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Scholarship Eligibility & Criteria

The Deigha Alagha Golden Jubilee Scholarship 2026

General Eligibility

  • Applicants must be an indigene and citizen of Nigeria.

Secondary School Category

Applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled in a recognized secondary school in Nigeria.
  • Be in JSS1 – SS2
  • Have a minimum academic performance (e.g., average of 60% or above or equivalent).
Required Documents for Upload:
  • Recent school result.
  • Letter of recommendation (from a teacher or school authority).

University Category

Applicants must:

  • Be a student in a recognized Nigerian university.
  • Be in 100 – 500 level (or equivalent).
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2:1 equivalent.
Required Documents for Upload:
  • Academic transcript or official result.
  • Official Admission Letter.
  • Valid Student ID Card.
Important Disclaimer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the final interview phase. Please Note that multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification. The decison of the Scholarship Board is final and binding. Please note that this scholarship is a one-off financial award and not a recurring payment. Applications open on April 20th, 2026 and close on May 14th, 2026.

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