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NNPC-SNEPCO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Application Deadline: August 15th, 2025.

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), on behalf of itself, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, and its co-venture partners, hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2025 NNPC – SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme. The programme aims at promoting academic excellence and improving the skills of young Nigerians. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Application for NNPC / SNEPCo scholarship is free.

SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the NNPC / SNEPCo National University Scholarship. Please visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25 for detailed information on how to apply online.

Eligible undergraduate students studying in National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited courses in public Nigerian universities are invited to submit an electronic application at https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCLTDSNEPCo25.

Applicants must:

Be a Nigerian citizen.

Currently in their second year of full-time study in a Public Nigerian University accredited by the NUC.

Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system or the equivalent in other grade systems; and 

Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an entity in the Oil and Gas industry, National or International.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Applicants must:

Application MUST be received not later than the specified deadline via the scholarship portal ONLY.

Only candidates that meet the eligibility criteria will be invited for the monitored computer-based test.

Only the top 10 candidates will be shortlisted from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory for academic verification prior to scholarship offer. 

Candidates with falsified results will be disqualified.

Only candidates that have successfully satisfied the above criteria will be contacted to receive the scholarship award.

All scholars must maintain a minimum of 3.5 CGPA per session, in a 5-grade system or the equivalent in other grade systems, to sustain the award.

Examination details will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only.

BENEFIT:

It provides a yearly grant to the successful applicants from their second year to the completion of their undergraduate degree programme.

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2026 OTAGO POLYTECHNIC STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS, NEW ZEALAND

LOCATION: New Zealand

This scholarship recognizes academic promise, a commitment to study, and a desire to gain practical, real-world skills. There is no application for this scholarship. You are automatically considered if you enroll in one of the eligible programmes (listed below) as a Study Abroad student from one of Otago Polytechnic’s international partner institutions.

ELIGIBILITY:

This entrance scholarship supports Study Abroad students beginning full-time study in 2026.

Applicants for the Scholarship must:

Be a new international student at Otago Polytechnic (i.e., not re-enrolling at Otago Polytechnic) applying for full-time study in 2026.

Be subject to the fees set by Otago Polytechnic for new international students commencing study in 2026.

Have applied and met the entry requirements for the applicant’s programme of study (as set out in the programme regulations).

Be accepted into the programme on a full-time basis up to a minimum of 45 credits and a maximum of 60 credits per semester (and continue to be enrolled as a full-time international student throughout the 2026/27 academic year) (please note, eligibility will be excluded if reducing to part-time study).

Be enrolled in 2026; if a student defers to 2027 for any reason, the scholarship is withdrawn.

Be studying as part of an approved Study Abroad agreement with Otago Polytechnic.

International students are not eligible and cannot receive the scholarship if:

Have permanently moved to study part-time (including commencing full-time study and then reducing this to part-time). In such a situation the international student waives their right to the scholarship and will be liable for the payment of remaining fees for the semesters enrolled as part-time. Any withdrawal will be subject to Otago Polytechnic’s admission, enrolment, fees and refund policies and procedures.

They are studying on a pathway offer where the qualification eligible for a Scholarship is commenced in 2027 or later.

BENEFIT:

ProgrammeCredit valueTuition fee for 2026 per semester Scholarship Tuition fee after scholarship 
Bachelor of Applied Management 60 $11,550 $3,465 $8,085 
Bachelor of Applied Science 60 $11,550 $3,465 $8,085 
Bachelor of Architecture 60 $11,550 $3,465 $8,085 
Bachelor of Design 60 $11,550 $3,465 $8,085 
Bachelor of Engineering 60 $12,550 $3,765 $8,785 
Bachelor of Information Technology 60 $13,286 $3,985 $9,301 
Bachelor of Visual Arts 60 $11,550 $3,465 $8,085 
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