1.1 About the NNPC/AGIP/Oando JV Undergraduate Scholarship
1.2 Scholarship Benefits
1.3 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
1.4 Required Documents
1.5 Scholarship Application Process
1.6 Deadline
About the NNPC/AGIP/Oando JV Undergraduate Scholarship
The NNPC/AGIP/Oando Joint Venture is committed to the growth and development of Nigeria, and as part of its corporate social responsibility, it offers scholarship opportunities to undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. The scholarship is aimed at providing financial assistance to talented and deserving students who may not have the means to further their education.
There are two categories of the scholarship: the Host/Transit Communities Merit Award is limited to candidates from NAOC Host/Transit Communities, while the National Merit Award is open to candidates from Non-Host/Transit Communities.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition fees and other expenses for the duration of the student’s undergraduate program.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions to be considered:
- Must be registered as FULL TIME undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
- Must be certified 100 level students at the time of application.
It’s important to note that the following categories of students are not eligible to apply:
- 200-level students and above
- Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
- Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA
For the Host Communities Merit Award, only indigenes of NAOC Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States are encouraged to apply.
Additionally, only applicants who are studying Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Geosciences, and Geology are eligible for the National Merit Award.
Required Documents
Make sure you have scanned copies of the following documents before starting the application process:
- A passport photograph taken on a white background, not older than 6 months (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
- Your School ID Card
- Your O’level Certificate
- Your Admission Letter
- Your Birth Certificate
- Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
- A letter from the Community Paramount Ruler (Only applicable to Host Communities Merit Award applicants)
- A letter from the CDC Chairman (Only applicable to Host Communities Merit Award applicants)
- Your JAMB Result
Please adhere to the following guidelines:
- Rename your documents appropriately to reflect their content, in order to avoid any confusion during the upload process.
- Make sure to attach the correct documents when prompted to upload them.
- Provide valid phone number and email address for effective communication.
- Every candidate must complete and sign the NAOC compliance declaration form. To download the NAOC compliance declaration form, please visit this link: https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAOC_compliance.pdf.
Scholarship Application Process
Follow the steps below to apply:
1. Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Check your email inbox to activate your account.
4. Click on this link to return to the scholarship site: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarship2023.
5. Enter your registered email and password to access the application portal.
6. Provide your personal information, educational information, and other details, and upload the required scanned documents, including a passport photograph with a white background.
7. Ensure that the names used in the application match the names on all documentation in the same order. If there is any discrepancy, upload a sworn affidavit or certificate.
8. Double-check all uploaded documents to avoid errors.
9. Click on the “Apply Now” button to submit your application.
10. You will receive an email and an SMS confirming the success of your application.
11. Go to www.scholastica.ng, enter your email and password to download your profile, and have it signed by your Head of Department.
12. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile for verification.
13. If you did not have a National Identification Number (NIN) in Step 6, visit the NIMC office near you to obtain one.
14. Update your application with your National Identification Number (NIN) on the application portal at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarship2023 to ensure completion.
Application Deadline
9 July, 2023
In conclusion, the 2023 NNPC/AGIP/Oando JV Undergraduate Scholarship is a laudable initiative aimed at promoting education and human capital development in Nigeria. By covering the cost of tuition and other expenses for the duration of the study, the scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden on students and help them achieve their academic goals. Through this program, the NNPC, NAOC, and Oando Exploration & Production Limited are contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria by investing in its future leaders.
