The NNPC/Total Energies National Merit Scholarship Scheme is a prestigious initiative aimed at supporting the educational aspirations of Nigerian undergraduates. This scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving students, enabling them to focus on their studies without the burden of financial constraints.
Scholarship Overview
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Award Amount: ₦150,000 per student per academic year.
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Duration: Renewable annually, contingent upon maintaining a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5-point scale.
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Coverage: Applicable to all first and second-year full-time undergraduate students in recognized Nigerian universities.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the NNPC/Total Energies National Merit Scholarship Scheme, applicants must:
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Be a registered full-time undergraduate student in a National Universities Commission (NUC)-accredited Nigerian university.
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Be in their first or second year of study at the time of application.
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Have scored at least 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
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For second-year students, possess a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 5-point scale.
Note: Students who are current beneficiaries of similar scholarships from any other company or government agency need not apply.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Visit the official scholarship application portal: csr-ngscholarship.totalenergies.com.
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Complete the online application form.
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Upload the required documents, including:
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Recent passport photograph.
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Certificate or proof of origin.
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Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE).
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UTME result.
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JAMB/University admission letter.
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First-year result showing CGPA.
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Important Dates:
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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Selection Test: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the selection test at designated centres nationwide.
Note: Candidates shall bear the full cost of transportation to/from the selection test venue. It is advisable to choose test centres closest to them.
Why Apply?
The NNPC/Total Energies National Merit Scholarship Scheme is more than just financial assistance; it’s an investment in your future. With over 39,000 students benefiting from this initiative since 2003, the scholarship has been instrumental in helping Nigerian undergraduates achieve their academic and professional goals.
