Applications are now open for the NNPC OANDO Scholarship 2026/27, a valuable undergraduate funding opportunity for qualified students currently studying in Nigerian tertiary institutions. This scholarship is designed to support academically eligible Nigerian students with financial assistance throughout their undergraduate studies.
The NNPC/NAOC/OANDO JV Scholarship provides an annual grant of ₦200,000 to selected students, starting from the time of selection until the end of their current degree programme.
Scholarship Overview
Host: NNPC E&P Limited / OANDO Energy Resources Nigeria Limited
Country: Nigeria
Study Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Applicants: Nigerian students only
Scholarship Value: ₦200,000 per year
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Scholarship Categories
The scholarship has two main award categories:
1. Host/Transit Communities Merit Award
This category is strictly for students from OANDO Host/Transit Communities.
2. National Merit Award
This category is for applicants from non-host/transit communities across Nigeria.
Who Can Apply?
- To be eligible for the NNPC OANDO Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Be full-time undergraduate students in a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution
- Be certified 100-level students at the time of application
- Have been admitted in the 2024/2025 academic session
- Be citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship from an oil and gas company, whether local or international
Important Restrictions
The following applicants are not eligible:
- Current beneficiaries of similar scholarships from other organizations
- Dependents of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA staff
- Applicants outside the designated host communities applying for the Host/Transit Communities Merit Award
For the National Merit Award, only students studying the following courses are eligible:
- Engineering
- Geology
- Geosciences
- Agricultural Science
Also, only indigenes of NAOC Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States should apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- ₦200,000 annually
- Funding from the point of selection until the final year of study
This support can significantly help students cover tuition-related expenses, academic materials, and other study needs.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:
- Recent passport photograph with white background
- School ID card
- O’Level result
- Admission letter
- Birth certificate
- Proof of Local Government Area of origin
- JAMB result
For Host Communities Merit Award applicants only:
- Letter from Community Paramount Ruler
- Letter from CDC Chairman
Applicants are also required to complete and sign the NAOC compliance declaration form as part of the application process.
How to Apply
To apply for the NNPC/NAOC/OANDO Scholarship:
- Visit the official scholarship application portal
- Click “Apply Now”
- Select “Register Now” to create an account
- Activate your account through the email sent to you
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details
- Upload all required documents clearly and correctly
- Review your application carefully before submission
- Submit the form and wait for confirmation by email and SMS
- Log back in to download your profile form
- Get your Head of Department (HOD) to sign the profile
- Upload the signed profile for verification
Final Note
The NNPC OANDO Scholarship 2026 is an excellent opportunity for Nigerian undergraduates, especially 100-level students, to receive steady financial support throughout university. With an annual ₦200,000 grant, it is one of the notable local scholarship opportunities for students in Nigeria.