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
FAQs
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.
