The Federal Government of Nigeria is inviting applications for the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Scholarship 2026. The scholarship provides financial support to eligible beneficiaries pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate education at selected universities in Nigeria.
The Presidential Amnesty Scholarship is designed to help cover tuition fees and other educational expenses, including living and book-related costs, while supporting the educational and capacity-development goals of the Presidential Amnesty Programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Eligible Region: Niger Delta States
- Reward: Tuition Support | Living Stipend | Book Allowance
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: August 21, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Presidential Amnesty Scholarship is an important component of the Presidential Amnesty Programme’s efforts to support the reintegration and development of beneficiaries from the Niger Delta region.
The programme provides educational funding for eligible candidates seeking to acquire tertiary education at selected Nigerian universities. Through the scholarship, beneficiaries can receive financial assistance towards tuition fees, living expenses, books, and other educational costs associated with their approved programmes.
The formal education component is intended to build the capacity of eligible beneficiaries and provide them with opportunities to develop the academic and professional skills needed for a better future.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Applicants
To be considered for the Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2026, undergraduate applicants must:
- Be an indigene of one of the following Niger Delta states:
- Abia
- Akwa Ibom
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Delta
- Edo
- Imo
- Ondo
- Rivers
- Be at least 16 years old.
- Have sat for the 2026 UTME, or be a new entrant into a 100-level programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- Not be currently awaiting WAEC or NECO results.
- Have an O’Level result with at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Have the 2026 UTME result available.
- Provide a Local Government Area (LGA) Letter of Identification.
- Be applying for a course included on the approved list of programmes.
Postgraduate Applicants
Postgraduate applicants must:
- Meet the applicable undergraduate eligibility requirements for their state and age category.
- Hold a first degree if applying for a Master’s programme or a Master’s degree if applying for a PhD programme.
- Have a statement of result or degree certificate available.
- Have completed the NYSC programme and possess the certificate.
- Provide an LGA Letter of Identification.
- For returning PAP beneficiaries, have a First Class or Second Class Upper degree.
- Understand that sponsorship for repeat beneficiaries is discretionary and not guaranteed.
- Be applying for a course on the approved programme list.
- Be prepared to sit for a written test if required before the interview stage.
Scholarship Benefits
The Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship 2026 provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries to support formal undergraduate and postgraduate education at selected Nigerian universities.
The support may cover:
- Tuition fees.
- Living expenses.
- Book and educational expenses.
- Other approved educational costs associated with the beneficiary’s programme.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Completed application form.
- O’Level result (WAEC/NECO) showing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- 2026 JAMB/UTME result.
- Local Government Area Letter of Identification.
- Statement of result or degree certificate for postgraduate applicants.
- First-degree transcript.
- NYSC Certificate.
- Any other supporting documents requested during the application process.
How to Apply
To apply for the Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official scholarship application webpage.
- Click “Apply Now” to create a new account, or select “Login” if you already have an account.
- Complete the application form carefully.
- Upload all required supporting documents.
- Review your information and attachments before submitting the application.
- Submit your application before the August 21, 2026 deadline.
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