The Federal Government of Nigeria is now accepting applications for the 2025 Presidential Amnesty Scholarship, a well-funded initiative under the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP).
The scholarship is designed to support eligible candidates from the Niger Delta region in pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at selected Nigerian universities.
What the Scholarship Covers
The award covers tuition and other educational expenses for successful candidates seeking formal tertiary education.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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Be an indigene of one of the Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, or Rivers.
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Only candidates with 2025 JAMB results are eligible.
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Applications can be submitted and saved pending the release of JAMB results.
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Only new entrants into 100 level are eligible for the undergraduate scholarship.
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Undergraduate applicants must present 2025/2026 JAMB and O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or both).
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Undergraduate recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5.0 scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale per session to retain the scholarship.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents via the online application portal:
For Undergraduate Applicants:
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Completed online application form: Apply here
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O’Level results (WAEC/NECO) with a minimum of 5 credits, including English and Mathematics
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2025/2026 JAMB Result
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Local Government Area (LGA) Identification Letter
For Postgraduate Applicants:
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Statement of Result or Degree Certificate
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Academic Transcript
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NYSC Certificate
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025
The Federal Government of Nigeria is accepting applications for the 2025 Presidential Amnesty Scholarship, part of the Presidential Amnesty Programme aimed at supporting students from the Niger Delta region. The scholarship covers tuition and other educational expenses for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at selected Nigerian universities. Eligible applicants must be from one of the Niger Delta states and have 2025 JAMB results, with applications available pending JAMB results release. Only new entrants into the 100 level for undergraduate studies are eligible, and recipients must maintain a minimum college GPA.
Undergraduate applicants need to provide an online application form, O’Level results with 5 credits, including English and Mathematics, 2025/2026 JAMB results, and an LGA Identification Letter. Postgraduate applicants must provide a statement of results or degree certificate, an academic transcript, and an NYSC certificate. The deadline for applications is August 8, 2025.
