NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship 2026 in UK | Fully Funded

The NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate award for Nigerian students to pursue one-year MSc studies in oil and gas-related fields at the University of Aberdeen or Newcastle University in the UK. It is funded by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) in partnership with NNPC.

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens residing in Nigeria, aged 21–28 years by 30 Sept 2026, hold a degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours, have completed NYSC by Sept 2026, possess a valid Nigerian passport, meet English requirements (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), and not have studied previously in the UK or other developed countries.

The scholarship covers full tuition fees, one economy return flight Nigeria–UK, a contribution towards living expenses based on ACU published rates, and medical insurance in line with UK student visa requirements.

Eligible courses at University of Aberdeen include MSc Geophysics, MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil & Gas, MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering, and MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience. At Newcastle University, eligible courses include MSc Data Science and AI, MSc Data Science, MSc Engineering Management, MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering, MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Robotics and AI, and MSc Marine and Ocean Engineering.

The application deadline for the NNPC SNEPCo Scholarship is 8 June 2026. Applicants must submit their completed scholarship application forms to the universities by this date.

First, apply for admission to eligible MSc programmes at the University of Aberdeen or Newcastle University. After receiving a formal admission offer, access the scholarship application forms via the university websites. Submit the completed forms by 8 June 2026. Shortlisted candidates will attend interviews with SNEPCo.

The competitor content does not specify whether multiple applications are allowed. However, it notes that multiple applications will lead to disqualification. It is advisable to apply to only one university and one course to avoid disqualification.

The scholarship is for one academic year only, covering one-year MSc programmes. It is not renewable as it is designed for a single year of study.

After submission, the universities will shortlist candidates. Shortlisted candidates will then attend interviews with SNEPCo. Final selection is made after the interviews. Successful candidates will be notified and provided with further instructions.

Yes, applicants must possess a valid Nigerian passport that is valid until at least December 2026. This is required for travel and visa purposes.