Empowering Nigeria’s Future Leaders Through Education

The National Tertiary Education Fund (NTEF) Scholarship is your gateway to academic success! Whether you’re an undergraduate, polytechnic student, or pursuing a master’s or PhD, this scholarship is designed to support your educational journey.

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Simple Steps to Secure Your NTEF Scholarship

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Register on the NTEF Application Platform by clicking the "APPLY NOW" button to get started.

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Proceed to the payment gateway. Only pay to NTEF’s recommended account.

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Your application will be reviewed. After successful evaluation, you’ll receive feedback via email. If approved, payments will be made to your bank or institution.

Scholarship Benefits

Undergraduate Students

Successful undergraduate recipients will receive a ₦300,000 scholarship, disbursed as:

  • One-time or two-time payment directly into the student’s verified bank account.
  • Can be used for tuition, learning materials, and living expenses.
  • Includes access to NTEF career support, mentorship programs, and exclusive development events.

Postgraduate Students (MSc)

Successful MSc recipients will receive a ₦500,000 scholarship, disbursed as:

  • One-time or two-time payment depending on the program duration and verification status.
  • Covers tuition fees, research/project support, and academic-related costs.
  • Includes access to development-focused programs, industry mentorship, and internship opportunities.

Postgraduate Students (PhD)

PhD awardees will receive an advanced support package (amount to be specified), disbursed as:

  • Two-time disbursement to align with research phases and progress milestones.
  • Covers research funding, conference travel, publication assistance, and academic expenses.
  • Priority access to global research networks, national think tanks, and policy-impact initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility (All Students)

Applicants must:

Postgraduate Applicants – MSc

Postgraduate Applicants – PhD

*Note: Postgraduate applicants will be reached out to separately via email provided.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The scholarship is open to all courses offered in Nigerian tertiary institutions. However, postgraduate applicants must ensure their research aligns with national development goals.

Yes, the NTEF Scholarship is open to students in universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and postgraduate programs who meet the minimum academic requirements.

Yes, MSc and PhD students can apply. MSc applicants must have at least a Second Class Upper (or a Second Class Lower with relevant industry experience), and PhD applicants must have a strong postgraduate record and a research proposal relevant to their field.

No, there is no age limit. As long as you meet the academic and eligibility criteria, you can apply.

Yes, first-year students can apply using their JAMB score (minimum 180) and SSCE results (minimum 5 credits, including English and Mathematics).

Successful applicants will be notified via email and on the official website within a few weeks after the exam.

The scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the student's institution to cover tuition and other academic expenses.

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