By Nneka Nwogwugwu
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.
The NNPC/Agip Postgraduate Scholarship is a fully-funded award that covers all expenses of tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for Nigerians who have secured admissions into Nigerian or international universities.
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.
Benefits
The scholarship is a fully funded award for a one-year postgraduate study in Nigerian or international universities.
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:
- Overseas—For study in a reputable overseas university
- Local—For study in a recognized Nigerian university
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 recognised 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).
Required Documents for NNPC Agip Scholarship
- To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:
- Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with a white background not more than 6 months old.
- Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies for the 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, or 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.
How To Apply for NNPC Agip Scholarship (Step-by-Step Process)
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.
Applicants for the Overseas category are encouraged to also apply for the Local Postgraduate 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.
Deadline: April 27, 2025
How to Apply
Click here to begin the application.
The NNPC and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited are providing the NNPC/Agip Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students pursuing a one-year master's degree either locally or internationally. This fully-funded scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. Applicants must hold a minimum second-class upper bachelor's degree from a recognized Nigerian university and be under 28 years of age by the end of 2025. Required submissions include admission proof, national service discharge, identification, and for overseas applicants, a valid international passport. Applications for the scholarship are due by April 27, 2025, and must be submitted through a designated online application process. Prospective applicants are encouraged to apply for both local and overseas categories if applicable.
