Agbami Scholarship 2026: Full Guide, Eligibility & How to Apply

1. What is the Agbami Oil Field?

Before we dive into the scholarship, it is worth understanding the industry giant behind it  because the background context matters for your application and for any interview questions you may face.

Agbami Field is one of Nigeria’s largest and most productive offshore oil fields. Discovered in late 1998, it was the second major deepwater oil field discovered off the Niger Delta, the first being Bonga Field by Shell. The field is located in nearly 1,500 metres of water off the central Niger Delta.

Chevron operates the Agbami Field, which lies 70 miles (113 km) off the coast of the central Niger Delta region and spans 45,000 acres (182 sq km). Chevron has a 67.3% interest in the field. Also involved in the field are Famfa Oil, an indigenous oil company owned by the Alakija Family of Lagos, Petrobras (Brazil), Statoil, and NNPC (the national oil company of Nigeria).

The Agbami Field produces high-quality crude oil and represents a major node in Nigeria’s oil and gas economy. As part of the companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social investment commitments to Nigeria, all partners in the Agbami joint venture collectively fund an annual scholarship programme  the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship (AMEPS).

2. What is the Agbami Scholarship (AMEPS)?

The Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award (AMEPS) is a merit-based, annual scholarship programme designed to support Nigerian undergraduate students pursuing careers in medicine, health sciences, and engineering. It is one of Nigeria’s most well-known and respected private-sector educational scholarships.

“The scholarship programme is a major component of our Social Investment in the strategic support for the development of Health and Education in Nigeria.” — Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited

The core objective of the programme is to strengthen Nigeria’s national manpower pool in the health and engineering sectors by financially supporting the brightest students currently studying in these critical fields. Rather than a one-off grant, the Agbami scholarship is a renewable annual award meaning you can receive it every year from your first or second year all the way through to graduation, provided you maintain your academic performance.

In 2009, Chevron and its Agbami partners initiated the Medical and Engineering Professionals scholarship program. More than 16,000 college students have benefited from the program. Of those, 456 have graduated with first-class honours. These are not just numbers  they represent thousands of Nigerian doctors, engineers, pharmacists, and nurses who were able to complete their education with reduced financial stress, and who are now contributing to Nigeria’s development.

3. Who Sponsors the Agbami Scholarship?

The Agbami scholarship is jointly funded by all companies that are partners in the Agbami oil field operation. The lead sponsor and administrator is Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, which is a Chevron affiliate and the designated operator of the Agbami Field.

Applications are managed and processed through Dragnet Solutions using the Scholastica online scholarship management platform — the same platform used for several other oil and gas scholarship programmes in Nigeria. Scholastica is accessible at candidate.scholastica.ng.

4. Scholarship Award Amounts

The Agbami scholarship award varies depending on your field of study. Here is a breakdown of the annual cash award values:

5. Eligible Courses

The Agbami scholarship is specifically targeted at students in medical, health, and engineering disciplines. Only students enrolled in the courses listed below at NUC-accredited Nigerian universities are eligible to apply.

6. Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Agbami scholarship, you must satisfy all of the following criteria. Meeting the minimum threshold gets you into the race — it does not guarantee selection.

• Must be a Nigerian citizen by birth or naturalisation.
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student in any Nigerian university accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
• Must be in 100 Level (Year 1) or 200 Level (Year 2) of your undergraduate programme at the time of application. The programme is principally targeted at 200L students.
• Must be studying one of the eligible courses listed in the previous section.
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale, or equivalent in other grading systems (3.0 on 4.0; 6.0 on 7.0).
• Must have a minimum of six O-Level credit passes in one sitting from WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB. Subjects must be relevant to your programme.
• Must have a valid National Identification Number (NIN). However, applicants without a NIN at the time of submission may update their profile later before the deadline.
• Must provide a valid personal email address and active phone number for all communications throughout the process.
• Must not be a current beneficiary of any other scholarship sponsored by Agbami, Chevron, Shell, NNPC, or any of their affiliates.

