The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.

The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians. Launched in 1960, this post-secondary scheme is open to all Nigerians studying degree programmes in Nigerian universities. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills-base among young Nigerians. SPDC is the operator of the NNPC/SHELL/TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The merit-based scholarship is in two categories - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

- National Merit Award (NM) Open to all Nigerians.
- Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas).
- Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e. of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas) and Delta States.

Basic Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for a Shell SPDC University Scholarship Scholarship you must:
- Be citizens of Nigeria
- currently enrolled in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.
- Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.
- Have a minimum of seven O/Levels credits, including Mathematics and English.
- Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official records).

Closing Date: Apply before 18 September 2015

For more information, check the website: http://www.collegescholarshipsdigest.com/2015/08/28/shell-university-scholarship/

Wishing you success.

Ok

Any alternative to d letter of identification from state

Honestly i don't know. You may ask others.

Redder97:
Any alternative to d letter of identification from state

Has anyone been contacted yet?

Omofairy:
Has anyone been contacted yet?

I just got contacted.Today,at 8:59am.

Divirgo:


I just got contacted.Today,at 8:59am.

by scholastica or shell?

ugonna1054:
by scholastica or shell?

By shell,through scholastica.

Divirgo:

By shell,through scholastica.

through phone call or email? And what did they say??

sagaciousblog:
through phone call or email? And what did they say??

Email, was asked to upload some docs on scholastica.Then exam details and venue.

Divirgo:

Email, was asked to upload some docs on scholastica.Then exam details and venue.

Pls did you apply for national merit or operational area award?

Omofairy:

Pls did you apply for national merit or operational area award?

National merit

Okay. Thanks

Divirgo:

Email, was asked to upload some docs on scholastica.Then exam details and venue.

kk thanks! When is the exam?

Divirgo:
National merit

Dear, please can you post a copy of the mail you received? Thnks

sagaciousblog:
kk thanks! When is the exam?

October 24.

Any alternative to the letter of identification?

am the only one that didn't receive notification mail of being shortlisted.

Omofairy:


Dear, please can you post a copy of the mail you received? Thnks

Dear ******************,

Please read the following email very carefully.

Further to your application for the 2014/2015 SPDC JV University Scholarship Award Scheme, you have been invited for an aptitude test and scholastica system update.

Please note that to partake in the aptitude test, you will be required to update your information on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc on or before 20th October, 2015

Please visit www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc to update your information as follows:
• Register at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc using your SPDC application email address and mobile number
• Provide your personal information, academic information and bank account information accurately
• Upload the requested documents accurately
• Click on the APPLY button to successfully update your information

Please refer to the “How To Apply” and “FAQ” sections for more detailed steps and information.

APTITUDE TEST DETAILS:

Test Sections: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning.

Test Center: ETC Center JKK Building

Address: JKK Building, 229 Ikorodu Road, Anthony Bus/Stop Ilupeju. Lagos, Nigeria.
LAGOS

Date: 24-Oct-2015

Time: 10:30 AM

Username:************

Password:************

Please note that the aptitude test holds on the same day in Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Warri.

Kindly log on to http://candidate.fot.com.ng and view your test details and location.
1) “LOG IN” using your “username” and “password”
2) To accept invitation, click “VIEW/PRINT INVITATION”, UPLOAD your PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH and “Accept or Reject” as seen at the top right side of the screen, AND PRINT THE INVITE.
Otherwise select REJECT invitation.

