The Wigwe University in Rivers State is inviting qualified prospective Nigerian undergraduates for her 2026 merit scholarship opportunity.
The Wigwe University Merit Scholarships will not only alleviate the financial burden of higher education but also provide an opportunity to achieve academic goals in Africa’s leading institution of higher learning.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Wigwe University Merit Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Candidates must have chosen Wigwe University Isiokpo as their first choice and must score a minimum of 170 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.
Benefits
- All selected candidates will be offered partial scholarships as tuition waivers to study at the Wigwe University.
- The Wigwe University Scholarship is aimed at supporting prospective students who have displayed exceptional academic achievements, leadership and entrepreneurship capabilities and a zest for continuous learning.
Available Scholarships include;
| 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% Discoun |
Method of Application
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship announcement page
- Please visit the Wigwe University Portal to start your admission process: WU Portal (wigweuniversity.edu.ng)
- After completing your application on the admission portal, proceed to the Scholarship page on the website and click on Apply Now
- Successful candidates will be notified by the first week of September