7. Who is NOT Eligible?

The following categories of students are explicitly disqualified from applying for the Agbami scholarship:

• Current recipients of any scholarship funded by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) or its subsidiaries — including the NNPC/CNL JV National University Scholarship.
• Current beneficiaries of Shell-sponsored scholarship programmes, including the SPDC JV Scholarship and SNEPCo Scholarship.
• Current beneficiaries of NNPC-sponsored scholarship programmes of any kind.
• Students whose CGPA is below the minimum threshold at the time of application.
• Students studying in private or polytechnic institutions that are not fully accredited by the NUC as degree-awarding institutions (specific cycle announcements may vary on this point).
• Students enrolled in courses outside the eligible medical and engineering disciplines listed in the announcement for that cycle.
• Students who have already been awarded the Agbami scholarship in a previous cycle and whose records show they failed to meet renewal criteria.

8. Required Documents

Prepare the following documents before you begin your application. All documents must be clearly scanned in acceptable formats (typically PDF or JPEG) and ready for upload on the Scholastica portal.

Note: Specific document requirements can vary between scholarship cycles. Always check the official Agbami/Scholastica announcement for the definitive list before the current application round opens.

9. How to Apply for the Agbami Scholarship — Step-by-Step

All Agbami scholarship applications are submitted exclusively online through the Scholastica platform. There is no offline application, no email submission, and no agent-assisted process. The application is completely free — any individual or service claiming to charge a fee for applying is a scammer.

1. Visit the Official Scholastica PortalGo to candidate.scholastica.ng — this is the only official platform for the Agbami scholarship application. Do not use any third-party site to submit your application.

2. Click “Register Now” to Create Your AccountIf you are a new user, click the “Register Now” button and create your account using a valid, personal email address and active mobile phone number. Use an email you check regularly — all communications will be sent there.

3. Activate Your Account via EmailCheck your inbox immediately after registering. Click the activation link sent by Scholastica to verify your account. If you don’t see it within a few minutes, check your spam/junk folder.

4. Log In and Select the Agbami Scholarship SchemeAfter activation, log in with your email and password. On the dashboard, locate the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award (AMEPS) for the current academic year and click “Apply.”

5. Fill in Your Personal and Academic InformationCarefully complete all required fields: personal details, state of origin, NIN (if available), university, faculty, department, year of study, and CGPA. Double-check all entries — there are no changes allowed after submission, and incomplete applications are automatically cancelled.

6. Upload All Required DocumentsUpload your passport photograph, admission letter, student ID, O-Level results, JAMB result slip, academic transcript, and any other requested documents in the specified format and file size. Ensure all scans are clear, legible, and accurate.

7. Review Everything Before You SubmitTake your time to review every section of the form before clicking Submit. Once submitted, no edits are possible. Verify your course, CGPA, documents, and personal details one final time.

8. Submit Your Application Before the DeadlineThe Agbami scholarship deadline is typically in January–March each year. Submit well before the deadline — last-minute portal congestion can cause technical issues that are not the responsibility of the scholarship administrators.

9. Monitor Your Email for Further InstructionsOnly successful candidates are contacted. Keep an eye on your registered email and phone number. If shortlisted, you may be invited to a verification exercise or to confirm acceptance of the award. Do not miss this communication.

10. Scholarship Renewal & Retention Conditions

The Agbami scholarship is one of the few Nigerian undergraduate scholarships that can be renewed every year until graduation — but this benefit is not automatic. You must meet specific academic and administrative conditions each year to remain eligible for renewal.

• Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or equivalent) every semester and at the end of every academic session.
• Participate in the annual verification exercise organised by the scholarship administrators. Missing this exercise without formal notification can result in disqualification.
• Remain enrolled as a full-time student in your original eligible course at the university registered during your application. Withdrawing or transferring disqualifies you.
• Not switch to a course or programme outside the list of eligible disciplines. If you change from Engineering to Law, for example, you lose the scholarship.
• Not become a recipient of any other competing scholarship from Chevron, NNPC, Shell, or their affiliates during the period of the award.
• Ensure all submitted documents pass re-verification when requested. Fraudulent or misrepresented documents will lead to immediate withdrawal and potential blacklisting.

11. How Are Agbami Scholarship Winners Selected?

The selection process for the Agbami scholarship is transparent and merit-based, with a secondary consideration for financial need. Understanding how winners are selected helps you present your application in the strongest possible light.

Academic Indices Review

Selection of successful candidates will be based on a combination of academic indices from credentials submitted by students. This means your JAMB score, O-Level grades, and university CGPA are all weighed as part of the process. There is no written computer-based test (CBT) — your academic credentials do all the talking.

