2019 KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Program

2019 KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Program

In line with KPMG Nigeria's commitment to improving communities, KPMG will be contributing to the advancement of education.

Education is the foundation for growth and success in communities. In line with KPMG Nigeria's commitment to improving communities by improving the quality and access to education; KPMG has developed a program to sponsor selected candidates through their tertiary education.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

  • Have completed their secondary education at a state-owned Government school within the last 2 years.
  • A minimum of 5 Distinctions (As & Bs) from their WASSCE (including English and Mathematics).
  • A minimum score of 230 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
  • Already have an admission letter or a provisional letter of admission to a federal university in Nigeria.

How to Apply

Send an email to NG-FMKPMGScholarship@ng.kpmg.com with the following details: Name, Residential Address, E-mail Address, Phone Number.

Also attach the following documents in a zipped folder:

  • WASSCE Certificate
  • UTME Result Slip
  • JAMB Result Slip
  • Provisional Letter of Admission/Letter of Admission to a Federal University in Nigeria
  • Birth Certificate
  • Certificate of Origin

Kindly state the code KSP2019 in the subject of the email.

*The deadline for application is 25th October 2019"

 

** Please note that only candidates that have successfully submitted the documents required and meet the stated eligibility criteria, will be invited for a test. **

FAQ

I do not have provisional admission letter from my Federal University of choice but I have written my post UME exams, can I still apply?

Yes, you can apply if you meet all of the other eligibility criteria. However, you can only be awarded the scholarship on a conditional basis until provisional admission has been given after being successful at the testing and selection process. The scholarship award will be withdrawn in the event that admission is not granted by the university.

 

Are non-management and science courses eligible for the scholarship?

Yes, our scholarship programme is open to all applicants for four and five year degree courses.

 

Are Federal government secondary schools candidates eligible for the scholarship?

No, only candidates from state government secondary schools are eligible for the scholarship.

 

Can the scholarship be used for state universities?

No, scholarships will only be awarded to students who have gained admission into Federal Universities.

    

Will there be any examination after the initial email application stage?

Yes, shortlisted applicants would be required to write an assessment after the application closes.

 

Will the print out of WASSCE be accepted in place of the WASSCE certificate?

No, a copy of an applicant’s WASSCE certificate is required for the application to be considered.

  

I do not have my WASSCE CERTIFICATE and/or UTME result slip. Is there any acceptable replacement for these documents?

We are not accepting any replacement for the required supporting documents at the moment.  All applicants are encouraged to submit copies of the listed application documents.