NNPC / ADDAX Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates 2024

The NNPC / ADDAX Petroleum Scholarship is a scholarship for undergraduate students. Addax Petroleum is a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, one of the largest oil and gas producers in China, the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the third largest worldwide.

NNPC / ADDAX Scholarship Details and FAQs

The Addax Petroleum Development (Nigerian) Limited (APDNL) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its Tertiary Scholarship Scheme.

When is the application deadline?

26th May 2024

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

Nigeria

In which host country will the awardees be studying?

Nigeria

What is the category of this opportunity?

Undergraduate

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:

• Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application (Only students admitted in 2023/2024 academic session)
• For OND students, the award will be for 2 years only

The following categories of students should not apply:

• 200 level students and above
• HND students
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies

Only Indigenes of APDNL Host Communities in Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.

Read Also: PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for Post Graduate

What are the benefits of the award?

Onetime financial award

How to Apply for the Programme:

Before you start this application, be reminded that this exercise is only for candidates invited. It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying. Remember to prepare the requirements above before commencing your application.

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 3 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 Leader (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

Programme Webpage

NNPC/Addax Scholarship FAQs

1. How do I apply for the 2024/2025 Addax Petroleum Scholarship Award?

If you meet the requirements for the scholarship award, please complete the application form accessible from online application link inside the scholarship advert.

2. Who is eligible for the 2024/2025 Addax Petroleum Scholarship Award?

The application is open to university and polytechnic undergraduates in 100 Level only. The applicant must have gained admission either during the 2023/2024 academic session respectively.

3. Is it compulsory to get my NIN before I submit my application?

No. You are advised to apply before the application deadline and update your profile later after you have obtained your NIN.

4.  I am a current Addax scholarship beneficiary, do I still need to apply?

No. Current Addax beneficiaries should not apply for this scheme.

5. I am a current scholarship beneficiary from an International Oil and Gas Company, do I still need to apply?

No. Current beneficiaries of an International Oil and Gas scholarship schemes are expected to benefit from only one scholarship scheme. Hence, are not be eligible to apply to this scheme.

6. What do I major in to apply for the scholarship?

The application is open to all university and polytechnic undergraduates irrespective of their course of study.

7. Do I need to be accepted into a particular institution, before I apply for the scholarships?

Applicants must have gained full-time admission into any recognized Nigerian University.

8. Can I send an open application?

No. Application is strictly done through the application portal.

9. Will you confirm receipt of my application?

Once you submit your online application form you will be sent an automated email acknowledging receipt of your application. You will subsequently be contacted if you make the Aptitude test shortlisted, if not you will be notified at the end of campaign.

9. What happens to my online application?

Applications are stored in a database; after the closing date they are evaluated and a shortlist is compiled of qualified applicants. Applicants who did not qualify for the scholarship will be notified at the end of the scholarship campaign.

10. How do I create my profile?

Visit www.scholastica.ng and click on Register to create an account, activate your account via your email and return to www.scholastica.ng to complete your user profile. Ensure you click 2024/2025 Addax Petroleum Scholarship to open scholarship page. Then click “Apply” in the top right hand corner of your screen to apply.

11. Can I change my profile details?

Yes, you can. You are responsible for the correctness of the details provided. To correct errors after submission of your application, kindly log on to your scholastica profile, click on “My Account”, a drop-down appears, then click on “My Messages”. You will be directed to a page where you can directly send a message to the scholarship administrator stating your corrections. The corrections will be effected and a mail sent to you confirming it.

12.  Can I change the course (programme) or institution in my application and can I add information to my application after submitting?

You cannot make any changes or additions to your application once submitted, and the deadline has passed. Applications that are not complete when submitted will be cancelled and will not be considered. However, if the application deadline has not passed, you can edit / make changes to your application online. Refer to question 11 on how to do this.

13.  When my details have been corrected after I applied, is this correction effected in my application or do I have to re-apply?

No you don’t have to re-apply, corrections effected before application deadline will be used during short-listing.

14.  Where can I upload my passport photograph and other required documents?

During the creation of your profile, click on the tab “Passport Photograph” and upload your passport in JPEG format, not larger than 200KB in size. To upload other documents, click on the tab “Documents” select appropriate document from the drop down list and upload.

15.  What is the maximum size and image format of passport photograph and other required documents?

Each document size should not be more than 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG.

16. I cannot find my course of study in the dropdown list online. What do I do?

If your course of study is not on the list, send an email to scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com stating the name of your course of study, Faculty, CGPA Scale and name of institution. You will be notified in less than 24 hours via email once it has been added

17.  How do I know my application has been received?

When you submit your application online, you automatically receive confirmation of receipt by email. Please note that your email provider may see this confirmation email as spam, so check if your junk or spam folder contains an email sent by admin@scholastica.ng  You can visit your profile to view the status of your application.

18. I am unable to submit my application before the deadline. Can I submit it after the deadline?

No. E-Application closes after the stipulated deadline.

19. Do I need to pay to facilitate the application?

You are strongly advised not to patronize anyone by cash or kind. This award is strictly based on merit and meeting the award criteria. Note: Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.

20. Must I be of a certain age to qualify for the scholarship?

No.

21. When is the scholarship application due?

The application deadline is strictly 26th May, 2024. Students are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline.

22. What must I submit with my application, to ensure it is a complete application?

You must read the scholarship award information carefully and provide the documentation requested in the Eligibility Requirements section.

23. Can I fax or email the application or its components to the Scholarship Team?

No. Faxed or email applications or components will not be accepted.

24. Can I apply through the Representative in my university or hometown?

No.

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