Midwestern Oil and Gas Scholarship 2026/2027
Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited closed its 2026/2027 scholarship applications on 19 April, which means if you’re reading this now, you’ve missed the window for this cycle but not the scholarship itself. Midwestern runs this scheme annually, and it’s one of the more substantial recurring undergraduate awards available specifically to Delta State indigenes and residents of the company’s host communities, paying ₦150,000 a year, renewed every year through to graduation rather than as a single one-off payment.
This guide covers both award categories in full: the University Community Award for host community students and the University Merit Award for Delta State indigenes, exactly which documents each category needs, how the SCHOLASTICA application portal actually works step by step, and, importantly, how to recognise the fraudulent scholarship sites that circulate every cycle claiming to represent Midwestern and asking for payment. Applying is completely free, and understanding that clearly is part of applying safely.
What the Midwestern Oil and Gas Scholarship Involves
Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited operates the Umusadege oil field in Delta State and has run community investment programmes since starting production in 2001. This scholarship, delivered in partnership with SunTrust Atlantic Energies, is one of the company’s main channels for that investment, aimed specifically at students from its host communities and from Delta State more broadly.
The scheme runs every academic year and is structured into two distinct categories rather than one general pool: the University Community Award, reserved for students from Midwestern’s host communities, and the University Merit Award, reserved for Delta State indigenes with a strong academic record. The company manages the entire process through SCHOLASTICA, a third-party scholarship administration platform, which is worth noting because it’s also the detail scammers most often try to imitate with lookalike sites.
Midwestern Oil and Gas Scholarship Summary
| Scholarship Name ⇒ | Midwestern Oil and Gas |
| Host Country ⇒ | Nigeria |
| Study Level ⇒ | Undergraduate |
| Benefits ⇒ | ₦150,000 per year, renewable annually until graduation |
| Funded by ⇒ | Midwestern Oil and Gas Company Limited & SunTrust Atlantic Energies |
| Eligible Countries ⇒ | Nigeria |
| Application Deadline ⇒ | 2026/2027 cycle closed 19 April 2026. Next cycle is expected to open around the same period in 2027 |
What Makes You Eligible for Each Award Category
The two categories have different requirements, and applying under the wrong one is a common reason applications get rejected. Both categories share a few baseline conditions:
- You must be a Nigerian student
- You must have a valid personal email address and phone number
- You must be enrolled at an accredited university in Nigeria
Beyond that baseline, the categories diverge:
University Community Award (Host Communities Only)
- You must be in the 100 or 200 level at the time of application
- You need a minimum of 5 credits in SSCE or GCE, including Mathematics and English, obtained in one sitting
- You need your JAMB/UTME result and your university admission letter
- You need a valid, current university ID card
- You need an identification letter signed by your Community Board of Trustees confirming your host community status
University Merit Award (Delta State Indigenes Only)
- You must be in the 200 level specifically at the time of application — first-year students do not qualify for this category
- You need a minimum CGPA of 3.5 at the time you apply, and this is checked, not self-reported
- You need the same 5-credit SSCE/GCE requirement, including Mathematics and English
- You need your JAMB/UTME result and university admission letter
- You need a valid university ID card
- You need a letter of identification stating your Local Government Area and Senatorial Zone — Delta North, Delta South, or Delta Central
The CGPA threshold for the Merit Award is a hard cutoff. Midwestern checks this at the application stage, and applicants below 3.5 are not shortlisted regardless of other qualifications.
Required Documents
Gather all of these before you start the online application, since the portal expects clear scanned copies uploaded in one sitting:
- A recent passport photograph on a plain white background
- Your SSCE or GCE result showing the required credit passes
- Your JAMB/UTME result
- Your university admission letter
- Your current university ID card
- Your CGPA result, if you’re applying under the Merit Award category
- Your identification letter — from your Community Board of Trustees for the Community Award, or stating your LGA and Senatorial Zone for the Merit Award
- A signed student profile, endorsed by your Head of Department, submitted after your initial application
- Your National Identification Number (NIN)
One detail that catches applicants out every cycle: the name on every single document needs to match exactly, in the same order, across all of them. If your name appears differently on your admission letter than on your SSCE result, a middle name dropped, or names reordered you’ll need to upload a sworn affidavit or supporting certificate explaining the discrepancy, or your application risks rejection at the verification stage.
