The 2026 NNPC-RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship is now open for applications. This merit-based program is a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), Renaissance African Energy, TotalEnergies, and AENR.
Scholarship Overview
| Host | Renaissance African Energy Company Limited (on behalf of the NNPC/Renaissance JV) |
| Institution | Any accredited University in Nigeria |
| Study Location | Study in Nigeria |
| Eligible Countries | Nigeria |
| Scholarship Category | Undergraduate Scholarships |
| Reward | Yearly Educational Grant for the duration of the degree |
| Application Closing Date | 31st May, 2027 |
| Application Portal Link | https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpcrenaissancejv2026 |
The scholarship is designed to support high-achieving Nigerian undergraduates, providing a consistent yearly grant to help cover educational costs for the remainder of their degree program.
Scholarship Categories
The award is split into two distinct tracks to ensure both national excellence and regional support:
- National Merit Award (NM): Open to qualified students from all 36 states and the FCT.
- Areas of Operation Merit Award: Reserved specifically for indigenes of Renaissance’s operational areas in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States.
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- Barry Goldwater Scholarship 2026
- Women of Excellence Scholarship 2026
- University of Edinburgh Ailie Donald Scholarship 2026
- James McNeill Scholarship 2026
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the 2026 award, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Be a registered FULL-TIME undergraduate in an accredited Nigerian university.
- Currently be in 200 Level (with proof of admission into the 2024/2025 academic session).
- Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from the Oil and Gas Industry (National or International).
Required Documents
All documents must be scanned, named correctly, and formatted as JPEG files not exceeding 200KB each:
- Passport Photo: White background, not older than 3 months (450px by 450px).
- School ID Card: Valid university identification.
- Admission Letters: Both University and JAMB (UTME or D/E) letters.
- JAMB Result Slip.
- Academic Transcript: Your 100 Level results from the 2024/2025 session.
- LGA Identification: Letter from your State showing Local Government of Origin.
- For Operational Area Applicants: Letters of identification stamped and signed by your Paramount Ruler AND the Chairman of the CDC/CEC.
How to Apply for NNPC-Renaissance JV Scholarship 2026
Application is submitted for the scholarship opportunity following the steps below:
- Visit the Scholastica portal with the link below.
- Click “Register” to create an account.
- Check your email inbox to activate your account via the link provided.
- Log in and enter your personal, educational, and bank account details.
- Attach all required JPEG documents. Double-check that your names match across all documents in the same order.
- Use the “View” feature to ensure all uploads are clear and correctly placed.
- Click “Apply Now.” You will receive an email and SMS confirmation upon a successful submission.
Important Information:
- Renaissance JV does not use agents or representatives. The application is handled solely through the official website.
- Beware of scams; there is zero cost to apply for this scholarship.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a proctored computer-based test. Ensure your email and phone number are valid for consistent communication.
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