Application for NNPC–SNEPCo Postgraduate Scholarship Program in UK is Open 2026. The scholarship is designed to support Nigerians seeking postgraduate studies in courses relevant to the oil and gas industry at selected universities in the United Kingdom:
University of Aberdeen
Newcastle University
Benefits
The scholarship will cover:
Full tuition fees
One economy return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK
Contribution towards living expenses
Scholarship Courses
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Engineering Management
Geophysics
Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
Marine Engineering
Safety and Reliability Engineering for oil and gas
Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Requirements
Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
Have an adequate standard of English (at least 6.5 in IELTS) and meet the university’s language requirements
Have been offered admission to study one of the eligible courses
Hold (or expect to hold before the scholarship begins) a degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree
Have completed NYSC by September 2026
Be a Nigerian resident in Nigeria
Not have previously studied in the UK or other developed countries
Be aged 21–28 years by 30 September 2026
Have a Nigerian international passport valid until December 2026
Method of Application
Applicants are expected to:
Apply for admission into any of the eligible programmes at the participating universities
Obtain a formal admission offer from the university
Complete the scholarship application process through the designated scholarship portal
Participate in the university and SNEPCo selection process if shortlisted
The universities will process applications and shortlist candidates before final scholarship consideration.
Participating Universities to apply
University of Aberdeen
Newcastle University
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026.