Wigwe University has opened its portal for the 2025 Undergraduate Merit Scholarships, designed to support students in easing the financial burden of higher education.
The merit-based awards are available to students enrolling at Wigwe University, Isiokpo, in the 2025 academic session. In addition to reducing tuition costs, the scholarship aims to help exceptional students achieve their academic goals at one of Africa’s leading institutions of higher learning.
Eligibility requirements
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Candidates must have chosen Wigwe University, Isiokpo, as their first choice and scored a minimum of 170 in the UTME.
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Candidates must ensure their qualifying results are uploaded to the JAMB portal.
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Candidates awaiting O’Level results must upload them to JAMB as soon as they are released.
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Candidates who fail to upload their results to JAMB will not be considered.
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Candidates who did not choose Wigwe University as their first choice but meet the cut-off mark may apply if they change their institution of first choice to Wigwe University on the JAMB portal before the Change of Institution deadline.
Scholarship benefits
Selected candidates will receive partial tuition waivers. The scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic performance, leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and a passion for continuous learning.
Categories include:
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Founder’s Scholarship – JAMB score 300+ → 60% tuition discount
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Board of Trustees Chairman’s Scholarship – JAMB score 250–299 → 50% tuition discount
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Pro-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship – JAMB score 220–249 → 40% tuition discount
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Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship – JAMB score 180–219 → 30% tuition discount
How to apply
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Visit the Wigwe University Portal to begin your admission process.
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After completing the admission application, proceed to the scholarship page on the website and click “Apply Now.”
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Successful candidates will be notified by the first week of September.
Application deadline: August 26, 2024
Wigwe University has launched its 2025 Undergraduate Merit Scholarships to alleviate the financial burden of higher education for selected students. These scholarships, available to students enrolling at Wigwe University, Isiokpo, for the 2025 academic session, focus on high achievers, aiming to assist them in realizing their academic goals at this leading African institution.
Eligibility criteria include choosing Wigwe University as the first choice, a minimum UTME score of 170, and confirming O’Level results via the JAMB portal. Students who initially selected a different institution can apply if they change their first choice to Wigwe University before the JAMB deadline.
The scholarships provide partial tuition waivers, rewarding excellence in academics, leadership, entrepreneurial skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. Categories include the Founder’s Scholarship for a 300+ JAMB score, awarding a 60% tuition discount; the Board of Trustees Chairman’s Scholarship for scores between 250–299 for a 50% discount; the Pro-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship for scores 220–249 with a 40% discount; and the Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship for scores 180–219 with a 30% discount.
Applicants must first complete the admission process on the Wigwe University Portal and then apply for the scholarship online. Notifications about successful applications will be sent by the first week of September, with an application deadline of August 26, 2024.
