Application for NNPC–SNEPCo Postgraduate Scholarship Program in UK is Open 2026. The scholarship is designed to support Nigerians seeking postgraduate studies in courses relevant to the oil and gas industry at selected universities in the United Kingdom:
- University of Aberdeen
- Newcastle University
Benefits
The scholarship will cover:
- Full tuition fees
- One economy return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK
- Contribution towards living expenses
Scholarship Courses
- Advanced Chemical Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Engineering Management
- Geophysics
- Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
- Marine Engineering
- Safety and Reliability Engineering for oil and gas
- Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Requirements
- Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
- Have an adequate standard of English (at least 6.5 in IELTS) and meet the university’s language requirements
- Have been offered admission to study one of the eligible courses
- Hold (or expect to hold before the scholarship begins) a degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree
- Have completed NYSC by September 2026
- Be a Nigerian resident in Nigeria
- Not have previously studied in the UK or other developed countries
- Be aged 21–28 years by 30 September 2026
- Have a Nigerian international passport valid until December 2026
Method of Application
Applicants are expected to:
- Apply for admission into any of the eligible programmes at the participating universities
- Obtain a formal admission offer from the university
- Complete the scholarship application process through the designated scholarship portal
- Participate in the university and SNEPCo selection process if shortlisted
The universities will process applications and shortlist candidates before final scholarship consideration.
Participating Universities to apply
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026.
