The Chevron Nigeria Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded undergraduate award for Nigerian students. This NNPC Limited/Chevron JV National University Scholarship supports academic excellence and educational development among Nigerian undergraduates in accredited universities nationwide.
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) operates the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture and has announced the 2026 scholarship scheme. The program aims to promote educational development and support academic excellence among Nigerian undergraduate students in accredited universities nationwide.
Benefits of Chevron Nigeria Scholarship 2026
- The scholarship is fully funded
- Applicants are not required to make any payment at any stage of the application or selection process
Eligibility Criteria for the Chevron Nigeria Scholarship 2026
- Full-time SECOND YEAR (200 Level) students enrolled in any accredited Nigerian university
- Admitted during the 2024/2025 academic session
- Studying one of the eligible 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
- Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale
- Have at least six (6) O’Level credits obtained in one sitting
- For Special Needs Category (Blind/Visually Impaired): Provide valid medical certification of visual impairment, possess a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5.0 grading scale, have at least five (5) O’Level credits
- Applicants under this scheme are not eligible to apply for other scholarship programmes sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited, its Joint Venture partners, or affiliates, including the Agbami Medical & Engineering Professionals Scholarship (AMEPS)
- Current beneficiaries of International Oil and Gas scholarship schemes are not eligible to apply
- Agbami scholarship applicants are not allowed to apply for this scheme
How to Apply for the Chevron Nigeria Scholarship 2026
- Click on ‘Apply Now’ tab
- Click on ‘Register Now’ to create an account
- Proceed to your email box to activate your account
- Return to the scholarship site and enter your registered email and password to upload your information
- Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents
- Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise
- Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading
- When asked to upload photo, upload a passport photograph with a white background
- Recheck application information to avoid errors
- Return to ‘Active Scholarships’ and click on the scheme you wish to apply and click ‘Apply Now’ to submit information
- You will receive a notification displayed on the screen and via email that you have successfully applied
- Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document
- Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification
- If National Identification Number (NIN) was not available, obtain your NIN and update application
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Chevron Nigeria Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
How do I apply for the NNPC Limited/CHEVRON JV National University Scholarship?
If you meet the requirements for the scholarship award, please complete the application form accessible from the online application link inside the scholarship advert.
Who is eligible for the NNPC Limited/CHEVRON JV National University Scholarship?
Full time 200 level students in Nigerian tertiary Institutions studying any of the courses listed on the Requirement/Eligibility page. The applicant must have gained admission during the 2024/2025 academic session or Level 200 D.E admission during the 2025/2026 academic session.
I am a current scholarship beneficiary from an International Oil and Gas Company; do I still need to apply?
No. Current beneficiaries of International Oil and Gas scholarship schemes are expected to benefit from only one scholarship scheme. Hence, are not eligible to apply to this scheme.
I applied for the Agbami scholarship scheme, can I apply for this scheme?
No. Agbami scholarship applicants are not allowed to apply for this scheme as clearly stated in the ‘Eligibility Requirements’ instructions.
What do I major in to apply for the scholarship?
Read through the courses listed in the Requirement/Eligibility page to confirm eligibility.
Do I need to be accepted into a particular institution, before I apply for the scholarships?
Applicants must have gained full-time admission into a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution.
Can I send an open application?
No. Application is strictly done through the application portal.
Will you confirm receipt of my application?
Once you submit your online application form you will be sent an automated email acknowledging receipt of your application.
What happens to my online application?
Applications are stored in a database; after the closing date they are evaluated and a shortlist is compiled of qualified applicants. Applicants who did not qualify for the scholarship will be notified at the end of the scholarship campaign.
How do I create my profile and apply?
Visit www.scholastica.ng and click on Register to create an account, activate your account via your email and return to www.scholastica.ng to complete your user profile. Ensure you click 2026 NNPC Limited/CHEVRON JV National University Scholarship to open scholarship page. Then click ‘Apply’ in the top right-hand corner of your screen to apply.
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