KPMG Offers ₦400,000 University Scholarship to Undergraduates for 2025 Academic Year

KPMG Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 University Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting academically outstanding indigenous Nigerian students. The initiative forms part of the firm’s commitment to community development through expanded access to education.

According to the announcement, the scholarship covers full tuition fees, accommodation, study materials, and a living stipend, with a total value of ₦400,000 per beneficiary. It is open to undergraduates currently enrolled in Nigerian federal universities.

KPMG Professional Services and KPMG Advisory Services, which have operated in Nigeria since 1978, are the Nigerian member firms of the global KPMG network, known for delivering multidisciplinary professional services to both local and international clients.

About the KPMG Scholarship Program

The KPMG University Scholarship Program (KUSP) is designed to support bright and determined students from underprivileged backgrounds by easing the financial burden of tertiary education. Through this initiative, KPMG aims to nurture a new generation of leaders who can positively impact their communities and the country at large.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Nigeria

• Category: Undergraduate Scholarship

• Eligible Applicants: Nigerian citizens

• Benefits: Full scholarship worth ₦400,000 | Accommodation | Living allowance

• Deadline: July 3, 2025

• IELTS Requirement: Not required

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be Nigerian citizens.

• Have completed secondary education at a public school (state, federal, or military).

• Have achieved at least 5 distinctions (including English and Mathematics) in a single sitting of WAEC/NECO.

• Have scored a minimum of 230 in the UTME.

• Have a confirmed or provisional admission into a federal university in Nigeria.

• Be currently enrolled as a 100 or 200 level full-time undergraduate.

• Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5/5.0 or 3.0/4.0.

Required Documents (for shortlisted applicants)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• WAEC/NECO O’Level Certificate

• UTME Result

• Full Academic Transcript

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of selection.

Duration and Coverage

The scholarship will cover:

• Tuition fees

• Accommodation in school hostels

• Academic materials (e.g., textbooks)

Successful applicants will receive confirmation of the award directly from KPMG Nigeria.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should apply by clicking the application link provided on the official KPMG Scholarship platform or affiliated scholarship announcement channels before the July 3, 2025 deadline.

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