Institutional Overview

The SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Scheme offers opportunities to Nigerian students in their first year of study in Nigerian universities. The scheme is categorized into the National Merit Award (open to all Nigerians) and Operational Area Awards (for indigenes of Shell’s operational communities).

Approved Fields of Study

Engineering, Sciences, Agriculture, Geosciences, ICT, Medicine

Coverage & Benefits Matrix

Annual monetary grant paid directly to scholarship recipients

Networking with top engineering and industry leaders at Shell tech events

Priority opportunities for industrial training (IT) placements at Shell operational locations

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

01 Be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

02 Must be in your first year (100 level) in an accredited Nigerian university at the time of application

03 Have minimum of 7 O-Level credits in one sitting, including English and Mathematics

04 Maintain good academic standing throughout undergraduate study

Required Documentation Dossier

Passport photograph taken within the last 3 months

JAMB and University admission letters

WASSCE / NECO certificate or statement of results

Local Government identification letter

Community identification letter (for Operational Area applicants)

Step-by-Step Submission Protocol

1
Register on the official Shell Nigeria scholarship application portal
2
Fill personal, educational, and community background data
3
Upload clear document scans
4
Take the proctored computer-based assessment test