Applications are invited from suitably qualified students for the Wigwe University Scholarships targeted undergraduate students who wish to enroll in higher education at the University for a referenced academic session. Scholarships are awarded annually, applications for 2026/2027 academic session are anticipated!
The merit-based scholarship is aimed at supporting prospective students who have displayed exceptional academic achievements, leadership and entrepreneurship capabilities and a zest for continuous learning.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Wigwe University
- Host Institution(s): Wigwe University, Nigeria
- Scholarship Type: Tuition Award
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: 100
- Study Level: Undergraduates
- Nationality: Not specified
See Also: Julius Berger Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduates
Wigwe University Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Wigwe University Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Candidates must have chosen Wigwe University Isiokpo as their first choice and must score a minimum of 180 in the UTME.
- Candidates must ensure that their qualifying results are uploaded to JAMB. Candidates whose O’Level results are being awaited are advised to upload same to JAMB as soon as the results are released.
- Candidates who fail to upload their Results to JAMB will not be considered.
- Candidates who did not choose Wigwe University as first choice university but scored the required cut-off mark may also apply on the condition that they visit the JAMB Website and effect a change of their institution of first choice to Wigwe University before the close of the Change of Institution application process on the JAMB Portal.
Available Scholarships
| The Founder’s Scholarship | 300– and above scores in JAMB | 60% Discount |
| Board of Trustees Chairman’s Scholarship | 250– 299 scores in JAMB | 50% Discount |
| Pro-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship | 220– 249 scores in JAMB | 40% Discount |
| Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Scholarship | 180– 219 scores in JAMB | 30% Discount |
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Wigwe University Scholarships are to visit the university’s portal to start their admission process. After completing their application on the admission portal, applicants should proceed to the Scholarship page on the website and click on “Apply Now” button.
Successful candidates will be notified by the first week of September.
Application Deadline: To be Updated
