NUTM NORTH-WEST INDIGENES SCHOLARSHIP 2026 FOR NIGERIAN UNDERGRADUATES AND 2026 JAMB ASPIRANTS

About

The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) is offering a scholarship opportunity for eligible young Nigerians from the North-West geopolitical zone who wish to pursue undergraduate studies at the university.

The initiative is designed to help talented students access higher education in technology, business and management without bearing the full cost of tuition. It targets young people with academic potential, personal integrity and a commitment to contributing to their communities and the development of Africa.

Eligible states

The scholarship is intended for indigenes of the following six states:

• Jigawa State.

• Kano State.

• Katsina State.

• Kebbi State.

• Sokoto State.

• Zamfara State.

Applicants must be able to establish their state of origin in accordance with the university's requirements. Living in one of the eligible states does not necessarily establish indigene status.

Who can apply

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• They must be indigenes of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto or Zamfara State.

• They must have scored at least 180 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

• They must have completed their secondary school education and be seeking admission into an eligible undergraduate programme at NUTM.

• They must demonstrate academic promise, personal integrity and a commitment to personal development and community service.

• Applicants should also satisfy the university's general admission requirements for their chosen programme. A JAMB score of 180 or above does not automatically guarantee admission or scholarship selection.

Courses of study

The published scholarship announcements identify undergraduate programmes in technology, business and management. These include:

• Computer Science.

• Cybersecurity.

• Information Technology.

• Economics.

• Accounting.

• Entrepreneurship.

• Business Administration.

• Applicants should confirm the programmes available for the 2026 admission cycle with NUTM before selecting a course. Admission requirements may differ between programmes.

Scholarship benefits

The North-West Indigene Scholarship Award provides tuition fee support for eligible undergraduate studies at NUTM.

This assistance is intended to reduce the financial burden of university tuition and make the institution's academic programmes more accessible to promising students.

The publicly available information reviewed does not conclusively establish whether accommodation, acceptance fees, feeding, transport, books or other expenses are covered by this specific regional award.

Documents to prepare

Prospective applicants should prepare the following documents and information, subject to the requirements of the official application form.

• A recent passport photograph.

• JAMB registration details and the 2026 UTME result.

• O'Level results, such as WAEC, NECO or an accepted equivalent.

• Evidence of state of origin or indigene status.

• Personal and contact information.

• Details of the intended undergraduate programme.

How to apply

Open the scholarship application form provided below.

Read the questions and instructions carefully before completing the form. Ensure that your personal details, state of origin, JAMB score and academic information are accurate.

Provide the required supporting documents and submit the application according to the instructions on the form.

Keep a copy of your submission and monitor your email and phone for any communication from the university.

Application link:

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Application deadline

Not Specified - Apply before 30th October, 2026

Important information

This opportunity is specifically intended for eligible indigenes of the six North-West states listed above. Applicants from other states should not assume that they qualify for this regional scholarship, although they may be eligible for other NUTM scholarship programmes.

Meeting the stated requirements does not guarantee selection. Applicants must satisfy the university's admission conditions and any additional scholarship criteria established by the organisers.

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