What This Scholarship Pays For
Midwestern’s award is a direct annual cash payment of ₦150,000, paid toward tuition and academic expenses, and renewed every year you remain enrolled through to graduation rather than being a single disbursement. Beyond the financial figure, the scholarship’s real value for many recipients is that renewal — it removes tuition and fee pressure as a recurring, year-on-year concern rather than solving it once and leaving students to reapply from scratch each session.
What the Application Process Requires
The process runs entirely through SCHOLASTICA and follows a specific order:
- Visit the official SCHOLASTICA portal at candidate.scholastica.ng — do not use any other site claiming to host the Midwestern application
- Click “Apply Now,” then “Register Now” to create your account
- Check your email and activate your account through the confirmation link
- Return to the portal and log in with your registered email and password
- Enter your personal and educational details, including your National Identification Number
- Upload all required documents as clear, legible scanned copies — after uploading, open each one again to confirm it’s readable, since blurry uploads are a common cause of delay
- Review every field carefully before submitting, since applications cannot be edited once submitted
- Click “Apply Now” to submit — you’ll receive both an email and an SMS confirming successful submission
- Log back into your SCHOLASTICA account afterwards to download your application profile
- Get that profile physically signed by your Head of Department
- Upload the signed profile back into the portal for verification
- Confirm your submission is complete once you’ve received both notifications
Only shortlisted candidates are contacted afterwards and invited to sit a computer-based test. The exact date is communicated directly to shortlisted applicants only, so there’s no public exam schedule to track in advance.
Application Deadline and Selection Timeline
- Application opening: Midwestern typically opens applications in the first quarter of the year, ahead of an April deadline, based on this cycle’s pattern
- 2026/2027 deadline: 19 April 2026 — this cycle is now closed
- Selection stage: Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly and invited to a computer-based test, with exam dates communicated individually rather than published publicly
- Expected next cycle: Based on this year’s timing, the 2027/2028 scholarship window is likely to open in the first few months of 2027, with a deadline falling around mid-April — but confirm the exact dates on Midwestern’s official site or the SCHOLASTICA portal directly once the new cycle is announced, since dates can shift year to year
What to Watch Out For When Applying
Midwestern is direct about this, and it’s worth repeating clearly: applying is completely free. The company explicitly states it does not appoint agents or representatives to assist applicants, and it does not accept applications by email. Any website, individual, or message asking for payment to “process,” “expedite,” or “guarantee” a Midwestern scholarship application is fraudulent, regardless of how official it looks. SCHOLASTICA (candidate.scholastica.ng) is the only official application platform. If you’re ever uncertain whether a link is genuine, go directly to Midwestern’s official company website rather than clicking a link from social media or a forwarded message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Midwestern Oil and Gas Scholarship still open for 2026/2027?
No. The deadline was 19 April 2026, and this cycle is now closed. Based on the pattern of this year’s cycle, the next round is expected to open in the first few months of 2027.
Is the Midwestern scholarship only for Delta State indigenes?
No. It has two categories — the Merit Award is for Delta State indigenes, but the Community Award is specifically for students from Midwestern’s host communities, who may not necessarily be Delta State indigenes themselves.
Can a 100-level student apply for the University Merit Award?
No. The Merit Award is restricted to students in the 200 level at the time of application. First-year (100 level) students can only apply under the Community Award if they meet host community eligibility.
Is there really a fee to apply for this scholarship?
No. The application is completely free. Midwestern explicitly warns against fraudulent sites or individuals requesting payment, and does not use agents to assist with applications.
What happens if my name is spelt differently across my documents?
You’ll need to upload a sworn affidavit or supporting certificate explaining the discrepancy. Mismatched names across documents without this explanation risk disqualification at the verification stage.
Disclaimer: All scholarship details, figures, and deadlines in this post were verified from official sources as of July 2026. Information is subject to change without notice. Always confirm the latest details and apply only through the official SCHOLASTICA portal at candidate.scholastica.ng. ScholarWaka is not affiliated with Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited or SunTrust Atlantic Energies, and applicants should never make any payment to access this application.
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