The NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme 2026 is now open to eligible Nigerian undergraduates. The application deadline is November 30, 2026. This merit-based scholarship supports full-time students in public Nigerian universities from 200 level through graduation, provided they maintain the required academic standard.
If you are a Nigerian student currently in your second year at a NUC-accredited public university, this programme may be worth considering. In addition, the application process does not attract any fee.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria
About this Scholarship
The scholarship is offered by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) on behalf of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and co-venture partners.
It is designed for Nigerian full-time undergraduates in public universities in Nigeria. Successful applicants receive an annual grant from the second year of study until the completion of their undergraduate programme, subject to meeting the renewal requirements.
Level of Study: Undergraduate (currently in 200 level/second year)
Eligibility
To apply, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be a Nigerian citizen
- Be currently in second year (200 level) of a full-time undergraduate programme at a public Nigerian university accredited by the NUC
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or equivalent in other grading systems
- Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an entity in the Oil & Gas industry, whether national or international
Number of Awards: Not specified – please see official page
Value of Award: Yearly grant from 2nd year to completion of undergraduate degree; renewable if recipient maintains required CGPA and satisfactory progress; no application fee
Duration of Award: Annual grant awarded from second year (200 level) and renewable each year until completion of the undergraduate programme, subject to academic requirements
Benefits
- Yearly grant from 2nd year to completion of undergraduate degree
- Renewable each year subject to maintaining minimum CGPA (3.5/5) and satisfactory progress
- No fees charged for application or processing
Required Documents
- Recent passport-sized photograph (JPEG, not more than 200 KB)
- University or JAMB admission letter
- UTME result
- O’ Level result(s)
- ‘A’ Level / OND / NCE result(s) as applicable
- Letter of identification from State of Origin (indicating local government)
- Academic results (CGPA) after completing 100 level
- Government official declaration form (as linked)
- Signed profile form by Head of Department
- National Identification Number (NIN) if available
Award Provider: Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) on behalf of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and co-venture partners
How to Apply
Interested applicants should complete their application through the official scholarship portal. Before you apply, make sure your documents are ready and your academic result clearly shows your CGPA after 100 level.
Also, review the official instructions carefully. This helps you avoid errors and incomplete submissions.
👉 Visit the official scholarship page for details
