The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.
In the four years since the programme was launched 40 students have benefited from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
SPDC will award 10 scholarships for one year M.Sc studies in partnership with three universities in the UK: Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds for the academic year commencing September 2014.
2014 SPDC NIGER DELTA OVERSEA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The following courses will be offered:
Imperial College, London
M.Sc Petroleum Engineering
M.Sc Petroleum Geoscience
M.Sc Petroleum Geophysics
University College, London
M.Sc Chemical/Process Engineering
M.Sc Mechanical Engineering
M.Sc Civil Engineering
University of Leeds
M.Sc Exploration Geophysics
M.Sc Electronic/Electrical Engineering
Eligibility Criteria:
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. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
Application Closing Date
24th January, 2014.
Application Process
Submit application for admission to the respective university for any of the qualifying courses
Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission
Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend an interview with a Consultant before being considered for final selection. Copied: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 10:10:28 GMT by great
when u say nigerdelta, y do u have to call just 3 states or 4 . what about cross river state . what about other niger delta states. u should be mindful of your statements
No. 2
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 12:22:15 GMT by udi jubilee
Fyi
No. 3
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 12:42:08 GMT by Abdulahi Gana
Vice President -North.
**Senate President -North.
**Speaker House of Reps - North.
**PDP National Chairman - North.
**Head of Service - North.
**INEC Chairman - North. **Inspector General of Police - North.
**CBN Governor - North.
**Chief Justice of federation - North.
**President Court of Appeal - North.
**EFCC Chairman - North.
**President Federal high court - North. **National Security Adviser - North.
**Chief of Defense Staff - North.
**Controller, Customs Service - North.
**Controller Prison Services - North.
**Richest man in Africa - North.
**85% of Petroleum Marketers in Nigeria - Northerners.
**80% of Oil Block Owners in Nigeria - Northerners.
**99% of beggars in Nigeria - Northerners
**Boko Haram - North.
Yet, the Poorest states in Nigeria and Educationally backward areas in Nigeria are in the North.
Now, ask yourself, what is the problem of the Northerners? Keep forwarding till it gets to all their leaders. May be they will have a rethink! God bless Nigeria!!
If our fellow brother Jonathan can hurt us by selling out the key post in naija to Northerners why must we segregate within oursef?
No. 4
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 12:45:15 GMT by AKANDEX
I dont know when this bias attitude will stop. Niger-delta always what happen to other region?
No. 5
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 15:16:18 GMT by Ekamma
Shell is very biased. Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa states are not the only states in Niger Delta. What about Edo State?
No. 6
Posted on Fri 17th Jan, 2014 15:52:59 GMT by Oginni Matthew
Hello sir/ma,
I hereby apply to your company as one of your staff in your organisation i will very loyal and committed to company policy.
Br,
Matthew.
No. 7
Posted on Sat 18th Jan, 2014 13:10:41 GMT by chika
Nigerdelta is not the only oil producing states in Nigeria, not fair consider abia state too.
No. 8
Posted on Sun 19th Jan, 2014 00:58:31 GMT by hilary
What about Edo State, why the segregation you should open this opportunity to neighboring state like Edo too.
No. 9
Posted on Sun 19th Jan, 2014 21:48:01 GMT by kunle
Nigeria should be one .....I think is high time we stopped discriminating.
No. 10
Posted on Mon 20th Jan, 2014 09:46:51 GMT by joe
what happen to courses like Petroluem Accounting, Oil and Gas Accounting, Petroleum Economics etc. for the scholarship programme. pls hv a rethink and know that there are other course that has spill-over benefit to their production eg courses in conflict management...
No. 11
Posted on Wed 22nd Jan, 2014 13:04:36 GMT by VICTOR
Let our president also re-allocate the oil block in 50/50 ratio between north and south
SPDC need to know state that make up Niger Delta and re name the scholaship.
if my President cant change the imbakance in political appointment base on is personal Interest the God will raise up helpers to the south from another place
No. 12
Posted on Sun 26th Jan, 2014 10:52:52 GMT by martin paul
why ask why,. . .owners turn to beggers, begging from strangers.shell are strangers,the fault is not the eyes of the sleeping fool but the sleeping mind that refuses to wake.it might be noon, from here at the east, i still say good morning niger deltans.
No. 13
Posted on Sun 26th Jan, 2014 11:06:23 GMT by lugard
GOD bless Nigeria, one love.soon i will create work for thousands of Nigerians.please pray GOD to bless me,my idea and efforts,u will benefit from it.we are blessed
No. 14
Posted on Tue 28th Jan, 2014 15:12:33 GMT by ibe benjamin
why is it restricted to bayelsa,rivers and delta states only ?
No. 15
Posted on Wed 19th Feb, 2014 21:46:35 GMT by Vincent nwabuisi
I need to help my people. Fix me in
No. 16
Posted on Tue 04th Mar, 2014 08:46:18 GMT by Henry Obriki
Thanks to SPDC for their kind heart! You have to keep this up. But, you really have to increase the numbers because ten each year is not just enough.
Is there any provision for those with HND for postgraduate program?
No. 17
Posted on Mon 10th Mar, 2014 06:12:32 GMT by Musa Monday Oghenakhughie
One Nigeria. One Nigeria.One Nigeria, Shell is an international company that chooses to empower 10 Nigerians, is it not a good thing? Why the complain pls? I believe that both you and I, shall indirectly receive the positive economic impact of these great ten Nigerians when they return from their studies. What have these complainers, and their political leaders done to fulfill the human capacity development agenda of their campaigns?thanks
No. 18
Posted on Wed 28th May, 2014 14:17:01 GMT by Ifediorah Endurance
shell is my dream fild.
No. 19
Posted on Mon 06th Oct, 2014 16:36:33 GMT by UKO OKON ITAUMA
Shell has played her expected roles with her 40% share of oil money. What has the Federal Govt of Nigeria done wth her 60% share?