Scholarships & Funding

Financial support opportunities available to UNIZIK students - merit-based, need-based, and subject-specific awards.

University Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Award

₦500,000 p.a.

Top 5 students per faculty by CGPA. Automatically awarded - no application required.

Merit Scholarship

₦200,000 p.a.

Minimum CGPA of 4.5/5.0. Renewed annually subject to academic performance.

Need-Based Bursary

₦150,000 p.a.

Students from low-income households demonstrating financial need. Application form via Student Affairs Office.

Sports Excellence Award

₦100,000 p.a.

Students representing UNIZIK at national or international competitions.

External Funding

State & Federal Scholarships

Research Funding

Active Research Grants

Postgraduate students may be eligible to work as research assistants on externally funded grant projects. Contact the Research Office for current vacancies.

Erosion Mitigation Systems for Niger Delta Coastal Communities

Funded by NIMASA — Maritime Safety Fund - ₦62m

Molecular Biomarkers for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in South-East Nigeria

Funded by TETFUND National Research Fund - ₦38.5m

Climate-Resilient Cassava Varieties for Anambra Smallholders

Funded by African Development Bank — Feed Africa Initiative - $420,000

How to Apply

Scholarship Application Requirements

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