NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 (Shell Nigeria Exploration Company)

NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: Shell Nigeria Exploration Company (SNEPCo)
Host Country:  USA 
Benefits: ₦250,000 per year till graduation
Eligibility: Undergraduate Students from Nigeria
Deadline: November 30, 2026

2026 NNPC – SNEPCo National University Scholarship Award Details

The NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship is one of the NNPC Joint Venture schemes, usually jointly hosted with Agip Exploration, ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and many other top oil and gas companies in Nigeria.

The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2026 NNPC SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme.

The NNPC SNEPCo National University Scholarship 2026 programme has the aim of promoting academic excellence and improving the skills of young Nigerians.

Apply as soon as possible and benefit from this golden opportunity.

NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 Benefits

• Every awardee of the NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 will be getting a scholarship fund of ₦250,000.00 from the scholarship host.

• The NNPC Shell Scholarship award is renewable every year from the period of award till the completion of the applicant’s undergraduate studies.

• Candidates are expected to utilize this fund for the offset of tuition, accommodation, study materials, as well as living expenses of the corresponding academic session.

NNPC – SNEPCo National University Scholarship Award Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 NNPC – SNEPCo National University Scholarship Award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Be in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian University accredited by the NUC.
• Be enrolled in one of the eligible courses in Nigerian institutions.
• 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

Eligible Programmes for SNEPCo Scholarship 2026

All accredited undergraduate professional programmes by the applicant’s university are eligible for the SNEPCo Scholarship.

Students in;  

• Arts & Humanities
• Natural Sciences
• Medical & Clinical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Agriculture
• Veterinary Medicine
• Law; are eligible to apply.

Required Documents for NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026

To complete your application, prepare the following documents in advance:

• Every applicant should have a valid personal email account and phone number
• Candidates should include personal and educational details in the
  application
• Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application

Selection Criteria for NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026

• Applications must be received not later than the specific deadline via the scholarship portal ONLY
• Only candidates that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for the monitored computer-based test
• Any candidate found to have presented false documents will be disqualified or withdrawn at any level of the scholarship process
• 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 who 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 NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026

To apply for the NNPC/SNEPCo Scholarship, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

• Read all the details we have provided in this post
• Ensure you have met the requirements and gathered the required documents
• Click on the “Apply Now” tab and proceed to “Register Now” to create and activate an account.
• Return to the Scholarship site and log in with your registered email and password to upload your information.
• Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information, and upload the required scanned documents.
• Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
• Ensure you view all documents after uploading to eliminate errors during uploading.
• When asked to upload a photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background.
• Recheck application information to avoid errors
• Return to “Active Scholarships” and click on the scheme you wish to apply for, and click “Apply Now” to submit information
• 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.
• Return to the scholarship webpage, enter your Email and Password to download your profile, and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document. 
• Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile; this will be used for verification.

For a step-by-step guide on how to apply, check our post on How to Apply on the Scholastica Portal

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

• PREPARE FOR YOUR ONLINE TEST WITH OUR NNPC/SNEPCO SCHOLARSHIP PAST QUESTIONS

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

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