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Nile University of Nigeria Scholarships 2020 (Up to 100% Tuition Waiver)

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

January 23, 2020

The Board of Trustees of Nile University of Nigeria (NUN), Abuja, is offering partial and full (100%) tuition fee scholarships for the academic session based on candidates' JAMB UTME scores and WASSCE/WAEC grades.

2020 International Awards At Nile University of Nigeria

Nile University Scholarship Breakdown (JAMB & WASSCE)

Department / CategoryQualification RequirementTuition Discount
All Departments (Full Scholarship)JAMB score of 300+ AND at least 4 A1s in WASSCE100% Scholarship
Medicine & Law (JAMB Only)JAMB 260 = 10% | JAMB 270 = 20% | JAMB 280 = 30% (and so forth; no WASSCE discount for Medicine/Law)10% to 30%+ Discount
Other Departments (JAMB Only)JAMB 230 = 10% | JAMB 240 = 20% | JAMB 250 = 30% (and so forth)10% to 30%+ Discount
Other Departments Excluding Medicine & Law (WASSCE Only)4 A's = 10% | 5 A's = 20% | 6 A's = 30% (and so forth)10% to 30%+ Discount

Note: Apart from the 100% scholarship tier (which combines 300+ JAMB and 4 A's in WASSCE), applicants may use either their JAMB result OR their WASSCE result for a discount, not both. Scholarships are awarded to a limited quota per department.

Conditions to Maintain the Scholarship

  • Must be a Nigerian student admitted to Nile University of Nigeria.
  • Must pass all registered courses and maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 out of 5.00 at the end of each academic session.

How to Apply

Apply for admission online via nileuniversity.edu.ng/apply-for-a-course and review full terms on the Nile University Scholarships and Discounts page.

Want to hit the 300+ JAMB score needed for a 100% full scholarship at Nile University? Practice daily on the Mentra JAMB CBT app, available on both Android and iOS.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Favour Divine

Jan 23, 2020

Does the 100% scholarship (300+ JAMB and 4 A1s in WAEC) also apply to Medicine and Law at Nile University?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Jan 23, 2020

Hi Favour, Nile University's 100% scholarship applies to undergraduate courses excluding Medicine & Surgery and Law (where the maximum JAMB-based discount is capped according to their Medicine/Law tier). Check the scholarships page on their portal for departmental quotas.

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