The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) has opened applications for its 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS), targeted at supporting talented first-year university students across Nigeria. The scheme helps young scholars focus on their academics by reducing some of the financial pressure that comes with higher education.

This scholarship is part of NLNG’s long-standing commitment to education, national development, and capacity building. Below is the complete guide on the requirements, application steps, documents to upload, and deadlines for the 2025/2026 academic session.

About the NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme is designed to:

• Promote academic excellence
  
• Support full-time students in federally or state-owned universities
  
• Develop skilled graduates who can contribute to Nigeria’s growth
  

It is exclusively for students pursuing their first-degree programmes in Nigeria.

Who Can Apply for the 2025 Scholarship?

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen and resident in the country
  
• Must be a full-time 100-level student in the 2025/2026 academic session
  
• Must be enrolled in a federal or state-owned university
  
• Must have a minimum of five O’Level credits in one sitting, including Mathematics and English
  
• Must have scored at least 200 in JAMB UTME
  
• Must be between 18 and 25 years old
  
• Must not be receiving any other scholarship or bursary
  
• Must not be related (spouse, child, or ward) to an NLNG staff member
  

Only applicants who meet every requirement will proceed to the screening stage.

How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide

1. Online Application

All applications must be submitted on the official portal:

 Visit: NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Portal

Then:

• Fill out the online form carefully
  
• Use accurate and updated personal and academic information
  
• Ensure all details match your documents to avoid disqualification
  

Documents Required for Upload

Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of:

• Recent passport photograph (without glasses)
  
• WAEC/NECO/SSCE result showing 5 credits in one sitting
  
• JAMB UTME result slip
  
• Official JAMB Admission Letter
  
• Local Government Identification Certificate
  
• Birth certificate
  

Incomplete or unclear uploads will lead to automatic rejection.

Test, Screening, and Award Stages

After the initial review:

• Only shortlisted students will receive invitations for the online proctored CBT test
  
• Test details will be sent via email, candidates must monitor their inbox and spam folder
  
• Successful test-takers will then submit a second batch of required documents for verification
  
• Final awards will be given only to candidates who pass all stages of the process
  

Applicants should keep their phones and email accounts active and secure throughout the selection period.

Application Window and Deadline

The 2025 application cycle follows strict timing:

• Opening Date: 18 November 2025 (12:00 a.m. WAT)
  
• Closing Date: 12 December 2025 (11:59 p.m. WAT)
  

Late submissions will not be processed. Students are encouraged to apply early to avoid last-minute issues.