The 2026 Unubiko Foundation Tertiary Education Scholarship is now open for applications. The Unubiko Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving lives in underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and community development programmes, is sponsoring the education of deserving Nigerian students in tertiary institutions.
This scholarship supports full-time students in state and federal-owned tertiary institutions across Nigeria. It is available to:
- Students of Abia State origin studying in any state or federal tertiary institution in Nigeria, or
- Non-Abia students enrolled in state or federal tertiary institutions located within Abia State.
The programme particularly encourages applications from female students (the girl-child) to promote educational advancement.
Scholarship Categories
The scholarship is divided into three categories:
- University category — for full-time degree students.
- Polytechnic category — for full-time polytechnic students.
- College of Education category — for full-time college of education students.
(Note: Certain courses such as Engineering, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Medicine/Surgery may be eligible under the University category, based on available information.)
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the 2026 Unubiko Foundation Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a full-time student in a state or federal-owned tertiary institution (as outlined in the eligibility groups above).
- Achieve a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA):
- University category: 4.0 in a 5.0 grading system (or equivalent in other systems).
- Polytechnic category: 3.5 in a 4.0 grading system (or equivalent in other systems).
- College of Education category: 4.0 in a 5.0 grading system (or equivalent in other systems).
- Possess a minimum of six O-level credits (including English Language and Mathematics) in one sitting (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
Benefits
Successful beneficiaries will have their full educational expenses covered, including:
- Tuition fees
- Living stipends
- Accommodation
Required Documents
Prepare clear, scanned copies of the following documents (name files clearly according to what they represent for easy upload):
- Passport photograph
- School ID card
- Admission letter
- Birth certificate (or attestation)
- O-level result (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB)
- JAMB result
- Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
- Signed school verification form
How to Apply for the 2026 Unubiko Foundation Scholarship
Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official application portal: https://scholarship.unubikofoundation.org/
- If you are a new applicant, click on the “Apply” tab or go directly to the registration page at https://scholarship.unubikofoundation.org/register.
- Complete the registration form with your name, email, and password. Agree to the terms of service and privacy policy.
- Log in to your account (or complete registration if prompted).
- Fill out the application form accurately with all required personal and academic details.
- Upload the necessary scanned documents as specified.
- Review your application carefully to ensure all information is correct and complete.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
Important Notes:
- The application is completely free — do not make any payments to anyone.
- Multiple applications lead to automatic disqualification.
- Providing false documents will result in disqualification or withdrawal of the scholarship.
- If awarded, the scholarship cannot be transferred to another institution or course.
- There will be a screening test as part of the selection process.
- Only applications submitted through the official Unubiko Foundation portal will be considered.
Application Deadline: Submit your application on or before 5th March 2026.