The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the seventh annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta, Imo and Bayelsa States. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

Why is Abia indigenes not included?

The following courses qualify for award of scholarships at the three institutions:

Imperial College London

MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS

University College London

MSc CHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING
MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Rotating Equipment or Metallurgy)
MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING (Geotechnics)

University Of Leeds

MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
Display sound intellectual ability and leadership potentials
Meet the individual universities’ English Language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS score valid for Sept. 2017 admission). Please note that TOEFL is no longer recognised by most UK universities. Candidates are advised that failure to meet each university’s English Language requirement at the time of selection may invalidate their application.
Be aged between 21-28 years by 30/09/2017
Be an indigene of Rivers, Delta, Imo or Bayelsa states (documentary proof of this will be required and will be verified)
Currently reside in Nigeria
Return to Nigeria on completion of the proposed programme of study
Have obtained a university degree (at least of equivalent standard to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours degree)
Not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
Have a Nigerian international passport valid to end December 2018
Be neither a current nor former employee (who has left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC or the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies
Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria

Application Process

Submit application for admission to the any of the prospective universities for any of the qualifying courses
Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission by the university
Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend interviews before being considered for final selection
Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than 30th January 2017.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one economy return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.

http://www.shell.com.ng/sustainability/communities/education-programmes/scholarships.html

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Silvereze:
Why is Abia indigenes not included?

my dear, one day you will wake up and hear that you street is no longer part of Nigeria.

DMainMan:
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the seventh annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta, Imo and Bayelsa States. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

have you been able to apply?

Silvereze:
Why is Abia indigenes not included?

I was surprised too!

This pic will help also... @DMainMan

yummyricka:
have you been able to apply?

i already av an overseas masters besides am not from niger delta. thanks though

Do you have any idea if previous beneficiaries have gone on to get Shell jobs? Does it put one at any advantage in that regard? Bear in mind I realize it's a non-committal scholarship.

DMainMan:
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the seventh annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta, Imo and Bayelsa States. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

JeffDoz:
Do you have any idea if previous beneficiaries have gone on to get Shell jobs? Does it put one at any advantage in that regard? Bear in mind I realize it's a non-committal scholarship.

Yes some have gotten shell jobs.
Advantage? may be, but it still depend on need!

JeffDoz:
Do you have any idea if previous beneficiaries have gone on to get Shell jobs? Does it put one at any advantage in that regard? Bear in mind I realize it's a non-committal scholarship.

You have answered the question yourself. It is a non-committal scholarship and they are not obliged to employ.

DMAIN MAN
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Please any update on this scholarship? Have they shortlisted already? I'm kinda lost

Beyy:
Please any update on this scholarship? Have they shortlisted already? I'm kinda lost

Did you apply for the scholarship? If yes which of the schools did you apply to?

Genchem93:

Did you apply for the scholarship? If yes which of the schools did you apply to?

Genchem93:

Did you apply for the scholarship? If yes which of the schools did you apply to?

Genchem93:

Did you apply for the scholarship? If yes which of the schools did you apply to?

yes. Leeds

Beyy:



yes. Leeds

The interview took place this week. 11th-13th . were you shortlisted?

Genchem93:

The interview took place this week. 11th-13th . were you shortlisted?

Yes I was. What about you? and if you were, how was it?

Beyy:


Yes I was. What about you? and if you were, how was it?

It was OK sha.. Trusting God for a good outcome

When are they going to contact successful applicant's?

Genchem93:
When are they going to contact successful applicant's?

No idea. Which school are you using? And what course?

Beyy:



No idea. Which school are you using? And what course?

Imperial, petroleum engineering. And u?

Genchem93:

Imperial, petroleum engineering. And u?

did u use IELT OR TOFEOL and how much did u use in getting the certificate

Genchem93:

It was OK sha.. Trusting God for a good outcome

Hi, please I sent you an E-mail. Kindly reply

Beyy:



No idea. Which school are you using? And what course?

Hi, please I sent you an E-mail. Kindly reply.

Beyy:



No idea. Which school are you using? And what course?

Hi, please reply your pm. It's really urgent.

Let them contact quick o

odagogo:
Let them contact quick o

Have you heard from them?
or do you know if they have contacted anyone?

Please who has been contacted?

They haven't contacted anyone cos Mr Ejims said we will be contacted at the same time, successful or otherwise.

Genchem93:

Have you heard from them?
or do you know if they have contacted anyone?