Apply For 2017 Shell Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

Apply for Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo postgraduate scholarship scheme application for Nigerians.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo provides a scheme for students who desire to acquire a Master’s Degree in oil and gas industry related courses with major focus on Geotechnical Engineering and Hydrography at universities in the UK.

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OVERVIEW OF SHELL NIGERIA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

SNEPCo, in partnership with three universities, namely the University of Birmingham, Newcastle University and University of Plymouth, will award three (3) scholarships for one year M.Sc, studies for the academic year commencing September 2017.

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

SHELL NIGERIA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP – ELIGIBILITY.

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To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
2. 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)
3. Be aged below 28 years by 30/09/201 7
4. Be of Nigerian nationality (proof of this will be required)
5. Currently reside in Nigeria
6. Be prepared to return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
7. 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
8. Have a valid Nigerian passport valid to December, 2018
9. 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;
10. Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or the Nigerian Consultant

HOW TO APPLY FOR SHELL NIGERIA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP.

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

Follow the links below to reach participating universities:
University of Birmingham

Newcastle University

University of Plymouth

Note

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• The scholarship will cover full tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.
• *Please not that the stipends are based on the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) published living rates and are limited to this only

Closing Date: 30th June, 2017.

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