ATPP Scholarship 2026 in Nigeria
The ATPP Scholarship offers a six-month blended pathway for in-service non-education teachers in Nigeria to earn professional qualifications and TRCN licensing. Candidates can complete their applications online through the official portal before the September deadline.
Overview
The ATPP Scholarship is a national initiative coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), and accredited institutions nationwide. It provides a structured, accelerated pathway for in-service non-education teachers to gain professional certification and TRCN licensing while continuing to teach. The programme leads to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) through a blended six-month format.
Benefits
- Professional recognition and career security.
- Eligibility for TRCN registration and licensing.
- Competency-based upskilling aligned with national standards.
- Improved classroom quality and safeguarding practices.
- A structured six-month pathway leading to certification while continuing to teach.
Eligibility
- Must be a non-professional teacher with a non-education degree currently teaching.
- Must hold an HND, ND, OND, or Bachelor’s degree with classroom experience.
- Must have a minimum of 24 months of teaching experience.
- Must be serving in public, non-state, ECCDE, primary, secondary, TVET, or community education settings.
How to Apply
- Confirm your eligibility via the official ATPP portal.
- Register and submit your application online.
- Pay the required programme fee of ₦200,000 per teacher.
- Complete the blended study requirements using the learning management system and study centres, followed by a supervised practicum.
Deadline
The application deadline is 18 September 2026.