NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies and their corporate partners are accepting applications for the TotalEnergies International Scholarship (TIS), which sponsors young Nigerian graduates to do a master’s degree at a university in France. It’s a full-board scholarship for study in Management Science, Engineering and Geosciences, with a focus on oil and gas.
The official scholarship portal lists the closing date as 31 January 2027, for study starting in the 2027/2028 academic year.
Watch out for scams: apply only through csr-ngscholarship.totalenergies.com. Applications sent any other way aren’t considered, and you should never pay anyone to apply.
At a Glance
| Sponsors | NNPC Limited, TotalEnergies and corporate partners |
| Study | Master’s degree at a university in France |
| Fields | Management Science, Engineering, Geosciences (oil and gas related) |
| Award | Full-board scholarship |
| Who can apply | Young Nigerian graduates with at least a Second Class Upper |
| Deadline | 31 January 2027 |
Benefits
- A full-board scholarship for your master’s programme in France
- International study and exposure through a programme TotalEnergies runs every year for young Nigerians
- Specialised training in fields linked to the energy industry
The official pages describe the award only as “full board” and don’t list each cost item, such as tuition, monthly allowance or flights, so confirm the details if you’re shortlisted.
Eligibility
- You must be a Nigerian graduate.
- You must hold a university degree with at least a Second Class Upper (2:1).
- Your degree must have been obtained no earlier than five years ago.
- You must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
- You should plan to study Management Science, Engineering or Geosciences. Applying to a public university in France can be an advantage.
The detailed requirements above come from TotalEnergies Nigeria’s published guidance for the previous cycle and match the current listing. Check the portal for any changes for 2027/2028.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TotalEnergies Nigeria scholarship website (link below) and create an account. This is mandatory.
- Select the TotalEnergies International Scholarship and fill in the application form. If a page opens in French, switch to English at the top.
- Attach your CV and the other documents requested, making sure every upload is clear.
- Keep your Candidate Reference Number. Your application isn’t complete without it.
- Submit before 31 January 2027. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Official TotalEnergies International Scholarship page and application portal
Note: the portal can be slow or briefly unavailable. Keep trying the official site rather than using copies posted elsewhere.
Tips
- Research French master’s programmes now, especially at public universities, so your study plan is specific.
- Show a clear link to energy. Explain how your degree, NYSC posting or work experience connects to management, engineering or geosciences in the energy sector.
- Get your documents ready early: degree certificate, transcript, NYSC discharge certificate and passport.
- Consider basic French. Even if your programme is taught in English, some French will help with daily life.
