NNPC/OANDO JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027 for young Nigerian Undergraduate students. – Scholarship Opportunities

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 NNPC OANDO Scholarship. The scholarship, powered by a joint venture between NNPC Limited and Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, is part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative aimed at strengthening tertiary education across Nigeria. 

CATEGORY OF AWARDS

• Host/Transit Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from OANDO Host/Transit Communities   
• National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host/Transit Communities

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:  

• Registered FULL TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions  
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application  

NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:  

• 200 level students and above    
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies    
• Dependants of staff of OANDO PLC and its subsidiaries     

Only indigenes of OANDO Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Sciences are eligible for the National Merit Award.

NOTE:

• The aptitude test shall be online
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted to participate in the aptitude test.
• Applicants with less than 50% overall score in the aptitude test will not be considered

How to Apply

Application is open to 100-level students only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 6 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• School ID Card
• O’level Certificate
• Admission Letter
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
• Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
• Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
• JAMB Result
• Compliance Form(Download Below)

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the NNPC OANDO Scholarship