Oando Scholarship 2026 | NEPL JV Tertiary Scholarship for 100 Level Students

Overview

Scholarship Provider: Nigerian Energy Production Limited (NEPL) / Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL) JV
Sponsor: Oando PLC
Category: Undergraduate Scholarship
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Study Level: Undergraduate (100 Level Only)
Application Mode: Online
Deadline: April 1, 2026

About The Program

The Oando/NEPL JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme 2026 is a prestigious educational intervention initiative by Nigerian Energy Production Limited (NEPL) in joint venture with Oando Energy Resources Nigeria Limited (OERNL). This scholarship program is designed to support academically talented Nigerian undergraduates pursuing degrees in critical fields relevant to the oil and gas industry.

Oando PLC is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers, committed to developing local human capacity through educational support and youth empowerment initiatives.

Scholarship Categories

The scheme offers two distinct award categories:

1. National Merit Award

Eligible Courses: Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, and Agricultural Sciences
Open to: All qualified 100 level students in Nigerian tertiary institutions

2. Host Communities Merit Award

Eligible States: Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States
Open to: Indigenes of Oando Host/Transit Communities in the listed states
Additional Requirements: Letter from Community Paramount Ruler and CDC Chairman

Scholarship Benefits

Successful scholars will receive:

Full Financial Support: Coverage of tuition and academic expenses
Duration: Throughout the undergraduate programme (subject to maintaining good academic standing)
Professional Development: Potential internship and career opportunities within the Oando Group

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants MUST meet the following requirements:

Level: Be a registered FULL-TIME 100 level undergraduate at the time of application
Institution: Be enrolled in a recognized Nigerian tertiary institution
Academic Standing: Must be certified 100 level students
Exclusivity: NOT be a current beneficiary of similar awards from other companies and agencies (especially International Oil and Gas scholarships)
Relationship: NOT be a dependent of staff of Oando PLC and its subsidiaries
Aptitude Test: Must score minimum 50% in the online aptitude test

📌 200 level students and above are NOT eligible to apply.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload clearly scanned copies of:

Passport photograph (white background, 450px by 450px, not more than 200kb, JPEG format)
School ID Card
O’level Certificate
Admission Letter
Birth Certificate
Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
JAMB Result
Compliance Form (Download from portal)
Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Host Communities applicants only)
Letter from CDC Chairman (Host Communities applicants only)

📌 Ensure documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up during upload.

Application Process

Click “APPLY OFFICIALLY HERE” below
Click “Register Now” to create an account on Scholastica
Proceed to your email to activate your account
Return to the scholarship portal and login with your registered email and password
Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (NIN) (if available), and educational information
Upload all required scanned documents
Ensure the name used matches all documentation (upload sworn affidavit if otherwise)
View all documents after uploading to eliminate errors
Click “Apply Now” to submit information
You will receive email and SMS confirmation of successful application
Download your profile and have your Head of Department sign the document
Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile for verification
Download and upload the filled Compliance Form

📌 NIN is not compulsory to complete your application, but you can obtain it at http://ninenrol.gov.ng and update your application later.

Selection Process

Stage 1: Online application and document submission
Stage 2: Initial review and shortlisting
Stage 3: Online aptitude test (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
Stage 4: Final selection based on aptitude test performance (minimum 50% required)

Support and Contact

For technical issues or enquiries:

Email: scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com
Portal: www.scholastica.ng

Deadline : April 1, 2026

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📢 Important Notes

The scholarship application is free of charge. Do not pay anyone to facilitate your application.

Multiple applications attract disqualification.

The aptitude test shall be conducted online.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted to participate in the aptitude test.

Applicants with less than 50% overall score in the aptitude test will not be considered.

E-Application closes strictly at the deadline – no late submissions will be accepted.

Faxed or email applications will not be accepted.