NNPC–Heirs Energies Scholarship 2025: How 100-Level Students from OML 17 Communities Can Apply and Win
Are you just starting your academic journey at a public university and struggling with finances? If you’re from one of the oil-bearing communities under OML 17 in Rivers State, there’s good news: The NNPC–Heirs Energies Scholarship 2025 is officially open — and it’s made just for you.
No gimmicks, no fluff. Just real support for real students.
Who Is This Scholarship For?
This opportunity is strictly for indigenes of host communities under OML 17, which includes parts of Rivers State. So, if your roots trace back to:
- Etche
- Ikwerre
- Obio-Akpor
- Oyigbo
You’re already one step closer.
Eligible towns and villages include:
Choba, Rumuola, Umuokwa, Egwi, Mbodo-Aluu, Elelenwo, and other recognized host communities.
Basic Eligibility Checklist
To qualify, you must:
- Be Nigerian
- Be a 100-level full-time student in a federal or state university
- Have at least 5 O’Level credits including English and Mathematics
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5.0 scale
- Not be benefiting from any other scholarship
- Submit a letter of endorsement from your traditional ruler
- Provide a signed OML17 HCDT attestation form from approved community reps
OML17 HCDT Attestation Form
What You Need to Apply
Before logging in to apply, gather and scan the following:
- A passport photograph (white background)
- Admission letter
- O’Level result
- Other academic certificates (if any)
- Signed OML17 HCDT attestation form
- NIN (if available)
- A valid email and phone number
- A profile signed by your Head of Department
Important: Blurry or incomplete uploads will be instantly rejected. No second chances.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the OML17 Undergraduate Scholarship Portal
- Click Apply Now
- Select Register Now and create your account
- Check your email and activate your account
- Log back to the main site and fill out your personal and academic details
- Upload all required documents
- Double-check that your names match across every document
If not, get a name affidavit - Preview your application
- Click Apply Now to submit
- A confirmation email will be sent to you
- Go back to your dashboard, download your profile
- Get it signed by your HOD
- Scan and upload the signed copy to complete your application
DO NOT apply more than once — it leads to automatic disqualification.
Need Help?
Having trouble with the portal or unsure about a requirement?
Reach out to:
Email: [email protected]
You may also like to read: NNPC/SNEPCo 2025 Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates: How to Apply Now
