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2020 NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates

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Anthony Awa

Institutional Policy Specialist

October 7, 2020

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN)—comprising Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI)—have opened applications for the 2020/2021 NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship Scheme.

NNPC/TOTAL National Merit Scholarship Scheme For Nigerians 2020

Scholarship Value

  • Value of Award: ₦150,000 per academic session to support Nigerian undergraduates in NUC-accredited universities.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a registered FULL-TIME undergraduate student at a recognized Nigerian university.
  • Must be a certified 100-level or 200-level student at the time of application.
  • Have scored at least 200 in UTME (or hold a recognized A-Level/ND/JUPEB certificate for Direct Entry students) and maintain at least a 2.50 CGPA (for 200-level students).

Required Documents for Online Upload

  • Recent Passport Photograph
  • State/LGA Certificate or Proof of Origin
  • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE - WAEC/NECO)
  • JAMB UTME Result Slip (or A-Level/Direct Entry Certificate)
  • JAMB and University Admission Letter (showing Matriculation Number)
  • 100-Level Result Statement showing your CGPA (for 200-level applicants)

How to Apply and Deadline

Submit your online application via the Total CSR Education Scholarships Portal or read the full guidelines at scholarships.totalcsredu.com/about-the-scholarship/ on or before 30th October 2020.

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Praise Adeleke

Aug 24, 2026

Is the NNPC/Total scholarship paid every year until graduation or only once?

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Mentra Admissions Team

Aug 24, 2026

Hi Praise, the NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship pays ₦150,000 annually from the year you win it until you graduate, provided you maintain the required CGPA.

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