If you wish to change your test venue and time schedule, click on change schedule and choose your preferred venue and time slot on or before 21st October, 2015


DOCUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You are to bring along to the test venue original and Photostat copies of the following:
1. School ID card and/or one of the following NIMC ID card/ International passport/ Driver’s License
2. WAEC/O’Level result
3. Birth Certificate
4. University/JAMB admission letter
5. Letter of Identification from your state
6. Print out of this email or a printout from http://candidate.fot.com.ng

For Areas of Operation Applicants, you are also to bring along the following:
7. Letter of Identification from Community Paramount Ruler
8. Letter of Identification from Chairman of Community development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• The test will be administered electronically on a computer system
• Do not arrive at the center earlier than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the test for registration, and endeavor to arrive not later than 15 minutes before your scheduled test time

The following are PROHIBITED at the Test Centre:
• Electronic devices such as Calculators, Cell Phones, Tablets, USBs, Flash drives and Cameras.
• Personal items such as Wallets, Dark Sunglasses, bags (personal belongings), packages etc.

Candidates who refuse to comply with these instructions will not be allowed to take the test.

Note:
Items such as Cash, Medicines (if required), Keys and your ID Cards should all be in a transparent nylon/Ziploc bag.

Bodily searches on candidates may also be conducted.

ANY CANDIDATE FOUND ATTEMPTING TO CHEAT/BEAT THE SYSTEM WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AUTOMATICALLY.


APTITUDE TEST INSTRUCTIONS:

Checks will be conducted for prohibited items at the gate of the test venue and at the entrance into the test hall.

After clearance from the gate, you are required to do a quick Photo capture registration. Candidates are advised to dress presentably as pictures taken during Photo capture are made available to the client.

The aptitude test is timed, and will last for 56 minutes.

Your Username and Password are on this email and will be required to log into your test.


BANK ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS:

• Ensure you have an active personal bank account
• Provide your Personal Bank Name, Bank Account Name and Bank Account number in your scholastica profile
• Your Bank account details will be required for your Transportation Re-imbursement payment only.
• You will not be reimbursed for transportation at the test location on the test day.
• You will be paid your transportation reimbursement at a later date after the test
• You will be paid your transportation reimbursement only if you partake in the aptitude test
• Bank account not in your name will not be reimbursed.
• You are advised to confirm your bank account is active before updating on your Scholastica Profile.


For further enquiries:
Mobile: 07088609791, 07011962033 Mondays – Fridays between 8am and 5pm
Email: scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com

Dragnet Solutions Limited.

Follow us on Twitter: @scholastica_Ng
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scholastica-Nigeria/247300338737765
Visit us: www.scholastica.com.ng
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Divirgo:

Dear ******************,

Please read the following email very carefully.

Further to your application for the 2014/2015 SPDC JV University Scholarship Award Scheme, you have been invited for an aptitude test and scholastica system update.

Please note that to partake in the aptitude test, you will be required to update your information on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc on or before 20th October, 2015

Please visit www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc to update your information as follows:
• Register at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/spdc using your SPDC application email address and mobile number
• Provide your personal information, academic information and bank account information accurately
• Upload the requested documents accurately
• Click on the APPLY button to successfully update your information

Please refer to the “How To Apply” and “FAQ” sections for more detailed steps and information.

APTITUDE TEST DETAILS:

Test Sections: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning.

Test Center: ETC Center JKK Building

Address: JKK Building, 229 Ikorodu Road, Anthony Bus/Stop Ilupeju. Lagos, Nigeria.
LAGOS

Date: 24-Oct-2015

Time: 10:30 AM

Username:************

Password:************

Please note that the aptitude test holds on the same day in Abuja, Enugu, Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Warri.

Kindly log on to http://candidate.fot.com.ng and view your test details and location.
1) “LOG IN” using your “username” and “password”
2) To accept invitation, click “VIEW/PRINT INVITATION”, UPLOAD your PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH and “Accept or Reject” as seen at the top right side of the screen, AND PRINT THE INVITE.
Otherwise select REJECT invitation.

If you wish to change your test venue and time schedule, click on change schedule and choose your preferred venue and time slot on or before 21st October, 2015


DOCUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You are to bring along to the test venue original and Photostat copies of the following:
1. School ID card and/or one of the following NIMC ID card/ International passport/ Driver’s License
2. WAEC/O’Level result
3. Birth Certificate
4. University/JAMB admission letter
5. Letter of Identification from your state
6. Print out of this email or a printout from http://candidate.fot.com.ng

For Areas of Operation Applicants, you are also to bring along the following:
7. Letter of Identification from Community Paramount Ruler
8. Letter of Identification from Chairman of Community development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).


GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• The test will be administered electronically on a computer system
• Do not arrive at the center earlier than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the test for registration, and endeavor to arrive not later than 15 minutes before your scheduled test time

The following are PROHIBITED at the Test Centre:
• Electronic devices such as Calculators, Cell Phones, Tablets, USBs, Flash drives and Cameras.
• Personal items such as Wallets, Dark Sunglasses, bags (personal belongings), packages etc.

Candidates who refuse to comply with these instructions will not be allowed to take the test.

Note:
Items such as Cash, Medicines (if required), Keys and your ID Cards should all be in a transparent nylon/Ziploc bag.

Bodily searches on candidates may also be conducted.

ANY CANDIDATE FOUND ATTEMPTING TO CHEAT/BEAT THE SYSTEM WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AUTOMATICALLY.


APTITUDE TEST INSTRUCTIONS:

Checks will be conducted for prohibited items at the gate of the test venue and at the entrance into the test hall.

After clearance from the gate, you are required to do a quick Photo capture registration. Candidates are advised to dress presentably as pictures taken during Photo capture are made available to the client.

The aptitude test is timed, and will last for 56 minutes.

Your Username and Password are on this email and will be required to log into your test.


BANK ACCOUNT INSTRUCTIONS:

• Ensure you have an active personal bank account
• Provide your Personal Bank Name, Bank Account Name and Bank Account number in your scholastica profile
• Your Bank account details will be required for your Transportation Re-imbursement payment only.
• You will not be reimbursed for transportation at the test location on the test day.
• You will be paid your transportation reimbursement at a later date after the test
• You will be paid your transportation reimbursement only if you partake in the aptitude test
• Bank account not in your name will not be reimbursed.
• You are advised to confirm your bank account is active before updating on your Scholastica Profile.


For further enquiries:
Mobile: 07088609791, 07011962033 Mondays – Fridays between 8am and 5pm
Email: scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com

Dragnet Solutions Limited.

Follow us on Twitter: @scholastica_Ng
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scholastica-Nigeria/247300338737765
Visit us: www.scholastica.com.ng
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Thank you sis. Didn't receive one. Maybe cos i'm in my 2nd year or for whatever reason anyway. Wish you all the best and may you come out in flying colors

Omofairy:


Thank you sis. Didn't receive one. Maybe cos i'm in my 2nd year or for whatever reason anyway. Wish you all the best and may you come out in flying colors

Thanks, wish you the same in all your future endeavors.

I'm gonna try my state liaison office @ v. I on Monday for letter of identification etc

Meanwhile u cud upload a related doc. To enable u apply at scholastica

Docs can b changed later wen obtained

Pls do we need to upload the undergraduate verification status before the exam

U guys shud pls kip d conversation going...
Area of operation applicants..

I was call'd by shell last saturday..
They requested i update my community on scholastica...

Also sent me a mail containing a list of several communities and a link to a page were i was to type in my community name (if in d list) or type 'not listed' (if nt in d list)

deadline was monday 9th nov.

08132908317

any news?

pls has any1 bn contactd lately,..eithr by ur school,shell or scholstca

Notin yet.. I jus took my mind off it for a while...

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did anyone receive the same text i received? They are sending text to winners....at last

Raphaelmary:
did anyone receive the same text i received? They are sending text to winners....at last

Which text message is that, can u pls post it

matman34:

Which text message is that, can u pls post it

that they sent the scholarship letter of offer to my dean of student's affairs

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Raphaelmary:
did anyone receive the same text i received? They are sending text to winners....at last

Sorry for disturbing you. Has shell paid you?