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Top 15 Oil and Gas Scholarships for Nigerian Students: Updated List

Scholars WorldBy Scholars WorldApril 3, 2025Updated:April 7, 2025
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Top 15 oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria
Top 15 oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria

Oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria are annually offered to Nigerian undergraduate and postgraduate students as support for the education of academically sound students.

The Oil Company Scholarships are part of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs of these companies to the Nigerian populace. It is a form of ‘give back’ to society, especially the oil-producing areas of the country.  

In this post, we will highlight a list of the top 11 Oil and Gas Scholarships for Nigerians, as well as their individual rewards and benefits.

What are Oil and Gas Scholarships?

Oil and Gas Scholarships are educational opportunities offered by foreign and local oil exploration companies operating within the borders of Nigeria.

These oil company scholarships are usually offered in conjunction with the Nigeria National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) – the country’s petroleum regualtory body- as a “Joint Venture” scholarship.

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What Companies Offer Oil and Gas Scholarships?

Several companies that annually offer Oil and Gas Scholarships to outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students include;

  • Nigeria National Petroleum Commission  (NNPC)
  • Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo)
  • Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)
  • Seplat Energy Nigeria Limited
  • Chevron Energy
  • ExxonMobil Nigeria
  • TotalEnergies Nigeria
  • Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC)
  • Offshore Technology (Agbami)
  • Midwestern Oil and Gas Nigeria
  • Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Top 11 Oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria

PTDF Scholarships

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund annually offers comprehensive oil and gas scholarships to Nigerian students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund was established for the training of Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of Engineering, Geology, Science and Management in the petroleum sector.

Types of PTDF Scholarships and Their Rewards

  • PTDF Undergraduate Scholarships

This scholarships awards N625,000 as the first payment, and subsequently pays successful candidates a sum of N500,000 per year.

  • PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship

The postgraduate PTDF scholarship is further divided into Local & Overseas categories. Local recipients get an annual N700,000 award from PTDF.

PTDF Overseas Scholarship beneficiaries get a fully funded offer that covers tuition, travel costs, accommodation, living expenses, and other associated costs to study in France, UK, and Germany.

All PTDF Scholars are usually awarded a laptop computer. The PTDF Scholarship is arguably the highest-paying among all the oil company scholarships.

Apply for PTDF Scholarship (Local)
Apply for PTDF Scholarship (Overseas)

NLNG Scholarships

Another host of prominent oil and gas scholarships is the NLNG.

The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) has a four-tier scholarship programme which channels support for human capital development and encourages high performance;

  • NLNG Post Primary Scholarship

The scheme aims at supporting high-performing basic six pupils in the company’s host communities and the oil-producing states of Nigeria to access secondary school education uninterruptedly. 

  • ​​NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

Many undergraduates from various universities in Nigeria have benefited from the scholarship scheme.

Reward:

₦300, 000 per awardee for an academic year, and it runs throughout the duration of the student’s course. 

  • NLNG Overseas Post Graduate Scholarship
This scheme was launched in October 2012 with an annual intake of 15 beneficiaries to study in leading UK universities with an award value ranging between N9 and N11 million, depending on the course of study and course duration. 
Other NLNG Initiatives:
  • NLNG Prize for Science Innovation
  • NLNG Prize for Literature
  • NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism
  • NLNG Scholarship for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
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NNPC Joint Venture Oil and Gas Scholarships

The NNPC, in conjunction with several oil and gas companies, offers scholarships to outstanding Nigerian students by merit or to students from host communities.

1. NNPC/Seplat Energy Scholarship

  • Benefits: ₦200,000/Yr
  • Eligibility: 200L & above

2. NNPC/SNEPCo National JV Scholarship

  • Benefits: ₦200,000/Yr
  • Eligibility: 200L & above

3. NNPC/NAOC/SPDC/TotalEnergies National JV Scholarship

  • Benefits: ₦200,000/Yr
  • Eligibility: 200L & above

4. NNPC/Chevron Scholarship

  • Eligibility: 200L & above
  • Reward: ₦200,000/Yr

5. NNPC/Agbami Scholarship

  • Eligibility: 100L 
  • Reward: ₦200,000/Yr

6. NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship (France)

  • Eligibility: Postgraduate
  • Benefits: Full Scholarship + Travel + Accommodation + Living Allowance

7. NNPC/ExxonMobil National JV Scholarship

  • Eligibility: 200L 
  • Benefits: ₦200,000

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8. Midwestern Oil and Gas JV Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Secondary School & 200L Undergraduates
  • Benefits: ₦150,000/Yr

9. WAPCo Scholarship

  • Eligibility: 200L 
  • Benefits: ₦400,00 per year

10. NNPC Agip Scholarship (Local & Overseas) 

  • Eligibility: Postgraduates
  • Benefits: Benefits: Full Scholarship + Travel + Accommodation + Living Allowance

11. NNPC Oando Scholarship 

  • Eligibility: 100L 
  • Benefits: ₦200,00 per year

NDDC Scholarships (Niger Delta Development Commission)

The Niger Delta Development Commission also offers scholarships to students from oil-producing states in  Nigeria to pursue petroleum-related courses overseas (any country) at the postgraduate level.

Selected candidates are awarded full scholarships that will cover the entire costs of their tuition, travel to and from their host country, accommodation, living, and study allowances.

The NDDC Scholarship is currently ongoing, Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply

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Common Requirements for Oil and Gas Scholarships

To apply for oil and gas scholarships, candidates must meet the following criteria;

  • Be in 100L/200L of their undergraduate study  or have completed a bachelor’s degree.
  • Possess a CGPA of at least 3.5/5.0
  • Be pursuing courses related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Law, Accountancy, and Management courses
  • Possess 5 O’Level credits including Mathematics and English in one sitting
  • Maintain a 3.5/5.0 CGPA till the end of the program to retain his/her scholarship

Tips to Win Oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria

  • Be pursuing a course these scholarships consider eligible
  • Ensure to have strong O’ level results
  • Guide and guard your CGPA. This cannot be stressed enough
  • Apply as soon as possible
  • Incomplete applications are time-wasting, your application will not be considered
  • Prepare for the aptitude tests (use past questions) as much as possible. This is the determining step

Oil and Gas Scholarships For Nigerians: Conclusion

Oil and Gas Scholarships in Nigeria are awarded annually to academically outstanding students across all levels of study.

The scholarships are offered annually to their respective beneficiaries from the period of award till the completion of their education from the university.

We enjoin you to apply for these opportunities as they not only support you financially, they also help in career development, industry exposure, and personal development.

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