The Indomie Scholarship 2026 pays full tuition for Nigerian students who are starting their first year at a public or state-owned university, polytechnic, college of education or specialised institution in the 2026/2027 session. It is run by Dufil Prima Foods Plc, the maker of Indomie noodles. The official scholarship page now gives 30 October 2026 as the deadline, so if you have fresh admission you still have a few days.
Some listings still show an older date, so go by Indomie’s own page. You can start the form today with only your personal details and a passport photo, then upload your JAMB and O’Level results later, as long as you finish before the deadline.
Deadline
The Indomie Scholarship 2026 closes on 30 October 2026. Register now even if your results are not ready; you can add them before the portal closes.
Indomie Scholarship 2026 at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Dufil Prima Foods Plc (Indomie Nigeria) |
| What it pays | Full tuition fees for the length of your programme |
| Renewal | Every year, if you keep the GPA Indomie sets (the figure is not published) |
| Who it is for | Nigerian students newly admitted for 2026/2027 |
| Type of school | Public or state-owned universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and specialised institutions |
| Courses | All courses; no course restriction is listed |
| Selection | Shortlisting, then a CBT, then physical verification |
| Deadline | 30 October 2026 |
| Contact | scholarship@indomie.ng |
| Cost of applying | Free |
The award covers tuition only. Hostel fees, feeding, books and transport are not mentioned anywhere on the official page, so plan for those yourself.
Who can apply for the Indomie Scholarship
- Citizenship: you are a Nigerian citizen.
- Fresh admission: you are entering tertiary education in the 2026/2027 session. Students already in 200 level and above do not qualify.
- Public school: your admission is to a federal or state-owned institution. Private universities and polytechnics are left out.
- Results: you have your WAEC or NECO result and your JAMB result. Up to two O’Level sittings can be combined.
- Timing: you register before the deadline.
There is no state restriction. The form asks for your state of origin, but the page says the programme is open to students across Nigeria.
Documents and details you need
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Full name, email, phone, date of birth | Use an email and number you check daily; shortlist messages come through them |
| State of origin | Asked on the form |
| Passport photograph | You can take it live with your phone camera |
| JAMB result | Can be uploaded after you register, before the deadline |
| WAEC or NECO result | One or two sittings; can also be added later |
If you need to reprint your result slip, our guide on checking your JAMB result shows where to get it. Make sure your O’Level results are also on your JAMB profile, because your school will need them for admission clearance anyway.
How to apply for the Indomie Scholarship 2026
- Open the official page: go to indomie.ng/indomie-scholarship-program and use the apply link there. Avoid links passed around on WhatsApp.
- Start a new application: click “I Am a New Applicant”.
- Fill in your details: name, email, phone, date of birth and state of origin.
- Add your photo: upload a passport photograph or take one live.
- Upload your results: add your JAMB and O’Level results now, or skip and return later through the same apply page.
- Verify and submit: confirm your email or phone number, then submit before 30 October 2026.
Applying is free; never pay anyone. Indomie does not charge for the form, the CBT or verification.
What happens after you apply
Indomie reviews the forms and invites shortlisted candidates to a computer-based test. The company has not published the CBT subjects or the number of questions. I would revise English, Mathematics and general knowledge, the way you did for UTME, and keep your phone on.
Candidates who pass the CBT go through physical verification, where you should bring your original results, your JAMB admission letter and your school admission letter. Final selection comes after that. Indomie does not publish how many students it takes each year.
Your admission must be real before verification. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains how to accept your offer and print the admission letter.
Indomie Scholarship deadline
The deadline is 30 October 2026, as shown on Indomie’s official scholarship page. The window was first advertised to close on 31 August 2026 and has since been extended, which is why some sites still show an older date. If it moves again, the portal will show it.
Getting the form right: practical tips
The Indomie form is short, which makes small errors more costly. Shortlisting depends on what you type, and verification later checks it against your original documents.
- Use your name exactly as on your JAMB and WAEC or NECO results: same spelling, same order. A mismatch can cause trouble at verification.
- Take the passport photo in daylight: plain wall behind you, face centred, no filter, no cap. If you use the live camera option, hold the phone at eye level.
- Get clean copies of your results: your JAMB result slip and your O’Level statement or the online result printout. Make sure the exam number and grades can be read clearly.
- If you sat twice: the form accepts up to two sittings, including a mix of WAEC and NECO. Upload both if your credits are spread across them.
- Verify your contact details: the last step asks you to confirm your email or phone. Do it immediately; an unverified entry may not count.
- Return before 30 October if you skipped uploads: registering without results only reserves your place. An entry with no results by the deadline is incomplete.
Is there an essay? How to prepare for the CBT instead
Indomie’s page lists no essay or personal statement. The real test is the CBT, and the company has not published its subjects, length, date or venue. Prepare as you would for a general screening test:
- English: comprehension, sentence completion, synonyms and antonyms, using UTME Use of English past questions.
