NAOC Tertiary Scholarship Scheme - 2017/2018

• Host Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from NAOC Host Communities
• National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host communities

• Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application (Only students admitted in 2017/2018 academic session)
• Only Indigenes of NAOC Host Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
• Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.

• 200 level students and above
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
• Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA

• 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
• O’level Certificate
• Admission Letter
• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
• Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
• Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
• JAMB Result
• Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
• Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
• Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

• Click on "Apply Now" tab.
• Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
• Proceed to your email box to activate your account
• Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships to return to Scholarship site
• Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
• Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
• Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
• Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
• When asked to upload photo, a passport photograph with a white background is preferable.
• Recheck application information to avoid errors
• Click "Apply Now" to submit information
• You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
• Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
• Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
• If National Identification Number (NIN) number 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
• Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naocscholarships and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion.

• The aptitude test will take place at designated centers to be communicated to applicants on a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.
• Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board
• Obtaining NIN is not compulsory in order to complete your application

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