The Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. This annual scholarship aims to support academically exceptional Nigerian students from oil and gas host communities.
PICFI’s nonprofit initiative is designed to empower undergraduates in Nigerian universities by providing financial support throughout their academic journey. It specifically targets students pursuing disciplines relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Scholarship Benefits
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Full or partial funding for undergraduate studies
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Financial support for tuition, books, and other academic needs
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Renewable annually based on academic performance
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a Nigerian student enrolled in a federal or state university
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Be in their 200 level at the time of application
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Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent (Second Class Upper)
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Be studying any of the following courses:
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Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Pure and Applied Sciences
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Agricultural Sciences
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Medicine
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Computer Science
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Law
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Economics
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Accounting
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Business Administration
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Required Documents
Applicants must upload clear copies of the following:
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Passport photograph
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Admission letter
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School ID card
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Birth certificate
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O’Level results (WAEC/NECO)
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100-level academic transcript
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Local Government Identification
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Proof of origin from an oil-producing community
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official PICFI scholarship portal.
Application Deadline: August 16, 2025
The Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI) is offering its 2025 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme to academically outstanding Nigerian students from oil and gas host communities. The scholarship endeavors to financially assist students in Nigerian universities who are pursuing degrees related to the oil and gas industry. The program provides either full or partial funding, covering tuition, books, and other academic needs and is annually renewable based on academic performance.
Eligible applicants must be Nigerian students enrolled in federal or state universities, in their second year of study, maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or Second Class Upper. Eligible fields of study include Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Law, Economics, Accounting, and Business Administration.
To apply, candidates must submit a passport photograph, admission letter, school ID, birth certificate, O'Level results, 100-level academic transcript, local government identification, and proof of origin from an oil-producing community. Applications are to be submitted online via the PICFI scholarship portal by August 16, 2025.
