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.
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.
Eligible Applicants 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 credits, including
Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels.
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
Submit online application at www.scholastica.ng/
schemes/SPDC
Note:
Shell does not demand payment from applicants. The
application is entirely FREE of charge.
Shell does not assign ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to
assist applicants’ process applications.
Applications should be submitted online before Friday
24 October, 2014.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO APPLY FOR 2013 / 2014 SPDC Joint Venture
University Award Scheme
1. Before you start this application, ensure you have
clear scanned copies of the following documents
Passport photograph with white background not more
than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than
200kb)
*School ID card
*University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission letter
*Birth certificate
*O’ Level result and A’ Levels/OND/NCE Results as
applicable
*JAMB Result
*Letter of Identification from State (Showing Local
Government of Origin)
Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must
be duly stamped and signed) by:
The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
The Chairman of the Community Development or
Executive Council (CDC or CEC) is also required of
applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE &
OW).
The letters should be addressed to The Manager,
Sustainable Development (UIO/G/NRS), Shell
Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.
2. Ensure the documents are named according to what
they represent to avoid mixing up documents during
upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when
asked to upload
To apply, follow the steps below:
1. Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3.Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4.Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC to return
to Scholarship site
5.Enter your registered email and password to upload
your information.
6.Enter your personal information, National
Identification Number (if available), educational
information, other information and upload required
scanned documents.
7.Ensure the name used in applications matches the
names on all documentation in same order. Upload a
sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to
eliminate errors during uploading.
9.When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port
photograph with a white background.
10.Recheck application information to avoid errors
11.Click “Apply Now” to submit information
12.You will receive an email and a sms that confirms
your application was successful.
13.Return to www.scholastica.ng , enter your Email and
Password to download your profile and proceed to
have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this
would be used for verification.
15.If National Identification Number (NIN) number was
not available in step 6 , to obtain your National
Identification Number (NIN)
Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more
about the National Identity Number
Click “Create Account” and fill in the required fields
Login with Email and Password to complete the form
After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger
print capture
Visit any of the 37 capture centres www.nimc.gov.ng/
pages/general/enrolmentcentres.htm to complete the
registration process and obtain your National Identity
Number
You can also do your total registration at the NIMC
office
16. Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC
and update application with National Identification
Number (NIN) to ensure completion
Selection Your resume would be reviewed. If selected,
you would be contacted.
Aptitude Test - Once selected, you would be advised of
details/arrangements for the Aptitude Test via
email, SMS, and a copy will also be sent to
yourScholastica inbox.
Reference Checks and Background Verification
Process –The SPDC JV and the appropriate
examination bodies would conduct reference checks
and background verification as part of the screening
process prior to award; and re-verification post award.
Scholarship Offer - If selected for an award, you would
be contacted by the SPDC Scholarship Team, and the
terms and conditions of the award offer will be sent,
along with the deadline for acceptance.
Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification
penalty from the Scholarship board
For more information on how to get your form call 08039180720