NWAG Scholarship Awards for Nigerian Students 2025
Welcome to the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) Inc. USA, where we are dedicated to supporting Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Nigerian Universities through the NWAG Scholarship Awards. These awards consist of 111 one-time scholarships, with three recipients per state as well as three scholarships for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Winners of the 2025 scholarship award will receive $300 each, with the 1st and 2nd runners up receiving $150 and $100, respectively. The scholarships will be given in the Naira equivalent.
SUMMARY
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG)
- Host Institution(s): Nigerian Universities
- Funding Amount: $300
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduates
- Nationality: Nigerian Students
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NWAG Scholarship Awards for Nigerian Students, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian students
- Be undergraduate students
- Enroll in a full-time program
- Submit a brief essay on the topic of Nigerian professionals leaving the country
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Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Visit the NWAG website at www.nwag.org to download the application form. Submit required documents along with the form by May 31, 2025.
FAQs
What are the NWAG Scholarship Awards 2025, and who can apply?
The NWAG Scholarship Awards 2025 is an initiative by the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) to support female undergraduates in Nigerian universities. It is open exclusively to Nigerian female students currently enrolled in full‑time undergraduate programmes (excluding final year students). Applicants must be Nigerian citizens and demonstrate English proficiency.
What financial awards are available, and how many recipients will be selected?
For the 2025 awards, successful applicants will receive a cash grant of US $300 as the top scholarship. First runners‑up and second runners‑up will receive US $150 and US $100 respectively. These awards are non‑renewable and provide crucial financial support to deserving students across Nigeria.
What documents are required to complete an application?
Applicants must provide: proof of state of origin (from the university or local government), two letters of recommendation from any two of the following: pastor or imam, village head, local government chairperson, or a university lecturer; plus one from the dean or head of the department. Additionally, a copy of the current student ID, a recent passport‑style photograph, a personal “statement of need” (no more than half a typed page), and a two‑page, double‑spaced essay on a specified topic must be submitted.
When is the application deadline and how do I submit my materials?
The deadline for submitting applications is April 30, 2025. Applicants should visit the official NWAG scholarship webpage to download the application form, compile all required documents, then email the full package to education@nwag.org before the deadline in order to be considered
