Applications for the NNPC OANDO Scholarship 2026/27 are now open for qualified Nigerian undergraduates currently enrolled in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The scholarship, a joint initiative by NNPC E&P Limited and OANDO Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL), provides an annual grant of ₦200,000 to selected students, covering the period from selection until their final year of study.
Scholarship Overview
| Host | NNPC & OANDO |
| Institution | Nigerian Tertiary Institutions |
| Study Location | Study in Nigeria |
| Eligible Countries | Nigeria |
| Scholarship Category | Undergraduate Scholarships |
| Reward | N200,000 annually |
| Application Start Date | 4th March, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 1st April, 2026 |
| Application Portal Link | https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/oandoscholarship2026 |
This opportunity also includes Host/Transit Communities Merit Award for applicants from OANDO Host/Transit Communities and National Merit Award for applicants from non-Host/Transit communities. This guide covers everything you need to know about the scholarship, including eligibility, required documents, and step-by-step application instructions.
Benefits and Duration of NNPC Scholarship 2026
The scholarship offers N200,000 annually to selected students, funded throughout their tertiary education until graduation.
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- Grooming Endowment Trust Scholarship (GET) 2026
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Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be full-time undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- Be 100-level students admitted in the 2024/2025 academic session.
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Not be receiving any other scholarship from oil and gas companies, nationally or internationally.
You are exempted if you are;
- Current beneficiaries of similar awards from other companies or agencies.
- Dependents of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA.
- Only indigenes of NAOC Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States may apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
- Only students studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare:
- Passport photograph (white background, ≤3 months old, 450×450px, ≤200KB)
- School ID Card
- O’Level Certificates
- Admission Letter
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
- Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Host Communities Award only)
- Letter from CDC Chairman (Host Communities Award only)
- JAMB Result
- Signed NAOC Compliance Declaration Form (Download PDF)
Ensure all documents are correctly named and uploaded as requested, and provide valid email and phone contacts for communication.
How to Apply for NNPC & OANDO Scholarship 2026
- Visit the scholarship webpage or click the button below
- Click “Apply Now” at the top right corner
- Click “Register Now” to create an account
- Activate your account via email
- Enter personal information, National ID, academic information, and upload all required documents
- Make sure your name matches exactly on all documents, or provide a sworn affidavit if different
- Upload a passport photograph with a white background
- Review all uploads to ensure clarity and accuracy
- Click “Apply Now” to submit
- You will receive an email and SMS confirmation of successful application
- Log in to your profile, download it, have your Head of Department sign, and upload the scanned copy for verification
Ensure your application is received on or before the stated closing application date.