Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027 | Undergraduate & Postgraduate | Deadline: 21 August 2026 The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027 is a scholarship opportunity for eligible students from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at approved public and private tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The programme is part of the Nigerian government's human capital development initiative for the Niger Delta and provides educational support to eligible beneficiaries throughout their studies, subject to meeting the required academic standards. Scholarship Details Scholarship: Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027Country: Nigeria 🇳🇬Study Level: Undergraduate &...
Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027 | Undergraduate & Postgraduate | Deadline: 21 August 2026
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027 is a scholarship opportunity for eligible students from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at approved public and private tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
The programme is part of the Nigerian government's human capital development initiative for the Niger Delta and provides educational support to eligible beneficiaries throughout their studies, subject to meeting the required academic standards.
Scholarship Details
Scholarship: Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Onshore Scholarship 2026/2027
Country: Nigeria 🇳🇬
Study Level: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Sponsor: Federal Government of Nigeria
Eligible Gender: Men and Women
Deadline: 21 August 2026
Benefits
The scholarship provides support including:
Undergraduate Scholarship
The undergraduate track supports eligible 2026 UTME candidates and new entrants into 100-level programmes at selected Nigerian universities.
Postgraduate Scholarship
The postgraduate track supports eligible candidates pursuing:
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Master's degrees
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PhD programmes
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate Applicants
Applicants must:
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Be an indigene of one of the eligible Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo or Rivers
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Be at least 16 years old
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Have sat for the 2026 UTME or be a new entrant into a 100-level programme for the 2026/2027 academic session
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Have five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
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Have their 2026 UTME result available
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Provide a Local Government Area (LGA) identification letter
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Apply for a course on the approved list
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Not be awaiting WAEC or NECO results
Postgraduate Applicants
Applicants must:
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Meet the applicable eligibility requirements
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Hold a first degree for Master's applicants
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Hold a Master's degree for PhD applicants
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Have a statement of result or degree certificate
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Have completed NYSC and possess the certificate
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Provide an LGA identification letter
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Be applying for an approved course
Returning PAP beneficiaries are expected to have obtained at least a First Class or Second Class Upper degree. Continued sponsorship is subject to academic performance and is not automatically guaranteed.
Applicants may also be required to take a written test before an interview.
Academic Requirement
Scholarship funding is reviewed every academic session.
To remain on the scholarship, beneficiaries must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0. PAP may withdraw the scholarship in cases involving academic failure, misconduct or submission of false information.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
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O'Level results
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2026 UTME slip/result
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Local Government Area identification letter
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Relevant degree certificate or statement of result
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NYSC certificate for postgraduate applicants
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Other documents requested during the application process
How to Apply
Eligible applicants should complete the online PAP scholarship application and upload the required documents.
Applicants are advised to carefully verify all information before submitting the application.
Deadline
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements should submit their applications before the deadline.
Important: This scholarship is specifically designed for eligible indigenes of the listed Niger Delta states in Nigeria. Therefore, applicants from other countries, including Rwanda, are not eligible for this particular scholarship.
Sponsor: Federal Government of Nigeria
Location: Nigeria
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