NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship 2026

The NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship 2025 Award is a joint initiative by NNPC and Shell Nigeria to support academic excellence among young Nigerians. It offers a ₦250,000 yearly grant to undergraduate students from their second year through graduation, with a strong emphasis on Nigerian citizens and female candidates. The scholarship covers eligible courses across various disciplines, including sciences, humanities, and engineering, and requires applicants to meet strict academic and eligibility criteria.⁠​​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​​​‌‌​​​‌‌​‌‌‌​​​‌‌​‌​⁠

What it offers

• ₦250,000 yearly grant for the duration of the undergraduate degree programme, starting from the second year.
• Promotion of academic excellence and skill development among Nigerian students.
• Eligible courses include Accountancy, Agricultural Sciences, Arabic Studies, and others (full list provided).
• Encouragement for female applicants.

Who can apply

• Nigerian citizens currently in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian university accredited by NUC.
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-grade scale (or equivalent in other grading systems).
• Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an oil and gas industry entity, national, or international.

What you'll do

• Complete undergraduate studies in a designated eligible course.
• Maintain academic performance meeting the minimum CGPA requirement.

How to apply

1. Visit the scholarship webpage and click ‘Apply Now’.
2. Register to create an account.
3. Activate the account via email and SMS.
4. Enter personal details, including National Identification Number and educational information.
5. Upload required documents:
   • Recent passport-sized photograph (≤200 KB, JPEG).
   • University/JAMB Admission Letter.
   • UTME Result.
   • O-Level/A-Level/OND/NCE Results.
   • Letter of Identification from State of Origin.
   • Cumulative Grade Point Average (after first year).
   • Signed Government Official Declaration Form (downloadable from dragnetnigeria.com).
6. Ensure all uploaded documents match the names exactly and are clear.
7. Submit the application and confirm receipt via email/SMS.
8. Download and sign the profile from the candidate portal, then upload the signed copy for verification.

• Note: Multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Good to know

• Deadline: November 30, 2026 (as per application tracker).
• Language: No language proficiency requirement.
• Documents required: Passport photo, admission letters, results, identification, CGPA proof, and declaration form.
• Application platform: Scholastica Nigeria.

Applicants are advised to verify eligibility and prepare documents meticulously to avoid disqualification.