Julius Berger Nigeria Scholarship Scheme 2025-2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 11
- 2 min read
If you’re a dynamic second-year female engineering student at a Nigerian public university, your opportunity to secure a fully-funded scholarship is here! The Julius Berger Nigeria Scholarship Scheme 2025, proudly offered by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) as part of its CSR efforts, aims to empower women in engineering by supporting their undergraduate studies. Applications are open—but hurry, the deadline is approaching fast!
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Nigeria (Federal or State-owned public universities)
Study Level: Undergraduate (full-time), starting from 200-level through graduation
Target Group: Female Nigerian citizens in second year of full-time engineering or technology-related programs
Fields of Study: Architecture, Building & Construction Engineering, Building Engineering, Building Technology, Cartography, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Project Management, Electrical Engineering, Land Surveying, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Production Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Structural Engineering
Value & Coverage: Annual cash grant (e.g., N100,000, as noted in earlier schemes); scholarship spans entire duration of the program unless eligibility requirements aren’t met
Award Duration: Renewable from 200-level up to graduation, contingent on satisfactory performance and enrollment in same discipline
Application Deadline: October 9, 2025
Eligible To: Female Nigerian citizens, second-year full-time undergraduate students studying eligible courses at NUC-accredited public universities
📘 Scholarship Overview
This is a merit-based grant program designed to occur annually and support female engineering students through rigorous assessments. Applicants undergo a proctored computer-based test after submitting their documents—JBN reserves the right to shortlist and select candidates . The initiative is part of JBN’s mission to bridge the gender gap in engineering and foster sustainable national development .
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
No processing or application fees—completely free!
Annual financial grant (e.g., N100,000) to support studies, renewable through completion if you maintain standards
Direct access to a structured, quality-assessed selection process—no agents or intermediaries involved
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Female citizen of Nigeria
Enrolled full-time in second year at a Federal or State public university, accredited by NUC
Studying in Faculty of Engineering / Environmental / Technology
Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale
Not a ward/child of Julius Berger Group employees (some sources mention this exclusion)
📝 Application Procedure
Register an account on the SCHOLASTICA portal (official application platform). Beware of fraud—apply only via the genuine site .
Prepare and upload scanned documents:
Recent passport photo (JPEG, ≤200 KB)
Admission letter (JAMB or University)
UTME result
O' Level result(s); ‘A’ Level / OND / NCE results if applicable
First-year (100-level) academic transcript or results
Provide valid personal email and phone number.
Submit application online before the deadline.
If shortlisted, complete the proctored online test.
Maintain minimum CGPA (3.5) and full-time enrollment to keep the award through subsequent years.
🤓 Final Notes & Tips
Always verify the application deadline—either October 9, 2025, or December 5, 2025—via the official SCHOLASTICA site to avoid missing out.
Be cautious of fake websites asking for payment or offering help via agents—JBN doesn’t permit that.
Maintain strong academics and conduct—the scholarship is renewable only for students who maintain high performance and proper enrollment.
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