SNEPCo/NNPC National University Scholarship for Nigerian Students, 2023 | How to Apply

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Applications for the 2023 SNEPCo/NNPC National University Scholarship has begun. Interested candidates are to follow the details below to apply.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in collaboration with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and its co-venture partners is currently offering a scholarship opportunity to Individuals who are seeking to study for a degree program in Nigeria.

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The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) on behalf of itself, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and its Co-venture partners hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2022 NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme. The programme aims at promoting academic excellence and improving the skills of young Nigerians. It provides yearly grant to the successful applicants from their second year to the completion of their undergraduate degree programme.

Ongoing: 

• Federal Government FSB Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in Tertiary Institutions
• NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Female Students

Eligible undergraduate students studying courses accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigerian universities are invited to submit an electronic application at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2022NNPCSNEPCo

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

NOTE:

The scholarship application is FREE.

SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship. Please visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2022NNPCSNEPCo for detailed information on how to apply online.

Beware of fraudulent websites when applying for the scholarship online. Such websites may ask you to make some payments in the course of the application.

E-mail applications are NOT accepted. 

SNEPCo does NOT assign representatives or agents to assist applicants to apply. 

Any candidate found to have presented false documents will be disqualified or withdrawn at any level of the scholarship process. 

If awarded the scholarship, you cannot transfer the offer to another university or course of study.

Scholarship Type: 

The scholarship is open for Undergraduate Students only

*Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants must:

Application MUST be received not later than the specified deadline via the scholarship portal ONLY.

Only candidates that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for the monitored computer-based test.

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 that 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.

1. Every applicant should have a valid personal email account and phone number.

2. Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2022NNPCSNEPCo

3. Candidates should include personal and educational details in the application.

4. Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application:

Recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant in JPEG format, not more than 200kilobytes;

University or JAMB Admission Letter;

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Result;

O' Level Result(s); and 'A' Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable;

Letter of Identification from State of Origin indicating applicant's local government of origin; 

Academic result at the end of your first year. 

Eligibility for NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship: 

To be eligible, applicants must;

• Be a citizen of Nigeria
• Currently be in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian Federal or State University accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system
• Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship (National or International)

How to Apply SNEPCo / NNPC Joint Scholarship

1.    Click on "Apply Now" tab. 

2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account. 

3.    Proceed to your email box to activate your account 

4.    Click on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2022NNPCSNEPCo to return to Scholarship site 

5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information. 

6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number, educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents. 

7.    Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise. 

8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to ensure that they are clear and accurate. 

9.    When asked to upload photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background. 

10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors 

11.  Click "Apply Now" to submit information 

12.  You will receive an email and a SMS that confirms your application was successful. 

13.  Return to https://candidate.scholastica.ng/, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document. 

14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification. 

Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board

FAQ For NNPC-

Application Deadline: 

Applications should be submitted on or before 14 April 2023. 

Examination details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only.