- A university founded by the late Herbert Wigwe, Wigwe University announced scholarship for UTME candidates
- The scholarship was announced for candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 session
- The school also announced varying scholarship for all four colleges in the institution, which include Arts, three others
As registration for the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) begins, many aspirants hope to secure admission into higher institutions that will allow them study their desired courses at affordable fees.
While there are hundreds of federal and private universities in Nigeria, Wigwe University, located in Isiokpo, Rivers state, is offering scholarship to JAMB candidates with high scores.
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Wigwe University scholarship for 2025/2026 academic session
Founded by Dr. Herbert Wigwe, Wigwe University began operations in 2024 and offers several courses across its four faculties.
Legit.ng recently provided a breakdown of the approved school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session at Wigwe University.
The school has now announced scholarship for UTME candidates who score high in the exam.
Wigwe University has four colleges, each with several departments:
* College of Arts
* Engineering
* Management & Social Sciences
* Science & Computing
The tuition fee varies by college, but all candidates who score high in the UTME are eligible for the scholarship.
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Wigwe University scholarship for College of Arts
Admission into the College of Arts requires candidates to have 5 credits in their O’level results, including English and Mathematics.
Candidates who meet the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSC) requirements and pass their JAMB exam are eligible for admission.
Outstanding students are offered scholarship.
Scholarship for JAMB candidates based on scores:
300 and above = N3,840,000
250 – 299 = N4,800,000
220 – 249 = N5,760,000
180 – 219 = N6,720,000
150 – 179 = N9,600,000
Wigwe University scholarship for Engineering
The College of Engineering includes departments such as:
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Computer Engineering
Admission requires 5 SSC credits including English, Physics, and Mathematics, with direct entry students having different requirements.
Scholarship for candidates based on scores:
300 and above = N4,799,520
250 – 299 = N5,999,400
220 – 249 = N7,199,280
180 – 219 = N8,399,160
150 – 179 = N11,998,800
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Wigwe University scholarship for Management/Social Sciences
The College of Management & Social Sciences offers courses including:
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Accounting and Finance
Admission requires 5 SSC credits including English and Mathematics.
Candidates are eligible for scholarship.
Scholarship for candidates based on scores:
- 300 and above = N4,799,520
- 250 – 299 = N5,999,400
- 220 – 249 = N7,199,280
- 180 – 219 = N8,399,160
- 150 – 179 = N11,998,800
Wigwe University scholarship for Science & Computing
The College of Science & Computing offers courses such as:
* Mathematics and Data Science
* Computer Science
Admission requires credits in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and 2 other relevant subjects.
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Scholarship for candidates based on scores:
- 300 and above = N4,799,520
- 250 – 299 = N5,999,400
- 220 – 249 = N7,199,280
- 180 – 219 = N8,399,160
- 150 – 179 = N11,998,800
Source: Wigwe University
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian man was very happy at his girlfriend’s graduation in the UK. He shouted and cheered as she got her certificate because he helped pay her school fees.
Man recalls paying N40 in JSS 1
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a Nigerian man, Sir Jarus, shared how cheap school fees were when he was growing up.
He revealed that in 1994, he paid only N40 for his first term in JSS 1, and in 2001, he paid N1,090 for tuition and accommodation in his first year at Obafemi Awolowo University.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng