Apply for NNPC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students (Eligibility, Benefits and Deadline)

The NNPC/Oando Joint Venture Tertiary Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic session is now open for applications. This scholarship program is sponsored by NNPC Limited in partnership with Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited as part of their corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and supporting higher education in Nigeria.

The scholarship provides financial support to outstanding Nigerian undergraduate students currently studying in recognized tertiary institutions across the country. It is designed to reduce the financial burden of education while encouraging students to pursue academic success in their respective fields.

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit applications for the NNPC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme is April 1, 2026. Interested and qualified students are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Scholarship Categories

The scholarship scheme is divided into two main award categories.

Host/Transit Communities Merit Award

This category is strictly for applicants who are indigenes of Oando host or transit communities.

National Merit Award

This category is open to qualified Nigerian students from non-host or transit communities across the country.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify for the scholarship:

Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduate students in recognized Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Candidates must be certified 100-level students at the time of submitting their application.

Only students studying the following courses are eligible to apply for the National Merit Award:

• Engineering
•  Geology
•  Geosciences
•  Agricultural Sciences

Applicants for the Host Communities Merit Award must be indigenes of Oando host or transit communities located in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States.

Who Should Not Apply

The following categories of students are not eligible for the scholarship:

• Students currently in 200 level or above.
• Beneficiaries of similar scholarship awards from other companies or government agencies.
• Dependants of staff of Oando Plc and its subsidiaries.

Scholarship Selection Process

The scholarship selection process includes an online aptitude test for shortlisted applicants.

Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be contacted to participate in the aptitude test.

Applicants who score less than 50 percent in the aptitude test will not be considered for the scholarship award.

Required Documents

Applicants must prepare and upload clear scanned copies of the following documents during the application process:

Recent passport photograph with white background not older than six months (450px by 450px and not more than 200KB)

• School identification card
• O’Level certificate
• Admission letter
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Local Government Area of origin

• JAMB result
• Compliance form

Applicants applying under the Host Communities Merit Award must also provide the following additional documents:

• Letter from Community Paramount Ruler
• Letter from the Chairman of the Community Development Committee (CDC)

Applicants are advised to ensure that all documents are clearly scanned and properly named according to what they represent before uploading them during the application process.

How to Apply for NNPC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship 2026/2027

Interested applicants should carefully prepare all required documents and complete the online application form through the official scholarship portal.

To begin your application, visit the official application page below:

Apply here: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/oandoscholarship2026

Applicants should ensure that they provide accurate personal information, valid email addresses, and active phone numbers during the application process to ensure proper communication throughout the selection process.

The NNPC/Oando JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme remains one of the key initiatives aimed at supporting Nigerian students and improving access to quality higher education across the country. Eligible students are strongly encouraged to apply before the April 1, 2026 deadline.