Julius Berger Scholarship for Nigerian female undergraduates: how to apply

Leading construction giant Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship program for Nigerian female undergraduates, focusing on empowering women in engineering and technical fields. This strategic initiative supports educational equity, especially in male-dominated sectors, by providing financial assistance to high-performing female students.

What the Julius Berger Scholarship Offers

The Julius Berger Scholarship aims to promote gender inclusion and provide educational support to young women pursuing STEM-related degrees, particularly in engineering. Successful applicants receive financial coverage that can significantly ease the burden of tuition and academic-related expenses.

The scholarship is merit-based and renewable depending on academic performance, making it a sustainable support system for the duration of the recipient’s program.

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To be eligible for the 2025 Julius Berger Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be female Nigerian undergraduates currently enrolled in a public university accredited by NYC.
• Be in their second year of study (200 Level) at the time of application.
• Be pursuing a degree in engineering, such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or related fields.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (on a 5.0 scale) or its equivalent.

Additionally, only candidates who are full-time students and have not received similar scholarships from other companies or organizations will be considered.

Required Documents for Application

Applicants must prepare the following documents before submitting:

• A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant in JPEG format, not more than 200kilobytes
• University admission letter or JAMB admission letter
• Valid student ID card
• Official 100-level academic results
• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Result;
• O’ Level Result(s) and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable;

All documents must be uploaded in clear and readable format during the online application process.

How to Apply for the Julius Berger Scholarship

Interested candidates should apply through the official Julius Berger scholarship portal. The process is fully online and free of charge. To apply:

1. Visit the application portal HERE.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
5. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, and other information and upload the required scanned documents.
6. Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
7. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to ensure that they are clear and accurate.
8. When asked to upload a photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background.
9. Recheck application information to avoid errors
10. Click “Apply Now” to submit information
11. A message will pop up that confirms your application was successful.
12. Return to website enter your Email and Password to download your profile, and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
13. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
14. If the National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, go obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)
15. Update the application with a National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Applicants are advised to double-check all information before submission, as incomplete or incorrect entries may lead to disqualification.

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Application Deadline and Selection Process

The application window closes on August 21, 2025, so interested students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for further assessment, which may include interviews or aptitude tests.

The final list of successful beneficiaries will be published on Julius Berger’s official communication channels.

Why This Scholarship Matters

Julius Berger’s scholarship program is more than just financial aid, it is a strong statement in favor of gender inclusion in technical careers. By investing in the education of women in engineering, the company is actively helping to shape a more diverse and innovative future for Nigeria’s infrastructure and technology sectors.

This initiative aligns with broader national goals to increase female participation in STEM and support students from underrepresented backgrounds.