Full List: Wigwe University Offers Scholarships to Top JAMB Scorers

Full List: Wigwe University Offers Scholarships to Top JAMB Scorers

  • 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.

Wigwe University reduces fees for JAMB candidates, announces scholarships for top Jamb scorers in the 2025/2026 academic session.
JAMB candidates get huge tuition reduction at Wigwe University. Photo Source: Wigwe University, The Guardian Nigeria
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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.

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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.

Wigwe University rewards high JAMB scores with big tuition discount
Wigwe University offers scholarship for high JAMB scorers. Photo Source: Wigwe University, The Guardian Nigeria
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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

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* 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

Wigwe University discount for Management/Social Sciences
Wigwe University offers tuition discount for UTME scores. Photo Source: Wigwe University
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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

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