The NNPC in Partnership with Renaissance Africa Energy is welcoming applications for its 2026 postgraduate Overseas Scholarship Scheme from eligible Nigerians.
The Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for Nigerians to study master’s degrees in the UK. It covers tuition, return airfare, living allowance and a settling in allowance.
This post will explain all you need to know about the Renaissance Postgraduate Scholarship, as well as how you can submit your application and be a beneficiary.
Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships |
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Allowance | Airfare | Settling-in Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: July 17, 2026
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Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship Details:
Applications for the 2026/2027 NNPC/Renaissance JV Niger Delta Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship Programme is still open.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture, has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Niger Delta Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship, now in its 17th year with 116 scholars funded to date.
The scholarship covers a fully funded one-year master’s degree at one of three top UK universities for indigenes of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States.
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Eligibility Requirements for Renaissance Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/27
To be considered for the Renaissance Postgraduate Scholarship, you must:
- be indigene of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, or Rivers State
- be aged between 21 and 28 years by 30th September, 2026
- Hold, or expect to hold before programme commencement, a degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree
- Have completed NYSC by September 2026
- Hold a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or meet the chosen university’s English language requirements
- Have received a formal admission offer for one of the approved courses before applying for the scholarship
- Possess a Nigerian international passport valid until at least December 2027
- Not have previously studied in the UK or another developed country
Not Eligible:
- Employees or relatives of employees of Renaissance JV
- Former Renaissance JV employees who left less than five years ago
- Employees or relatives of employees of the participating universities
- Applicants without a formal offer for an eligible postgraduate programme
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Benefits of Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship
All selected candidates of the Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship will receive full funding that covers
- Full tuition fees covered
- One economy return flight from Nigeria to the UK
- Contribution towards living expenses (based on ACU published rates)
- One-off landing/settling-in allowance
- Medical insurance in line with UK Student Visa requirements
- Reimbursement of standard visa application costs, VSF Appointment, IHS, and TB test fees
Eligible Universities and Courses
Newcastle University:
- MSc Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Sustainable Chemical Engineering
- MSc Environmental Engineering
- MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
University of Aberdeen:
- MSc Geophysics
- MSc Safety and Reliability Engineering for Oil and Gas
- MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
- MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
Robert Gordon University:
- MSc Advanced Computing
- MSc Oil and Gas Engineering
- MSc Drilling and Well Engineering
- MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
How to Apply for Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the partner university website.
- Apply and secure admission for one of the eligible courses at any of the partner institutions.
- Apply for the scholarship through the respective university.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
- Submit your application by 17 July 2026.
Deadline: July 17, 2026
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