Applications for the Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) Scholarship for 2017/2018 academic session has commenced.

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from any state and the federal capital territory to acquire a Master’s Degree in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry, with specific focus on Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrography at renowned universities in the United Kingdom



The scholarship which is offered in partnership with top three universities in the United Kingdom is aimed at providing opportunities for students to acquire a Master’s degree in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

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


University of Birmingham - M.Sc Geotechnical Engineering
Newcastle University - M.Sc Geotechnical Engineering

University of Plymouth - M.Sc Hydography

Application Deadline: 30th June, 2017

Eligible Countries: Nigeria


To be taken at (country): UK

Type: Postgraduate (Masters) degree

Eligibility: To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
Meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 65 in IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element, or a minimum of C6 grade in English Language in SSCE (WAEC/NECO), or equivalent TOEFL, score valid for Sept 2017 admission)
Be aged below 28 years by 30/09/2017
Possess a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum Not hove studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
Have a valid Nigerian passport valid to December, 2018
Be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or the Nigerian Consultant;
Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or the Nigerian Consultant
Be of Nigerian nationality (proof of this will be required)

Currently reside in Nigeria
Be prepared to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study.



Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will cover full tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only.

Duration of Scholarship: One year


How to Apply:

Submit application for admission to the any of the prospective universities for any of the above qualifying courses
Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission.
Universities will process applications and endorse eligible candidates to attend an interview before being considered for final selection
Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than 30th June 2017.


Visit the following participating universities website:

University of Birmingham
Newcastle University
University of Plymouth

Visit shell.com.ng/sustainability/communities/education-programmes/scholarships for full details

Source: scholarshipsandaid.org/2017/06/19/shell-nigeria-exploration-and-producing-company-snepco-postgraduate-scholarship-programme

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