OPay–UNIZIK Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

Scholarship summary

Host country

Nigeria

Category

undergraduate

Eligible countries

Nigeria

Award type

Fully Funded

Award amount

#300,000

Eligible Countries

Scholarship Requirements

• The university's announcement identifies financially disadvantaged students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) as the intended beneficiaries.
• However, the complete eligibility requirements have not yet been published. The announcement does not confirm:
• The minimum CGPA or academic grade required.
• Eligible departments, faculties, or levels of study.
• Whether applicants must be in a particular year of study.
• Specific age or nationality requirements.
• The documents applicants must submit.
• The selection criteria or procedure.
• Students should not assume that meeting the general description guarantees eligibility. Wait for the official application guidelines from UNIZIK or OPay before preparing a formal application.

Benefits

• The announced benefits include:
• Annual financial assistance: Each selected student is expected to receive ₦300,000 annually.
• Support for 20 students each year: The programme is intended to benefit 20 financially disadvantaged students annually at each participating institution.
• Long-term educational support: The OPay–UNIZIK partnership is planned to continue for 10 years.
• Reduced financial pressure: The scholarship aims to help students cover educational expenses and concentrate on their studies.
• Career development opportunities: The wider partnership includes initiatives intended to connect outstanding students with internship and potential job-placement opportunities.
• Technology and innovation exposure: Students may benefit from related innovation initiatives, including OPay's Innovation Challenge, subject to the requirements of those separate initiatives.

Eligible Courses

How to Apply

• 1The application process has not yet been officially announced. The university has confirmed the partnership, but a dedicated application form and full instructions are not currently confirmed in the published announcement.

Interested students should follow these steps:

• 2Monitor official UNIZIK announcements. Check the university's website for the release of the scholarship guidelines.
• 3Watch for OPay's official updates. Follow announcements from OPay concerning the partnership.
• 4Review the eligibility criteria when published. Confirm your level of study, academic requirements, and any financial-need documentation that may be required.
• 5Prepare documents only after the requirements are announced. Do not assume that a particular transcript, CGPA, or financial document is required until the official guidelines confirm it.
• 6Submit through the verified application channel. Use the application form and instructions published by the university or its authorised partner.
• 7Do not pay anyone who claims to guarantee selection, and do not submit sensitive personal information through unverified forms.