Current scholarship

Citi Polytechnic Open Distance e-Learning Scholarship

A 100% full scholarship covering tuition for ND and HND programmes, funded by The Free School Foundation and delivered by Citi Polytechnic Abuja.

What the scholarship covers

  • 100% of tuition for the full ND or HND programme
  • No application fee at any stage
  • Access to Citi Polytechnic's Open Distance e-Learning platform
  • Support from the Foundation office in Aba throughout your studies

How it works

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Complete the short scholarship application. It takes about 15 minutes and you can save and return.

  2. 2

    Review

    Our scholarship team reviews your details and confirms that you meet the requirements.

  3. 3

    Verification

    Shortlisted applicants are contacted for verification and may be asked for extra documents.

  4. 4

    Approval

    Approved applicants receive their scholarship offer through the portal and by phone.

  5. 5

    Enrolment

    You are enrolled with Citi Polytechnic and begin studying through the ODeL programme from Aba.

Who can apply

ND applicants

  • Minimum of four O'Level credits including English or Mathematics, depending on programme
  • WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result (awaiting result accepted with evidence)
  • Valid means of contact — a phone number you use regularly
  • Willingness to study through the Open Distance e-Learning format

HND applicants

  • Completed National Diploma (ND) in a related programme
  • Statement of result or certificate from a recognised institution
  • ND grade of Pass and above
  • Evidence of IT/industrial training where applicable

Documents to prepare

You only need a few things to apply. Extra documents are requested later, and only if you are shortlisted.

O'Level result (ND applicants)
ND certificate or statement of result (HND applicants)
Passport photograph
A phone number you use regularly