NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027 for young Nigerian graduates.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: 7th of May 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories:

To qualify for the 2026/2027 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

Possess a minimum of 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 above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2026.
Have completed the one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2026 (applicable to overseas category).

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)

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 2026)
Birth Certificate from Local government
NAE Compliance Declaration Form