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University or polytechnic, 100 or 200 levelUndergraduate merit award
Tuition, hostel and a monthly allowance for first and second year students at public universities and polytechnics in Northern Nigeria. Renewable every session for the length of the course.
Every cost, named.
| Item | Amount | How it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and charges | Up to ₦250,000 a year | Paid to the institution fees account against the official invoice |
| Hostel or rent | Up to ₦120,000 a year | Paid to the hostel office or the landlord, with a receipt |
| Monthly allowance | ₦15,000 a month for 9 months | Paid to the scholar’s own bank account for food and transport |
| Laptop loan | Free | A refurbished laptop on loan for the length of the course |
| Mentor | Free | A working professional in your field, two calls a month |
Example amounts for the 2027 cycle.
You fit if you can tick these.
Not sure about one of them? Ask before you rule yourself out. About one in ten awards go to applicants with an unusual situation we were able to work with.
Use the one minute check- Admitted to a public university or polytechnic in Northern Nigeria
- In 100 or 200 level for the 2026/27 session
- From Kaduna State, or living there for at least five years
- CGPA of 3.0 out of 5.0 or above, or an entrance score of 240 and above for new students
- Household income under ₦250,000 a month
Four steps, all trackable.
Every step shows in the tracker the day it moves. Interviews and tests are on Saturdays, close to home, and travel money is paid on the day.
Open the trackerApply online
With your admission letter and latest result.
Aptitude test
One hour of reasoning, English and maths.
Panel interview
Twenty minutes about your course and your plans.
Award letter
Signed by you and your institution before the first payment.
The record.
Example figures for this demo.
The allowance meant I stopped skipping lectures to do weekend jobs. My CGPA went from 3.1 to 4.2 in one session.Ibrahim, 300 level civil engineering, example scholar
Scholars at work.
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Do private universities count
Not this cycle. Our trustees chose public institutions because fees there go furthest. Students at private universities can join the mentoring network.
Is the award renewed automatically
It is renewed each session when you send your result and keep a CGPA of 3.0 or above. If you fall below, we talk first and agree a plan.
Can I combine it with another scholarship
Yes, if the other award covers different costs. Tell us about it so that nothing is paid twice.
Is the laptop mine to keep
It is on loan while you study. Scholars who graduate with a second class upper or better keep it.
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Applications close on 15 January 2027 at midnight. Early applicants are tested first.