Nigerian undergraduates in public universities can apply for the 2026 National University Scholarship Award offered by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo).
Successful candidates will receive annual grants until graduation.
Who can apply?
– Nigerian citizens
– Full-time 200-level students in NUC-accredited public universities
– Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or its equivalent
– Not a beneficiary of any other oil and gas industry scholarship
– Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
*Deadline:* November 30, 2026
Shell announced the scheme in a video on its X account on Saturday, directing eligible students to apply via the Scholastica portal: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo26
Documents Required:
1. Recent passport photo (JPEG, max 200KB, white background)
2. University/JAMB admission letter
3. UTME result
4. O’Level and A-Level/OND/NCE results where applicable
5. State of origin LGA identification letter
6. 100-level academic result showing CGPA
7. Completed Government Official Declaration Form (downloadable on portal)
How To Apply:
1. Visit the portal and click ‘Apply Now’ > ‘Register Now’
2. Activate account via email confirmation
3. Log in and fill personal, educational details including NIN if available
4. Upload all required documents. Ensure names match documents; provide affidavit if different
5. Download, fill and upload the declaration form
6. Go to ‘Active Scholarships’, select NNPC-SNEPCo and submit
7. Check email for confirmation, then download profile, get it signed by your HOD and re-upload for verification
Applicants without NIN should enrol via NIMC and update application later.
Selection:
Only eligible candidates will be invited for a monitored computer-based test. Top 10 from each state and FCT will be shortlisted for verification. Falsified documents attract disqualification.
Beneficiaries must maintain 3.5 CGPA every session to retain the award. The award is not transferable to another university or course.
Application is free. No email applications, no agents. Beware of fraudsters demanding payment.
