Agip Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians 2024 : A Comprehensive Guide on How to Apply

“Apply for 2024/2025 Agip Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians. Know the requirements, how to apply and when to apply in order to get into one of the best scholarship schemes tailored towards academic brilliance and youth empowerment in Nigeria.”

Once more the Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), a subsidiary of Eni has opened up the opportunity for Nigerian students to apply for the Agip Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for 2024/2025 session. These scholarships are part of Eni’s commitment to youth empowerment and development in Nigeria through education. This guide will take you through eligibility requirements, application process and important dates for this scholarship whether you are an undergraduate applicant or postgraduates intending to pursue further studies.

Agip Scholarship for Nigerians Programs Overview

There are three different scholarship schemes under the Agip program which target students at various levels of study:

Agip Undergraduate Scholarships – For full time undergraduates in any Nigerian tertiary institution.
Agip Postgraduate Scholarships – For graduates from Nigeria who wish to undertake post graduate studies in relevant fields of oil and gas industry especially deep offshore operations.

Now let us look into each scheme specifically.

Agip Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerians 2024/2025

This category is divided into two main sections that caters for students coming from diverse backgrounds:

Area of Operation Scholarship Award: It is meant only for first year students who hail from communities within the area where Agip operates such as Bayelsa, Delta, Imo,and Rivers states; this is done as an act of goodwill towards these communities by raising their educational standards.

National Merit Scholarship Award: Opened to all first year students across Nigeria who have shown exceptional academic performance but may not be necessarily from operational areas of agips. This is so far one of the best scholarships available in Nigeria today.

All beneficiaries are entitled to having their tuition fees paid starting from their first semester till they graduate provided they maintain certain level performance academically.

Agip Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2024/25

This scheme provides a platform for graduates looking forward to furthering their studies at higher institutions locally or abroad. Every year there are 30 scholarships given out to Nigerians who have completed their first degree courses and want to pursue masters or PhD programmes in areas related to oil and gas industry like:

Engineering
Geosciences
Petroleum and Environmental Technology
Petroleum Law

Criteria for Agip Scholarships

Those who wish to apply for any of the Agip scholarships must meet the following requirements:

Nigerian Citizenship: Applicants for this scholarship should be Nigerian citizens.
Undergraduate Applicants: Candidates for the Area of Operation Scholarship must come from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo or Rivers States and should be first year degree students. Also, first year students from any Nigerian state may apply for National Merit Scholarship.
Postgraduate Applicants: They should have completed their undergraduate studies in relevant fields. Please note that only 30 students are selected annually for postgraduate scholarship.
Academic Focus: Disciplines such as Engineering, Geosciences, Petroleum and Environmental Technology and Petroleum Law should be pursued during post graduate study.
Document Verification: Applicants need to provide their National Identification Number (NIN) for identification purposes.

Note: For undergraduate scholarships, candidates who are currently in 200 level or above are not eligible while graduates applying for postgraduate scheme must have completed their first degree.

Required Documents for Application

Before you start your application make sure you have scanned copies of the following documents:

Passport photograph with white background (450px by 450px not older than 6 months)
School ID Card
O’level Certificate
Admission Letter
Birth Certificate
Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (for Host Communities Merit Award applicants only)
Letter from CDC Chairman (for Host Communities Merit Award applicants only)
JAMB result

Pro Tip: To avoid confusion during upload process name each document according to its content. Each document should not exceed 200KB in size.

Application Process for Agip Scholarships 2024–2025

Follow these steps when applying:

Eligibility Check – Register as full-time undergraduate or have completed your undergraduate degree if applying for postgraduate scholarship.
Account Creation – Visit www.scholastica.ng/register to create an account.
Profile Setup – Activate your account from the email sent to you then go back to www.scholastica.ng to complete your profile.
Scholarship Selection – Visit www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships and click on “Apply”. If you are applying for postgraduate scholarship, visit www.scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpcoandoscholarships.
Document Upload – Fill in personal information, educational details and upload required scanned documents. Make sure all names match across your documentations or provide sworn affidavit/certificate as applicable.
Final Review – Double check application for errors. Once satisfied click “Apply Now” to submit application.
Confirmation – You will receive an email and SMS confirming successful application. Proceed to download a copy of your profile and get it signed by your HOD.
Verification – Upload signed profile for verification then complete application by providing your National Identification Number(NIN) if not already provided during profile update

Agip Scholarship Selection Process

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for the Aptitude Test. The Aptitude Test is a major part of the selection process and candidates must score above 50% before being considered eligible. Results would be posted on notice boards in all Agip locations.

Note: Multiple applications attract disqualification while successful candidates would be issued award letters.

Conclusion

The Agip Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships are designed to help you succeed academically. Whether you are an undergraduate student starting your journey or a graduate student taking a leap into the oil and gas industry, this scholarship could be the key to opening doors for you in life. Do not let it pass by – begin your application today and make that step towards where you want to be.

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This guide is meant to ensure that you succeed in your application process for the Agip scholarships. Good luck as we hope one day soon see Nigeria producing leaders who will make significant impacts within her educational institutions alongside professional settings!