2023 NNPC/SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship For Young Nigerians

NNPC/SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship is an initiative of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Joint Venture) in pursuance of its Social Investment programme in Education.

This body which aims to promote academic excellence and enhance the employability of young Nigerians, invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian Students admitted into Full Time academic studies in the 2020/2021 session, to apply for its University Scholarship Scheme.

Summary

• Host: Shell Petroleum | NNPC
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships 
• Eligible Country: Nigeria
• Reward: 200,000 Naira

Details

This merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award.

• National Merit Award (NM) – Open to all Nigerians
• Areas of Operation Merit Award – Open to Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States

Requirements

To be considered for the scholarship, you must:

• Must be citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
• Must be registered FULL TIME undergraduates in an accredited and approved University in Nigeria
• Must be in 200 Level (as at January 2023) or possess proof of admission into Undergraduate programme in the 2020/2021 academic session
• Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship from an entity operating in the Oil and Gas Industry, National or International.

Note

• Shell DOES NOT DEMAND PAYMENT FROM APPLICANTS.  The application is entirely FREE of charge
• Shell DOES NOT ASSIGN ‘Representatives’/ ‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications
• Applications open on the 3rd of January 2023 and closes on the 3rd of February 2023
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the proctored computer-based test
• Only successful candidates at each selection stage will be contacted 
• Applications must be processed ONLY through the Shell Nigeria website 

Duration and Reward

N200,000 Naira Yearly scholarship fund for winners across the country 

Required Documents

1. Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more    than 200kb)
2. School ID card
3. University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission letter
4. JAMB Result
5. Letter of Identification from State (Showing Local Government of Origin)
6. Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:

1. • The Community Paramount Ruler; and
   • Applicants for the Operational Area Awards are required to provide scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
2. • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
   • The Chairman of the Community Development Committee or Community Executive Council (CDC or CEC)

The letters should be addressed to: The Manager, Social Performance, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Shell), Shell Industrial Area, Port Harcourt, Rivers-State. After downloading and filling in the necessary details then upload on Scholastica under the document: SPDC GO Declaration Form.

Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents

Applicants are to download the GO Declaration form using the link: http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/doc/declaration.pdf

 Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload

Method of Application

1. All applicants should have personal valid email account and phone number (for consistent communication)
2. All applications must be processed online
3. Applicants for the Operational Area Awards are required to provide scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
4. • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and The Chairman of the Community Development Committee or Community Executive Council (CDC or CEC)

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: February 3, 2023