1. Introduction: The Medical Student Who Almost Did Not Apply
Ifeoma was a 200-level Pharmacy student at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She was brilliant, disciplined, and carrying a CGPA of 3.82. She was also exhausted — working part-time at a pharmacy in Enugu every weekend to help her widowed mother cover her school fees, which had increased for the third consecutive year.
One evening in November, her coursemate Chidi sent her a WhatsApp message.
“Have you seen the Agbami scholarship? Medical students get ₦200,000. Application closes soon.”
Ifeoma almost dismissed it. She had applied for two scholarships before — both times without success — and the experience of gathering documents, writing essays, and waiting weeks for silence had left her reluctant to try again. She also assumed she probably did not qualify or that the competition would be impossible.
Then she read the eligibility requirements carefully.
Nigerian citizen. Full-time student. 200 level. Pharmacy. CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. Minimum six O-level credits in one sitting.
She met every single requirement.
Ifeoma applied. Three months later, she received a congratulatory email informing her that she had been selected as an Agbami Scholar. The ₦200,000 scholarship covered more than half her annual school fees. Her weekend pharmacy shifts reduced from every weekend to twice a month. Her CGPA improved in the following semester — not because she suddenly became smarter, but because financial pressure was no longer consuming the mental bandwidth she needed for studying.
She has renewed the scholarship every year since then by maintaining her CGPA above 3.5.
Ifeoma’s story is the story this article is written for — the Nigerian medical or health science student who qualifies for one of the country’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarships but has either never heard of it, dismissed it without checking the requirements, or applied incorrectly and been disqualified. This guide will make sure that does not happen to you.
2. What Is the Agbami Medical Scholarship?
The Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award — commonly known as AMEPS or simply the Agbami Scholarship — is one of Nigeria’s most prestigious and consistently funded undergraduate scholarship programmes. It is specifically designed to develop the medical and engineering manpower pool of Nigeria by providing annual financial support to eligible students studying these disciplines at accredited Nigerian universities.
The programme specifically targets students from across Nigeria, focusing on developing future professionals in medicine and engineering disciplines.
The scholarship is awarded annually and — critically — is renewable every year until graduation, provided the recipient maintains the required academic standard. This is not a one-time payment. It is a sustained financial commitment that can support a medical or pharmacy student through four to six years of their programme, depending on their course duration.
Subject to continued enrollment in courses that meet the requirements and excellent academic achievement, the award is renewed every year. As long as the recipient retains a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a scale of one to five and accomplishes at least six O-level courses simultaneously, the Agbami Scholarship will be awarded during the whole undergraduate programme.
For Nigerian medical students — who face some of the longest and most expensive undergraduate programmes in the country — the cumulative value of the Agbami Scholarship over the full duration of study is significant.
3. Who Is Behind the Agbami Scholarship?
Understanding who funds this scholarship helps you appreciate its credibility and longevity.
The Agbami Scholarship is sponsored by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field. This scholarship programme demonstrates a commitment to capacity building in critical sectors of Nigeria’s economy.
The Agbami Field is a major deepwater offshore oil and gas field operated by a joint venture whose partners include:
- Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited (Chevron company) — the primary operator
- Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL)
- Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
- Other Agbami Field co-venturers
Agbami, in conjunction with Star Deep Water Petroleum, in recent years has invested massively in scholarships that are aimed at the strategic development of health and education in Nigeria.
The scholarship is not a private or informal arrangement — it is a formally structured corporate social responsibility programme backed by one of the world’s largest energy companies. This institutional backing means the scholarship has been consistently funded and awarded for many years and is unlikely to be discontinued.
In 2019 alone, 375 scholarships for engineering and medical students were given out nationwide by the Agbami Scholarship programme. The scale of this annual award makes it one of the largest private scholarship programmes for Nigerian undergraduates in existence.
4. Scholarship Value: What You Will Receive
For medical students, the Agbami Scholarship is valued at ₦200,000, while for engineering students, it is worth ₦100,000.
