NNPC & NAE PSC 2025-2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: – 

1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university

• Table of Content
• About Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
• NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme
• Aim and Benefits of NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme
• Requirements for NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is the state oil corporation which was ?established on April 1, 1977. In addition to its exploration activities, the Corporation was given powers and operational interests in refining, petrochemicals and products transportation as well as marketing. Between 1978 and 1989, NNPC constructed refineries in Warri, Kaduna and Port Harcourt and took over the 35,000-barrel Shell Refinery established in Port Harcourt in 1965. In 1988, the NNPC was commercialised into 12 strategic business units, covering the entire spectrum of oil industry operation... continue reading

NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

Aim and Benefits of NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

The NAE scholarship award applies to tuition, books, field trips, accommodation, living expenses, and a return economy ticket for a selected one-year course of study.

Requirements for NNPC & NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme Qualification

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelor’s degree from a recognized Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university (based on the category being applied for) for a one-year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2025.
4. Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
5. Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2025 (applicable to overseas category).

Documents Required for Application

Candidates should have the following clearly scanned documents before starting the application process:   

• Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with white background not more than 6 months old. 
• Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies 2025/2026 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application. 
• First Degree Certificate 
• NYSC Discharge Certificate 
• Valid ID card (Driver’s license, Voter’s card, National Identity card)
• Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2025) 
• Birth Certificate from Local government
• NAE Compliance Declaration Form

2. All candidates are required to fill and sign the NAE Compliance Declaration Form. To download the NAE Compliance Declaration Form, click https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAE_compliance2024.pdf
3. Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix-up during upload. 
4. Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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