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NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria)

Last verified 31 August 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

An annual undergraduate award from the NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture for students in Nigerian federal and state universities, covering study costs through to graduation.

Provider
Seplat Energy / NNPC Joint Venture
Host country
Nigeria
Deadline
Annual — commencement typically announced February/March
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.
Funding
Partial Funding
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Annual — commencement typically announced February/March

Key eligibility criteria

  • Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.

Recorded funding information

  • Partial Funding

About the NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) (2026)

## Overview Seplat Energy, on behalf of the NNPC/Seplat Joint Venture, runs a national undergraduate scholarship for students at Nigerian federal and state universities. It is one of the most widely applied-for corporate awards in Nigeria. ## What it covers An annual cash award paid for the remaining duration of your degree, subject to satisfactory academic performance. ## How to apply Registration opens on the Seplat scholarship portal, typically announced in the first quarter. You will need your JAMB number, matriculation number, student ID and a scanned passport photograph, followed by a computer-based aptitude test.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Partial Funding

NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) eligibility

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  • Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.

NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://seplatgrowthacademy.com/scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual — commencement typically announced February/March. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual — commencement typically announced February/March. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual — commencement typically announced February/March

      Provider deadline information: Annual — commencement typically announced February/March. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria)?+

    Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.

    What funding does the NNPC/Seplat JV National Undergraduate Scholarship (Nigeria) offer?+

    Listed funding: Partial Funding. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual — commencement typically announced February/March. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://seplatgrowthacademy.com/scholarship/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Full-time undergraduate students in their first or second year at a Nigerian federal or state university. Applicants must not already hold another oil-and-gas company scholarship, and must sit the qualifying aptitude test.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual — commencement typically announced February/March. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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