Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited, operator of the Umusadege field in PML 22 (formerly OML 56) in Delta State, in partnership with its JV partner SunTrust Atlantic Energies, invites suitably qualified Nigerian undergraduate students to apply for the 2026/2027 JV University Scholarship Award Scheme.
This scholarship promotes academic excellence and enhances skill-based education among youths in the company’s host communities and across Delta State. It supports deserving students with financial assistance throughout their undergraduate studies.
Scholarship Categories and Eligibility
1. University Community Award (Host Communities Only)
- Open to students in 100-level and 200-level courses at the time of application.
- Must be indigenes of Midwestern Oil & Gas host communities.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/GCE (including Mathematics and English) in one sitting.
- JAMB/UTME result and university admission letter from an accredited Nigerian university.
- Current university ID card.
- Identification letter signed by the Community Board of Trustees (BOT) or equivalent community authority.
2. University Merit Award (Delta State Indigenes Only)
- Open to 200 level students only.
- Minimum CGPA of 3.5 in the first year.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 credits in SSCE/GCE (including Mathematics and English) in one sitting.
- JAMB/UTME result and university admission letter from an accredited Nigerian university.
- Current university ID card.
- First-year university CGPA result (3.5 and above).
- Letter of identification from your Local Government Area (LGA), stating your LGA and Senatorial Zone (Delta North, Delta South, or Delta Central).
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive ₦150,000 annually until graduation, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Application Deadline: 19 April 2026
Important Notes
- The application is completely free.
- Scholastica is the official and only platform for this scholarship.
- Beware of scam websites or individuals requesting payment — Midwestern JV does not charge fees or appoint agents/representatives.
- Email applications are not accepted.
- Submitting multiple applications leads to disqualification.
- Any false documents or information will result in disqualification at any stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the computer-based test. The test date will be communicated to shortlisted applicants only.
How to Apply for Midwestern Oil and Gas Scholarship 2026/2027 (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Visit the official application portal:
- On the top right, click “Apply Now”.
- Click “Register Now” to create a new account using a valid email address.
- Check your email inbox and activate your account.
- Log in with your email and password.
- Fill in your personal details, National Identification Number (NIN), educational information, and other required fields.
- Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents (SSCE/GCE, JAMB, admission letter, university ID, identification letter, CGPA for Merit Award, etc.).
- Names on all documents must match exactly. If not, upload an affidavit or certificate of correction.
- Upload a recent passport photograph with a white background.
- Review all information and uploaded documents carefully to avoid errors.
- Click “Apply Now” to submit your application.
- You will receive a confirmation email and SMS.
- Download your profile document, have it signed by your Head of Department (HOD), scan the signed copy, and upload it for verification.
- If you do not have your NIN yet, obtain it here and update it in your application.
Tip: Prepare all scanned documents and your NIN in advance for a smooth application process.
Required Documents (Summary)
- SSCE/GCE results
- JAMB/UTME result
- University admission letter
- Current university ID card
- Community BOT letter (Community Award) or LGA identification letter with Senatorial Zone (Merit Award)
- First-year CGPA result (Merit Award)
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- NIN
- HOD-signed profile document (after submission)
This scholarship is highly competitive. Apply early and ensure all details are accurate.