The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency [RSSDA] invites applications from suitably qualified candidates of Rivers State origin for selection in the State Government’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for 2011/2012 session.
Courses Available:
* Engineering (Including Agric. Engr.)
* Medical Sciences
* Social Sciences (Excluding Law)
* Natural Sciences
* Computer related studies.
Who Should Apply:
* Must be of Rivers State origin.
* Not above 21 years of age (Confirmation of age preferably by birth certificate).
* A minimum of five (5) WASCE credits relevant to intended course of study (not NECO).
* The five credits must include Mathematics and English Language, with at least A OR B in the relevant subjects for intended course of study.
* Must not be on a degree awarding programme or its equivalent.
* Must submit a copy of LGA identification letter.
How To Apply:
Online Applications:
Applicants can apply online at RSSDA official website
Manual Applications:
* Application forms can also be physically collected and submitted at designated points in the Local Government Council Secretariat nearest to you.
* Candidates are required to register their names and signatures in the notebook provided at the submission centres (for manual submission of forms only).
* Candidates are advised to ensure that active contact phone number(s) and/or email addresses are stated on the application forms.
* Multiple applications will be disqualified.
Aptitude Test
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through SMS, emails, or notices posted on RSSDA website and in all Local Government Council Secretariats.
Originals of credentials will be sighted during the screening of shortlisted candidates.
Entries Open: Monday Jan 31st, 2011 Entries Close: Friday Feb 18, 2011
Please note that the forms are not for sale. Photocopies are acceptable
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
2011/2012 PTDF Scholarship Scheme
Applications are currently on for the above scholarship. If you have any interest in getting one,head over to the scholarship website. Below is the excerpt from the site:
2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME In pursuit of its mandate the PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its MSc and PhD Scholarships as well as Undergraduate, under the PTDF scholarship scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2011/2012 session. However, the undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Skye Bank Plc in all state capitals and FCT, upon the payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
PTDF however wishes to inform all its esteemed applicants that its Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, the Fund intends to shift emphasis to training Nigerians in-country from next session. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.
LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:
*
African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Eng
*
Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
*
University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
*
University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
*
University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
*
University of Benin- Renewable Energy
*
University of Jos- Mining & Geology
*
University of Maiduguri - Geology
*
Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
*
Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
*
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Applied Chemistry
*
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - Geology
*
University of Calabar – Applied Chemistry
*
University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
*
Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng
*
Federal University of Technology, Minna – Chemical Eng
*
University of Ilorin – Geology & Mineral Science
Applicants are hereby advised to note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test for Undergraduate and MSc, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants on dates to be announced later.After the aptitude tests and interviews, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS. PTDF will assist successful MSc candidates in securing admission into suitable Universities (within and outside Nigeria) BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)
* Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
* Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
* Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
* Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
* Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
1. Minimum f Upper Credit at the Diploma level
2. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
3. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).
B. MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)
* A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
* National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
* Applicants must be computer literate
* Possession of O/level or credit in English language in WAEC,GCE and SSCE and
* Applicants must not be above 35 years of ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
1. Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
2. G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
3. GMAT –for Management related courses
4. International English Language Testing system (IEL TS) Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
* First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
* NYSC discharge certificate
* WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on their application forms to enable PTDF view on the relevant authority’s website; and
* Recent Passport Photograph
C. PhD (Nigeria and Overseas)
* Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
* Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
* Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
* Applicants must include valid admission letter;
* Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
* Applicants must include their masters degree project
LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
* Applied Instrumentation and Control
* Asset Engineering
* Basin Evolution and Dynamics
* Bio fuels Development
* Computing
* Diving and Underwater Technology
* Energy Systems Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Environmental Remote Sensing
* Fire & Explosion Engineering
* Gas Engineering and Management
* Gas Pipeline Economics & Engineering
* Health Safety and Environment
* Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
* Maritime Operations
* Naval Architecture & ocean Engineering
* Occupational Health & Safety
* Occupational Health and Safety
* Offshore and Ocean Technology
* Offshore Engineering
* Petroleum , Gas & Energy Engineering
* Petroleum Downstream Technology
* Pipeline Engineering
* Power Plant Engineering
* Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
* Refinery Design and Operations
* Remote sensing and computing
* Safety Engineering and Risk Management
* Subsea Engineering
* Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
* Welding Engineering
B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:
* Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
* Marginal Fields Development.
* Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
* Geology and Petroleum Geology.
* Civil and Marine Engineering.
* Renewable Energy.
* Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
* Refining Technology.
* Ship Building & Marine Technology.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
* RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
* CANDIDATES WHO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST SCORES MAY BE PLACED IN UK UNIVERSITIES OVER OTHERS WHO PERFORM LESS.
* CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
* CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JANUARY 2011.
By the way, here is the scholarship web page: PTDF Scholarship
2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME In pursuit of its mandate the PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its MSc and PhD Scholarships as well as Undergraduate, under the PTDF scholarship scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2011/2012 session. However, the undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Skye Bank Plc in all state capitals and FCT, upon the payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
PTDF however wishes to inform all its esteemed applicants that its Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, the Fund intends to shift emphasis to training Nigerians in-country from next session. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.
LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:
*
African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Eng
*
Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt
*
University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng
*
University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng
*
University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology
*
University of Benin- Renewable Energy
*
University of Jos- Mining & Geology
*
University of Maiduguri - Geology
*
Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
*
Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
*
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Applied Chemistry
*
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - Geology
*
University of Calabar – Applied Chemistry
*
University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
*
Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng
*
Federal University of Technology, Minna – Chemical Eng
*
University of Ilorin – Geology & Mineral Science
Applicants are hereby advised to note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test for Undergraduate and MSc, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants on dates to be announced later.After the aptitude tests and interviews, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS. PTDF will assist successful MSc candidates in securing admission into suitable Universities (within and outside Nigeria) BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)
* Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
* Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
* Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
* Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
* Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:
1. Minimum f Upper Credit at the Diploma level
2. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
3. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).
B. MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)
* A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
* National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
* Applicants must be computer literate
* Possession of O/level or credit in English language in WAEC,GCE and SSCE and
* Applicants must not be above 35 years of ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply
1. Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
2. G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
3. GMAT –for Management related courses
4. International English Language Testing system (IEL TS) Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
* First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
* NYSC discharge certificate
* WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on their application forms to enable PTDF view on the relevant authority’s website; and
* Recent Passport Photograph
C. PhD (Nigeria and Overseas)
* Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
* Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on first degree and a good second degree certificate;
* Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
* Applicants must include valid admission letter;
* Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
* Applicants must include their masters degree project
LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
* Applied Instrumentation and Control
* Asset Engineering
* Basin Evolution and Dynamics
* Bio fuels Development
* Computing
* Diving and Underwater Technology
* Energy Systems Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Environmental Remote Sensing
* Fire & Explosion Engineering
* Gas Engineering and Management
* Gas Pipeline Economics & Engineering
* Health Safety and Environment
* Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
* Maritime Operations
* Naval Architecture & ocean Engineering
* Occupational Health & Safety
* Occupational Health and Safety
* Offshore and Ocean Technology
* Offshore Engineering
* Petroleum , Gas & Energy Engineering
* Petroleum Downstream Technology
* Pipeline Engineering
* Power Plant Engineering
* Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
* Refinery Design and Operations
* Remote sensing and computing
* Safety Engineering and Risk Management
* Subsea Engineering
* Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
* Welding Engineering
B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:
* Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
* Marginal Fields Development.
* Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
* Geology and Petroleum Geology.
* Civil and Marine Engineering.
* Renewable Energy.
* Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
* Refining Technology.
* Ship Building & Marine Technology.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
* RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
* CANDIDATES WHO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST SCORES MAY BE PLACED IN UK UNIVERSITIES OVER OTHERS WHO PERFORM LESS.
* CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
* CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JANUARY 2011.
By the way, here is the scholarship web page: PTDF Scholarship
Saturday, October 9, 2010
MTN Nigeria Foundation Scholarship 2010/2011
The MTN Nigeria Foundation will provide financial support to eligible Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria which will cover tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance).
The scholarship award is worth N200, 000.00 (Two hundred thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session.
The scholarship maybe renewable provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
ELIGIBILTY
* Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
* Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.
DISCIPLINES TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Communication Technology
5. Computer and Electronics
6. Computer and Information Science
7. Computer and Mathematics
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Electronics and Computer Technology
12. Electronics Engineering 13. Engineering Physics
14. Industrial Mathematics
15. Industrial Physics
16. Information Technology
17. Mathematics
18. Mechanical Engineering
19. Physics Electronics
20. Physics Engineering
21. Physics/ Computational Modeling
22. Pure/ Applied Physics
23. Statistics and Computer Science
NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form here. Be sure that you read every section and that the information you provide is accurate.
1) Only qualified candidates need apply.
2) Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled.
3) Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, October 13th 2010.
4) Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.
5) Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for information.
6) Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the website.
7) Scholarship will be allocated on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates.
8) Successful applicants will be informed of the other terms and conditions of the Scholarship.
The scholarship award is worth N200, 000.00 (Two hundred thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session.
The scholarship maybe renewable provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
ELIGIBILTY
* Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
* Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.
DISCIPLINES TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Communication Technology
5. Computer and Electronics
6. Computer and Information Science
7. Computer and Mathematics
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Electronics and Computer Technology
12. Electronics Engineering 13. Engineering Physics
14. Industrial Mathematics
15. Industrial Physics
16. Information Technology
17. Mathematics
18. Mechanical Engineering
19. Physics Electronics
20. Physics Engineering
21. Physics/ Computational Modeling
22. Pure/ Applied Physics
23. Statistics and Computer Science
NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form here. Be sure that you read every section and that the information you provide is accurate.
1) Only qualified candidates need apply.
2) Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled.
3) Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, October 13th 2010.
4) Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.
5) Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for information.
6) Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the website.
7) Scholarship will be allocated on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates.
