The NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture National Undergraduate Scholarship supports students in Nigerian universities in oil-and-gas-related and other key fields. The 2026 call was announced in late February and closed on 13 March 2026, so the window was short. Preparing in advance is the key.
2026 eligibility
- Undergraduates at accredited federal or state universities in Nigeria.
- In second year or above.
- Minimum CGPA of 3.5.
- At least five O’Level credits, including English and Mathematics, in one sitting.
Eligible courses (2026)
Accountancy, agriculture, architecture, business administration, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical and petroleum engineering, economics, environmental studies, geology, geophysics, law, mass communication, medicine, and ophthalmology/optometry.
Award
Successful applicants receive yearly grants to complete their degrees. The 2026 announcement did not state the amount.
How selection works
Applications are made online. Shortlisted applicants are contacted, and only shortlisted candidates are notified. The application is free.
How to prepare for the next call
- Keep your CGPA at 3.5 or above.
- Have your O’Level result (one sitting), school ID and latest result scanned and ready.
- Use a personal email address you check daily.
- Watch for the next announcement, which in 2026 came in late February.
Other oil and gas scholarships
Other joint venture scholarships, such as those by NNPC and its partners, run on their own timelines. Follow our scholarships section for updates.