This means that as a medical, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, or medical laboratory science student, you stand to receive ₦200,000 annually — paid as part of the scholarship package that covers tuition and related educational expenses.
The Agbami Scholarship Programme provides financial assistance to deserving students, covering tuition fees and other essential educational expenses throughout the duration of their undergraduate studies. Recipients also have access to mentoring opportunities and potential internships with the Agbami partners, providing valuable industry exposure and experience.
The non-financial benefits are equally valuable for a medical student thinking about their career:
Mentoring opportunities connect you with professionals in the health and energy sectors whose networks and guidance can shape your early career trajectory.
Potential internship exposure with Agbami partners introduces you to industry environments that most undergraduate students cannot access.
The prestige of being an Agbami Scholar is a CV distinction that Nigerian employers in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and related sectors recognise and respect.
5. Eligible Courses: Is Your Course on the List?
The Agbami Scholarship covers two broad categories of disciplines. For this guide — focused on the medical side — here are the eligible health science courses:
Medical Courses Eligible for the Agbami Scholarship:
To apply, applicants must be studying any of the following courses in an accredited Nigerian university: Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Science/Technology.
The scholarship also covers Radiography and other health science disciplines.
In summary, the medical courses covered include:
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Dentistry (BDS)
- Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Nursing and Midwifery (BNSc)
- Medical Laboratory Science/Technology
- Radiography and Medical Imaging
Engineering Courses Eligible:
All engineering courses are qualified for this scholarship scheme. This includes Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Systems Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and all other accredited engineering disciplines.
If your course is not on this list, the Agbami Scholarship is not available to you. Do not apply for courses outside the eligible list — your application will be disqualified during verification.
6. Eligibility Requirements: Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from full-time 200-level degree students studying any of the listed courses in Nigerian Universities.
Here are the specific eligibility criteria every applicant must meet:
Nigerian Citizenship Applicants must be Nigerian citizens. Foreign nationals studying in Nigeria are not eligible for this scholarship.
Full-Time Student Status The Agbami Scholarship programme will not be granted to students in part-time studies. You must be a full-time undergraduate student registered with your institution for a complete academic programme.
Year of Study Applicants must be full-time 100 and 200-level undergraduates in any accredited Nigerian university. Applications are primarily targeted at students in their first and second years.
Academic Performance Requirements
For 100-level applicants: 100-level students must have attained a 60% mark in their Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board Examination.
For 200-level applicants: Applicants must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 in a 5-grade system.
O-Level Requirements Applicants must have a minimum of six O-level credits in one sitting. Your six credits must include the subjects relevant to your course of study — for medical courses, this typically means credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and at least one other relevant subject.
Accredited Institution You must be studying at a Nigerian university accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The eligible courses must also be accredited by the relevant professional regulatory bodies — Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), and so on.
7. Who Cannot Apply?
Understanding who is specifically excluded from the Agbami Scholarship prevents wasted applications and ineligibility embarrassment.
Students receiving other Chevron or NNPC affiliated scholarships: Applicants for the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship programme are ineligible to apply for any other scholarship programme sponsored by Chevron Nigeria Limited, its joint venture partner the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, or any of its affiliates.
This means if you currently hold or have applied for a Chevron Nigeria scholarship, an NNPC scholarship, or any scholarship linked to the Agbami Field partners, you cannot simultaneously apply for the Agbami Scholarship.
Part-time students: As stated above, part-time enrollment disqualifies an applicant.
Students above 200 level applying for the first time: The scholarship window for new applicants is limited to 100 and 200-level students. If you are in 300 level or above and have never won the Agbami Scholarship before, you cannot apply as a new applicant.
Students who change to ineligible courses: Students who switch to a course or programme outside the list of eligible courses will lose the scholarship.
Students whose documents fail verification: Students whose documents fail to meet the verification requirements will be disqualified.
Students who withdraw from their registered institution: Students who withdraw from the school registered during their application are disqualified.
