Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is currently been accepting application for SPDC Niger Delta Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme 2010, in the following areas of study:
Programme of Study: - MSc Petroleum Engineering,
- Petroleum Geoscience,
- Petroleum Geophysics or
- MSc Engineering Geology
Next Available: for October 2010 start
Criteria for Eligibility: Applicants must:
- display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
- have a high standard of English, i.e. at least 6.5 in IELTS and meet the university's language requirements;
- be aged between 21-30 years;
- originate from one of the Delta States in Nigeria, namely Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa and currently reside in Nigeria;
- intend to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
- have obtained a degree of at least an equivalent standard to a UK Upper Second Class Honours Degree
- be neither a current nor former employee (who has left employment less than 5 years before) of either SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Wider Perspectives Limited, or be a current employee's relative;
- not already have had the chance of studying in the UK or another developed country.
Value of Scholarship:
Fees plus maintenance costs and a contribution towards one return flight and compulsory fieldwork costs.
Closing Date: 5pm Friday, 30 April 2010.
Note: Please note that you must hold a formal offer of admission to the closing date to be considered for this award.
How To ApplyDownload the Application Form HereFor more information, please email
[email protected]OR visit below for more details.
http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/registry/studentfinancialsupport/pgscholarships/scholarshipsoverseas#spdc