Funding Type: Partially Funded
Level: Undergraduate
Location: Nigeria (Federal and State Universities)
Sponsors: NNPC Limited & Seplat Energy
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, in collaboration with Seplat Energy, has launched the 2026 edition of its Joint Venture National Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme.

The annual initiative is designed to provide financial support to outstanding Nigerian undergraduates enrolled in public universities. It forms part of Seplat Energy’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which focuses on strengthening education and fostering the development of skilled professionals across the country.

Selected students will receive financial grants to assist with tuition and other academic expenses until the completion of their degree programmes.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be registered in a Federal or State University in Nigeria
  
• Be in at least their second year of study (200 level or above)
  
• Maintain at least a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent
  
• Have obtained at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in one sitting

Approved Fields of Study

The scholarship is available to students pursuing degrees in the following disciplines:

• Accountancy
  
• Agriculture
  
• Architecture
  
• Business Administration
  
• Chemical Engineering
  
• Civil Engineering
  
• Computer Engineering/Computer Science
  
• Economics
  
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  
• Environmental Studies
  
• Geology
  
• Geophysics
  
• Law
  
• Mass Communication
  
• Mechanical Engineering
  
• Medicine
  
• Metallurgical Engineering
  
• Ophthalmology/Optometry
  
• Petroleum Engineering
  

Only students in the listed courses are eligible to submit applications.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must complete the online application form via the official scholarship portal:
register.seplatscholarship.com

Applicants are advised to use an active personal email address, as notifications and updates will only be sent to shortlisted candidates. The scholarship application is completely free of charge.

Application Timeline

• Opening Date: February 23, 2026
  
• Closing Date: March 13, 2026
  

Eligible students are encouraged to apply early and ensure that all required information is accurately provided before submission.