The West Africa Oil and Gas Development Programme (WESTAFRICAOIL) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian students.

In a statement on Tuesday, the organisation said the annual programme was designed to support high-performing undergraduates in public universities by providing financial support, learning tools and capacity-building opportunities.

According to the statement, the scholarship carries a ₦250,000 annual grant in addition to a brand-new laptop to enhance academic work.

WESTAFRICAOIL said the initiative formed part of its broader mandate to build capacity in science, engineering and technology through training, institutional support and educational sponsorship.

Eligibility
The organisation outlined the criteria for applicants as follows:
-Must be a Nigerian citizen;
-Must be in the first or second year of full-time studies in a recognised Nigerian university;
-Must possess a verified University Matriculation Number or UTME ID (VerifyID charges apply);
-Must maintain a strong academic record.

*Benefits
WESTAFRICAOIL said successful candidates would receive:
-₦250,000 yearly scholarship support;
-A new laptop;
-Access to internship opportunities;
-Development resources and academic exposure.

*Required Documents
Applicants are expected to upload the following documents during the application process:
Completed application form;
-Recent passport photograph (white background);
-O-Level and UTME results;
-JAMB and University Admission Letters;
-University student identity card;
-Birth certificate issued by the National Population Commission (NPC);
-Local government identification letter;
-National Identification Number (NIN) slip.

*Application Procedure
A AThe organisation urged interested candidates to apply through its official scholarship webpage.
Steps include:
1. Visit the WESTAFRICAOIL scholarship portal;
2. Create an account using a valid email address;
3. Verify the email;
4. Log in and complete the online form;
5. Upload all required documents;
6. Submit the application and await confirmation.

The deadline for submission is Dec. 23, 2025.

WESTAFRICAOIL encouraged eligible students to take advantage of the opportunity, noting that the scholarship aims to promote human capital development and academic excellence across Nigerian universities.