The Shell Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students are part of the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited’s efforts to promote academic excellence and skill development among young Nigerians. These scholarships are offered under two main categories:
- National Merit Award (NM): Open to Nigerian undergraduates across the country.
- Areas of Operation Merit Award (OM): Specifically for students from communities where Shell Nigeria operates.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens.
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university in Nigeria.
- Must have gained admission during the academic session and be pursuing a first degree program.
- Must have a minimum of seven credits in their O’ Level results, including Mathematics and English.
- For the National Merit Award, applicants must be in their first year of study. For the Areas of Operation Merit Award, applicants must provide identification letters from their community leaders.
Application Process
- Applications are typically submitted online through the Shell Nigeria website.
- Applicants need to provide personal details, educational qualifications, and scanned copies of required documents, such as university admission letters, UTME scores, and identification letters.
- The application period generally opens at the beginning of the year and closes around February or March.
Benefits
- Successful applicants receive financial grants for the full duration of their undergraduate courses, which helps cover tuition fees and contributes towards living expenses.
For more detailed information and to apply, you can visit the Shell Nigeria Scholarship Page.