Written by The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) are jointly offering the NNPC/Agip Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027 for qualified Nigerian graduates who wish to pursue Master’s degree studies in Nigeria or abroad.
This fully funded scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses, travel costs, visa fees, and other study-related expenses for successful candidates admitted into recognized universities.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: NNPC / AGIP
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Study Locations: Nigeria, USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Travel Costs
- Deadline: 7th May, 2026
Scholarship Details
Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE PSC, is committed to manpower development as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
As part of this commitment, applications are invited from suitably qualified Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 NNPC/Agip Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.
The scholarship is available in two categories:
- Overseas Category – For study in reputable international universities
- Local Category – For study in recognized Nigerian universities
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Hold a minimum of Second Class Upper bachelor’s degree from a recognized Nigerian university
- Have secured admission into a Nigerian or overseas university for a one-year Master’s programme in an eligible discipline
- Be 28 years old or below by 31st December, 2026
- Have completed the NYSC programme
- Possess a valid international passport (for overseas applicants only) with at least one-year validity from September 2026
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Monthly living stipend
- Flight tickets
- Visa fees
- Other approved study expenses
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
- Recent passport photograph (white background, not older than 6 months)
- Provisional admission letter for 2026/2027 postgraduate studies
- First Degree Certificate
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Valid ID Card (National ID, Driver’s License, or Voter’s Card)
- Valid International Passport (Overseas category only)
- Birth Certificate from Local Government
- NAE Compliance Declaration Form
How to Apply
- Visit the official scholarship application portal
- Download the NAE Compliance Declaration Form
- Click Apply Now
- Register and verify your account
- Log in with your email and password
- Complete your profile and upload required documents
- Review your application carefully
- Submit your application
Applicants for the Overseas Category are also encouraged to apply for the Local Category.
Application Deadline: 7th May, 2026