Apply for 2025 NNPC/OERNL JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

Applications are open for the 2025/2026 NNPC/OERNL Joint Venture Tertiary Scholarship Scheme.

This programme supports full-time undergraduates in Nigeria.

There are two award types.

The Host/Transit Communities Merit Award is for those from OANDO host or transit areas.

The National Merit Award is for those from other parts of the country.

Meet the right conditions

Only 100-level full-time students in Nigerian higher schools can apply.

You must meet both points below.

• Must study full-time in a Nigerian tertiary school
• Must be in 100 level at the time of the application

Do not apply if you are not eligible

Do not send in an application if any of these apply.

• You are in 200 level or higher
• You already benefit from a similar scholarship
• You are related to or under the care of OANDO staff

Know the right award to choose

Pick the right type based on your course and where you come from.

• Only indigenes from host or transit areas in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States can apply for the Host/Transit Merit Award
• Only students in Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, or Agricultural Sciences may apply for the National Merit Award

Prepare all documents

You must upload clear scanned files of all documents listed below.

• A passport photo with white background (taken in the last six months, 450px by 450px, under 200kb)
• School ID card
• O’level result
• Admission letter
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
• Letter from community paramount ruler (Host/Transit applicants only)
• Letter from CDC chairman (Host/Transit applicants only)
• JAMB result

Give each file the correct name.

Only upload each file where it is asked.

Do not swap files or mislabel them.

Use an email and phone number that are active.

This is how you will receive updates.

Apply through the online form

Use this NNPC/OERNL Scholarship 2025 application portal to apply.

Read each instruction and fill in your form with care.