Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, offering educational support to eligible students in its host communities.
The initiative, which began in 2020, has so far supported more than 250 students by helping to ease the financial burden associated with education and providing young Nigerians with greater opportunities to achieve their academic goals.
The scholarship is targeted at students pursuing Science and Technology-related studies and provides financial assistance for tuition, books and other education-related expenses.
According to Nestlé Nigeria, more than 70 per cent of tracked beneficiaries of the programme are either currently maintaining or have graduated with First Class honours, highlighting the academic impact of the initiative.
Applications are open to eligible students from Agbara, Sagamu and Abaji under the tertiary and secondary education categories.
For the tertiary education category, applicants must be current 100-level students studying Science or technical courses and must have scored at least 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Applicants under the secondary education category must be SS1 Science students who obtained a minimum of five credit passes in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Eligible candidates are required to complete the application form and provide all necessary information. Applications will subsequently undergo verification by relevant educational institutions, community unions and community leaders as part of the selection process.
The application deadline is August 28, 2026.
One of the programme’s beneficiaries, Kazeem Fatai, a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), said the scholarship played an important role in helping him achieve a First Class Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Fatai described the scholarship as more than financial assistance, saying the continued support gave him the confidence and motivation to remain focused on his academic goals.
Speaking on the programme, Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Nestlé Nigeria, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the development of its host communities.
She said, “At Nestlé, we believe that stronger communities are built by creating opportunities for people to thrive.
Through the Community Scholarship Programme, we are supporting young people with access to education while investing in the future potential of our host communities.”
Uwadoka added that the programme is part of Nestlé for Good, the company’s broader commitment to creating shared value through initiatives focused on education, skills development, nutrition education, youth empowerment and community development.
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can apply through the 2026/2027 Nestlé Nigeria Community Scholarship application portal before the August 28 deadline.
