The NNPC/SEPLAT Joint Venture (JV) National Undergraduate Scholarship is an education support programme for eligible undergraduate students studying in federal and state universities in Nigeria.

The scholarship is part of Seplat Energy’s Corporate Social Investment activities and is intended to provide financial assistance to deserving students during their undergraduate studies.

For students interested in the programme, the important things to understand are the eligibility requirements, approved courses, documents needed, application process and selection requirements.

The application dates and some programme details can change from one scholarship cycle to another. Students should therefore confirm the current information before applying.

About The NNPC/Seplat Undergraduate Scholarship

The scholarship is offered through the NNPC/SEPLAT Joint Venture and is designed for eligible undergraduate students enrolled in Nigerian federal and state universities.

Successful applicants receive an annual scholarship grant intended to provide financial support during their degree programme, subject to the conditions of the scholarship scheme.

The programme is competitive, so meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee selection.

Who Can Apply For The NNPC/Seplat Scholarship?

Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions specified for the current scholarship cycle.

For the 2026 scholarship programme, applicants were required to:

• Be in second year of study or above.
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
• Have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Obtain the required O’Level credits in one sitting.
• Be studying an approved course.
• Be enrolled in an eligible federal or state university in Nigeria.

Students should pay particular attention to the CGPA requirement. Having a CGPA below the stated minimum means that an applicant does not meet the academic requirement for that application cycle.

Similarly, having five credits spread across more than one O’Level sitting may not satisfy the stated requirement.

Approved Courses

The scholarship is restricted to specific fields of study.

For the 2026 application cycle, the approved courses included:

• Accountancy
• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Business Administration
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering/Computer Science
• Economics
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Studies
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Law
• Mass Communication
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medicine
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Ophthalmology/Optometry
• Petroleum Engineering

Students whose courses are not on the approved list should not assume that they are eligible simply because they meet the CGPA and other academic requirements.

The approved course list should be checked again whenever a new application cycle is announced because scholarship conditions can be revised.

What Does The CGPA Requirement Mean?

The CGPA requirement is one of the conditions students should check before starting an application.

For the 2026 programme, applicants needed a minimum CGPA of 3.5.

This means that a student who does not meet the stated CGPA requirement may be screened out even if they satisfy the other conditions.

Students should use the grading system and academic records provided by their university when confirming their eligibility.

O’Level Requirements

Applicants are required to have at least five O’Level credits, including:

• English Language
• Mathematics

For the 2026 application cycle, these five credits were required to have been obtained in one sitting.

It is therefore important to check your WAEC, NECO or other accepted O’Level result before applying. Do not wait until the application stage to discover that your result does not meet the stated condition.

Which Students Are Not Eligible?

The scholarship is not designed for every undergraduate student.

A student may be ineligible if they:

• Are below the required year of study.
• Have a CGPA below the stated minimum.
• Do not meet the O’Level requirements.
• Are studying a course that is not included in the approved list.
• Do not meet other conditions contained in the current scholarship terms and conditions.

Applicants should always read the latest eligibility requirements because the conditions for a future application cycle may differ from those published previously.

How To Apply

Applications are completed online through the designated scholarship portal.

For the 2026 scholarship cycle, eligible students were required to apply through the official Seplat Growth Academy scholarship portal:

Official application portal: Seplat Growth Academy Scholarship

The application process is free of charge.

Students should be careful when searching for scholarship information online. An applicant should not have to pay an individual or unofficial website simply to access the scholarship application form.

What You Need Before Starting Your Application

Preparing your information before opening the application form can make the process easier.

You should have access to:

• A valid personal email address.
• Your university and programme details.
• Your current academic information.
• Your O’Level result.
• Any other information or supporting documents requested on the current application portal.

Use an email address that you check regularly. If you are shortlisted, the organisers may use the contact details provided during your application to communicate with you.

Application Dates

The application period changes from one cycle to another.

For the 2026 scholarship programme, applications opened on 23 February 2026 and closed on 13 March 2026.

These dates should not be treated as permanent dates for future applications. Students interested in the scholarship in another year should check the latest announcement and application portal for the new opening and closing dates.

What Happens After Application?

Submitting an application does not mean that every eligible student will receive the scholarship.

The programme is competitive, and applicants are subject to the selection process and the scholarship’s terms and conditions.

Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for subsequent stages.

Students should therefore keep the email address and other contact details used in their application active and check them regularly after submitting their forms.

Important Things To Check Before Applying

Before submitting your application, take a few minutes to confirm the following:

1. Your year of study: Make sure you have reached the minimum level required for the current cycle.
2. Your CGPA: Check your latest academic record against the stated minimum.
3. Your course: Confirm that your programme appears on the current approved course list.
4. Your O’Level result: Make sure you have the required credits and that they satisfy the current sitting requirement.
5. Your university: Confirm that your institution falls within the eligible category.
6. Your contact details: Use an email address and phone number that you can access.
7. The deadline: Submit your application before the portal closes.
8. The official portal: Apply through the scholarship platform designated by Seplat Energy and the NNPC/SEPLAT JV.

These checks can help prevent a student from spending time on an application for which they do not meet the basic requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 100-Level Students Apply?

No, the 2026 eligibility requirement was for students in second year of study or above. Students should check the requirements for the current application cycle before applying.

What CGPA Is Required?

The minimum CGPA for the 2026 programme was 3.5.

Can Students In Any Course Apply?

No. The scholarship is restricted to courses included in the approved course list for the relevant application cycle.

Do I Need Five O’Level Credits?

Yes. The 2026 requirements specified at least five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained in one sitting.

Is The Scholarship Application Free?

Yes. The application for the scholarship is free of charge.

Will Every Eligible Applicant Receive The Scholarship?

No. Meeting the minimum requirements allows an applicant to be considered, but the scholarship remains competitive and applicants are subject to the selection process.

Where Can I Get The Application Form?

For the 2026 cycle, applications were submitted through the Seplat Growth Academy scholarship portal. When a new application cycle opens, applicants should use the current official application link provided by Seplat Energy and the NNPC/SEPLAT JV.

Current Application Details

The following information relates specifically to the 2026 scholarship cycle and should be updated when a new application is announced.

Item	Details
Programme	NNPC/SEPLAT JV National Undergraduate Scholarship
Sponsor	NNPC/SEPLAT Joint Venture / Seplat Energy
Eligible Institutions	Federal and state universities in Nigeria
Minimum Level	Second year and above
Minimum CGPA	3.5
O’Level Requirement	At least five credits, including English and Mathematics
O’Level Sitting	One sitting
Approved Courses	Selected undergraduate courses
Application Period	23 February – 13 March 2026
Application Fee	Free
Application Method	Online
Official Portal	Seplat Growth Academy Scholarship Portal
Enquiries	scholarship@seplatenergy.com