The NNPC/OERNL Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2025/2026 Sessions Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, effective March 27th to April 30th 2025.

CATEGORY OF AWARD

• Host/Transit Communities Merit Award - For applicants strictly from OANDO Host/Transit Communities   
• National Merit Award - For applicants from Non-Host/Transit Communities

DEADLINE

• Application ends April 30th, 2025.

NOTE:  

• The Aptitude test shall take place at designated centers to be communicated to applicants at a later date.
• Applicants shall fully bear the cost of transportation to and from the Aptitude test centers.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted to participate in the Aptitude Test.
• Applicants with less than 50% overall score in the Aptitude Test would not be considered.
• The Aptitude test results of all candidates that participate shall be published on the notice board in all our locations.

ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:  
 

• Registered FULL TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions  
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application  

NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:  

• 200 level students and above    
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies    
• Dependants of OANDO personnel    

Only indigenes of OANDO Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.  
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Sciences are eligible for the National Merit Award. 

Application is open to 100-level students only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

• • • Passport photograph with white background not more than 6 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
    • School ID Card
    • O’level Certificate
    • Admission Letter
    • Birth Certificate
    • Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
    • Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
    • Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
    • JAMB Result

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

To apply, go to https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/oandoscholarship2025 and follow the steps below:
1.    Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account. 
3.    Proceed to your email box to activate your account 
4.    Click on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/oandoscholarship2025  to return to the Scholarship site 
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information. 
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload the required scanned documents. 
7.    Ensure the name used in the application matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise. 
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading. 
9.    When asked to upload a photo, a passport photograph with a white background is preferable. 
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors 
11.  Click "Apply Now" to submit information 
12.  You will receive an email and an SMS that confirms your application was successful. 
13.  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. 
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification. 
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) 

• • Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number   
  • Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields   
  • Login with Email and Password to complete the form   
  • After completion, schedule a date for photo and fingerprint capture   
  • Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number   
  • You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office 

16. Return to https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/oandoscholarship2025 and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note:
Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board
Obtaining NIN is not compulsory in order to complete your application