Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional Internship Programme for Nigerian students and recent graduates.
The programme, organized in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), is designed to provide participants with hands-on industry experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to real-world corporate operations within one of the world’s leading energy companies.
According to information released, the internship programme targets undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and recent graduates in selected healthcare-related disciplines.
Available Internship Categories
The available internship opportunities include:
• Undergraduate Internship
• Postgraduate Internship
• Medical Laboratory Scientist Internship
• Pharmacist Internship
• Medical Radiographer Internship
The undergraduate category is open to Nigerian students currently studying for Bachelor’s degrees, National Diplomas (ND), or Higher National Diplomas (HND). Applicants are expected to require industrial training or SIWES placement as part of their academic programme.
For postgraduate applicants, the programme is open to students pursuing Master’s degrees, doctoral programmes, or other postgraduate professional qualifications that require research or industrial placement.
The professional healthcare internships are specifically designed for recent Nigerian graduates in:
• Medical Radiography
• Pharmacy
• Medical Laboratory Science
Applicants in these categories must possess provisional licenses from their respective professional regulatory bodies before applying.
Internship Duration and Selection Process
Chevron stated that shortlisted applicants will undergo aptitude tests and other screening exercises as part of the selection process. The company also noted that candidates must submit recommendation or SIWES letters from their institutions alongside their applications.
Reports indicate that internship durations may vary depending on the programme category, with some placements lasting between three months and twelve months.
Selected interns are expected to gain:
• Practical workplace experience
• Technical and professional development
• Industry exposure
• Mentorship opportunities
• Experience working within international corporate standards
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2026 internship programme is June 8, 2026, applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications are treated on arrival.
Applications are to be submitted online through Chevron Nigeria’s official career portal.
The internship programme remains one of the most sought-after corporate training opportunities for Nigerian students seeking industry experience within the energy sector.
