NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme 2026

The NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme 2026 is a merit-based scholarship open to full-time Nigerian undergraduates in public Nigerian universities accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). This programme, funded by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, provides a yearly grant to students from their second year through to degree completion. The scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and skill development among young Nigerians.⁠​‌​​‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​‌​‌‌‌⁠

What it offers

• Yearly grant for students from their second year to degree completion.
• Renewable scholarship contingent on maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system.
• No application fees—the process is entirely free.
• Exclusive online application via the official portal.

Who can apply

• Nigerian citizens currently in their second year of full-time study in a public Nigerian university accredited by NUC.
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 (or equivalent in other grading systems).
• Not currently receiving any other scholarship from an oil/gas industry entity, national, or international.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

What you'll do

• Complete an online application via the official scholarship portal.
• Submit required documents, including passport photo, admission letter, UTME results, O’Level results, A-Level/OND/NCE results, and identification letter.
• Maintain academic excellence (CGPA ≥ 3.5) to sustain the scholarship.
• Undergo a monitored computer-based test for shortlisted candidates.
• Attend academic verification for top candidates from each state.

How to apply

1. Register on the official portal: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26.
2. Create an account and activate it via email.
3. Log in, enter personal and educational details, and upload scanned documents:
   • Passport-sized photograph (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB)
   • University/JAMB admission letter
   • UTME result
   • O’Level results
   • A-Level/OND/NCE results (as applicable)
   • Letter of identification from the state of origin
   • Academic results (CGPA after 100-level)
   • Government official declaration form (downloaded from DragNet Nigeria).
4. Ensure all submitted documents match the name exactly.
5. Submit the application and confirm via email.
6. Obtain a signed copy of your profile from your Head of Department and upload it for verification.
7. Obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) if not already registered (via NIMC if needed).

Good to know

• Deadline: November 30, 2026 (applications must be submitted online via the portal).
• No email applications accepted—only online submissions are valid.
• Fraudulent documents will result in disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a proctored computer-based test.
• Scholarship cannot be transferred to another university or course.
• Beware of fraudulent websites—only use the official portal.
• Scholars must maintain a CGPA ≥ 3.5 to renew the award.

For inquiries, contact: [email protected] or visit Scholastica’s official page.