Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

Published: 09 Apr 2025

Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: – 

1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university

NAE Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline	April 27, 2025
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Nigerian AGIP Oil Company Limited
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of NAE Postgraduate Scholarship

The NNPC Agip Postgraduate Scholarship offers;

• Fully funded scholarship for one-year postgraduate study.
• Also covers tuition, accommodation, living stipends, field trips, and travel expenses.

Requirements for NAE Postgraduate Scholarship

To qualify for the 2024/2025 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelor's degree from a recognized Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university (based on the category being applied for) for a one-year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2025.
4. Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
5. Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2025 (applicable to overseas category).

Course of Study
Only candidates with an offer of admission in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;

• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical, Offshore, Environmental, Renewable)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Selection Process

Please note:

1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other affiliate companies, and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification. 
6. Strict compliance with the above guidelines is required. 

Application Documents

Candidates should have the following clearly scanned documents before starting the application process:   

• Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with white background not more than 6 months old. 
• Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies 2025/2026 session into any reputable university – Local/Overseas. This admission letter must be for the course stated on the candidate’s application. 
• First Degree Certificate 
• NYSC Discharge Certificate 
• Valid ID card (Driver's license, Voter's card, National Identity card)
• Valid International Passport Data Page for Overseas category only (Valid for travel at least one year from September 2025) 
• Birth Certificate from Local government
• NAE Compliance Declaration Form

2. All candidates are required to fill and sign the NAE Compliance Declaration Form. To download the NAE Compliance Declaration Form, click https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAE_compliance2024.pdf 
3. Label the scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mix-up during upload. 
4. Attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section. 

Application Deadline

April 27, 2025

How to Apply