2026 Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition For University Students

Published: November 1, 2026;Updated: November 11, 2026;5 min read;By Scholars World

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS) for university students.

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship, when awarded, guarantees a sum of ₦300,000 per year to all selected candidates as a reward and support towards their educational pursuit every year.

In addition to the cash award, the NLNG Scholarship seeks to equip first-year university students with the resources to excel academically and contribute to national development.

Students who are also part of the Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) will also be specially awarded as part of the company’s mandate of inclusive opportunity.

Applications for the competition are due to open anytime from now. In this post, we will provide you with the details, the requirements, and the application procedure on how to submit your application successfully.

NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited
Host Country: Nigeria
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Benefits: ₦300,000 Cash Award Annually
Eligibility: Students from Nigeria
Deadline: To be announced

About the 2027 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (UGSS)

In line with its dedication to education and human capital development, NLNG invites applications from first-year students in the 2026/2027 academic session for the 2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Award.

This NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship initiative is designed to support exceptional first-year students (in the 2026/2027 academic session) in Nigerian Universities, equipping them with the resources to excel academically and contribute to national development.

The NLNG is also providing a UGSS Special Edition for its Host Communities.

NLNG is committed to fostering an inclusive scholarship programme and encourages applications from all eligible students, including Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs).

Fisayo Soyombo Essay Competition Rewards

The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship recipients will receive a sum of ₦300,000 for an academic year and it runs throughout the duration of the student’s course.

2027 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and currently residing in the country.
Be a full-time first-year undergraduate student in the 2026/2027 academic session at a federal or state-owned university in Nigeria.
Have obtained a minimum of five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English, in one sitting (WASC, SSCE, or NECO).
Have scored a minimum of 200 in the JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Aged between 18 and 25 years at the time of application.
Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from any organisation.
Must not be a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of an NLNG staff.

Available Programmes for NLNG Scholarship 2027

There are no specific courses eligible for the NLNG scholarship.

All accredited courses offered by recognized Nigerian federal and state universities can be applied to the scholarship.

Required Documents for NLNG Scholarship 2027

Complete Application Form
Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px, not more than 200kb)
O-Level and UTME results
University and JAMB Admission letter
University student ID card
National Population Commission-issued birth certificate
Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
National ID Number (NIN) Slip

For Students from Host Communities;

Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
Complete academic transcripts from 100 level to the most recent academic year, signed and stamped by the university’s registry, exams unit, or the appropriate authority.
Community letter of identification signed by a Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman or paramount ruler/king.

How To Apply for 2027 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship is as follows;

Confirm your eligibility. Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Click the green button below and proceed to the NLNG smapply website.
Create an account using a valid phone number and email address.
Complete the online application by filling out all the required details.
Upload a recent passport photo (no glasses) and copies of WAEC/NECO/SSCE and JAMB UTME results, JAMB Admission Letter, LGA Identification, and Birth Certificate.
Eligible applicants will be invited to take a computer-based Online Proctored Selection Test. NOTE: only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in this test.
Qualified candidates will be notified to submit an additional set of mandatory documents after the test.
Scholarships will be awarded only to candidates who satisfy all eligibility criteria and selection requirements.

Application Deadline: To be announced

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