In a bid to foster academic excellence and nurture the skills of young Nigerians, the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is delighted to announce the commencement of the 2023 NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme. In collaboration with Nigerian Agip Exploration, TotalEnergies Nigeria, and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (Deepwater) Limited, this initiative aims to support eligible Nigerian undergraduate students pursuing accredited courses in universities across the nation.
Program Details:
The NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme is a merit-based opportunity that provides annual grants to successful applicants from their second year through the completion of their undergraduate degree. The scholarship is open to full-time undergraduates enrolled in NUC-accredited courses within Nigerian universities.
Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens.
- Be in their second year of full-time study at a Nigerian university accredited by the NUC.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system or its equivalent.
- Not be recipients of other scholarships from entities in the Oil and Gas industry, whether national or international.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Process:
Interested and eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official scholarship portal at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2023NNPCSNEPCo
- Create a user account and activate it through the provided email.
- Fill in personal and educational details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, university or JAMB admission letter, UTME result, O’ Level result(s), ‘A’ Level/OND/NCE result(s), and a letter of identification from the state of origin.
- Download and fill the Government Official Declaration Form from https://dragnetnigeria.com/download/SNEPCO.pdf and upload the signed form.
- Cross-verify all uploaded documents for accuracy and clarity.
- Submit the application and await confirmation via email and SMS.
Selection Process:
The selection process includes a monitored computer-based test for shortlisted candidates. Academic verification will be conducted for the top 10 candidates from each state and the Federal Capital Territory. Successful candidates must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 per session to retain the scholarship.
Important Information:
- The scholarship application is free.
- SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship.
- Beware of fraudulent websites and email applications are not accepted.
- SNEPCo does not assign representatives/agents to assist applicants.
- False documents will result in disqualification.
- Scholarship offers are not transferable to other universities or courses of study.
Conclusion:
Investing in education is crucial for the development of a nation, and the NNPC-SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme stands as a testament to the commitment towards nurturing the intellectual capital of Nigeria. Aspiring students are encouraged to seize this opportunity, apply diligently, and embark on a journey towards academic excellence and future leadership.