The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), through their Joint Venture (JV) partnership, invite applications for the 2025 National University Scholarship Awards. This merit-based initiative reflects the JV’s commitment to advancing human capital development and promoting academic excellence across Nigeria’s higher education landscape.

Eligibility – Merit-Based Undergraduate Category

Applications are open to full-time, second-year (200 level) students enrolled in Nigerian universities during the 2023/2024 academic session. Eligible candidates must be pursuing degree programs in any of the following disciplines:

• Accountancy
• Agricultural Science
• Architecture
• Business Administration / Economics
• Computer Science
• Environmental Studies / Surveying
• Geology / Geophysics / Geo-informatics
• Law
• Mass Communication / Journalism
• Engineering
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Medicine / Surgery

Academic Criteria:

• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Minimum of six O-level credits obtained in a single sitting.

Eligibility – Inclusive Education Category (Visually Impaired Students)

In alignment with inclusive education objectives, the JV is offering scholarships to blind or visually impaired students enrolled full-time in their second year of study in any accredited Nigerian university, regardless of discipline.

Academic Criteria:

• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Minimum of five O-level credits.

This scholarship program is part of the NNPCL–Chevron Joint Venture’s broader social investment portfolio. It aims to support equitable access to education, foster future-ready talent, and contribute to national development priorities. Prospective applicants are advised to confirm their eligibility and academic session before submitting carefully.

Application Deadline: June 30, 2025

Interested and eligible candidates may submit their applications via the following link:

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