Scholarship Overview
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Overview
The 2026 NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship Award is a merit-based undergraduate scholarship funded by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) on behalf of itself, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, and co-venture partners. The programme targets academically excellent Nigerian students enrolled in public universities, providing financial support from their second year through to degree completion.
This scholarship is specifically designed to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians. It is not available to students outside Nigeria or those attending private universities, vocational schools, or foreign institutions.
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What the Scholarship Covers
The award provides a yearly grant to successful applicants, renewable annually from the second year of study through graduation. The scholarship continues for the entire duration of the undergraduate programme, regardless of whether the course extends beyond the standard four years, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and does not repeat any year.
Key conditions for continued funding:
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- Maintain minimum 3.5 CGPA in a 5-grade system (or equivalent)
- Remain enrolled as a full-time student
- Meet university conduct standards
- Do not withdraw from or change course of study
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Citizenship: Must be a Nigerian citizen (permanent residents are ineligible)
- Academic Level: Currently in second year (200 level) of full-time undergraduate study
- Institution: Public Nigerian university accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
- Academic Performance: Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale or equivalent
- Other Funding: Not currently receiving any scholarship from an entity in the Oil and Gas industry, whether national or international
Important exclusions: Students in remedial programmes (year 0), part-time students, vocational school attendees, and those at degree-awarding institutions that are not universities are not eligible. There is no age restriction for applicants.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload scanned copies of the following documents:
- Recent passport-sized photograph (JPEG format, maximum 200KB, white background)
- University or JAMB Admission Letter
- Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Result
- O’ Level Result(s)
- A’ Level/OND/NCE Result(s) as applicable
- Letter of Identification from State of Origin indicating local government of origin
- Academic results showing CGPA after completing 100 level
- Completed Government Official Declaration Form (download from dragnetnigeria.com)
Ensure all names match exactly across all documents. Upload an affidavit or certificate if there are discrepancies.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
Applications are submitted exclusively through the Scholastica online portal. Follow these steps carefully:
- Visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26
- Click “Apply Now” then “Register Now” to create an account
- Activate your account via the email sent to your inbox
- Return to the scholarship portal and log in with your registered email and password
- Enter personal information, National Identification Number (if available), and educational details
- Upload all required scanned documents
- Verify that names match across all documentation exactly
- Review all uploaded documents to eliminate errors
- Upload passport photograph with white background
- Recheck all application information carefully
- Return to “Active Scholarships,” select the scheme, and click “Apply Now”
- Confirm successful submission via on-screen notification and email
- Check “My application” under “My account” to verify
- Download your profile from www.scholastica.ng
- Have your Head of Department sign the downloaded profile document
- Upload the signed profile for verification
If you do not have a National Identification Number (NIN):
- Visit ninenrol.gov.ng to register
- Create an account and complete the form
- Schedule photo and fingerprint capture at any of 37 NIMC capture centres (list available here)
- Return to Scholastica and update your application with your NIN
Selection Process
The selection involves multiple stages:
- Initial Screening: Only applications meeting eligibility criteria proceed
- Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates invited to a proctored, monitored online test. Test details communicated only to shortlisted candidates
- State-Based Shortlisting: Top 10 candidates from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory shortlisted for academic verification
- Verification: Academic credentials verified; candidates with falsified results disqualified
- Final Award: Successful candidates contacted to receive scholarship
Test requirements include a computer with webcam (mandatory for monitoring), proper lighting, and stable internet connection. iPads and mobile devices are not permitted. Check computer suitability at pages.talview.com/securebrowser/ before the test.
Important Warnings
- Application is completely free — no fees at any stage
- Beware of fraud: SNEPCo does not assign representatives or agents to assist with applications
- Official platform only: Scholastica is the sole authorized application portal
- No email applications accepted
- False documents result in disqualification or withdrawal at any stage
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0700 123 7880 (9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday)
Twitter: @scholastica_Ng
Facebook: Scholastica Nigeria
Data Protection: Personal data collected is used exclusively for scholarship selection and protected under contractual safeguards. Contact [email protected] for data protection inquiries.
Official scholarship page: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26
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