SCHOLARSHIP: NNPC/Agip International Scholarship for Postgraduate Students
The NNPC and the Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited are jointly offering the NNPC/Agip Scholarships for qualified and interested Nigerian students willing to pursue their degrees in the country or overseas.
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 NNPC Agip Scholarship 2025/2026. The award is in two categories: –
1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university
Scholarship deadline:
April 27, 2025
Scholarship details:
- Host: NNPC/AGIP
- Study Abroad: Study in USA | Study in Canada | Study in UK | Study in Europe | Study in Asia | Study in Australia | Study in Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be considered for the NNPC AGIP postgraduate scholarship, you must:
- Possess a minimum of a second-class upper bachelor’s degree from a recognized Nigerian university.
- Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university (based on the category being applied for) for a one-year Master’s Degree program in any of the disciplines listed below.
- Not above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2025.
- Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
- Possess an international passport valid for travel for at least one year from September 2025 (applicable to the overseas category).
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the NNPC/Agip Postgraduate Scholarship, follow the procedures outlined below;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship application website.
- Download the NAE compliance declaration form
- On the application page, click on the “Apply Now” tab.
- Click on “Register Now” to create and verify your account.
- Login with your registered email and password to create your profile.
- Fill in your details, and upload only applicable documents
- Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
- Ensure the name used in the application matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
- Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
- Recheck application information to avoid errors
- Click “Apply Now” to submit information.
- You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.
Also candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with white background not more than 6 months old.
- Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies 2024/2025 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 2024)
- Birth Certificate from Local government
- NAE Compliance Declaration Form
Scholarship Benefits:
The Scholarship is a fully funded award for a one-year postgraduate study in Nigerian or international universities.
