NNPC–Renaissance JV University Scholarship 2025: Elevating Nigerian Undergraduates 

The NNPC–RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship is a merit-based initiative by the Renaissance African Energy Company, joint operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR venture. It offers ₦200,000 per year to full-time Nigerian undergraduates in 200 Level for the academic session beginning in 2023/2024, and continues through graduation, based on academic performance. 

 Who Can Apply? 

There are two award categories: 

    National Merit Award: Open to all eligible Nigerian students. 

    Areas of Operation Merit Award: Exclusively for indigenes of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, or Rivers States where Renaissance JV operates 

Eligibility Criteria: 

    Nigerian citizen and full-time undergraduate in an accredited Nigerian university. 

    Must be in 200 Level (admitted in the 2023/2024 academic year). 

    Must not be benefiting from any other oil & gas scholarship program 

How to Apply 

    Visit the official portal at the Renaissance African Energy Company website: candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/NNPCRAECJV2025 

    Register using a valid email and phone number, activate your account via email link. 

    Complete your profile, filling personal, academic, and banking details. 

    Upload required documents (JPEG, ≤ 200 KB each): 

        Passport photo (white background, <3 months old) 

        School ID card 

        JAMB or Admission letter 

        UTME/JAMB result 

        2023/2024 transcript 

        Letter of Identification (LGA/state origin) 

        For Area Awards: additional letters from Paramount Ruler and CDC/CEC Chairperson 

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    Submit application and await confirmation via email/SMS. 

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a proctored computer-based aptitude test. Only successful candidates at each stage will receive further communication. 

“This scholarship is designed to empower academically talented Nigerian students by providing full financial support throughout their undergraduate education.” 

    — Renaissance African Energy Company team 

The NNPC–Renaissance JV University Scholarship 2025 is a highly-competitive, fully-funded grant for second-year undergraduates in Nigeria. With ₦200,000 annually until graduation, it removes financial burdens and allows scholars to focus on academic excellence. The portal is open from June 20 to July 25, 2025, and applications are completely free. Ensure you meet eligibility requirements, prepare your documents early, and apply before the deadline. This is a golden opportunity—don’t miss it!