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-base among young Nigerians.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Students must be citizens of Nigeria,
Currently enrolled in a first degree programme at an accredited and approved university in Nigeria, and;
Must have gained admission during the 2012/2013 academic session.


SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
The 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 Nigerians who are not indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States).

-Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
For Nigerians 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).

-Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government areas) and Delta States.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants should have their personal valid email accounts (for consistent communication).
Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply online to provide required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:
A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, that is not more than 200kilobytes);
University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and
Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.
Applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW) are to provide scanned copies of identification letters (duly stamped and signed) from;
The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).

Please note that:

Shell does not demand payment from applicants, the application is entirely free of charge.
SPDC does not assign ‘Representatives’ / ‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
Applications should be submitted online before October 31st, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
http://www.scholarship-nigeria.com/2013/08/20122013-spdc-joint-venture-university.html

pls how much do shell pay?
thanks

can other level apply apart 4rm yr1?

pleaae is it open to 300 level students?

LogoDWhiz: pleaae is it open to 300 level students?

no sir...kindly read the above info very carefully.

i'av applied successfully guys...what next?

bzeey: can other level apply apart 4rm yr1?

Only Yr 1

Olugbenger: i'av applied successfully guys...what next?

Congrats, you will have to wait for the first shortlist (invitation for Aptitude test).

Olsey:
Congrats, you will have to wait for the first shortlist (invitation for Aptitude test).

ok sire!

can 200l direct entry student apply?? Pls replyy

da ceo1: can 200l direct entry student apply?? Pls replyy

Unfortunately, they can't. Though there is no harm in trying, if you can bear the little stress of applying.

Olsey:
Unfortunately, they can't. Though there is no harm in trying, if you can bear the little stress of applying.

hmmmm aiit thanks ill try n register nextweek

Please wat is the benefit of applying in OW area? dat where i fall in but am seen stress there.

Fran6i.k:
Please wat is the benefit of applying in OW area? dat where i fall in but am seen stress there.

If you fall under any SPDC operational area (OE or OW), your chances of getting the scholarship are almost certain. At least, an average performance in the test should see you through.

Pls is the 'letter of identification is the same as 'state of origin ?

M havin problem with postal address any help pls?

Adaeze18: M havin problem with postal address any help pls?

use ur home or residential address...it serves same purpose.

plz sir wen wil d 1st shortlist come out and hw many ppl do d give d award?

wescoBaba: Pls is the 'letter of identification is the same as 'state of origin ?

Yes, it is. (in this context)

Byikson: plz sir wen wil d 1st shortlist come out and hw many ppl do d give d award?

It varies, depending on the volume of application received.

Olugbenger: pls how much do shell pay?
thanks

Shell pays N75,000 per beneficiary (annually).
And that amount is subject to change. Prior to 2010/2011 session, it was N50,000.

thanks. I hope d wil give many ppl d thing.

uceee: Deadline has been extended to october 31st 2013.

Yes, thats right. It should be due to the on-going strike action I guess.

@olsey.. Can i apply nw??. N wen I just gained admission dis yr n i only av 2 distinctions. Which scholarship can i apply 4 n wen?

kenneyyice: @olsey.. Can i apply nw??. N wen I just gained admission dis yr n i only av 2 distinctions. Which scholarship can i apply 4 n wen?

There are a number of scholarships you can apply for (Shell, MUSTE, PTDF...)...check the application details and respective deadline dates on www.scholarship-nigeria.com

Deadline Alert: 2013 SPDC scholarship closes tomorrow, 31st October 2013.

Can i still apply today?did it with a system and thought i had applied back at the cafe cos after uploading my docs ah clicked submitt.The guy there insisted it worked.ah had to go home and decided to use my phone to check ma application status buh was shocked to find that i have not applied..jes tired...heard today's deadline.

Mickey williams: Can i still apply today?did it with a system and thought i had applied back at the cafe cos after uploading my docs ah clicked submitt.The guy there insisted it worked.ah had to go home and decided to use my phone to check ma application status buh was shocked to find that i have not applied..jes tired...heard today's deadline.

Yes...12am 1st Nov s d deadline

Heard SPDC Has Shortlisted Names,How True Is Dz Plz. . .And If True,Hw Do I Get D List?. Reply ASAP

akinsblaze: Heard SPDC Has Shortlisted Names,How True Is Dz Plz. . .And If True,Hw Do I Get D List?. Reply ASAP

Can som1 help verify this pls?