How to Apply

Applications for the UWC Nigeria 2026 entry are now open. Please carefully follow the steps below to complete your application process.

Application Fee & Payment

General Applicants: ₦20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira)

Students applying independently, without formal nomination from a public school
May be enrolled in private schools, international schools, or public schools (without nomination)
Required to pay the standard application fee of ₦20,000
Responsible for initiating and completing the application on their own or with family support

Public School Nominees: ₦5,000 (Five Thousand Naira)

Expected to submit their nomination through the school, along with a brief endorsement or covering letter from the school
Eligible for a discounted application fee of ₦5,000, as part of UWC Nigeria's effort to ensure equitable access
Officially nominated by their school’s principal or counsellor to apply for UWC
Students currently enrolled in public (government-owned) secondary schools in Nigeria

Payment Instructions:
Applicants may pay in Naira (NGN) or US Dollars (USD) using the account details below.

NGN Account
Account Name: Nigerian National Committee of the UWC
Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
Account Number: 0000547108

USD Account
Account Name: Nigerian National Committee of the UWC
Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria Ltd.
USD Account Number: 0037451650

After payment, please send a copy of the payment receipt to info@ng.uwc.org along with the full name of the applicant.

Where to Purchase and Submit Forms in Person

You may also purchase and submit your application at any of the following designated centres:

Abuja Centre
Dr. Kevin Ihenetu – 08033500289
Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre
Plot 1075, Joseph Gomwalk Street, After Bahamas Plaza, Gudu, Abuja

Port Harcourt Centre
Mrs. Chioma Nwigwe – 07038071037
18 Egbelo Street, Off Okporo Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Katsina Centre
Mr. Deji Aboge – 08023077905
Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre, Kaukai, Katsina State

Submission Instructions

Once your application form is complete and the required documents are prepared:

Scan and email the full application with all enclosures to applications@ng.uwc.org
The application must be submitted on or before 11:59 PM, Friday, October 31st, 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Enclosures

Ensure your submission includes the following:

Completed UWC Nigeria Application Form
Completed Means Questionnaire
One handwritten autobiographical essay (maximum 350 words)
Prompt: “Please write a short autobiography including information about yourself, your family, community involvement, spare-time activities, and what you hope to do in the future.”
One recent passport photograph (attached to the form)
Academic Results: SSCE/NECO/IGCSE certificate, or Two years of academic transcripts (SS1 and SS2 or Grades 9 and 10)
Proof of Age: Birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission (NPC) only
Principal’s Reference Form and Letter: Must be sent directly by the school to applications@ng.uwc.org, including a class teacher’s recommendation, is optional but encouraged.
Confidential School Report: Must also be sent directly by the school to applications@ng.uwc.org
Parent/Guardian Documentation:
Letter of Introduction from Parent’s Employer and/or Most recent Tax Certificate
Payment Receipt

Application Deadline

All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Selection Interview Process

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly by the Nigerian National Committee. The final stage of the selection process, the national interview, will take place in late November or early December 2025. Interview details will be communicated to successful applicants only.

Need Help?

If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation to discuss your application, please contact us: Email: info@ng.uwc.org