Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2026 / 2027

Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of the NNPC Limited and 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:

Title: 2026 / 2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme

Description
NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories:

• Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
• Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university

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

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

Eligibility
Candidates should:

• Possess a minimum of a Second-Class Upper Bachelor's Degree from a recognized Nigerian University.
• 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.
• Not be above 28 years of age by December 2025.
• Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
• Possess an international passport with a validity period of at least one year from September 2025 (applicable to the overseas category).

General Instruction
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and e-mail.
Please note:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an aptitude test
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude
• Strict compliance with the above guidelines is required
• Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE and other affiliate companies and agencies are not eligible
• Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible for this scholarship.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This advertisement shall neither be construed as a commitment on the part of NAE, nor shall it entitle Applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from NAE and /or any of its Partners by virtue of such Applicants having responded to this advert.