8) Successful applicants will be informed of the other terms and conditions of the Scholarship.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2010/2011 Total E & P National Merit Undergraduate Scholarship
Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2010/2011 National Merit Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students currently in their 1st and 2nd year of studies in recognized Nigeria Universities.
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY
The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:
* Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
* Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study
Application forms must be completed online using the links (http://scholarships.totalsdd.com). Application begins on the 27th of September and closes on the 17th of October, 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.
THE PROPOSED DATE FOR TEST IS:
20TH NOVEMBER, 2010.
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY
The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:
* Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
* Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study
Application forms must be completed online using the links (http://scholarships.totalsdd.com). Application begins on the 27th of September and closes on the 17th of October, 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.
THE PROPOSED DATE FOR TEST IS:
20TH NOVEMBER, 2010.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Intercontinental Bank National Essay Competition For University Students
Intercontinental bank is currently organizing an essay contest tagged: ‘Nigeria: A Nation at 50, The Past, the Future.’ Below is an excerpt from Intercontinetal Bank's website page for the competition.
The Entry Form has been hosted on the bank’s website for intending participants to download free and also in paper format available in all branches of the bank where prospective candidates could pick them. Completed Entries are to be returned to the branches from where they will be moved to the Head Office through the 10 regional offices. Other details about the competition are available in the Press adverts and radio jingles. At the end of the competition, the overall 50 winners would be recognized as 50th Anniversary STARS and every STAR shall be rewarded with a prize. The overall best essay writer will be rewarded with an educational grant of N500,000, cash prize of N500,000 and one HP mini laptop; the second best will get N300,000 educational grant, N300,000 cash prize and one mini laptop; the third best will get N200,000 educational grant, N200,000 cash prize and a mini laptop while the 4th-50th winners will get one mini laptop each.
The 50 Stars will be unveiled to the world in a ceremony in Lagos.
Check here to download the form.
Closing date is 22nd October 2010, so hurry!
The Entry Form has been hosted on the bank’s website for intending participants to download free and also in paper format available in all branches of the bank where prospective candidates could pick them. Completed Entries are to be returned to the branches from where they will be moved to the Head Office through the 10 regional offices. Other details about the competition are available in the Press adverts and radio jingles. At the end of the competition, the overall 50 winners would be recognized as 50th Anniversary STARS and every STAR shall be rewarded with a prize. The overall best essay writer will be rewarded with an educational grant of N500,000, cash prize of N500,000 and one HP mini laptop; the second best will get N300,000 educational grant, N300,000 cash prize and one mini laptop; the third best will get N200,000 educational grant, N200,000 cash prize and a mini laptop while the 4th-50th winners will get one mini laptop each.
The 50 Stars will be unveiled to the world in a ceremony in Lagos.
Check here to download the form.
Closing date is 22nd October 2010, so hurry!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
BATN / BATIA Scholarship Awards 2010
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO NIGERIA in conjunction with BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ISEYIN AGRONOMY LIMITED (BATIA) invites applications from qualified Nigerians for the 2010/2011 University/Polytechnic Scholarship Awards.
This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote academic excellence and skilled manpower development in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector.
National Scheme: (Ref: NSAS)
The National Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified first year undergraduate in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Operational Scheme: (Ref: OSAS)
The Operational Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified undergraduate biological offsprings of tobacco farmers, registered with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy Limited (BATIA). Equally applicants who are indigenes of any BATIA leaf growing community in Oyo State should apply under the Operational Scheme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proposed applicants must be 18 years and above.
A full time student of any University and Polytechnic in Nigeria.
A student of Agricultural Science or a related course.
Applicant must be in his/her first year of study.
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
To apply, go to BATN/BATIA Scholarships web page.
Applications should be filled and submitted online on or before 18th September, 2010.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote academic excellence and skilled manpower development in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector.
National Scheme: (Ref: NSAS)
The National Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified first year undergraduate in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Operational Scheme: (Ref: OSAS)
The Operational Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified undergraduate biological offsprings of tobacco farmers, registered with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy Limited (BATIA). Equally applicants who are indigenes of any BATIA leaf growing community in Oyo State should apply under the Operational Scheme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proposed applicants must be 18 years and above.
A full time student of any University and Polytechnic in Nigeria.
A student of Agricultural Science or a related course.
Applicant must be in his/her first year of study.
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
To apply, go to BATN/BATIA Scholarships web page.
Applications should be filled and submitted online on or before 18th September, 2010.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Mobil Producing Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2010/2011
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 online and submit as instructed.
Applications not received before 11th August 2010 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:
1. Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
2. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
3. Evidence of current year of study
4. Current University Identity Card.
5. Current Passport Photographs.
6. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Go to http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/ to register.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be in National Dailies.These candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and email.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2010
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 online and submit as instructed.
Applications not received before 11th August 2010 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:
1. Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
2. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
3. Evidence of current year of study
4. Current University Identity Card.
5. Current Passport Photographs.
6. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Go to http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/ to register.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be in National Dailies.These candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and email.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2010
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