Need and Merit Combination

The selection committee first identifies students with outstanding academic performance, then among those, prioritises students with greater financial need. This combined approach ensures the scholarship reaches those who both deserve it academically and genuinely need it financially.

Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates undergo rigorous document verification. Any candidate found to have submitted false, altered, or misrepresented documents will be immediately disqualified and may be permanently barred from all Chevron and Agbami scholarship programmes.

No Representative or Agent

Chevron Nigeria Limited and Dragnet Solutions do not assign any external agents or representatives to assist applicants. Any individual claiming to be a Chevron or Agbami scholarship agent is operating fraudulently.

12. Full Benefits of Winning the Agbami Scholarship

The direct financial award is just the beginning. Here is the full picture of what being an Agbami Scholar means for your academic journey and career prospects.

13. Agbami Scholarship vs. NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship — Know the Difference

Many students confuse these two scholarships because both are associated with Chevron Nigeria. They are completely different programmes and you cannot receive both. Here is a side-by-side comparison to help you decide which one to apply for.

If you are a medical or engineering student, the Agbami scholarship (AMEPS) is generally the more targeted option for your field and worth applying to first. If you study a course outside medicine and engineering, the NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarship may be the right fit for you.

14. Tips to Win the Agbami Scholarship

Apply as Early as Possible

Scholarship slots are limited and the programme is competitive. It is usually competitive, and there are many more applicants than scholarships available — apply early in order to have better success in being awarded the scholarship than others. As soon as the application window opens (typically January), submit your application immediately.

Keep Your CGPA Well Above the Minimum

A CGPA of 3.5 is the minimum threshold — not the winning standard. Applicants with CGPAs of 4.5 and above on a 5.0 scale are significantly more competitive. Build good study habits from your first day on campus and target a CGPA of 4.0 or higher before applying.

Ensure Your O-Level Results Are in One Sitting

The scholarship requires a minimum of six O-Level credit passes in one sitting. Results from combined sittings (e.g., 3 credits in 2022 WAEC + 3 credits in 2023 NECO) do not satisfy this requirement. If you are still in secondary school, plan your subjects carefully to achieve all required credits in a single examination session.

Use a Personal, Professional Email Address

Avoid using shared emails or your university email (which may become inactive). Use a personal Gmail or Outlook address that you actively monitor. All scholarship communications — including the award notification — arrive by email and SMS to the registered details. Missing a notification due to an inactive email is heartbreaking and avoidable.

Ensure Every Document Is Clear and Legible

Blurry, cropped, or low-resolution scans of your O-Level results, JAMB slip, or transcript are grounds for rejection. Use a proper scanner or a high-quality phone scanning app (e.g., Adobe Scan) and verify that all text is clearly readable before uploading.

Be Honest — No Inflation, No Fabrication

The verification stage is thorough. Any inflated CGPA, altered result slip, or fabricated document will be discovered and will permanently disqualify you. Present your genuine credentials — if you are eligible, your authentic records are enough.

Check the Scholastica Portal Regularly During Application Season

There is no fixed universal announcement date — the scholarship window opens when it opens. Bookmark candidate.scholastica.ng and check it weekly from December through April. You can also follow Chevron Nigeria Limited’s official social media pages for announcements.

16. Conclusion

The Agbami scholarship  formally known as the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award (AMEPS)  is one of Nigeria’s most impactful and well-funded private-sector educational scholarships. Backed by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, Chevron Nigeria Limited, NNPC, Famfa Oil, Petrobras, and Equinor, and administered through the trusted Scholastica platform, it has transformed the academic journeys of over 16,000 Nigerian students since its launch in 2009 — producing hundreds of first-class graduates who are now reshaping Nigeria’s health and engineering sectors.

For medical students, the scholarship provides ₦200,000 every year. For engineering students, it is ₦100,000 every year  renewable until graduation as long as you maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. It asks for no essay, no interview panel, and no CBT. Just your academic records. That simplicity makes it one of the most fair and accessible scholarships in the country.

The rules are clear, the application is free, the platform is straightforward, and the benefit is life-changing. What stands between you and this scholarship is awareness (which you now have), preparation, and a timely application. Check the Scholastica portal from January each year, have your documents ready, submit early, and keep your grades up. You have everything you need to win this.

If this guide helped you, please share it with fellow medical and engineering students in your faculty or hostel. One forward could be the nudge that sets someone’s academic journey on a completely new trajectory.