NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 is OPEN - Eligible Nigerian Undergraduates Can Receive ₦250,000 Annually

NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 is OPEN - Eligible Nigerian Undergraduates Can Receive ₦250,000 Annually

The *Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo)*, on behalf of itself, *NNPC Limited* and its co-venture partners, has opened applications for the *2026 NNPC - SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme*.

The programme aims at promoting academic excellence and improving the skills of young Nigerians. It provides a yearly grant to successful applicants from their second year until completion of their undergraduate degree.

*Scholarship Providers:* NNPC Limited, SNEPCo & Co-Venture Partners
*Amount:* *₦250,000 per year*
*Duration:* From 2nd year until graduation (subject to maintaining 3.5 CGPA)
*Application Deadline:* *30 November 2026*
*Application Fee:* FREE

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a *Nigerian citizen*
• Must be a *full-time 2nd year student* in a Nigerian university accredited by NUC
• Must have a minimum *CGPA of 3.5 in a 5.0 grade system* or equivalent
• Must have *completed at least 2 academic semesters* and have first year results
• Must *NOT* be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from the Oil and Gas industry (National or International)
• *Female students are strongly encouraged to apply*

Required Documents to Upload:

1. Recent passport-sized photograph (JPEG, max 200KB, white background)
2. University or JAMB Admission Letter
3. UTME Result
4. O' Level Result(s) and A' Level / OND / NCE Result(s) as applicable
5. 100 Level Academic Results (CGPA showing completion of 2 semesters)
6. Letter of Identification from State of Origin (showing LGA)
7. Government Official Declaration Form - Download here: *https://dragnetnigeria.com/download/SNEPCO.pdf*
8. NIN (National Identification Number) where available

How To Apply - Official Portal ONLY:

*Official Application Link: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26*

*Steps:*

1. Go to *https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26*
2. Click *"Apply Now"* tab, then *"Register Now"* to create an account
3. Go to your email to activate your account
4. Return to the portal and log in with your email and password
5. Fill your personal, NIN, educational and other information, and upload required scanned documents
6. Download Government Declaration Form, fill and upload signed copy
7. Review all documents to ensure they are clear and names match on all documents
8. Click *"Apply Now"* to submit - You will receive confirmation email & SMS
9. Return to https://candidate.scholastica.ng to download your profile and have your HOD sign it, then upload the signed profile for verification

*IMPORTANT NOTES:*
- E-mail applications are NOT accepted
- SCHOLASTICA is the official platform - Beware of fraudulent websites asking for payment
- SNEPCo does NOT assign agents/representatives
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for proctored computer-based test
- Any false document leads to disqualification

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