Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) invites applications for a one-year postgraduate degree for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Ten scholarships are awarded annually, and these are in partnership with three internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom: Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds.
Ten scholarships are awarded annually, and these are in partnership with three internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom: Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds.
Worth of award
• The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.
• The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.
Eligible Courses
The following courses at the three institutions qualify for the scholarship:
• Imperial College London
MSC Petroleum Engineering
MSC Petroleum Geoscience
MSC Petroleum Geophysics
• University College London
MSC Chemical Process Engineering
MSC Mechanical Engineering
MSC Civil Engineering
• University of Leeds
MSC Exploration Geophysics
MSC Electronic/Electrical Engineering
The following courses at the three institutions qualify for the scholarship:
• Imperial College London
MSC Petroleum Engineering
MSC Petroleum Geoscience
MSC Petroleum Geophysics
• University College London
MSC Chemical Process Engineering
MSC Mechanical Engineering
MSC Civil Engineering
• University of Leeds
MSC Exploration Geophysics
MSC Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Eligibility
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
• Meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014 admission)
• Be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
• Be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
• Currently reside in Nigeria
• Return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
• Have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
• Not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
• Have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
• Be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
• Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
• Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
• Meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014 admission)
• Be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
• Be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
• Currently reside in Nigeria
• Return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
• Have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
• Not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
• Have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
• Be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
• Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd
How to apply
• Application forms will be available ONLY through the participating universities, following admission;
• Nominated applicants will attend an interview before being considered for final selection;
• Visit the following university application page for more details on how to apply for admission.
• Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds
• Further information can be obtained at info@ni gerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.
• Application forms will be available ONLY through the participating universities, following admission;
• Nominated applicants will attend an interview before being considered for final selection;
• Visit the following university application page for more details on how to apply for admission.
• Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds
• Further information can be obtained at info@ni gerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.
Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted not later than January 23, 2015
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