Shell (SPDC) Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2012

Posted on Thu 02nd Feb, 2012 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (8 comments)

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the third annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

The main objective of the scholarship scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry. In the first two years of the programme, 20 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.

For the academic year commencing in September 2012, SPDC will award up to ten scholarships for one-year post-graduate studies; this is in partnership with three prestigious and internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

The following courses at the three institutions qualify for the scholarship:

Imperial College London

MSC Petroleum Engineering
MSC Petroleum Geoscience
MSC Engineering Geology
MSC Petroleum Geophysics

University College London

MSC Chemical Process Engineering
MSC Civil Engineering
MSC Mechanical Engineering

University of Leeds

MSC Exploration Geophysics
MSC Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

have obtained a university degree of at least an equivalent standard to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree);
display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
intend to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study;
meet the university’s language requirement (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS);
be between 21-30 years; Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
be an indigene of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (documentary proof of this will be required);
currently reside in Nigeria;
be neither a current nor former employee (having left employment within the last five years) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Wider Perspectives Limited, or be related to current employees of any of these companies;
not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country.

Application Process

Candidates must have gained admission to study at any of the participating universities in one of the qualifying courses;
Application forms will be available ONLY through the participating universities, following admission;
Nominated applicants will attend an interview before being considered for final selection;

The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only.
Further infornation can be obtained at: info@nigerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.

Application Deadline
Submission deadline for 2012/2013 academic year application forms must reach participating universities no later than March 19, 2012.

Please note that the stipends are based on the British Council Annual Rates and are limited to this.

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Comments (8)

No. 1

Posted on Sat 04th Feb, 2012 12:09:54 GMT by Obigho ehis

Good day... Why is Edo state excluded from the three states. Edo state is a member of the niger delta. Consider the state in this great opportunity. Thanks.

No. 2

Posted on Thu 09th Feb, 2012 18:49:30 GMT by enone isaac

Good day sir/madam
i am from delta state i studied geology and graduated with second class upper division but i am presently 31 years oldn i will be 32 by decdember is there a posibility for me.
thanks.

No. 3

Posted on Fri 10th Feb, 2012 00:11:56 GMT by clinton Amakiri

most it be only Engineering & sciences,what happens 2 other courses like:Mgt,Econs,social sciences.

No. 4

Posted on Thu 16th Feb, 2012 08:06:04 GMT by happy albert

good morning sir/madam,

this is a good news to all but why science courses and degree candidates alone, why can't opportunities be given to those in the polytechnic and those that hold an OND to continue their learning outside the country?

thanks.

No. 5

Posted on Sun 19th Feb, 2012 18:10:12 GMT by ify ejimadu

sometimes i wonder if imo state isnt part of niger delta? above all what of scholarship in d area of health? pls i feel health related courses should be considered! thanks

No. 6

Posted on Wed 22nd Feb, 2012 11:12:09 GMT by iheukwumere chukwunenye

this is good of shell more power to your elbows but you also should look into some states within SPDC Abia state should be in there next agenda so so happy hearing this great inprovement keep it up.hahahaha

No. 7

Posted on Wed 22nd Feb, 2012 19:26:39 GMT by ayanwamide dare opeyemi

i here by seeking for job in ur reputable organization.i am a graduate of ibadan poly HND in marketng at presnt i am working under the umbrella of flour mill of nig plc

No. 8

Posted on Fri 24th Feb, 2012 13:56:30 GMT by MONICA EWOMAZINO AKOKUWEBE

I am 27 years old, and a graduate of University of Ibadan with Masters in Sociology(demography as an area of specialization) and I had 70.7 as my grade and I came 2nd best in my class. I had B.Sc. in Statistics with second class upper (5.4) from the above mentioned university. I also had Professional Diploma in Statistics with 67.5 as my average (Upper credit).
Sir, I found out that with all these qualifications that I have and I am from Delta State, Isoko south Local Government Area (Enwhe and Emede) both oil producing community but I don't have access to SPDC scholarships. I have apply for my PhD in the University of Ibadan but I dont have scholarship to continue my program. Please Sir, I want you to look at other areas of discipline when allocating scholarship funds to Niger Delta Students because not every body in Delta State will go for oil and gas or Engineering. There are so many disciplines like humanities and even in science which i want your organization to look at and inculcate all these disciplines in your scholarship program. These other disciplines will actually contribute to knowledge and help in capacity building in your organization.
I will be very grateful if you will look at this and cinsider me for this scholarship program.
Thank you Sir.

Yours Sincerely,

Monica E. Akokuwebe,
Dept. of Sociology,
University of Ibadan,
Nigeria.
+2348061381792
zino952000@yahoo.com

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