (NECO). ‘A’ grades in Biology, Physics and Chemistry are added advantage
- Should be a citizen of Nigeria
- Should take responsibility for gaining admission to any of the selected universities. The Foundation pays for the JAMB and POST-UME (if applicable) and expects the student to send his admission letter to the Foundation when shortlisted by any of the universities. The Foundation will not influence any of the admission processes.
How to Apply for Orji Uzor Kalu Foundation Scholarship
Interested and qualified candidates should send their documents to orjiuzorkalufoundation@hotmail.com utilizing the Title as the main topic of the mail.
DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT
- Photocopy of West African Examination Council(WAEC) or National Examination Council (NECO)
- Self-introduction letter of a maximum of 200 words.
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Allex Otti Foundation Scholarship
The Alex Otti NGO scholarship is awarded based on strong personal academic background, a demonstrated desire to use the earned knowledge to contribute to societal development, and leadership potential.
Winners are also expected to apply their talents and knowledge to improve the lives of others after completing their studies.
Over time, the Foundation expects its beneficiaries to form a strong network of leaders who will individually and collectively contribute to the well-being of Abia State in particular and Nigeria in general.
Eligibility
- Students currently in 2nd-year (200 Level) in any government-owned tertiary institution in Nigeria.
- The candidate must have had at least a CGPA of 3.5 – for universities (or its equivalent, for other tertiary institutions) in his/her first academic session.
Click here to apply.
MTN Foundation Scholarship
The MTN Scholarship Scheme is an annual scholarship award that aims to recognize and reward qualified and intelligent students. It includes the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MTN STSS) and the MTN Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTN SSBS).
Both Scholarships under the Youth Empowerment Cause are currently in their 9th and 7th phase, respectively.
Eligibility
- 3rd-year students from Public Tertiary Institutions with a 3.5 CGPA or its equivalent Second Class Upper
- HND Students with a minimum of 3.0GPA (Upper credit) at their OND Programme
- Scholarships will be renewed for the existing students who have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
- Blind students studying any discipline in their 2nd and 3rd year, with a minimum CCPA of 2.5 or its equivalent, are open to applying for the SBSS.
You can apply here.
WAAW Foundation Scholarship
The WAAW Foundation NGO scholarships are awarded to students who display a need and prove their status as full-time students in a STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) course in an African University.
Recipients will be required to start a STEM Outreach Chapter at their university.
Eligibility
- Open to female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate B.S. degree program.
- Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa.
- Demonstrable financial need
- Excellent Academic Record.
- Proven leadership, volunteering and community service
- Below the age of 32 years.
- Only students in their first and second years are eligible to apply. And also students in their third year who are studying a five-year course.
Apply here.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Scholarship
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Scholarship is an NGO scholarship that wraps business training and mentoring along with a scholarship amount is $5,000
Eligibility
- All applicants must be an African
- All applicants must be older than 18 years
- All applicants must have creative business thoughts, and the businesses must have been present for at least 3 years.
- All applicants must keep to the lawful rights to run their businesses in the country in Africa.
Click here to apply.
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The CRV AmBreed Awards for International Students
This is another NGO scholarship in Nigeria for candidates interested in a degree in Agriculture.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be full-time students.
- They must be registered in their 3rd year of an undergraduate degree in agriculture or animal science at Massey University.
Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship
The Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship is an NGO scholarship that funds 5 undergraduate scholars in each state in Nigeria. Eligible students are asked to apply for these NGO Scholarships in Nigeria.
Eligibility for Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship
- Interested applicants for the scholarship must have achieved 250 and more in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
- Applicants admitted to other universities must re-apply for a university change to Eastern Palm University.
Click here to apply.
These are but some of the numerous NGO scholarships available in Nigeria. Do you think you have what it takes to land one of them? Go ahead and apply; it just might be your lucky day.
