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🎓 NNPC/Oando Launches 2026 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students
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March 20, 2026
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in partnership with Oando Plc has officially announced the 2026 edition of its undergraduate scholarship scheme, offering financial support to eligible Nigerian students across tertiary institutions.
The scholarship, under the NNPC/Oando Joint Venture (JV), is designed to ease the financial burden on students and promote academic excellence nationwide.
Successful applicants will receive an annual grant of ₦200,000, which will run throughout the duration of their academic program, subject to satisfactory performance.
To qualify, applicants must:
• Be full-time undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions
• Be 100-level students at the time of application (newly admitted in the 2026/2027 academic session)
• Be citizens of Nigeria
• Not be beneficiaries of any other oil and gas scholarship (local or international)
• Be willing to participate in an aptitude test if shortlisted
Applications are open until April 1, 2026.
Interested students should apply online via the official portal:
👉 Apply Here
Follow these steps carefully:
1. Visit the application portal and click “Apply Now”
2. Create an account using “Register Now”
3. Verify your email to activate your account
4. Log in and fill in your personal and academic details
5. Upload all required documents (passport, admission letter, O’Level result, etc.)
6. Carefully review your application to avoid mistakes
7. Click Submit to complete your application
8. Download your application profile and get your Head of Department (HOD) to sign it
9. Upload the signed document for final verification
📩 After submission, you will receive email/SMS confirmation if your application is successful. 
⚠️ Important Tips
• Apply early to avoid last-minute issues
• Ensure all documents are clear and correctly named
• Your name must match all documents
• Multiple applications can lead to disqualification 
Note: The scholarship is renewable annually based on academic performance. No English proficiency test is required
This initiative remains one of the most impactful private-sector scholarship programs in Nigeria, especially for fresh undergraduates navigating rising tuition and living costs. Students are encouraged to apply early and prepare adequately for the aptitude test stage.
📢 Stay with THE INFORMANT – Nigeria’s #1 Student News Platform for verified updates on scholarships, campus opportunities, and student empowerment.
The scholarship, under the NNPC/Oando Joint Venture (JV), is designed to ease the financial burden on students and promote academic excellence nationwide.
Successful applicants will receive an annual grant of ₦200,000, which will run throughout the duration of their academic program, subject to satisfactory performance.
To qualify, applicants must:
• Be full-time undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions
• Be 100-level students at the time of application (newly admitted in the 2026/2027 academic session)
• Be citizens of Nigeria
• Not be beneficiaries of any other oil and gas scholarship (local or international)
• Be willing to participate in an aptitude test if shortlisted
Applications are open until April 1, 2026.
Interested students should apply online via the official portal:
👉 Apply Here
Follow these steps carefully:
1. Visit the application portal and click “Apply Now”
2. Create an account using “Register Now”
3. Verify your email to activate your account
4. Log in and fill in your personal and academic details
5. Upload all required documents (passport, admission letter, O’Level result, etc.)
6. Carefully review your application to avoid mistakes
7. Click Submit to complete your application
8. Download your application profile and get your Head of Department (HOD) to sign it
9. Upload the signed document for final verification
📩 After submission, you will receive email/SMS confirmation if your application is successful. 
⚠️ Important Tips
• Apply early to avoid last-minute issues
• Ensure all documents are clear and correctly named
• Your name must match all documents
• Multiple applications can lead to disqualification 
Note: The scholarship is renewable annually based on academic performance. No English proficiency test is required
This initiative remains one of the most impactful private-sector scholarship programs in Nigeria, especially for fresh undergraduates navigating rising tuition and living costs. Students are encouraged to apply early and prepare adequately for the aptitude test stage.
📢 Stay with THE INFORMANT – Nigeria’s #1 Student News Platform for verified updates on scholarships, campus opportunities, and student empowerment.
