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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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SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

Application Open: 04 August, 2025; Deadline: 28 November, 2025

LOCATION: Switzerland

The fellowship enables researchers to carry out a postdoctoral research project at a Swiss university or a recognized research institute. Valid only for full-time research in Switzerland.

ELIGIBILITY:

Highly qualified early-career postdoctoral researchers.

Priority will be given to individuals who have not previously studied or conducted research in Switzerland (see eligibility criteria for exceptions).

Completion of PhD thesis between 1 January 2023 and 31 July 2026 (ETH Zürich: 30 June 2026).

Detailed research plan with a timeline specifying key milestones and activities.

Applicants must have a letter of support from an academic supervisor in Switzerland (including a short CV).

If the applicant already resides in Switzerland, the date of entry must not be earlier than 1 August 2025 (submit a copy of the registration confirmation or residence permit).

Selection Criteria: Academic profile, research competence, and motivation

Originality and methodological quality of the project

Quality of supervision and potential for future collaboration.

Deadline: Maximum period of 12 months.

This scholarship cannot be extended.

Start date: 1 September 2026.

BENEFIT:

CHF 3,500 per month to cover basic living expenses for one person. This scholarship is not a salary.

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