The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened applications for the 2025 Presidential Amnesty Scholarship for qualified and eligible candidates from the Niger Delta region.
The Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded opportunity that provides financial support covering tuition fees and other necessary educational expenses to enable beneficiaries to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at selected universities in Nigeria.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Book Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 8, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Presidential Amnesty Scholarship is an essential part of the broader goals of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), aimed at successfully reintegrating ex-agitators from the Niger Delta into society through education and capacity-building initiatives.
This scholarship initiative is well-funded and specifically designed for candidates who wish to pursue tertiary education at selected Nigerian institutions.
Consistent with previous years, the program seeks to empower ex-agitators and indigenes of the Niger Delta who aspire to improve their lives through higher education and skills development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025, applicants must:
- Be indigenes of the Niger Delta States: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Ondo, Imo, or Rivers
- Present only the 2025 JAMB result (earlier years will not be accepted)
- Be permitted to register and save their applications while awaiting the release of their JAMB results
- Be new entrants into 100-level for Undergraduate and Master’s Degree programs
- For undergraduate applicants, submit only JAMB (2025/2026) and O’Level results; O’Level results can be either WAEC, NECO, or a combination of both
- Maintain, for each academic session, a minimum average CGPA of 2.5 over 5.0 or 2.0 over 4.0 to remain eligible under the PAP scholarship
- Refrain from any misconduct or violations of PAP regulations
- Note that PAP reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship in cases of misconduct or if information provided is found to be false or misleading
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates under the Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025 will receive:
- Financial support to cover tuition fees
- Living stipends to support daily expenses
- Book allowance to aid in academic studies
- Support for both undergraduate and postgraduate formal education in selected Nigerian universities
Required Documents
Applicants for the Presidential Amnesty Programme 2025/26 must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- O’Level (WAEC/NECO) results with a minimum of 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- 2025/2026 JAMB result
- Local Government Area (L.G.A.) Letter of Identification
For Postgraduate Students:
- Statement of Result or Degree Certificate
- Transcript of First Degree
- NYSC Certificate
How to Apply
To apply for the Presidential Amnesty Scholarship 2025, interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click HERE to visit the scholarship application webpage
- Click on “Apply Now” to create a new account or select “Login” if they already have an existing account
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents
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