- Mathematics: percentages, ratios, simple algebra and word problems.
- General knowledge: Nigerian current affairs, basic civics and recent national events.
- Speed: practise timed CBT mocks so you are comfortable answering on screen.
Keep your phone charged and on after the deadline. If the invitation names a centre far from you, plan the transport early.
Checklist for physical verification
Indomie has not published its verification list. Bring originals and photocopies of everything that proves who you are and that your admission is real:
- JAMB result slip and JAMB admission letter (printed after accepting on CAPS)
- School admission letter and acceptance fee receipt
- WAEC or NECO certificate or result statement, for each sitting you used
- A means of identification, such as your NIN slip
- Two recent passport photographs
- The CBT invitation message or email
Eligibility edge cases
- Still waiting for admission: you can register now, but the award is for students admitted for 2026/2027, and verification will ask for proof. If your admission never comes through, you cannot be selected.
- Direct entry students: the page speaks of students entering tertiary education. If you already studied for an ND, NCE or similar, you have been in tertiary education before, so ask scholarship@indomie.ng before relying on it.
- JUPEB, IJMB or pre-degree students: you qualify only once you are admitted into the degree programme for 2026/2027.
- Specialised institutions: public schools of nursing, health technology and similar institutions fall under “specialised institutions”, provided they are government-owned.
- Students admitted in 2025 or earlier: not eligible, even if you are only in 100 level because of a delayed resumption.
Common mistakes
- Applying through a link from a WhatsApp group that asks for a “processing fee”. The real form is free.
- Registering with a friend’s email or phone, then missing the CBT invitation.
- Registering early, planning to upload results “later”, and forgetting.
- Creating two applications. Use the same apply page to continue your first one.
- Not accepting admission on CAPS before verification, so you have no JAMB admission letter to show.
Costs the Indomie Scholarship does not cover
“Full tuition” covers your tuition fees. At many public institutions, the yearly bill also includes charges listed separately from tuition, and the official page does not say Indomie pays those. Budget for:
- Acceptance fee, which you pay before any scholarship decision
- Hostel, feeding and transport
- Textbooks, laptop and data
- Departmental and faculty dues, medical fees and other charges outside tuition
- Travel to the CBT centre and to verification
Indomie compared with other awards for freshers
| Scholarship | What it pays | Who it is for | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indomie Scholarship | Full tuition, renewed yearly | 2026/2027 entrants at public institutions | 30 October 2026 |
| ICON Scholarship | First-year tuition | Students newly admitted into Nigerian universities | 15 November 2026 |
| Rebecca Charles Trust Scholarship | Full tuition and a monthly stipend | New federal and state university students with 200+ in UTME | 31 August 2027 |
| Decagon Undergraduate Scholarship | Full tuition for four years at a partner university | School leavers with 250+ in UTME and financial need | 15 October 2027 |
Indomie publishes no rule against holding other awards, so you can apply for ICON as well. Read each offer letter before accepting more than one.
Who should apply, and who should not
Apply now if you are a Nigerian student with 2026/2027 admission (or expecting it soon) at a federal or state university, polytechnic, college of education or specialised institution. There is no fee, no essay and no state restriction, so the only cost is ten minutes and a little data.
Do not apply if you are already in 200 level or above, you were admitted in an earlier session, or your admission is to a private institution. Those entries will not pass verification.
Other awards for newly admitted students
If you miss this one, the ICON Scholarship also pays first-year tuition for new students, and the Decagon Undergraduate Scholarship targets high JAMB scorers.
FAQs about the Indomie Scholarship
Can I apply for the Indomie scholarship without my JAMB result?
Yes, you can register with your personal details and photo first. You must upload your JAMB and O’Level results before 30 October 2026.
Is the Indomie scholarship for private university students?
No. It is only for students admitted to public or state-owned institutions for 2026/2027.
How much does the Indomie scholarship pay?
It pays your full tuition fees, renewed every year while you keep the required GPA. Indomie has not published a naira amount.
When is the Indomie scholarship deadline?
The deadline is 30 October 2026, as given on Indomie’s official scholarship page.
Sources and updates
The 30 October 2026 deadline, eligibility, form fields, two-sitting rule, selection stages and the scholarship@indomie.ng contact come from Indomie’s official scholarship page on indomie.ng. The renewal rule and the list of institution types are confirmed by After School Africa and Opportunity Desk. Earlier deadlines come from ScholarshipAir, MSME Africa, Opportunity Desk and WithinNigeria. Checked on 24 October 2026. I will update this page with the CBT details once Indomie announces them.
I am Jude Chinecherem, a final-year MBBS student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. I know what it feels like to want an education your family cannot afford. When my parents could not pay for my schooling, I had to learn how to find scholarships and work the system out on my own, with nobody to guide me. I came out the other side, and now I share everything I learned so the next student does not have to figure it out alone. This is the advice I wish someone had given me back then.
