2026 NNPCL/CNL JV National University Scholarship AWards


Posted on: Wed 10-06-2026

Chevron Nigeria Limited (“CNL”), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited/CNL Joint Venture (“NNPCL/CNL JV”), hereby announces the commencement of the 2026 NNPCL/CNL JV National University Scholarship Awards Scheme.

The scholarship seeks to support academic excellence and promote educational development among Nigerian undergraduate students in accredited universities nationwide.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates through the designated online application portal.

Eligible Categories

1. Standard Eligibility Category (General Undergraduate Applicants)

Applicants must be SECOND YEAR (200 Level) students in any accredited Nigerian University studying any of the underlisted courses:
• Agricultural Science
• Accountancy
• Business Administration/Economics
• Computer Science
• Environmental Studies/Surveying
• Geology
• Law
• Mass Communication/Journalism
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Medicine/Surgery
• Pharmacy

Eligibility Requirements 
Applicants must:
• Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5.0 grading system.
• Have at least six (6) O-Level credits obtained in one sitting.

2. Special Needs Category (Blind / Visually Impaired Students)

Applicants must be SECOND YEAR (200 Level) students with visual impairment enrolled in any accredited Nigerian University.
Eligible visually impaired students are encouraged to apply under this category.

Eligibility Requirements 
• Must have a valid medical certification of visual impairment issued by a recognized medical institution or government-approved hospital.
• Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 5.0 grading system.
• Have at least five (5) O-Level credits.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates should submit their applications online via the official application portal below:

APPLICATION LINK: 
https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2026CNLawards (candidate.scholastica.ng)

The scholarship application is strictly administered by SCHOLASTICA.

Application Deadline

Application closes at midnight, June 30, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Notes

• Applicants are required to complete a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the CBT, and results will be verified before final selection.
• Applicants must upload all required documents.
• Incomplete applications, falsified information, or forged documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Multiple applications attract automatic disqualification.
• The scholarship is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Chevron Nigeria Limited reserves the right to verify all submitted information.
• The scholarship does not apply to postgraduate studies.
• Employees of Chevron Nigeria Limited, NNPCL, and their affiliates are not eligible.
• The scholarship is free of charge; no application fee is required.
• Applicants are advised to apply early before the deadline.
• The scholarship is merit-based and competitive.
• For further inquiries, visit the official website or contact the scholarship administrator.

Management 
Chevron Nigeria Limited, Operator of the NNPCL/CNL Joint Venture