The oil and gas sector in Nigeria continues to play a pivotal role in supporting education through various scholarship programs. These scholarships aim to empower Nigerian students by providing financial assistance, thereby fostering academic excellence and contributing to the nation’s development. Below is a list of the top 15 oil and gas scholarships available to Nigerian students in 2025.
1. NNPC/Seplat JV Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) undergraduate students in Nigerian universities
- Award: ₦200,000 annually
- Fields: STEM, Law, Accountancy, and Management courses
2. NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) undergraduate students
- Award: ₦200,000 per year
- Note: Jointly offered by NNPC and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company
3. NNPC/NAOC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) students
- Award: ₦200,000 annually
- Partners: NNPC, Nigerian Agip Oil Company, and Oando
4. NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) undergraduates
- Award: ₦200,000 per annum
- Fields: Engineering, Geosciences, and related disciplines
5. NNPC/TotalEnergies International Scholarship (France)
- Eligibility: Postgraduate students with a minimum of second-class upper division
- Award: Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and travel
- Destination: Leading universities in France
6. NNPC/ExxonMobil National Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) students
- Award: ₦200,000 annually
- Fields: Engineering, Geosciences, and other related courses
7. Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship
- Eligibility: First-year (100 level) students in Medicine, Engineering, and Geosciences
- Award: ₦200,000 per year
- Note: Focuses on developing professionals in critical sectors
8. NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: First-year (100 level) undergraduate students
- Award: ₦300,000 annually throughout the duration of the course
- Fields: Various disciplines
9. NLNG Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduates with a minimum of second-class upper division
- Award: Full scholarship worth between ₦9 million and ₦11 million, depending on the course and duration
- Destination: Leading UK universities
10. Midwestern Oil and Gas JV Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5
- Award: ₦200,000 per annum
- Note: Separate awards for host communities and Delta State indigenes
11. MRS Oil and Gas Scholarship
- Eligibility: First-year (100 level) students
- Award: Full scholarship, renewable annually
- Fields: Various disciplines
12. WAPCO Scholarship
- Eligibility: Second-year (200 level) undergraduates
- Award: ₦200,000 annually
- Note: Supports students in various fields of study
13. PTDF Overseas and In-Country Scholarships
- Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate students in oil and gas-related fields
- Award: Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
- Note: Offered by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund
14. NNPC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship
- Eligibility: First-year (100 level) students
- Award: ₦200,000 per annum
- Fields: STEM and related courses
15. NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligibility: Graduates from the Niger Delta region pursuing postgraduate studies
- Award: Full scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses
- Note: Offered by the Niger Delta Development Commission
📌 General Eligibility Criteria
While specific requirements may vary, common criteria include:
- Nigerian citizenship.
- Enrollment in a recognized Nigerian university.
- Minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
- Five O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English in one sitting.
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