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Application Deadline: January 24 2014

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) announces the fifth annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

In the four years since the programme was launched 40 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.

SPDC will award 10 scholarships for one-year M.Sc studies in partnership with three universities in the UK—Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds for the academic year commencing September 2014.

The following courses will be offered:

IMPERIAL COLLEGE, LONDON

MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON

MSc CHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING
MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

display intellectual ability and leadership potential
meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014, admission)
be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
currently reside in Nigeria
return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
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 Karamat Ltd
not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd.

Application Process

Submit application for admission to the respective university for any of the 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 select candidates to attend an interview with a Consultant before being considered for final selection
Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than January 24, 2014.

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

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT [email protected] or through the individual universities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

Deadline: January 17 2014

Government of Brunei is offering annual scholarships for foreign students to study at University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Islam Sultan Sharif Ali university [UNISSA] and Brunei Institute of Technology [ITB] in Brunei.

Eligibility

Citizens of ASEAN, OIC, Commonwealth Member Countries and others are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18-25 for undergraduate programs and not exceeding the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes on the 31st of July 2014
The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Permanent Residents and foreigners residing in Brunei Darussalam
These are awarded for pursuing HND (Higher National Diploma), undergraduate, master’s, master’s by research and doctoral program in various disciplines. Scholarship award is normally tenable for the duration of the programme. These scholarships are for the academic session 2014/15. Application should be submitted till 17th January 2014.

Duration:

The scholarship award is normally tenable for the minimum period required to obtain the specific degree which is four years for a first degree with honours , one to two years for a master’s degree, three years for a doctoral degree at UBD, UNISSA and ITB, two and a half years for HND at ITB, three years for diploma of health sciences at UBD, all on a full time basis.

Scholarship Worth:

The scholars are exempted from paying the tuition fees and other appropriate compulsory fees determined by the university for the duration of the programme.
One return economy class air-ticket for the most economically viable route to Brunei Darussalam will be determined by the Brunei Darussalam Government. No additional assistance will be provided towards other travel expenses.

Allowances payable will include:

Monthly personal allowance of BND500.00
Annual Book Allowance BND600.00
Monthly food allowance of BND150.00
Baggage allowance maximum institution of BND250.00 to ASEAN region and BND500.00 to non ASEAN region upon completion of the programme only.
An accommodation at respective institution residential college is provided. If the scholar opts not to live in the provided accommodation, no additional allowance will be given in the lieu of board and transport.
Only outpatient medical and/or dental treatment received at any Brunei government hospitals are complimentary. An administration charge will however be payable for every consultation with the government general practitioner or specialist. Should the scholar seek further medical or dental treatments at any private hospital or clinic, all expenses are to be borne by scholars themselves.

Application Procedure

The mode of applying is by post. The application form and supporting documents must be of A4 size and printed on 1 side and then must be duly completed and endorsed by the relevant authorities of the applicant’s country of origin.
3 copies of the application form and 3 copies of the supporting documents must be submitted to Technical Assistant Division or the Brunei Mission in your country of origin or the closet Brunei Darussalam Mission to the country of origin.

Complete application forms together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents must reach the Technical Assistant Division not later than 17th January 2014.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

2014 SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerians

2014/2015 Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships for Foreign Students