Shell (SPDC) Joint Venture Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023 – Apply Now

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has a rich history of supporting education in Nigeria through robust scholarship programs that date back to the 1950s. These initiatives have played a significant role in shaping the academic and professional journeys of thousands of students, particularly from host communities. With the objective of nurturing Nigeria’s future talent, SPDC invites qualified Nigerian students for the 2021/2022 academic session to apply for the SPDC JV University scholarship awards.

Scholarship Categories:

1. National Merit Award (NM):

   • Open to all Nigerian citizens.

2. Areas of Operation Merit Award (OM):

   • For Nigerian students who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

• Be citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
• Be registered as full-time undergraduates in an accredited and approved Nigerian university.
• Be in 200 Level or possess proof of admission into an undergraduate program in the 2021/2022 academic session.
• Not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship from an entity operating in the Oil and Gas Industry, whether National or International.

General Requirements:

• All applicants should have a valid personal email account for consistent communication.
• Operational Area Award applicants must provide scanned copies of letters of identification, stamped and signed by the Paramount Ruler of the Community and the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC) or Community Executive Council (CEC).

Application Process:

1. Ensure you have a valid personal email account and phone number.
2. All applications must be submitted online via https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCSPDCJV2023.
3. Operational Area Award applicants should provide scanned copies of required letters of identification.
4. Clear scanned copies of passport photographs, school ID card, university or JAMB admission letter, JAMB result, and a letter of identification from the state (indicating local government of origin) are necessary for upload.
5. Each document should not exceed 200KB, with an image format in JPEG.
6. Ensure proper naming of documents to avoid mix-ups.
7. Register and activate your account using your SPDC email address.
8. Complete the application process by entering personal information, educational details, bank account information, and uploading the required documents.
9. Review all uploaded documents to eliminate errors.

Conclusion:

The SPDC JV Scholarship 2023 is a golden opportunity for Nigerian students to access financial support for their education. By investing in the academic excellence of young minds, SPDC continues to contribute to the development of future leaders in business, politics, and society. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date on 23rd August 2023 and seize the chance to shape their educational journey with SPDC’s support.