Do you want to apply for the Dangote Scholarship? This article has all the information you need to know about the scholarship. We cover details about the benefits, requirements, and application processes.
On December 12, the Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote pledged to allocate N100 billion annually to support students across Nigeria. This scholarship opportunity called the Dangote Scholarship will be launched officially in 2026 and is expected to help learners facing financial hardship gain access to education, reduce school dropouts. promote academic excellence and prepare graduates for future employment opportunities.
By 2026, the Dangote Scholarship will be one of the largest privately funded scholarship schemes in Nigeria’s history.
What is the Dangote Scholarship
The Dangote Scholarship is an education initiative that will be launched by Billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote in 2026. The scholarship aims to help young Nigerians get better access to education in Nigeria over the next decade. With the Dangote Scholarship, Nigerian students will be able to complete their secondary and tertiary education without hindrance.
To ensure the sustainability of the scholarship, Dangote committed 25% of his personal wealth to the Aliko Dangote Foundation to make sure the programme continues without interruption.
The scholarship will be carried out in partnership with recognized educational bodies such as NELFUND, JAMB, NIMC, NUC, NBTE, WAEC, and NECO.
Who is Eligible for the Dangote Scholarship 2026?
The Dangote Scholarship Fund will support over 1.3 million students across 774 local government areas in a period of 10 years. In 2026, 45,000 Students will be selected based on three major categories across different levels of education. The categories include:
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Undergraduate Students in STEM
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Public Secondary School Girls
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Technical and Vocational Schools
Undergraduate Students in STEM
Students in Nigerian universities or polythecnics will be eligible for the Dangote Scholarship, particularly students in STEM courses. In simpler terms, you must be an undergraduate student enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) course in a Nigerian University. Applicants in this category must also show good academic perfomance and priority may be given to students who come from low-income or vulnerable backgrounds.
Public Secondary School Girls
Students in this category must be secondary school girls who are currently enrolled in a public secondary school in Nigeria.
Technical and Vocational Schools
Students in this category must be enrolled in technical colleges or vocational training centres and must be learning practical or skill-based courses as at the time of applying to the scholarship program.
Benefits of the Dangote Scholarship 2026
The Dangote Scholarship provides a wide range of benefits for Nigerian students depending on their level of education. Below, we’ll list out some of the benefits you’ll gain if you apply for the Dangote Scholarship in 2026.
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Financial Support
Students who get the scholarship will be given the finances required to pay their school fees and any other academic-related fees for the duration of the scholarship. Students may receive up to N600,000 per year to support all academic-related fees, reducing the financial strain on their families.
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Learning Materials and Tools
Students will be given learning materials such as books, pens, and school bags to support their learning.
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Student Community
The Dangote Foundation has an active student community that scholarship awardees can join to build relationships, network and form lifelong bonds.
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Better Access to Education
By supporting students across all 774 Local Government Areas, the Dangote Scholarship makes education more accessible to learners who might otherwise be unable to attend or continue school due to a lack of funds.
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Support for Girl Child Education
The programme places special focus on educating girls, especially in public secondary schools. By providing learning materials and basic support, the scholarship encourages girls to remain in school and complete their education.
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Reduced Student Dropout Rates
One of the major aims of this scholarship scheme is to ensure that students have the means to complete their education.
Requirements for the Dangote Scholarship
Although the full list of requirements for the Dangote Scholarship has not been released, here are the general requirements you need to have to prepare ahead for the application.
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Applicants must be Nigerian citizens
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Must be enrolled in a recognized Nigerian public educational institution
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Must have valid academic records requested by the Scholarship organization e.g, WAEC, NECO, JAMB, or school transcripts
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Must have a National Identification Number (NIN)
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Applicants must meet the academic and eligibility standards set by the Dangote Scholarship Foundation
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Must have basic digital skills(Application process will be digital)
Note: The full list of requirements will be released during its official launch in 2026. Check our website– Scholarshipair.com for updates on the Dangote Scholarship.
How to Apply for the Dangote Scholarship
Like most popular scholarship schemes, the Dangote Scholarship application process is expected to be fully digital. Students applying for the scholarship are expected to have basic digital skills or access to someone who does. The official application process and website will be open to all Nigerian students in 2026 and students are expected to start preparation early. To prepare for your application,
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Applicants are advised to check if their NIN is valid and if their academic records are valid, up to date and can be accepted by the partner institutions(NELFUND, JAMB, NIMC, NUC, NBTE, WAEC, and NECO).
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Follow the Aliko Dangote Foundation's official social media pages to get early updates.
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Follow updates from partner institutions like JAMB and NELFUND and also check scholarshipair.com for regular updates on the Dangote Scholarship Fund 2026.
More details on application deadlines and procedures will be released closer to 2026. Join Scholarshipair WhatsApp or Telegram group so you do not miss out on any information.
Conclusion
The Dangote Scholarship 2026 is a scholarship initiative that every Nigerian student should keep an eye out for. The scholarship promises to provide opportunities that will shape the future of education in Nigeria, so you do not want to miss it.
