Applications are now open for the Renaissance Africa Energy Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship 2026/2027, a totally funded chance for qualified Nigerian graduates from the Niger Delta to pursue a 1 year master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
The scholarship, sponsored by Renaissance Africa Energy Business Limited in collaboration with NNPC Limited, covers tuition charges, return airline tickets, living expenditures, settling-in allowance, medical insurance coverage, and eligible visa-related costs.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Nation: United Kingdom
- Category: Master’s/ Postgraduate Scholarship
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Financing: Complete Tuition, Living Allowance, Return Airline Tickets, Medical Insurance, Settling-in Allowance
- Application Due Date: July 17, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To use, candidates must:
- Be an indigene of Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, or Rivers State
- Be between 21 and 28 years old by September 30, 2026
- Hold (or anticipate to get) a minimum of a 2nd Class Upper bachelor’s degree before the program begins
- Have actually completed the NYSC program by September 2026
- Fulfill the English language requirements of the chosen university
- Get admission into an approved master’s programme at one of the partner universities
- Hold a valid Nigerian worldwide passport
Scholarship Benefits
Effective candidates will get:
- Complete tuition charge coverage
- Return economy airfare in between Nigeria and the UK
- Living allowance
- One-time settling-in allowance
- Medical insurance
- Reimbursement for qualified visa and travel-related application expenses
Qualified Universities
The scholarship supports chosen master’s programmes at:
- Newcastle University
- University of Aberdeen
- Robert Gordon University
How to Use
Applicants ought to first protect admission into an authorized course at one of the getting involved UK universities. After receiving an admission offer, they can submit their scholarship application through the pertinent university before the application due date.
Application Due Date: July 17, 2026