The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Joint Venture) runs robust scholarship programmes which date back to the 1950s and have supported thousands of students. The objective of the SPDC JV scholarship programmes is to develop Nigeria’s talent of the future. In furtherance of this objective and to promote academic excellence among young Nigerians particularly those from less-privileged background, the SPDC invites applications from suitably qualified full-time Nigerian Students admitted in the 2025/2026 academic session to apply for the SPDC JV University scholarship awards.
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Who can Apply for NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Scholarship?
The merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award.
- National Merit Award (NM) – Open to all Nigerians
- Areas of Operation Merit Award – Open to Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States
Eligible Countries
Nigerians
Type
Undergraduate
Eligibility Criteria for NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Scholarships
For applicants to be deemed eligible, they must be:
- Citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Registered FULL-TIME undergraduates studying an accredited course in an approved University in Nigeria.
- Be in 200 Level (as at December 2025) or possess proof of admission into undergraduate programme in the 2025/2026 academic session.
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How to Apply for NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Scholarships
- All applicants should have valid personal email account for the purpose of correspondence for this application.
- All applications must be done online, visit the application website at:Â https://www.spdc-jv-scholarship.shell.com/Â to apply.
- Applicants for the Areas of Operation Merit Award are required to provide scanned copies of letters of identification, stamped and signed by the:
- Paramount chief/traditional head of the community; and
- Chairman of the Community Development Committee or the Community Executive Council (CDC or CEC)
The letters should be addressed to:
The Manager
Social Performance & Social Investment
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
Port Harcourt.
P/S:Â Each document must not exceed 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG
Note:
- Shell does not demand payment from applicants. The application is entirely FREE of charge.
- Shell does not assign representatives or agents to assist applicants in processing applications.
- Only successful candidates at each selection stage will be contacted.
- Use Shell Nigeria website ONLY for application.
Deadline for NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Scholarships
Application Closed.
Read Also: NNPC / ADDAX Scholarships for Nigerian Undergraduates
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