Last updated: 30 Aug 2026
The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship, run by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited as part of its Human Capital Development initiative, supports first-year Nigerian students at accredited federal or state universities, including specific encouragement for applications from Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).
Quick Facts
- Sponsor: NLNG (Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited)
- Host institutions: Accredited Nigerian federal or state universities
- Study level: Undergraduate (first year only)
- Study in: Nigeria
- IELTS required: No
- Application status: Closed for the most recent cycle. Check the official portal for the next opening
Eligibility
- Nigerian citizen, currently residing in Nigeria
- Currently enrolled as a full-time first-year student in the relevant academic session at an accredited federal or state Nigerian university
- Minimum of 5 O-Level credits (WASC, SSCE, or NECO), including Mathematics and English, in one sitting
- Between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application
- Not currently a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant
- Not a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of NLNG staff
- Applications from Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) are specifically encouraged
Required Documents
- Passport photograph, white background, taken within the last 3 months (450×450px, under 200kb)
- O-Level and UTME results
- University and JAMB admission letter
- University student ID card
- National Population Commission-issued birth certificate
- Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
- National ID Number (NIN) slip
How to Apply (When the Next Cycle Opens)
- Go to the official Scholastica portal and check whether a new NLNG cycle is currently open before starting
- Register using your own personal email address — do not use someone else’s, even a relative’s
- Activate your account via the confirmation email
- Log in and complete your personal, educational, and other required information
- Upload all documents listed above, named clearly to match what they represent
- Review every uploaded document for errors before submitting
- Click “Apply Now” to submit, and confirm receipt via the confirmation email you receive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this scholarship currently open?
No: the most recent cycle’s deadline has passed and the portal confirms applications are closed. Check the official portal for the next cycle’s dates.
Can Year 2 or higher students apply?
No: NLNG’s official eligibility is limited to first-year students only.
Can Persons Living with Disabilities apply?
Yes: NLNG explicitly encourages applications from PLWDs.
What if I use a relative’s email to register?
Don’t: NLNG’s guidance is explicit that each applicant must use their own unique, personal email address.
Are relatives of NLNG staff eligible?
No: spouses, children, wards, or direct relations of NLNG staff are excluded.
Related Reading
For other Nigeria-specific funding, see the NNPC EMOIMEE Scholarship or the Bauchi State Scholarship if you are a Bauchi indigene.
Official portal: NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship – Scholastica
Contact: 0700 123 7880 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
Kukual verifies scholarship details against official sponsor pages at the time of publication and on each update. Confirm current application status and deadlines on the official portal before applying
