Chevron Nigeria Limited’s 2026 NMA Internship Program covering undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialist medical placements opened in May 2026 with a confirmed deadline of Monday, 8 June 2026, at 11:59 p.m. That deadline has now passed, and interns for this cycle were expected to begin their placements between July and August 2026. If you’re reading this after the deadline, this guide explains exactly where things stand, how the program works, and what to prepare so you’re ready the next time applications open.

About Chevron Nigeria Limited

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) is a leading integrated energy company operating in a joint venture with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, with operations spanning onshore and offshore oil and gas fields in the Niger Delta, including the deepwater Agbami Field. The internship program is part of Chevron’s corporate social responsibility commitment and its support for Nigeria’s Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

Current Status: 2026 Application Window Has Closed

• Applications for the 2026 NMA Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Specialist Professional/Medical internships opened in May 2026 and closed on Monday, 8 June 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
• Selected undergraduate interns were expected to begin their placement between July and August 2026, meaning this cycle should now be in its shortlisting, testing, or onboarding phase rather than still accepting new applications.
• A number of third-party sites still describe the program as “currently open” or “accepting applications.” This reflects recycled listing content rather than the actual current window, so don’t submit personal details expecting an active 2026 intake at this point.
• Chevron historically runs an annual intern intake, with postings typically appearing on the official careers site in the months preceding. Watch careers.chevron.com/nigeria and careers.chevron.com/internship directly for the next cycle rather than relying solely on third-party recruitment blogs.

Program Categories

NMA Undergraduate Internship

For Nigerian students currently enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor’s degree, National Diploma, or Higher National Diploma, where industrial training is a compulsory requirement for graduation (i.e., a SIWES placement). The duration typically ranges from 3 to 12 months, depending on the academic requirements.

NMA Postgraduate Internship

For students enrolled in a program leading to a Master’s degree, Doctorate, or postgraduate professional qualification, where a formal research or industry placement is an explicit degree requirement. Duration has ranged from 6 to 12 months for Master’s students and from 6 to 24 months for doctoral students.

Specialist Medical Internships

Chevron has also run internships for recent Nigerian graduates in specific licensed medical fields, each requiring the relevant provisional license:

• Medical Radiography requires a provisional license from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• A pharmacy requires a provisional license from the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Medical Laboratory Science requires a provisional license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).

General Eligibility

• Must be a Nigerian citizen, studying either in Nigeria or abroad.
• Must be currently enrolled in a qualifying academic program (undergraduate or postgraduate) or a recent graduate in one of the licensed medical categories.
• Industrial training, research placement, or clinical experience must be a genuine requirement of your academic program, not merely optional experience.
• A formal recommendation or SIWES letter from your institution is required for the application.

How to Apply (For the Next Cycle)

1. Go to Chevron’s official careers site at careers.chevron.com and navigate to the Nigeria careers page or the internship programs section. Do not use any third-party link claiming to be Chevron’s application portal.

2. Applications are processed through Chevron’s central Workday-based application system, linked directly from the official careers site. Create an account and complete your profile.

3. Select the specific internship category that matches your qualification (NMA Undergraduate, NMA Postgraduate, or the relevant licensed medical track).

4. Complete every required field in the online form. Sources describing past cycles note that incomplete mandatory fields can disqualify an application.

5. Upload your SIWES or recommendation letter from your institution and your provisional license documentation if applying for a medical track.

6. Submit before the stated deadline and keep your confirmation for your records.

Selection Process

After the application window closes, candidates go through a shortlisting process that includes aptitude tests and, in some cycles, interviews. Final selection is based on performance in these assessments and on available placement space within Chevron’s business groups. Applicants who don’t hear back in the first round should treat that as inconclusive rather than final, since selection stages typically take time to complete.

Important: Chevron Never Charges Application Fees

Chevron’s official careers site states directly that the company never charges fees to job or internship applicants under any circumstances. This niche is a known target for impersonation scams, so treat any request for payment, “processing fees,” or personal banking details as fraudulent, regardless of how convincing the accompanying website or message looks. If you believe you’ve encountered a fraudulent offer claiming to be from Chevron, Chevron’s careers site provides a dedicated fraud-reporting contact through its official channels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chevron Nigeria internship still open for 2026?

No. The confirmed 2026 deadline was 8 June 2026. Applications for that cycle are closed; watch the official careers site for the next intake announcement.

Is there a fee to apply?

No. Chevron has explicitly stated it never charges application fees at any stage. Do not pay anyone claiming to guarantee you a Chevron internship.

Can fresh graduates apply?

The NMA Undergraduate and Postgraduate tracks are tied to a current academic requirement (SIWES or a research placement), so they generally target currently enrolled students. Recent graduates in medical fields with a provisional license can apply to the relevant specialist medical track.

Is the internship paid?

Yes, interns receive a monthly stipend, though the specific amount has not been officially published and varies by source, so treat any figure quoted elsewhere as unconfirmed.

Where is the internship based?

Chevron Nigeria’s operations are based in Lagos, with past undergraduate placements reported at the company’s Lekki office, though placement location can vary by role and business group.