Shell Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) programme for eligible undergraduate students in Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
The programme, organised by Shell Companies in Nigeria, is aimed at providing Nigerian students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a professional oil and gas environment as part of their academic industrial training requirements.
According to information made available on Tuesday, the SIWES programme is designed to expose students to real-life workplace operations, enabling them to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in classrooms to practical situations.
Shell Nigeria stated that selected students would work directly with experienced professionals across its office locations, gaining insights and skills that would be valuable for their future careers.
The company noted that participants would also be empowered to discover their potential, develop career paths, and collaborate with a diverse workforce in a supportive and innovative environment.
Programme Summary
The 2026 Shell Nigeria SIWES Programme is categorised under Internships and Training and is open exclusively to Nigerian undergraduate students from universities and polytechnics.
Successful applicants will benefit from a monthly stipend, hands-on training, professional mentorship, and networking opportunities. No IELTS certification is required.
The deadline for applications is Dec. 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the programme, applicants must:
•Be Nigerian citizens
Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme at a recognised Nigerian university or polytechnic
•Have official school authorisation and approval for industrial training
Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5
Benefits of the Programme
Shell Nigeria explained that the SIWES programme would enable students to:
Apply academic theories and concepts to real work situations
Build work-related skills through supervision and constructive feedback
Develop additional competencies such as communication, ethics, health, safety, security and environment (HSSE), teamwork, and leadership
Establish valuable professional networks for career development
Eligible Courses
Students studying the following disciplines are eligible to apply:
•Engineering
•Geosciences
•Information Technology
Sciences(Pure and Environmental Sciences)
•Social Sciences and Arts
•Commercial-related courses
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are required to:
Visit the official Shell SIWES application webpage
Click on the application link
Complete the online application form;https://www.scholarshipregion.com/shell-nigeria-siwes-program/
Upload all required documents
Shell Nigeria advised applicants to ensure that all information provided is accurate before submission.
The company further encouraged students to apply early, noting that applications would close on Dec. 30, 2025.