The Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has announced the 2024/2025 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme.
the NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme offers fully funded scholarships for Nigerian students to study both in Nigerian Universities and in Selected Universities abroad.
This prestigious scholarship is designed to provide financial support to outstanding Nigerian students who wish to pursue advanced studies in various disciplines. The program is part of NAE’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, fostering academic excellence and the training and development of manpower for the Nigerian Petrochemical industry.
NAE/NNPC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme
The Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE PSC invites entries from interested and qualified graduates in Nigeria for the 2024/2025 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The Scholarship award is in two categories: –
- Overseas Scholarship – For study in a reputable selected overseas university
- Local Scholarship – For study in recognized universities in Nigeria.
Eligibility Criteria for the NAE and NNPC Scholarship
To ensure a fair and competitive selection process, NAE has outlined specific eligibility criteria for the postgraduate scholarships. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nigerian Citizenship: Only Nigerian nationals are eligible to apply.
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) in their undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
- Admission: Candidates must have secured admission into a postgraduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a recognized university in Nigeria or abroad.
- Course of Study: The scholarship is open to students with offer of admission in disciplines related to Geosciences, Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical) Petroleum Economics or Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum).
- Age Limit: Applicants must not be older than 28 years of age by December 31st, 2024.
- NYSC Certificate: Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
- Travel Document: Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2024 (applicable to overseas category).
Benefits of the NAE/NNPC Scholarship
The NAE/NNPC Postgraduate Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship that offers the following benefits to the recipients:
- Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for the duration of the postgraduate program.
- Books: The scholarship makes provisions to Textbooks and other study materials
- Living Expenses: Recipients will receive a monthly allowance to cover living expenses.
- Accommodation Allowance: An additional allowance is provided for accommodation.
- Travel Expenses: For candidates studying abroad, the scholarship covers economy return airfare.
- Field Trips: Covers study field trips during the program
- Research Grants: Financial support is provided for research projects and thesis work.
Required Documents for Application
All candidates are required to have the following documents clearly scanned before starting the application process:
- Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with white background not more than 6 months old.
- Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies 2024/2025 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application.
- First Degree Certificate
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Valid ID card (Driver’s license, Voter’s card, National Identity card)
- Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2024)
- Birth Certificate from Local government
- NAE Compliance Declaration Form
- Filled and signed NAE Compliance Declaration Form. You can download the NAE Compliance Declaration Form, here: https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAE_compliance2024.pdf
Application/Selection Procedure for NAE/NNPC Scholarship 2024/2025
How to Apply
This How-to-Apply guide will take you through the required steps to complete your application online. Follow the steps below:
- Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
- Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
- Proceed to your email box to activate your account
- Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to the Scholarship site
- Enter your registered email and password to create your profile.
- Candidates are required to fill the Personal Details, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sections only.
- Candidates are also required to upload only applicable documents.
- Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
- Candidates are not required to fill the Secondary Level, Bank details or download the undergraduate profile verification form in the application portal.
- Ensure the name used in the application matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
- Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
- Recheck application information to avoid errors
- Click “Apply Now” to submit information at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/thennpcltdnaescholarships2024 or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2024/2025 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page
- You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.
Selection Test
Successful candidates from the application stage will write a Computer Based online aptitude test using Remote Online Proctoring Test System.
The final selection of scholarship recipients will be based on the applicant’s performance in the aptitude test, as well as the quality of their application materials.
Important Notice
- Candidate may apply for both the Local and International Categories at the same time, but submitting more than one application in the same category can lead to disqualification.
- Ensure to evaluate your application before submitting.
- ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
- Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship
- Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other affiliate companies, and agencies are not eligible.
- Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
- Strict compliance with the above guidelines is required.
- Only applications submitted through this web portal will be considered.
- SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the 2024/2025 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme.
- All interested students should submit accurate and complete information.
- E-mail applications are NOT accepted.
Application Deadline
Submission of online application closes on 31st of May 2024.
Computer Based online aptitude test will be administered on the 8th of June 2024.
For further enquiry or start your application visit the official Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited/NNPC scholarship portal on Scholastica at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/thennpcltdnaescholarships2024