Empowering the next generation.
The NNPC Limited–Renaissance JV University Scholarship Programme is an annual scholarship grant designed to support outstanding Nigerian undergraduates through their academic journey, and empower the next generation of leaders.
Choose the category that fits.
Open to all eligible Nigerian students nationwide.
Open to indigenes of Renaissance operational areas in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, Rivers States.
Eligibility criteria.
Applicants must meet all four criteria below to be considered for the 2026 NNPC-Renaissance JV University Scholarship Scheme.
- 1Be citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
- 2Be registered full-time undergraduates in an accredited Nigerian university
- 3Be in 200 Level with proof of admission for the 2024/2025 academic session
- 4Not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship from an oil and gas industry entity
Investing in talent that builds Nigeria's tomorrow.
Through annual cohorts of National Merit and Areas of Operation beneficiaries, Renaissance is helping to grow the next generation of Nigerian engineers, scientists, and energy leaders, one scholarship at a time.
Sending Niger Delta talent to the world's leading universities.
Alongside its undergraduate scholarship scheme, the NNPC/Renaissance JV also runs the Niger Delta Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship — a fully-funded, one-year taught MSc programme for qualifying graduates of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States, delivered in partnership with three leading UK universities.
Partner universities.
Newcastle University
- MSc Robotics and AI
- MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering
- MSc Environmental Engineering
- MSc Data Science and AI
University of Aberdeen
- MSc Geophysics
- MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil & Gas
- MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Robert Gordon University
- MSc Advanced Computing
- MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
- MSc Drilling and Well Engineering
- MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Who qualifies.
Applicants to the Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship must meet the following criteria.
- 1Be an indigene of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo or Rivers State
- 2Hold (or expect to hold) a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree or equivalent
- 3Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
- 4Meet the university's English language requirements (minimum IELTS 6.5)
- 5Be aged between 21 and 28 years
- 6Hold a valid Nigerian international passport