8. Required Documents for Application
Gather all documents before opening the application portal. Incomplete submissions and poor-quality document uploads are among the most common reasons eligible students are disqualified.
Documents required for the Agbami Scholarship application:
- Passport photograph — white background, recent, not older than three months, in the specified format and file size
- JAMB result slip — showing your UTME score (essential for 100-level applicants; relevant for 200-level as supporting document)
- O-Level results — WAEC or NECO certificate or statement of result showing a minimum of six credits in one sitting
- University admission letter — official letter from your institution confirming your admission into the eligible course
- University student ID card — current and valid
- Statement of result or transcript — showing your current CGPA (for 200-level applicants)
- Birth certificate or declaration of age — confirming your identity and nationality
- Local Government Area identification or certificate of origin — confirming your Nigerian state and LGA of origin
Document preparation tips:
- Scan all documents at high resolution — blurry or unreadable uploads are common disqualification triggers
- Ensure your name appears identically across all documents — any discrepancy between your name on your birth certificate, O-Level result, JAMB slip, and university admission letter can cause disqualification
- Use the exact file formats and sizes specified by the application portal — exceeding size limits prevents successful upload
9. Step-By-Step Application Guide
The application process for the Agbami Scholarship programme is conducted entirely online through the Scholastica platform.
Here is exactly how to apply:
Step 1: Visit the Official Application Portal
Access the scholarship application at the official website: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/candidate/register
This is the only legitimate portal for Agbami Scholarship applications. Do not submit your application through any other website, agent, or third party. The application is completely free. Do not pay anyone to submit your application on your behalf.
Step 2: Create Your Account
Register on the Scholastica platform with your personal details — full name, email address, phone number, and state of origin. Use the same name that appears on all your official documents.
Step 3: Select the Agbami Scholarship Scheme
After logging in, navigate to the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award and select it. Confirm that you are applying under the correct category — medical courses (₦200,000) or engineering (₦100,000).
Step 4: Complete the Application Form
Fill in every field on the application form accurately:
- Personal information
- Academic information (institution, faculty, department, year of study, CGPA)
- O-Level results — enter every subject and grade individually as required
- JAMB score
- Declaration of any other scholarships currently held
Step 5: Upload Your Documents
Upload all required documents in the specified formats. Double-check every upload — confirm the file is readable, correctly oriented, and within the file size limit before proceeding.
Step 6: Review and Submit
All interested students should submit accurate and complete information. Before clicking submit, go through every section one final time. Confirm that your name is consistent across all fields and documents. Confirm your CGPA entry matches your uploaded statement of results exactly.
Only applications submitted through this web portal will be considered.
Step 7: Await Selection Notification
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Do not expect an acknowledgement email for every application — the scholarship organisers contact only those who have been selected.
10. How Selection Works: What Happens After You Apply
Selection of successful candidates will be based on a combination of academic indices from credentials submitted by students. There will be no computer-based test.
This is a critical and often misunderstood aspect of the Agbami Scholarship. Unlike some other Nigerian scholarship programmes that include written examinations or interviews, the Agbami Scholarship makes its selection decisions purely on the basis of your submitted academic credentials.
This means:
- Your CGPA is the single most important factor in your selection
- Your O-Level grades — not just whether you have six credits but the actual grades you achieved — matter to the selection committee
- Your JAMB score contributes to the evaluation for 100-level applicants
- The completeness and accuracy of your documents directly affect whether your application is fully considered
The practical implication is straightforward: the students who win the Agbami Scholarship are almost always those with the strongest academic records among all eligible applicants. There is no essay to write your way through, no interview to perform in, no CBT to ace. Your academic record does the speaking.
This makes early preparation — maintaining a strong CGPA from your first year — the most important strategy for winning this scholarship.
11. How to Keep Your Scholarship After Winning It
Winning the Agbami Scholarship is only the beginning. Keeping it requires consistent academic performance.
