WESTAFRICAOIL invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session.
The WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship is a precious award that includes a ₦250,000 grant per year and a laptop to aid academic performance.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply successfully.
WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship Summary
- Host: WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦250,000 per year | Laptop
- Deadline: December 23, 2025
West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship Details:
The West Africa Oil and Gas Development Programme (WESTAFRICAOIL) has officially opened applications for the 2025/2026 Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian students.
This scholarship supports bright undergraduates in public universities by providing financial assistance, academic support, and learning tools to help them excel.
WESTAFRICAOIL builds capacity through training, institutional development, scholarships, and the promotion of science, engineering, and technology.
Eligibility Requirements for WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship 2025/2026
To be considered for the WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship 2025/2026, you must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen.
- Be currently in their first or second year of full-time study in an approved-listed Nigerian University.
- Have a University Matriculation Number (UME) ID Number or the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Number to be fully verified (VerifyID charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.
- Maintain good academic standing
Benefits of West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship
The West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship covers;
- ₦250,000 yearly scholarship support
- A brand-new laptop to aid academic work
- Increased chances for internship placements
- Access to development resources
- Academic visibility and recognition
- Required Documents for WESTAFRICAOIL Scholarship 2025/26
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Completed application form
- Passport photograph (white background, not more than 3 months old – 450px × 450px, ≤ 200kb)
- O-Level & UTME results
- JAMB & University Admission Letter
- University Student ID card
- Birth certificate (NPC issued)
- Local Government Identification Letter
- National Identification Number (NIN) Slip