Zeribe Nwosu Foundation Scholarship Program 2026 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

The Zeribe Nwosu Foundation invites applications for the various categories of the 2026 Zeribe Nwosu Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Categories

• ZNS Undergraduate–Postgraduate Transition (U/P)
• ZNS Innovative Teaching (IT)
• ZNS Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDS)

Zeribe Nwosu Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship – Benefits

Successful applicants will receive the following cash prizes based on the scholarship category:

• ZNS Undergraduate–Postgraduate Transition (U/P): ₦125,000
• ZNS Innovative Teaching (IT): ₦125,000
• ZNS Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDS): ₦150,000

Requirements for Zeribe Nwosu Foundation Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship

Applicants may apply for one or more scholarship categories, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. The scholarships are open to students and graduates from all disciplines and from any part of Nigeria, subject to category-specific criteria.

ZNS Undergraduate–Postgraduate Transition (U/P)

Eligibility requirements include:

Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Must be a fourth-year (final-year) undergraduate student

Must be enrolled in a Nigerian public institution, including universities, colleges of education, polytechnics, or other recognized higher institutions

ZNS Innovative Teaching (IT)

Applicants must:

Must not have graduated more than three (3) years prior to the application year

Be a graduate of a Nigerian institution (public or private)

Possess a Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in Education

Preference will be given to applicants actively engaged in teaching at the time of application

Teachers in primary schools, secondary schools, and tertiary institutions are encouraged to apply

ZNS Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDS)

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a fourth-year undergraduate student or higher
• If a graduate, must have completed studies in 2023 or later
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Application Documents

Applicants are required to prepare and submit the following documents:

• One (1) page Personal Statement
• One to two (1–2) page Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Admission Letter
• Two (2) Referee Letters
• Academic Transcripts (Years 1–3)
• Statement of Need (100–200 words)
• Work Portfolio (required for ZNS Artificial Intelligence and Data Science applicants only)

Important:
All application documents must be combined into a single PDF file and uploaded as part of the application process.

Application Deadline

1st April, 2026