You must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in order to have your Agbami Scholarship renewed for the following academic year.
Participants whose CGPA drops below 3.5 will be disqualified from the scholarship programme. Participants who change their course of study to any field of study aside from any medical or engineering course will be disqualified.
To maintain your Agbami Scholarship, you must:
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on the 5.0 scale at the end of every academic session
- Remain enrolled in your eligible course — do not change departments or faculties
- Remain a full-time student — do not switch to part-time
- Submit updated academic transcripts when required for renewal
- Not take up any other scholarship sponsored by Chevron, NNPC, or their affiliates
The renewal process typically requires you to submit updated academic results showing your maintained CGPA. Keep your statement of results and transcripts updated and readily available.
12. Tips to Make Your Application as Strong as Possible
Since selection is based purely on academic credentials, your strategy for winning the Agbami Scholarship begins long before the application opens.
Protect your CGPA from 100 level. The students who win competitive merit-based scholarships like Agbami are almost always those who took their first-year results seriously. Every A you earn in 100 level is not just a grade — it is a scholarship point. Students with CGPAs of 3.8, 3.9, and 4.0 have a significant statistical advantage over those with 3.5 when selections are made from a competitive pool.
Ensure your O-Level results are strong. Beyond the six-credit minimum, the actual grades in your O-Level results matter. Distinctions (A1 and B2) in relevant science subjects strengthen your application relative to candidates with bare minimum passes (C4 and C5).
Get your documents in order well before the application opens. Many eligible students miss scholarship deadlines because they do not have current documents ready. Keep your current statement of results, a valid student ID, and all other required documents updated and in a single folder — physical and digital — so you can apply within days of any scholarship opening.
Apply immediately when the portal opens. Scholarship portals sometimes experience technical issues when large numbers of students apply simultaneously near the deadline. Applying early also signals organisation and seriousness, and ensures you are not eliminated by last-minute technical problems.
Use exactly the same name across every document. Applicants should use the same names on every document to avoid being disqualified. This is one of the most common and most avoidable disqualification triggers. If your name differs between your birth certificate and your WAEC result — even by a single letter or an abbreviated middle name — correct this before applying.
Do not pay anyone to apply for you. The application is completely free. Do not pay for anyone to submit your application. Any individual or agent claiming to facilitate Agbami Scholarship applications for a fee is fraudulent. Report such contacts and apply directly through the official portal.
13. Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
Submitting blurry or unreadable documents A lot of applicants are denied their opportunity because of simple mistakes such as sending documents that are blurred or insufficient. Scan or photograph every document clearly under good lighting. Review each image before uploading — zoom in to confirm the text is readable.
Applying when you are already receiving an affiliated scholarship If you currently hold a Chevron Nigeria, NNPC, or Agbami-affiliated scholarship, applying for the Agbami Scholarship is both ineligible and potentially fraudulent. Understand the exclusion rules before applying.
Providing a CGPA that does not match your uploaded transcript The verification team will cross-check the CGPA you enter in your form against the transcript you upload. Any discrepancy — even a rounding difference — flags your application for disqualification. Enter your CGPA exactly as it appears on your official academic document.
Applying from above 200 level without having been a previous recipient If you are in 300 level or above and have never received the Agbami Scholarship before, you are not eligible to apply as a new applicant. The eligible entry levels are 100 and 200. Do not apply from a higher level hoping the verification team will not notice — they will.
Waiting until the last day to apply Internet connection must be reliable for uploading files. Technical issues — slow internet, portal congestion, file upload failures — disproportionately affect last-minute applicants. Apply in the first week of the application window.
14. How to Prepare for Future Agbami Scholarship Application Cycles
The 2026 application cycle had a deadline of January 17, 2026 — which has already passed. If you missed this cycle, the preparation you do between now and the next cycle’s opening determines whether you will be competitive.
Maintain your CGPA above 3.5 every semester. This is the non-negotiable foundation. No amount of preparation in other areas compensates for a CGPA below the minimum threshold.
