About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
What this challenge is designed to do
→Bridge the gap between academic engineering and real industrial operations
→Develop problem-solving, data, and business-case communication skills
→Surface fresh ideas for cement manufacturing efficiency, reliability and sustainability
→Build links between DCP and emerging engineering talent
Aim and Benefits of Dangote Cement Undergraduate Research Competition Undergraduate Scholarship
Total Prize Pool: N1.5M
1st Place: N700K&Certificate
2nd Place: N500K&Certificate
3rd Place: N300K&Certificate
Requirements for Dangote Cement Undergraduate Research Competition Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
Teams of 2–4 currently enrolled university engineering students
Teams must be from one school
Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged
Select one of four challenge tracks
Submit only original work
No prior cement-industry experience required
Interview date, Process and Venue for Dangote Cement Undergraduate Research Competition Undergraduate Scholarship
Registration Opens: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Submission Deadline: Thursday, 9 July 2026,11:59 PM WAT
Shortlist Decision: Sunday, 12 July 2026
Final Pitch & Results:Tuesday, 14 July 2026, UNILAG
How to apply