NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme 2026 for Young Nigerian Students
About this opportunity
Scholarship for Nigerian students to study at Nigerian universities in 2026, funded by NNPC/SNEPCo.
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). It provides a yearly grant from the second year through to degree completion, aiming to promote academic excellence and skill development among young Nigerians.
What it offers: A yearly grant for eligible students from their second year to degree completion. Scholarships are renewable as long as the recipient maintains a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system (or equivalent). Only top 10 candidates per state (including FCT) will proceed to academic verification.
Who can apply: Nigerian citizens currently in their second year of full-time study in a NUC-accredited public university, with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship from an oil/gas industry entity, national, or international.
What you'll do: Complete an online application via the official portal, submit required documents, and pass a proctored computer-based test for shortlisted candidates. Maintain academic standards (CGPA ≥ 3.5) to sustain the award.
How to apply:
- Register on Scholastica and submit an online application by November 30, 2026.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Passport-sized photo (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB)
- University/JAMB Admission Letter
- UTME Result
- O-Level/A-Level/OND/NCE Results
- Letter of Identification (State of Origin)
- CGPA proof (after 100-level)
- Government Official Declaration Form (downloaded from DragnetNigeria)
- Ensure name matches all documents; submit a signed profile for verification.
- Obtain a National Identification Number (NIN) if not already available.
Good to know: Applications are free; no email submissions are accepted. Fraudulent documents will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will receive test invitations.
Deadline: 2026-11-30 (explicit calendar date).
Key details
NigeriaWhat you get
- Yearly grant (renewable upon maintaining CGPA ≥ 3.5)
Documents needed
- Passport-sized photograph (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB)
- University/JAMB Admission Letter
- UTME Result
- O-Level/A-Level/OND/NCE Results
- Letter of Identification (State of Origin)
- CGPA proof (after 100-level)
- Government Official Declaration Form
How to apply
- Register on [Scholastica](https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26) and submit an online application by **November 30, 2026**
- Upload scanned copies of required documents
- Ensure name matches all documents; submit a signed profile for verification
- Obtain a **National Identification Number (NIN)** if not already available
- Submit application via the portal and confirm via email
- Download and upload a scanned copy of the signed profile for verification
- Complete NIN registration if needed (via [NIMC](http://ninenrol.gov.ng) or capture centers)
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