Looking for financial aid to sponsor desired course in Nigeria? Apply for the Nile University Scholarships with Application fees and enjoy numerous discount on tuition fees. Nile University has continue to emerge as leading university with diverse scholarships for students needing financial aids. Nile University of Nigeria (“NILE”) provide scholarship with discount program for the 2024/2025 academic session.
All interested and qualified Prospective students can apply for the undergraduate and postgraduate programs respectively.
Conditions for the scholarships is based on their JAMB or O-LEVEL (WAEC/NECO) results, as stated by the NILE Board of Trustees.
Nile University Scholarship Criteria
JAMB Score-Based Scholarships
For the JAMB score-based scholarships, the following discounts are available:
- JAMB score of 240: 10% discount
- JAMB score of 260: 20% discount
- JAMB score of 280: 30% discount
- JAMB score of 300: 40% discount
WAEC Score-Based Scholarships
For the WAEC score-based scholarships, the following discounts are available:
- 5A1: 10% discount
- 6A1: 20% discount
- 7A1: 30% discount
Please note: These discounts apply to all undergraduate programs except Law and Medicine.
Students who have a JAMB score of 320 and above, along with 5 A1s in their O-LEVEL results, will be offered a 100% scholarship.
A-Level Results-Based Scholarships
- 3 A’s: 25% for NILE SPS, 20% for others
- 2 A’s: 15% for NILE SPS, 10% for others
Scholarships for Postgraduate Programs
- First-class graduates of NILE undergraduate programs will receive a 50% scholarship for their Master’s (or PGD) program.
- NILE graduates (undergraduate programs) with other degree classifications are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards their Master’s (or PGD) program.
- Postgraduate alumni of NILE returning for another postgraduate degree at NILE are eligible for a 20% scholarship.
Sports Scholarships
Outstanding performers in sports at the national or professional level are eligible for a 100% scholarship for undergraduate studies, subject to NILE Board of Trustees’ approval, if they represent NILE in their respective sports.
Guidelines on Scholarships
- Undergraduate applicants can only use either JAMB or O-LEVEL results for scholarships.
- Recipients of undergraduate scholarships must maintain a minimum average CGPA of 3.50 to retain their scholarships for each new session.
- Scholarship recipients must maintain good behaviour and not contravene NILE’s regulations.
- Scholarships are limited to quotas as decided by the Management of NILE and are given on a first-come-first-served basis.
- NILE reserves the right to withdraw any scholarship if necessary.
Discounts
Sibling and institutional discounts are available for families with multiple children enrolled in NILE and institutions or bodies sponsoring students for NILE’s postgraduate programs.
Sibling Discount
- Two children: 5%
- Three children: 10%
- Four children: 15%
- Five children and above: 20%
Institutional Discount for Postgraduate Sponsorships
- 5 – 10 students: 10%
- 10 – 20 students: 15%
- 20 and above students: 20%
How to Apply
- Eligible applicant for NILE University scholarship by visiting the Nile University Scholarship Portal
- First apply to become students and then apply for the scholarship.
Important Notes
- Applicants can’t apply for discounts or scholarships under more than one criterion. The highest discount or scholarship will apply in case of multiple eligibilities.
- Applicants must apply to be considered for discounts or scholarships. These are only valid at the point of entry and are not applied retrospectively.
- Discounts and scholarships do not apply to hostel fees.
This announcement is an excellent opportunity for students seeking to attend one of Nigeria’s premier universities. NILE encourages prospective students to explore this opportunity and apply as soon as possible.
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