Set a personal target of 3.7 or above. Since selection is competitive — many applicants will meet the 3.5 minimum — aiming for a CGPA significantly above the floor increases your statistical chance of selection. Aim for 3.7 to 4.0 to put yourself in the strongest possible position.
Monitor the official Agbami/Scholastica portal from September onwards. The scholarship typically opens for application between October and January. Set a reminder to check the Scholastica platform and official sources every month from September onwards so you never miss the opening.
Keep your documents updated after every semester. Collect your statement of results immediately after every semester’s results are released. Keep both the physical original and a clear digital scan in a dedicated folder. When the scholarship portal opens, you should be able to apply within 48 hours.
Build a spreadsheet of Nigerian scholarship deadlines. The Agbami Scholarship is one of several major Nigerian scholarships that medical and health science students can apply for. Creating a calendar of scholarship opening and closing dates — Agbami, MTN Foundation, Shell Nigeria, NNPC, and others — ensures you never miss a legitimate opportunity because of poor information management.
15. Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Agbami Scholarship available to students in private universities? The scholarship is primarily available to students in NUC-accredited Nigerian universities. Some sources indicate a preference for federal government universities. Confirm the current position by checking the official Scholastica portal when applications open — institutional eligibility can be updated between cycles.
Can I apply for both the Agbami Scholarship and another scholarship at the same time? You can apply for other scholarships that are not affiliated with Chevron, NNPC, or the Agbami Field partners. However, once you win the Agbami Scholarship, you cannot simultaneously hold any Chevron or NNPC-affiliated scholarship. Holding both would violate the scholarship terms and risk losing both.
Does the Agbami Scholarship cover accommodation and feeding? The scholarship covers tuition fees and educational expenses. Some sources indicate additional stipend components. The full breakdown of what is covered is detailed in the award letter sent to successful applicants.
Can I apply if I am in 300 level or above? If you are a first-time applicant, no — the scholarship is open to 100 and 200-level students only at the point of application. However, if you won the scholarship in 100 or 200 level and have been renewing it, you continue to receive it in subsequent levels as long as you maintain the required CGPA.
What CGPA do I need to maintain for renewal? For renewal of the scholarship, students must maintain a 3.5 CGPA every semester and session, or it will be forfeited.
Is there an interview or written test? There will be no computer-based test. Selection of successful candidates will be based on a combination of academic indices from credentials submitted by students. No interview or examination — your academic record is the entire basis for selection.
How will I know if I have been selected? Only successful candidates will be contacted. You will receive notification by email or SMS if you have been selected. Not receiving a notification means your application was unsuccessful for that cycle.
16. Conclusion: Your CGPA Is Your Application
Ifeoma is now in her final year of Pharmacy at UNN. She has received the Agbami Scholarship four consecutive times. The cumulative value of what she has received — ₦800,000 over four years — has been the difference between a stressed, financially stretched student and a focused, productive one whose academic performance improved significantly after her first award.
She will tell you that the most important thing she did to win the Agbami Scholarship was something she did long before she ever heard of it: she took her first year seriously.
The Agbami Medical Scholarship does not require an essay. It does not require an interview. It does not require any connection, any payment, or any shortcut. It requires one thing — a strong academic record that you build one semester at a time, in lecture halls and libraries, through consistent preparation and genuine engagement with your programme.
If your CGPA is 3.5 or above, you are already on the right side of the most important eligibility requirement. The rest — gathering documents, completing the online form, uploading clearly scanned files — takes a few hours of organised effort.
The scholarship is worth ₦200,000 per year. The potential total value over your full programme is ₦800,000 to ₦1,200,000 — depending on your course duration.
No serious medical, pharmacy, nursing, or dentistry student in Nigeria should overlook this opportunity.
As the saying goes: “Opportunity does not knock twice, but it returns for those who were not ready the first time — if they prepare before it knocks again.”
Prepare. Apply. And keep your CGPA strong.
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