May 20, 2026

Call for Applications: NNPC–Renaissance JV University Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates

The Renaissance African Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture, has announced the opening of its 2025 University Scholarship Scheme for qualified Nigerian undergraduate students.

This annual scholarship aims to promote academic excellence and capacity development among Nigerian youth by offering financial support throughout the duration of their undergraduate studies.

Scholarship Categories:
The scheme is merit-based and divided into two categories:

National Merit Award (NM): Open to all Nigerian students
Areas of Operation Merit Award: Open to indigenes of Renaissance’s operational communities in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must:

Be citizens of Nigeria
Be full-time undergraduates in a Nigerian university accredited by the NUC
Be in 200 level during the 2023/2024 academic session
Not currently benefit from any other scholarship in the oil and gas sector

Application Timeline:
Opening Date: June 20, 2025
Closing Date: July 25, 2025

Important Notes:
Application is FREE of charge
The Renaissance JV does not engage agents or representatives for the application process
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for the computer-based aptitude test
Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the official portal: Apply here

Required Documents (JPEG format, max size 200KB each):
Passport photograph (white background, not older than 3 months)
University ID card
Admission letter (University or JAMB)
JAMB Result (UTME or Direct Entry)
100 Level Academic Transcript (2023/2024 result)
State of Origin Certificate

For Operational Area Award applicants only:
Community identification letters signed by the Paramount Ruler and the CDC/CEC Chairperson

Application Steps:
Visit the portal and register an account
Activate your account via email
Log in, complete the form, and upload documents
Confirm your application submission via email and SMS