2023 NNPC/Shell Petroleum Scholarships For Nigerian Undergraduates

Are you a Nigerian student currently studying at any accredited and approved University in Nigeria? The NNPC/Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Joint Venture) is offering you the opportunity to win a fully funded university scholarship.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerian Students admitted into Full Time academic studies in the 2020/2021session – students who are currently in 200level.

WHO CAN APPLY?

This merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award.

• National Merit Award (NM) – Open to all Nigerians
• Areas of Operation Merit Award – Open to Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

• Must be citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Must be registered FULL TIME undergraduates in an accredited and approved University in Nigeria
• Must be in 200 Level (as at January 2023) or possess proof of admission into Undergraduate programme in the 2020/2021 academic session
• Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an entity operating in the Oil and Gas Industry, National or International.

Note:

• Shell DOES NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS.  The application is entirely FREE of charge
• Shell DOES NOT ASSIGN ‘Representatives’/ ‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications
• Applications open on the 3rd of January 2023 and closes on the 3rd of February 2023
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the proctored computer-based test
• Only successful candidates at each selection stage will be contacted 
• Applications must be processed ONLY through the Shell Nigeria website 

How to apply

1. All applicants should have personal valid email account and phone number (for consistent communication)
2. All applications must be processed online
3. Applicants for the Operational Area Awards are required to provide scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
   • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
   • The Chairman of the Community Development Committee or Community Executive Council (CDC or CEC)

Required Documents

1. Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more    than 200kb)
2. School ID card
3. University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission letter
4. JAMB Result
5. Letter of Identification from State (Showing Local Government of Origin)
6. Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
   • • The Community Paramount Ruler; and
     • Applicants for the Operational Area Awards are required to provide scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
   • • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
     • The Chairman of the Community Development Committee or Community Executive Council (CDC or CEC)

Applicants are to download the GO Declaration form using the link: http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/doc/declaration.pdf

The deadline for application is the 3rd of February 2023.