The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and their co-venture partners have announced the 2026 NNPC–SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme for qualified Nigerian undergraduates.
The scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and develop the skills of young Nigerians by providing an annual financial grant to successful applicants from their second year of undergraduate study until they complete their degree, subject to the programme's conditions.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
Benefits of the NNPC–SNEPCo Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive:
- Annual financial support: A yearly grant from the second year of undergraduate study through graduation, subject to the scholarship's conditions.
- Support for academic development: Financial assistance intended to help students continue their university education.
- Long-term scholarship opportunity: The award can continue throughout the undergraduate programme, provided recipients meet the required academic and other conditions.
Recipients must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale, or its equivalent, per academic session to retain the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Be a full-time undergraduate student currently in their second year (200 level) at a public university in Nigeria accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale, or its equivalent in another grading system.
- Not be a beneficiary of another scholarship offered by a national or international organisation in the oil and gas industry.
Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines to confirm all requirements before proceeding.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to prepare scanned copies of the following documents:
- A recent passport-sized photograph in JPEG format, not exceeding 200 KB.
- University admission letter or JAMB admission letter.
- Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.
- O'Level results and, where applicable, A'Level, OND or NCE results.
- A letter of identification from the applicant's state of origin indicating their local government area.
- Academic results showing the CGPA obtained after completing 100 level.
- The completed and signed Government Official Declaration Form.
Applicants should ensure that their names and details are consistent across all documents and that uploaded files are clear and legible.
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Government Declaration Form: Download the required form.
How to Apply
Eligible students should follow these steps:
- Visit the official NNPC–SNEPCo scholarship portal.
- Review the scholarship requirements and check whether applications are currently being accepted.
- If the application is available, register on the Scholastica platform or sign in to an existing account.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- Upload all required documents, including the signed Government Official Declaration Form.
- Review the information and uploaded documents carefully before submitting.
- Follow the portal's instructions to complete any additional verification steps, including the submission of a signed application profile if required.
The scholarship application is free. Applicants should use the official portal and avoid individuals or websites requesting payment in exchange for assistance or guaranteed selection.
Application Deadline
The published application deadline for the 2026 NNPC–SNEPCo National University Scholarship is November 30, 2026.
However, the official application portal currently indicates that the application period has ended despite the published future deadline. Interested students should check the portal or contact the programme administrators to confirm whether applications are being accepted before attempting to apply.
Official Application Portal: NNPC–SNEPCo National University Scholarship 2026.
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