TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship 2027 Scheme For Nigerians

Published: November 11, 2026;Updated: November 11, 2026;4 min read;By Scholars World

The Nigerian National Petroleum Commission (NNPC) has partnered with TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUNP) to offer a National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) to Nigerian students.

The NNPC/TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship awards an annual scholarship grant to selected undergraduate students to support the cost of study and living expenses.

Selected scholars will receive up to ₦250,000 per academic year from their first or second year until they successfully graduate from the institution.

If you are a 100L or a 200L student at an accredited university in Nigeria, irrespective of your course, the TotalEnergies Scholarship is one you should not miss out on.

Applications for the NNPC Limited / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) are open from now until December 7, 2026. In this post, we will provide you with the details, the requirements, and the application procedure on how to submit your application successfully.

2027 TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: NNPC/TotalEnergies
Host Country: Nigeria
Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Benefits: ₦250,000 per year
Eligibility: Students from Nigeria
Deadline: December 7, 2026

About the NNPC Limited / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS)

Have you heard of the NNPC Limited/TotalEnergies Merit Scholarship 2027?

TotalEnergies, one of the world’s top oil and gas companies, has announced its annual scholarship grant for Nigerian undergraduate students.

The TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) is one of the oil company’s corporate social responsibilities for deserving Nigerian undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The TotalEnergies Merit Scholarship is awarded as an annual grant for first- and second-year undergraduates as an educational intervention by the company to support Nigerian students.

Since its inception in 2003, the NNPC TotalEnergies Scholarship Scheme has benefited more than 39,000 students enrolled in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Ready to also benefit and apply? Continue with us in this post!

TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship 2027 (NMSS) Benefits

The TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship 2026 offers financial awards that help cover the costs of tuition and living expenses.
Selected candidates are awarded up to ₦250,000 per year till the end of their program.

NNPC Limited/TotalEnergies Scholarship 2027 Requirements

To be considered for the NNPC Limited/TotalEnergies Scholarship 2027, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

Be a Nigerian student registered for full-time undergraduate study at an NUC-accredited Nigerian university.
Be a certified 100- or 200-level student at the time of application.
Have a UTME score of at least 200.
For 200-level students, have a CGPA of at least 2.5 on a 5.0-point grading system.

You are not eligible to apply if;

Students with a UTME score below 200.
200-level students with a CGPA below 2.5 on a 5.0-point grading system.
Students in 300-level or above.
Current beneficiaries of similar awards from an entity in the oil and gas industry.

Available Programmes for NNPC TotalEnergies Merit Scholarship 2027

The NNPC TotalEnergies Merit Scholarship is open to students pursuing any accredited program at a recognized Nigerian university.

Education
Arts/Humanities
Medical Programs
Engineering
Sciences
Law
Social Sciences and others.

Participating Universities for NNPC TotalEnergies Scholarship 2027

Students of all NUC-accredited Nigerian Universities are eligible to apply for the NNPC TotalEnergies Scholarship 2027.

Required Documents for NNPC TotalEnergies Undergraduate Scholarship 2027

While applying for the NNPC TotalEnergies Scholarship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

Complete Application Form
Academic Transcripts (200L)
UTME Results (100L)

How To Apply for NNPC Limited / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS)

The step-by-step guide to apply for the 2027 NNPC Limited / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) is as follows;

Confirm your eligibility. Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure you meet the requirements.
Click the green button below to visit the TotalEnergies CSR webpage
Click “APPLY for NMSS” and proceed to create an account.
Verify your account and fill out the personal details required.
Provide personal, contact, and academic information. Completed steps are saved through the existing save-and-continue actions; this is not autosave.
Upload the required documents and submit your application by December 7, 2026.

Selection process

Applications are online only via the scholarship website. Do not send applications by email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to selection tests.
TotalEnergies reserves the right to change the schedule or selection test process.