KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship 2025 – Eligibility, Deadline & Next Steps
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KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship 2025 – Eligibility, Deadline & Next Steps |
Are you a high-performing undergraduate student in Nigeria? The KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Programme 2025 just concluded its application round on July 3, 2025, offering full tuition funding to exceptional students in federal universities. If you missed it this year, don’t worry—this post explains how the scholarship works, who is eligible, and how to prepare for the next application cycle.
What is the KPMG Scholarship?
The KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Programme is part of KPMG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. It provides full tuition scholarships to brilliant Nigerian students in public universities who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership potential, and financial need.
Learn more: https://www.kpmg.com/ng
What the Scholarship Covers
Selected students will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage until graduation
- Annual renewal based on academic performance
- Recognition and mentorship from KPMG professionals
- Career development and internship opportunities
Note: This scholarship does not cover living expenses or textbooks, only tuition.
Eligibility Criteria (2025 Cycle)
To be eligible, applicants had to meet the following:
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Have 5 distinctions (A's) including Mathematics and English in WASSCE/NECO (in one sitting)
- Have a minimum of UTME score of 230
- Have secured admission into a federal university in Nigeria
- Be in their 100 level (first year) as of time of application
- Demonstrate financial need
Applicants in private universities or polytechnics were not eligible.
Required Documents
- WASSCE/NECO result
- UTME result slip
- Admission letter
- Birth certificate
- Valid ID (NIN or National ID)
- Letter of financial need (optional)
2025 Application Period
- Opened: June 19, 2025
- Closed: July 3, 2025
- Application was done via an official KPMG portal or through a Google Form hosted by their HR team.
If you missed this year’s deadline, you should prepare in advance for the 2026 cycle, which is expected to open around June/July 2026.
How to Prepare for Next Year
- Maintain strong academic performance (minimum CGPA: 4.0/5.0)
- Keep your documents updated (especially your admission letter and ID)
- Follow KPMG Nigeria on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates
- Set a calendar reminder for June 2026
- Join scholarship update channels or Telegram groups
Why KPMG Scholarship Matters
This scholarship doesn’t just ease financial burdens—it also:
- Connects you with one of the Big Four global consulting firms
- Opens doors for internships and job placement
- Recognizes you as a top student in Nigeria’s academic community
Want to apply in 2026?
👉 Start now by following KPMG Nigeria on social media and gathering your academic documents.
Share this post with fellow students in 100 level who may qualify next year.
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