2013/2014 Shell Nigeria Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme within UK Universities

Scholarship Briefing:
Postgraduate Scholarship designed for Nigerian Students from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States to study in UK for Engineering and petroleum related Science courses at Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds for 2012/2013 academic year


Established Subject Areas?
The following courses at the three institutions qualify for the scholarship:
Imperial College London
MSC Petroleum Engineering
MSC Petroleum Geoscience
MSC Petroleum Geophysics
MSC Engineering Geology
University College London
MSC Chemical Process Engineering
MSC Mechanical Engineering
MSC Civil Engineering
University of Leeds
MSC Exploration Geophysics
MSC Electronic/Electrical Engineering


About Scholarship

Every year the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) offers scholarship awards to students form the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. For the 2013 scholarship honor, the Oil and Gas company is delighted to announce the third yearly SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.

The scholarship scheme is aimed to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three Niger Delta States to advance their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Scholarship Accessible Since: 2010
Scholarship Type: Full Scholarship
By what Criteria is Selection Made?
Candidates ought to have gained admission to study at any of the participating universities in one of the qualifying courses


Who is qualified to apply?

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
parade intellectual ability and leadership potential;
meet the university’s language requirement (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS);
be between 21-30 years;
be an indigene of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (documentary proof of this will be required);
currently reside in Nigeria;
aim to return and take up everlasting residence in Nigeria after completion of the planned programme of study;
have obtained a university degree of at least an equivalent standard to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree);
be neither a current nor former employee (having left employment within the last five years) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Wider Perspectives Limited, or be connected to current employees of any of these companies;
not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country.
How Many Scholarship Positions are Open? For the academic year commencing in September 2013, SPDC will award up to ten scholarships for one-year postgraduate studies



What are the Profits?


The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return air travel from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only.
How long will finance last? One year postgraduate Masters Studies


Eligible African Countries


Nigeria (Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States)
To be taken at (country): The scholarship is presented in collaboration with three prestigious and worldwide recognised universities in the United Kingdom Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds UK
What time of year does Summission Close?
Application deadline for 2013/2014 academic year application forms must reach participating universities no later than March 19, 2013.


Accessible annually? Yes


How can I Apply?

Application forms will be available ONLY through the participating universities, following admission;
Nominated applicants will attend an interview before being considered for final selection;


Visit the following university application page for more details on how to apply for admission.

Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds
Further information can be obtained at or through the individual universities.


Sponsors
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)


Notes:
In the first two years of the programme, 20 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.