2021 KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Programme | Apply Now

Apply for 2021 KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Programme for Secondary School Leavers (SS 3 Graduates) / UTME Candidates, Stand a Chance to Be Sponsored in any Nigerian University of your Choice. 

The KPMG Nigeria #KPMGScholarship program is focused on enabling bright young students achieve their goals and fulfill their dreams by sponsoring their tertiary education. Applications are now open. See eligibility criteria and steps to apply.

In line with KPMG Nigeria’s commitment to improving communities, KPMG will be contributing to the advancement of education. This will be through the KPMG Scholarship Programme to sponsor selected candidates through their university course.


Education is the foundation for growth and success in communities. In line with KPMG Nigeria’s commitment to improving communities by enabling access to education, the KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship will sponsor selected indigenous students through their tertiary education.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must meet the following criteria:
  • • Must have completed their secondary education at a state public secondary school
  • • Must possess a minimum of 5 distinctions from WASSCE/NECO (including Mathematics and English)
  • • Must possess a minimum score of 230 in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
  • • Must already have an admission letter or a provisional letter of admission to a federal institution in Nigeria
  • •  Applicants in 100L and 200L as at time of application will be considered.

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should send an email to: [email protected] with the following details:

  • Name, 
  • Residential Address, 
  • E-mail Address, 
  • Phone Number.

Also attach the following documents in a zipped folder:
  • WASSCE Certificate
  • UTME Result Slip
  • Provisional Letter of Admission/Letter of Admission to a Federal University in Nigeria
  • Birth Certificate

Note: Kindly state the code “KSP2021” in the subject of the email

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Deadline

Please note that the deadline for application is 11:59pm, October 8, 2021.

FAQ

I do not have provisional admission letter from my Federal University of choice but I have written my post UME exams, can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply if you meet all of the other eligibility criteria. However, you can only be awarded the scholarship on a conditional basis until provisional admission has been given after being successful at the testing and selection process. The scholarship award will be withdrawn in the event that admission is not granted by the university.

Are non-management and science courses eligible for the scholarship?
Yes, our scholarship programme is open to all applicants for four and five year degree courses.

Are Federal government secondary schools candidates eligible for the scholarship?
No, only candidates from state government secondary schools are eligible for the scholarship.

Can the scholarship be used for state universities?
No, scholarships will only be awarded to students who have gained admission into Federal Universities.
    
Will there be any examination after the initial email application stage?
Yes, shortlisted applicants would be required to write an assessment after the application closes.

Will the print out of WASSCE be accepted in place of the WASSCE certificate?
No, a copy of an applicant’s WASSCE certificate is required for the application to be considered.
  
I do not have my WASSCE CERTIFICATE and/or UTME result slip. Is there any acceptable replacement for these documents?
We are not accepting any replacement for the required supporting documents at the moment.  All applicants are encouraged to submit copies of the listed application documents.