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2026/2027 session  ·  applications are closed

Unlocking Academic Excellence Across the Niger Delta

The Presidential Amnesty Programme funds tertiary study for Niger Delta students, from first tuition payment through to graduation — provided the grades hold up along the way.

See if you qualify How the process works →
9
Niger Delta states whose indigenes can apply
2
Funding tracks — undergraduate and postgraduate
2.0
Minimum CGPA to keep your funding each session

About the programme

Scholarship funding is one arm of the Presidential Amnesty Programme's wider work of reintegrating former Niger Delta agitators into civilian life. Rather than a one-off grant, it is built as a standing offer: qualifying students get help with tuition and related costs at approved Nigerian institutions, so long as they keep meeting the academic standards for each session.

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Undergraduate track

Covers tuition and related expenses for 2026 UTME candidates studying at selected Nigerian universities.

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Postgraduate track

Supports further study for candidates advancing toward a master's or PhD qualification, building on the same eligibility base.

Eligibility & Requirements

Criteria differ slightly by track. Check the one that applies to you before you start gathering documents.

  • Indigene of a Niger Delta state: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo or Rivers
  • Minimum age: 16 years old
  • Sat the 2026 UTME, or already a new entrant into a 100-level programme for 2026/2027 session
  • Not currently awaiting WAEC or NECO results
  • O'Level (WAEC/NECO) with five credits, including English and Mathematics
  • 2026 UTME result on hand
  • Local Government Area letter of identification
  • Course of study on the approved list
  • Meets all undergraduate criteria listed for your state and age
  • Holds a first degree (for Master's degree applicants) or a Master's degree (for PhD applicants), with statement of result or degree certificate ready.
  • Completed NYSC, certificate in hand
  • Local Government Area letter of identification
  • Returning PAP beneficiaries need a First Class or Second Class Upper degree
  • Sponsorship for repeat beneficiaries is discretionary, not guaranteed
  • Course of study on the approved list
  • May be asked to sit a written test ahead of interview
Funding is reviewed every session: you'll need a CGPA of at least 2.0 to remain on the scholarship, and PAP can withdraw an offer over misconduct or false information.

How an application moves

Four stages, from an eligibility check to a final decision.

Check eligibility

Confirm your state, age and academic record match the criteria above before you start.

Prepare documents

Scan your O'Level results, UTME slip and LGA letter (plus relevant degree and NYSC certificates for postgraduate applicants).

Submit application

Complete the online form and upload documents, double-checking every detail is accurate and verifiable.

Final selection

Successful candidates are notified and must keep their CGPA above the minimum to stay funded.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most from applicants.

Indigenes of the nine Niger Delta states who are at least 16 and meet the academic requirements for their chosen track.

A minimum of 2.0, maintained every academic session.

No — results must be available at the time of application.

Funding is reviewed each session, and falling below the CGPA threshold can put your scholarship at risk.

Yes — an approved course list is published for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.