PICFI Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerians, 2025

The Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI), an interdenominational Christian organization made up of Christians working in both the International and Local Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria, has the vision to establish the Kingdom of God in the Petroleum Industry; improve its performance; advocate just and equitable distribution of its associated wealth for social change and national building. 

PROCESS FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR PICFI UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Any prospective beneficiary must 

• Be a certified full-time student of any Nigerian Federal or State University at the time of this application
• Not be above 25 years of age by 31st December 2025
• Be in 200 Level and must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.5 / Second Class Upper
• Not be on any other scholarship award from other companies or agencies.
• Be willing to come in person for a retreat at the PICFI national prayer conference

COURSE OF STUDY

Only candidates currently enrolled in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;

• Sciences/Applied Sciences
• Engineering/Engineering Technology
• Mathematics
• Law
• Economics 
• Accounting

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applications MUST include scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport sized photograph
• University admission letter
• University student ID card
• Signed transcript /statement of result

Entry closes on August 16, 2025.

Application is open to 200 level students only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• School ID Card
• Admission Letter
• Birth Certificate

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide a valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication 

Please note that

• Applicants must fill in valid contact details
• Applicants will be disqualified for incomplete attachments, incorrect information supplied, and non-adherence to advertised criteria
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an aptitude test 

To apply, follow the steps below:
1.    Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2.    Click on "Register Now" to create an account. 
3.    Proceed to your email inbox to activate your account 
4.    Click on https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/picfischolarship to return to the Scholarship site 
5.    Enter your registered email and password to upload your information. 
6.    Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents. 
7.    Ensure the name used in the application matches the names on all documentation in the same order. Upload an affidavit or certificate if otherwise. 
8.    Ensure you view all documents after uploading to eliminate errors during uploading. 
9.    When asked to upload a photo, a passport photograph with a white background is preferable. 
10.  Recheck application information to avoid errors 
11.  Click "Apply Now" to submit information 
12.  You will receive an email and an sms that confirms your application was successful. 
13.  Return to https://candidate.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document. 
14.  Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile. This will be used for verification. 
15.  If National Identification Number (NIN) was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN) 

• Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number   
• Click "Create Account" and fill in the required  fields   
• Login with Email and Password to complete the form   
• After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture   
• Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number   
• You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office 

16. Return to https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/picfischolarship and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note: 
Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board
Obtaining NIN is not compulsory in order to complete your application