NNPC / Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027

Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), operator of the OML 130, in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility, invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian students for the NNPC/TOTAL National Merit Scholarship Scheme.

Title: 2026 / 2027 NNPC / Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme

DETAILS

• This award, which is open to all first-year and second-year full-time students irrespective of course of study, is aimed at assisting brilliant Nigerian students to finance their education.
• The scheme provides annual scholarship grants to successful candidates from their year of the award (first year or second year) to the completion of their degree program.

ELIGIBILITY

To qualify for consideration, the applicant MUST:
• Be a Registered FULL-TIME undergraduate in a recognised Nigerian University
• Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
• Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
• Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
• Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
• Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students).

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Students with a score of less than 200 in UTME need not apply
  • Students with less than 2.50 CGPA on a 5-point scale, or equivalent
  • 300-level students and above need not apply
  • Current beneficiaries of similar awards from any other Company or Government Agency need not apply

CONDITIONS OF AWARD

Criteria/Rules for the Award

• The CSR-Education Department, TUCN, implements the National Merit Scholarship program in line with the approved Procedure
• The National Merit Scholarship Award Scheme is an educational assistance for undergraduate students in recognised Nigerian universities
• All matriculated undergraduate regular students in their first or second year of study in recognized Nigerian universities are eligible to apply for the scholarship tests
  • All candidates must supply their matriculation numbers and other relevant information from their Universities to be eligible for the award
  • No scholarship is awarded to students in part-time/sandwich programs
  • The award is made to only those who are not holding similar scholarships from the industry
  • The award is based on the result of a selection test to be administered by a National Examination body (WAEC or its equivalent)
  • The award is effective for the current session of the award, but renewable for the remaining duration of the student’s program
  • The award is only renewable upon the presentation of academic performance of a CGPA of not less than 2.5 on a 5-point scale or equivalent (e.g 50% of a 4 or 7 point scale), obtained in the previous academic session
  • All awardees shall open an account in a Nigerian bank in their own name through which the scholarship payments shall be made. No awardee shall be paid in cash.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The call for submission of applications is publicized in the national dailies. It is also online on the Total website as well as on the Company Intranet
• All Scholarship awards are by merit selection after the intending beneficiary has presented himself/herself, sat for and passed the selection tests at the designated centres across the Country
• The application process is online
• A national Examination body administers, conducts and marks the selection examination and provides the test results in a secure environment
• Selection tests are annual for the current academic session
• Student verification exercise is carried out from time to time for students on the scheme.
• An Award letter signed by the Deputy Managing Director, DMD, of TUCN is the sole evidence of the commitment of TUCN to the awardee. The beneficiary must return a fully signed Acceptance Form committing him/her to the regulations guiding the National Merit Scholarship Scheme
• Payment of the award is strictly into the beneficiary’s personal bank account. The first payments shall be made within two months of the award, while the subsequent payments shall be made upon receipt of the annual school results of the beneficiary.
• Beneficiaries are strictly first or second-year students of tertiary institutions and must have completed all admission processes and have obtained a duly signed university Admission/Offer Letter and/or Student Matriculation number
• No changes in the course of study, the location of study or the duration of the course are entertained during the life of the National Merit Scholarship award. Any such change must be communicated in a written application and reviewed on its merit
• The National Merit Scholarship award is non-transferable and non-extendable. It is not a future Engagement Contract, nor is any student under any Bond with the Company during or after the period of the award

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GENERAL PROCEDURE:

• An advertisement in the national newspapers and online shall kick start the process, calling prospective candidates to submit their applications. A nominal 4-week period is allowed for submission of applications
• Award letters are issued upon approval. Successful candidates must acknowledge and commit to the rules guiding the scheme
• Due diligence is carried out on the successful candidates to confirm all their data, including student data and bank account details
• The successful candidates’ profiles are captured in the database
• An induction program may be organised for the new awardees to further highlight and enlighten them on the conditions of the scheme
• Payment is processed for the awardees in line with the approved procedure.

Scholarship Rate / Amount

The following amount shall apply to the National Merit Scholarships Scheme:
• Tertiary Student – N150,000 per Student per Academic Year.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click Here to Start Application

FAQs

1. What is the NNPC / Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027?

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme is an annual educational support program designed to assist outstanding Nigerian undergraduate students. The scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and provide financial assistance to students in recognized Nigerian universities.

2. Who is eligible to apply for the NNPC / Total Scholarship 2026/2027?

Eligibility is typically open to:

• Nigerian students enrolled in accredited universities
• Students in their first or second year of study
• Candidates with strong academic performance (usually a minimum CGPA requirement)
• Students not currently benefiting from any other oil and gas scholarship

Applicants are also required to meet specific criteria set by both NNPC and TotalEnergies for the 2026/2027 session.

3. How can I apply for the NNPC / Total National Merit Scholarship?

Interested candidates can apply online through the official scholarship portal provided by TotalEnergies. The application process generally involves:

• Filling out an online application form
• Uploading required documents (e.g., admission letter, student ID, academic results)
• Submitting the application before the deadline

Applicants are advised to carefully follow instructions and ensure all information provided is accurate.

4. What benefits do beneficiaries receive from the scholarship?

Successful applicants of the NNPC / Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme receive:

• Annual financial grants to cover tuition and study expenses
• Support throughout their undergraduate program (subject to maintaining required academic standards)
• Recognition as part of a prestigious scholarship program sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and TotalEnergies