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ExxonMobil Upstream Graduate Internship for Nigerians in Engineering

ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded international oil and gas companies, is offering graduate internships for Nigerians in Engineering., Post a Comment

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Other than job training and professional work experience, ExxonMobil may offer an eventual full-time position to outstanding Nigerians. ## Eligibility for the Graduate Internship In order to qualify for the graduate internships, Nigerians must meet the following eligibility criteria: - Applicants of the said ExxonMobil program must be Nigerians with degrees in the following disciplines: Political science, Diplomacy, Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Media/Mass Communication or other Social Science/Humanities related disciplines. • The interested parties must have graduated with a minimum grade of Second Class, Upper division (2:1). • In addition, aspiring interns must have completed the National Youth Service Corps scheme (NYSC) or a Master’s degree no earlier than 2019. • Lastly, they must also be self-motivated and energetic with good leadership, teamwork, analytical and communication skills. **\| CHECK OUT OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIANS:** [Nigerian Bottling Company: Technical Skills Development Training Program for Young Nigerians](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/nigerian-bottling-company-technical-skills-development-training-program-for-young-nigerians/) ## How to Apply Applications for the ExxonMobil Graduate Internship for Nigerians are now open. 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Eligibility criteria

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
  • Currently applying to or enrolled at the Internship level
  • Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
  • English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
  • Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential

Required documents

A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.

  • Valid international passport (bio page scan)
  • Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
  • Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
  • Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
  • Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
  • Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
  • Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
  • Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders

Deadline timeline

The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.

  1. 12 months out

    Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.

  2. 6 months out

    Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.

  3. 3 months out

    Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.

  4. 1 month out

    Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.

  5. Application deadline

    Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the ExxonMobil Upstream Graduate Internship for Nigerians in Engineering?+

Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Internship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.

Is the ExxonMobil Upstream Graduate Internship for Nigerians in Engineering fully funded?+

Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.

When is the application deadline?+

The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.

What documents do I need to apply?+

At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.

How can I improve my chance of winning?+

Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.