2010/2011 SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme

The above named award is currently ongoing. If you are interested, check below for additional information on it culled from the official site:

WHO CAN APPLY?

There are two categories within the scholarship - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).


1. National Merit Award (NM)

The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.


2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)

The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award.

2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)

The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.

Click here to see application format in the original advert.

Applications must be accompanied by:

1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifresume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores;
4. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).

6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be stamped and signed by:

a) The paramount ruler of the community; and

b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).

Applications must be addressed to:
The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.

Note:-

• SPDC’s attention has been drawn to the activities of individuals who pose as the company’s scholarship programme representatives. These individuals claim to be able to influence or secure scholarships for prospective candidates.
• SPDC has not authorised or appointed any persons or organisation to act as middlemen or agents with regards to the scholarship programmes and does not collect any fee from candidates. The application is entirely FREE of charge.
• SPDC’s scholarship programmes are as advertised in national newspapers and on the company’s website, (www.shellnigeria.com) wherein prospective candidates are advised on the medium for submission of applications. These applications are then processed by SPDC and the outcomes communicated directly to the candidates.

• Applications prepared by ‘representatives’ / ‘agents’ will be disqualified.
• Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please be guided accordingly.

Mobil National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2011

Mobil Producing Nigeria has started accepting application for the above scholarship for the year 2011. Below are the other details you may need to know before making your application, taken from the official site:

Applications for NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship Awards are based on the following criteria:

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE

Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

DISCIPLINES

Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:

1. Petroleum Engineering

2. Chemical Engineering

3. Mechanical Engineering

4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

5. Civil Engineering

6. Geology/Geophysics

7. Medicine (MBBS Only)

8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)

ELIGIBILITY

1. Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
2. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
3. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.
4. Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form in “Apply Here” on the website and submit as instructed.

Applications not received within 2 weeks of Advertisement will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and a photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test:

* Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
* Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
*Evidence of current year of study
*Current University Identity Card.
*Current Passport Photographs.
*Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.

Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be published on the website and in National Dailies.

To apply click here