The Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year is for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate applicants studying in approved onshore Nigerian schools. Scholarship funding is part of the Presidential Amnesty Programme's wider work of reintegrating former Niger Delta agitators into civilian life.
The scholarship is structured as continuing academic support rather than a one-session payment. Eligible students receive support for tuition and related costs at approved Nigerian schools, while continued funding is reviewed each session against the programme's academic conditions.
Applications are open through the Presidential Amnesty Programme scholarship portal and the stated deadline is 21 August 2026.
Scholarship Tracks for 2026/2027
The scheme has separate undergraduate and postgraduate tracks, with eligibility conditions that differ according to the applicant's level of study.
Undergraduate Scholarship Track
The undergraduate track covers tuition and related expenses for eligible 2026 UTME candidates studying at selected Nigerian universities. A candidate may also qualify as a new entrant into a 100-level programme for the 2026/2027 academic session, subject to the listed conditions.
An undergraduate applicant must be an indigene of one of these Niger Delta states:
- Abia
- Akwa Ibom
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Delta
- Edo
- Imo
- Ondo
- Rivers
The applicant must also be at least 16 years old, must have sat the 2026 UTME or be a new 100-level entrant for the 2026/2027 session and must not be awaiting WAEC or NECO results.
The required academic and identification records are:
- O'Level WAEC or NECO result with five credits, including English and Mathematics
- 2026 UTME result
- Local Government Area letter of identification
- Course of study on the approved list
Applicants should make sure the required records are available before the online form is submitted, since the details entered must be accurate and verifiable.
Postgraduate Scholarship Track
The postgraduate track supports applicants seeking a Master's or PhD qualification. The stated requirements include the Niger Delta state and age conditions that apply under the scholarship's eligibility rules.
A Master's degree applicant must hold a first degree, while a PhD applicant must hold a Master's degree. The relevant statement of result or degree certificate must be available.
Postgraduate applicants must also have completed NYSC and have the NYSC certificate in hand. A Local Government Area letter of identification is required and the proposed course of study must be on the approved list.
Returning Presidential Amnesty Programme beneficiaries are subject to extra academic conditions. Such applicants need a First Class or Second Class Upper degree and sponsorship for repeat beneficiaries remains discretionary rather than guaranteed.
A postgraduate applicant may also be asked to sit a written test before an interview.
Scholarship Continuation Requirements
Funding is reviewed every academic session. A beneficiary needs a CGPA of at least 2.0 for the scholarship to continue.
The Presidential Amnesty Programme may withdraw an offer where misconduct or false information is involved. Applicants should make sure all submitted academic records, identity details and supporting documents are correct and can be verified.
These continuation conditions apply after selection, so beneficiaries remain responsible for meeting the programme's academic standard in each session.
Documents Applicants Should Prepare
The required documents depend on the scholarship track.
Undergraduate applicants should have their O'Level result, 2026 UTME result and Local Government Area identification letter ready for submission. Their selected course must also be on the approved list.
Postgraduate applicants should have the relevant degree statement or certificate, NYSC certificate and Local Government Area identification letter ready. The course of study must be approved and returning PAP beneficiaries must meet the stated degree-class requirement.
Scanned copies should be clear enough for the information to be read and checked during the application process.
Application Stages
The application moves through four stated stages, from the initial eligibility check to the final selection decision.
- Check eligibility: The applicant should confirm that the relevant state, age and academic conditions have been met before preparing the application.
- Prepare documents: The required O'Level result, UTME result and LGA identification letter should be prepared for an undergraduate application. Relevant degree and NYSC records should also be prepared for a postgraduate application.
- Submit the application: The online form should be completed with accurate details and the required documents should be uploaded through the scholarship portal.
- Final selection: Successful candidates will be notified. Continued funding will depend on meeting the minimum CGPA requirement and the programme's other conditions.
Eligible applicants can start the scholarship application on the registration portal.
Further programme information is available on the Presidential Amnesty Programme scholarship website.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Presidential Amnesty Programme Scholarship application is 21 August 2026.
Applicants using either the undergraduate or postgraduate track should complete the online form and upload the required records within the stated application period.
Application Readiness Troubleshooter
| Possible problem | Rule that applies | What the applicant should check | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🧾 Awaiting WAEC or NECO result | Undergraduate applicants must not be awaiting O'Level results | Confirm that the required result is already available | The stated undergraduate requirement must be met before submission |
| 🎓 Repeat PAP beneficiary | A First Class or Second Class Upper degree is required for returning beneficiaries, while sponsorship remains discretionary | Check the degree classification and supporting record | Prepare the degree evidence and note that repeat sponsorship is not guaranteed |
| 📈 CGPA below 2.0 | Continued funding requires a minimum CGPA of 2.0 | Check the current CGPA against the continuation rule | The minimum CGPA must be met for funding to continue |
| 📄 Missing postgraduate NYSC certificate | Postgraduate applicants must have completed NYSC and have the certificate | Confirm that the NYSC certificate is available | Include the certificate with the postgraduate application records |
