Fully Funded Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 | NEPL/OERNL JV Tertiary Scholarship for 100-Level Students

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Summary

The NEPL/OERNL JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027 is a corporate social responsibility initiative by Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited, operator of the **NEPL/OERNL Joint Venture. The scholarship supports outstanding Nigerian undergraduate students currently in their first year of study. It offers two award categories: the Host/Transit Communities Merit Award for students from Oando host communities and the National Merit Award for eligible students studying selected disciplines nationwide. The programme aims to support academic excellence and develop future professionals in key sectors. Application deadline: 1 April 2026.

Scholarship Name

NEPL/OERNL JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027

Host / Partner Organisation

Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited
Operator of the NEPL/OERNL Joint Venture

Level / Type

Undergraduate Scholarship

Value / Benefits

• Financial support for undergraduate education

• Recognition for academic excellence

• Opportunity to join a competitive national scholarship programme

• Support from an energy-sector scholarship initiative

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be registered as full-time undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions

• Be certified 100-level students at the time of application

• Meet the requirements for either scholarship category

Applicants cannot apply if they:

• Are 200 level or above

• Are current beneficiaries of similar scholarships from other companies or agencies

• Are dependants of staff of Oando Plc or its subsidiaries

Additional eligibility:

Host Communities Merit Award

• Must be indigenes of Oando host/transit communities in:

  • Rivers State

  • Bayelsa State

  • Delta State

  • Imo State

National Merit Award

• Must study one of the following disciplines:

  • Engineering

  • Geology

  • Geosciences

  • Agricultural Sciences

Timeline

Application opening: 3 March 2026
Deadline: 1 April 2026

How to Apply

Applicants must apply through the Scholastica scholarship portal.

Application steps include:

1. Register an account on the scholarship portal.

2. Activate the account through email verification.

3. Log in and complete the online application form.

4. Upload required documents.

5. Submit the application and receive confirmation via email and SMS.

6. Download the application profile and obtain Head of Department signature.

7. Upload the signed document for verification.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take an online aptitude test.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload scanned copies of:

• Passport photograph (white background)

• School ID card

• O’level certificate

• Admission letter

• Birth certificate

• Local Government Area certificate

• JAMB result

• Compliance form

Additional documents for Host Community applicants:

• Letter from Community Paramount Ruler

• Letter from Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman

Selection Process

1. Application review

2. Shortlisting of candidates

3. Online aptitude test

Applicants scoring below 50% in the aptitude test will not be considered.

Additional Notes

• The application is open to 100-level students only.

• Multiple applications will lead to automatic disqualification.

• National Identification Number (NIN) is optional but recommended for application completion.

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the aptitude test.

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the Fully Funded Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship 2026