NNPC/SNEPCo University Undergraduate degree Scholarship, 2025 – Apply Now

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its co-venture partners, applications for the 2025 NNPC–SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme i ongoing. This highly competitive scholarship opportunity is designed to support academically outstanding Nigerian undergraduates by providing annual financial grants from their second year until graduation. The initiative not only eases the financial burden of tuition and study expenses but also invests in building the next generation of skilled professionals in Nigeria.

Eligible undergraduate students studying in National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited courses in public Nigerian universities are invited to submit an electronic application at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25.

DEADLINE

• Applications should be submitted on or before AUGUST 15TH, 2025. 
• Examination details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only.

The merit-based scholarship is open to FULL TIME undergraduates studying in Public Universities within Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must:

• Be a Nigerian citizen.
• Currently in their second year of full-time study in a Public Nigerian University accredited by the NUC.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system or the equivalent in other grade systems; and
• Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an entity in the Oil and Gas industry, National or International.

*Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants must:

• Application MUST be received not later than the specified deadline via the scholarship portal ONLY.
• Only candidates that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for the monitored computer-based test.
• Only the top 10 candidates will be shortlisted from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for academic verification prior to scholarship offer.
• Candidates with falsified results will be disqualified.
• Only candidates that have successfully satisfied the above criteria will be contacted to receive the scholarship award.
• All scholars must maintain a minimum of 3.5 CGPA per session, in a 5-grade system or the equivalent in other grade systems, to sustain the award.

How To Apply for the NNPC/SNEPCo National University Undergraduate Scholarship

1. Every applicant should have a valid personal email account and phone number.
2. Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25
3. Candidates should include personal and educational details in the application.
4. Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application:

• A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant in JPEG format, not more than 200 kilobytes
• University or JAMB Admission Letter
• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Result
• O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level/ OND/ NCE Result(s) as applicable
• Letter of Identification from the State of Origin, indicating the applicant’s local government of origin, and,
• Academic results (CGPA) after completing100 level

Please click on the link below to download the Government official declaration form. Fill it correctly and upload.
https://dragnetnigeria.com/nnpc-snepco-national-university-scholarship-government-official-information-form-1/

To apply, follow the steps below:

1.    Visit: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpcltdsnepco25 and click on the “Apply Now” tab.
2.    Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3.    Proceed to your email inbox to activate your account
4.    Click on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25 to return to the Scholarship site
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information, and upload required scanned documents.
7.    Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload an affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.    When asked to upload a photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background.
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.  Return to “Active Scholarships” and click on the scheme you wish to apply for and click “Apply Now” to submit information
12.  You will receive a notification displayed on the screen and via email that you have successfully applied. To confirm, check “My application” under the “My account” section on your profile account.
13.  Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number
• Click “Create Account” and fill in the required  fields
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture
• Visit any of the 37 capture centres http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office

16. Return to www.scholastica.ng and update the application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

NOTE:

• Application for NNPC / SNEPCo scholarship is free.
• SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the NNPC / SNEPCo National University Scholarship. Please visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25 for detailed information on how to apply online.
• Beware of fraudulent websites when applying for the NNPC / SNEPCo scholarship online. Such websites may ask you to make some payments in the course of the application.
• E-mail applications are NOT accepted.
• SNEPCo does NOT assign representatives/agents to assist applicants to apply.
• Any candidate found to have presented false documents will be disqualified or withdrawn at any level of the scholarship process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the proctored computer-based test
• If awarded the scholarship, you cannot transfer the offer to another university or course of study.

For enquiries:  [email protected]

Data Protection Notice
SNEPCo is committed to data privacy.
Processing of Personal Data Collected by NNPC-SNEPCo.

1. Personal data collected by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) on behalf of itself, Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its Co-venture partners will be used exclusively for the purpose of selection of candidates for scholarship award. The information will not be used for an incompatible purpose.
2. NNPC-SNEPCo is the Controller for the processing of your personal data and will not use your personal data for direct marketing purposes.
3. In the event the personal data needs to be processed by, transferred to, or exchanged with a third party, appropriate contractual safeguards will be put in place to ensure that the third party will take adequate measures to safeguard the privacy of the data.
4. As a data subject, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data on legitimate compelling grounds except when it is processed in order to comply with a legal obligation is to be used for the purpose for which you have given your implied consent.
5. SNEPCo will only retain the data for as long as it is necessary to serve the purpose of collection or to the extent necessary to comply with applicable law or to protect the rights of Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), its Co-venture partners or the data subject concerned.
6. We have implemented technology and policies with the objective of protecting your privacy from unauthorized access and improper use. For inquiries or concerns on data protection, please contact: [email protected]