The Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited JV Secondary School Scholarship Award Scheme 2025/2026 is a major initiative by Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited aimed at building educational capacity in its host communities.
With a clear focus on young students in Delta State, this scholarship program reflects the company’s broader commitment to social investment and community development through education.
Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited
Midwestern is a Nigerian-owned oil and gas exploration company and the operator of the Umusadege field in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 22, located in Kwale, Delta State. Since beginning operations in 2001, the company has built a solid reputation in Nigeria’s energy sector, not just for its operational success, but also for its consistent efforts to support local communities.
Their activities go beyond oil extraction. Midwesterners understand the importance of education as a tool for long-term socio-economic development. That understanding has led to initiatives like the JV Secondary School Scholarship Award, which seeks to ease the financial burden of schooling for families while encouraging academic excellence.
Purpose of the Scholarship
This scholarship program is to
- Promote academic excellence among secondary school students
- Support skill-based education at the grassroots level
- Reduce financial barriers for families in Delta State, especially within Midwestern’s host communities
- Foster stronger ties between Midwestern and the local communities through long-term human capital development
This initiative reflects a strategic effort to develop the next generation of skilled, educated, and empowered Nigerians.
Who Can Apply?
The 2025/2026 edition of the scholarship is strictly for Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1 and JSS 2 students.
To qualify:
- You must be a Nigerian student currently enrolled in a secondary school within the country.
- You must provide your admission letter to the secondary school.
- You must submit your most recent academic results (either from your final year in primary school or your JSS1 results).
- A copy of your birth certificate is required.
- Applicants must also include a letter of identification signed by either the ward councilor or a member of the Community Accredited Contact-Men Committee (CACC).
This focus on lower secondary school students is deliberate, targeting children at a formative stage of their academic journey.
Key Details About the 2025/2026 Scholarship Award
- Location: Delta State
- Target Group: JSS1 and JSS2 students only
- Application Deadline: April 19, 2025
- Mode of Application: Online only
- Platform: Applications must be submitted through SCHOLASTICA, the official platform for the Midwestern JV scholarship program.
Midwestern strongly advises applicants to be cautious of fraudulent websites. The company does not charge any application fees, assign agents, or accept email submissions. All applications must go through the official online portal.
What to Expect in the Selection Process
After the submission period closes, shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in a computer-based test. Only those who pass this screening will proceed to the final selection stage.
Note that:
- Submitting multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
- Any discovery of false documents at any stage will lead to disqualification or withdrawal.
- Midwestern reserves full rights to shortlist and select candidates.
The exam date will be communicated directly to the shortlisted students.
Why This Scholarship Matters
While scholarships are not new in Nigeria, what sets the Midwestern JV Secondary School Scholarship apart is its grassroots focus. Many corporate social responsibility programs target tertiary-level education, leaving a gap in support for students at the junior secondary level a critical phase where many young people drop out due to financial hardship.
By starting support early, Midwestern is creating a pathway that could lead students not only through secondary education but eventually into tertiary institutions, vocational training, or employment. This approach doesn’t just help individuals; it uplifts entire communities.
Application link
https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/2025midwesternmerit
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official SCHOLASTICA website.
- Locate the Midwestern JV Secondary School Scholarship Award Scheme 2025/2026 application page.
- Create an account or log in if you already have one.
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
- Submit before the deadline: April 19, 2025.
If you need help, send an email to: scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com
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