AGIP Postgraduate Scholarship 2023
The Agip Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme is a prestigious program in Nigeria that offers scholarships to Master’s degree holders who wish to pursue further studies in Nigeria or abroad. If you’re interested in becoming an Agip Scholarship winner in 2023, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the application procedures.
As part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives, the Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of NNPC, NAE, OANDO, and PSC, invests in human development and education. To this end, the National Association of Educators (NAE) has invited eligible Nigerian graduates to apply for the 2023 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme.
The scholarship is available in the following categories: Geoscience, Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical), Petroleum Economics, and Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum). If your discipline falls under any of these categories, you are eligible to apply; otherwise, it is advised not to proceed with the application.
Candidates Eligible to Apply for Agip Postgraduate Scholarship
- Hold at least a second-class upper bachelor’s degree from a Nigerian university.
- Have received admission to a Nigerian or foreign institution (depending on the category applied for) for a one-year Master’s degree program in one of the specified fields.
- Be no older than 28 by December 31st, 2023.
- Have successfully completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
- Hold a valid international passport, with at least one year of validity after September 2023 (applicable to the overseas category).
How to Apply for Agip Postgraduate Scholarship
- Download and fill out the NAE compliance declaration form, available at dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAE_compliance.pdf.
- Scan your documents and ensure they are clearly labeled to avoid confusion during upload.
- Upload the correct documents in the relevant upload box.
- Click on the “Apply Now” tab on the scholarship website.
- If you haven’t registered, click on “Register Now” to create an account and activate it using your email address.
- Visit www.scholastica.ng to access the scholarship website again.
- Log in to your account using your registered email and password.
- Complete the Personal Details, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate sections of the application. Only upload the necessary documents.
- Overseas category applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for both the Overseas category and the Local Post Graduate Scholarship Award.
- You do not need to download the undergraduate profile verification form or fill out the secondary level, bank data, or other relevant fields.
- Ensure that the names on your supporting documentation match exactly with your application. If not, provide a sworn affidavit or certificate.
- After uploading each document, double-check to ensure they are viewable.
- Review your application details to avoid any mistakes.
- Visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships2023 and click “Apply Now” to enter your details. Alternatively, you can go to the home page of www.scholastica.ng and click on the 2023/2024 NAE Postgraduate Scholarship Awards link to access the application page.
- You will receive an email confirming the outcome of your application.
Documents Required for Agip Postgraduate Application
- Passport photograph (450 × 450 pixels) with a white background, taken within the last 3 months.
- Provisional admission letter for post-graduate studies for the 2023/2024 session from a reputable university, whether local or overseas. The admission letter should correspond to the course stated in your application.
- First Degree Certificate
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- Valid ID card (Driver’s license, Voter’s card, National Identity card)
- Valid International Passport Data Page (applicable to overseas category only, with a validity of at least one year from September 2023)
- Birth Certificate from Local Government
- NAE Compliance Declaration Form
Please note that only those selected for the aptitude test will be contacted. If you are chosen, you will receive an SMS text and email notification, so ensure your contact information is accurate. Dependents of NAE or their employees are not eligible for the award, and those who have previously received the scholarship or are currently receiving it cannot apply. It is important to carefully read and understand the instructions before applying and follow all guidelines precisely.
Deadline
The deadline for the Agip Postgraduate Scholarship has not yet been announced. However, once it is communicated, it is recommended to apply at least two weeks before the closing date to avoid rushing and ensure a smooth application process.
Don’t waste time hesitating or delaying. If you aspire to pursue a master’s degree, seize the opportunity to apply for the Agip Postgraduate program and work towards achieving your academic goals.
