The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) has opened its 2025/2026 onshore scholarship application portal. The opportunity is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students applying to public or private universities across Nigeria.
The application period runs from Friday, July 11 to Friday, August 8, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is meant for beneficiaries of the PAP, which includes ex-agitators and individuals from affected communities in these nine Niger Delta states:
- Ondo
- Edo
- Delta
- Bayelsa
- Rivers
- Imo
- Abia
- Akwa Ibom
- Cross River
For Undergraduate Applicants
You must:
- Be admitted into 100-level in the 2025/2026 session.
- Have a valid 2025 UTME result.
- Score the required minimum (usually around 200 or whatever PAP sets).
- Already have your WAEC or NECO results. They don’t accept awaiting results.
For Postgraduate Applicants
You must:
- Be starting a new postgraduate course in the 2025/2026 session.
Other Things to Note
- You must keep a minimum CGPA to stay on the scholarship. Usually, 2.5 on a 5.0 scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Any kind of misconduct can lead to losing the scholarship.
- Applicants may be invited for a written test and an interview.
What the Scholarship Covers
If selected, you’ll receive:
- Full tuition payment
- Accommodation support
- Monthly in-training allowance (ITA)
- Book allowance
How to Apply
- Head to the official PAP scholarship portal
- Register and follow the instructions on the page.
For more information or to double-check the rules, visit the PAP scholarship info page
If you’re eligible and ready, don’t drag your feet. The deadline is 8 August 2025, and once the portal closes, that’s it.
Don’t miss this opportunity to further your education with full support. Apply before the deadline and take a step toward a brighter academic future.
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