The NNPC/NAOC/OANDO Joint Venture Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for the 2025/2026 academic session is now accepting applications from qualified Nigerian undergraduates. This scholarship aims to support students in Nigerian tertiary institutions with financial assistance throughout their studies.
Scholarship Categories:
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Host/Transit Communities Merit Award: For applicants strictly from NAOC Host/Transit Communities.
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National Merit Award: For applicants from non-host/transit communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Must be a registered full-time undergraduate in a Nigerian tertiary institution.
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Must be a certified 100-level student at the time of application (admitted in the 2024/2025 academic session).
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Must not be a current beneficiary of similar awards from other companies or agencies.
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Dependents of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA are not eligible to apply.
Additional Notes:
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Only indigenes of NAOC Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States should apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
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Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, and Agricultural Sciences are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Required Documents:
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Recent passport photograph with a white background (not older than 6 months).
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School ID card.
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O’level certificate.
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Admission letter.
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Birth certificate.
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Proof of Local Government Area of Origin.
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Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (for Host Communities Merit Award applicants).
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Letter from CDC Chairman (for Host Communities Merit Award applicants).
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JAMB result.
Application Process:
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Visit the official scholarship application portal.
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Click on “Apply Now” and register an account.
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Activate your account via the confirmation email sent.
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Log in and complete the application form by providing personal information, educational details, and uploading the required documents.
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Ensure all documents are clear and appropriately named to avoid mix-ups.
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Submit your application.
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Download your profile and have your Head of Department sign the document.
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Upload the signed profile for verification.
Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: April 30, 2025.
Additional Information:
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The aptitude test date and venue will be communicated to shortlisted candidates.
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Applicants will bear any transportation costs to and from the test centers.
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Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
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Obtaining a National Identification Number (NIN) is not mandatory for the application but can be included if available.
Ensure to apply before the deadline and provide accurate information to avoid disqualification.