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Sunday 4 February 2018

SHELL NIGERIA STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES



Education, as all parents and guardians admit, is a long-term investment with an equally long gestation period, but it is one of the best legacies to bequeath to individuals, groups and society. That has been the belief of Shell Nigeria since 1952. In 2014, $14.8 million was invested in scholarships by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES

Postgraduate Scholarship

2017 Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the seventh annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta, Imo 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 six years of this programme, 60 students have won the opportunity to study at top rated universities in the UK on an all-expenses paid scholarship.

For the academic year commencing September, 2017, SPDC in partnership with three universities in the UK--Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds—will award ten scholarships for one year post-graduate MSc studies.

The following courses qualify for award of scholarships at the three institutions

Imperial College London

MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING


MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE


MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS


University College London

MSc CHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING


MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Rotating Equipment or Metallurgy)


MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING (Geotechnics)


University Of Leeds

MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS


MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING


Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:


Display sound intellectual ability and leadership potentials


Meet the individual universities’ English Language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS score valid for Sept. 2017 admission).  Please note that TOEFL is no longer recognised by most UK universities. Candidates are advised that failure to meet each university’s English Language requirement at the time of selection may invalidate their application.


Be aged between 21-28 years by 30/09/2017


Be an indigene of Rivers, Delta, Imo or Bayelsa states (documentary proof of this will be required and will be verified)


Currently reside in Nigeria


Return to Nigeria on completion of the proposed programme of study


Have obtained a university degree (at least of equivalent standard to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours degree)


Not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country


Have a Nigerian international passport valid to end December 2018


Be neither a current nor former employee (who has left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC or the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies


Not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria


Application Process

Submit application for admission to the  any of the prospective universities 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 by the university


Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend interviews  before being considered for final selection


Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than 30th January 2017.


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

MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED from the websites of the individual universities.

Please note that the stipends are based on the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) published living rates and are limited to this only


This is a non-committal scholarship. Note that NEITHER SPDC  NOR any of its affiliate companies is obligated to offer employment of any sort to any candidate upon graduation neither are successful candidates bonded to SPDC for any period of time on account of the scholarship award. 


University Scholarship Scheme

Education, as all parents and guardians admit, is a long-term investment with an equally long gestation period, but it is one of the best legacies to bequeath to individuals, groups and society. That has been the belief of Shell Nigeria since 1952. In 2014, $14.8 million was invested in scholarships by the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).

The University Scholarship Scheme, a programme run by SPDC on behalf of the NNPC/Shell/Elf/Agip Joint Venture, makes a quiet but very profound commentary on the company’s interest in the promotion of capacity building in the country.

Every year, more than 4,000 Nigerian undergraduates write aptitude tests to join the evergrowing list of students which Shell Nigeria supports in Nigerian Universities. The applicants are shortlisted on the basis of the national SSCE and JAMB examination results. This is followed by an aptitude test at the PortHarcourt, Warri, Enugu, Lagos and Abuja centres.

There are two categories of the Scholarship Scheme, the National Merit Award (NM), open to Nigerian undergraduates and Areas of Operation Merit Award (AOM), for students from communities in which Shell Nigeria operates. Only first year students are eligible for the awards in both categories.

An average of 16,000 applicants respond to advertisements by Shell Nigeria every year, inviting qualified candidates to apply for the scholarships which are tenable only in Nigerian Universities.

Secondary School Scholarship

The Shell Nigeria Secondary School Scholarship Scheme is for host communities in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Imo and Rivers states.

Every year, an average of 2,600 post-primary scholarships are awarded in the seven states. The Secondary School Scholarship Scheme is to help students pay through school, as well as enhance academic achievement in host communities.

The scheme, which is also a welcome relief for many parents and guardians in the education of their children, has become so popular that annually, thousands of parents and children look forward to it as a golden opportunity.

Indeed, it has today become a welcome feature of educational development, especially in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria.

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Ongoing Undergraduate Scholarships For Students In Nigeria 2018/2019

Mobil Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate Students


The Mobil Nigeria National UndergraduateScholarship Awards is open for students in Nigerian Universities. The scholarship is available to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).


Shell Scholarship for Nigeria University Students


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.


Previous deadline: September 18



The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University Scheme is open for undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The merit based scholarship is open for full time undergraduates studying select engineering and science courses.


Previous deadline: 10 August


Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award (Not offered in 2015)


Each year the Nigeria LNG Limited opens application for Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award for first year Undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme started in 1998 as part of Nigeria LNG Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerian Citizens to enhance human capacity development.


Previous deadline was 31st July



Total Nigeria Scholarship – National Merit Undergraduate Award


Each year, Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) demonstrates a high level of commitment towards the educational development of Nigerian Students through its annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies.


Previous deadline: November 22.



Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme (Not offered in 2015)


Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers the National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for full time 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.


Previous deadline was 25th April


NPDC/SEPLAT Undergraduate Scholarship Awards


The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc Joint Venture as part of its Corporate Social Investment Programme has commenced its inaugural Undergraduate Scholarship Awards.


The scholarship awards is open to qualified and interested second year undergraduates of Nigerian Public Universities.


Previous deadline: not specific (Two (2) weeks from the date of announcement or publication of advert.)



Other Scholarships


MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships


The MTN Foundation, Nigeria offers its MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students in various fields of studies tenable at Nigerian tertiary institutions.


MTN foundation Scholarships will be renewed for the existing students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).


Previous Deadline: September 6



MUSTE Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students


The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarships is offered for students in Nigerian Universities and higher institutions.


Deadline Varies


Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students


Each year, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For 20 to 40 Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Scholarship is tenable at Nigerian higher institutions including Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education


Previous deadline: 18th August


David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships in Nigeria – for African Students


The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting  the Foundation’s vision and goals. The scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries.


The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.



NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Women


Each year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia -NWAG- offers undergraduate Scholarships for 37 Nigerian female students (one per state of origin) in Nigerian universities on any course of study, in the amount of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000)


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PhD Fellowships under DAAD’s In-country/In-region Fellowship Program, 2018

Applications are invited for PhD Fellowships under DAAD’s In-country/In-region Fellowship Program for 2018 Round in East Africa. DAAD will pay tuition fees to the university according to the submitted fees structure and a monthly stipend to the scholarship holder, covering the cost of living including accommodation.


This research aims to understand the synergies of the elements and systems included in the nexus with a GIS application. The analysis of multiple systems rather than a multicriteria analysis will allow bettering understanding the synergies of the systems and individual criteria including social, environmental, economic and governance systems.


The World Agroforestry Centre (also known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an independent research institution that generates science-based knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes. The Centre uses its research to inform policies and practices that benefit the poor and the environment– through developing agroforestry and landscape management innovations, tools and policy recommendations, for increased food security and ecosystem health. ICRAF regards MS and PhD fellowships as important means of developing excellent research capacity in developing countries.


Scholarship Description:


Application Deadline: February 2, 2018


Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue PhD programme.


Study Subject: ICRAF is thus inviting applications from qualified PhD candidates for innovative research topics related to Forestry, Agroforestry, and Agrobiodiversity that influence development programs in East African countries related to its four priority research themes (further information about ICRAF’s research can be found at worldagroforestry.org):


Climate, Environmental Services, and Landscape Governance


Land Health Restoration and Investments


Trees for Resilient Livelihood Systems


Improved Tree Germplasm, Diversity, Products and Value Chains


Scholarship Award: DAAD will pay tuition fees to the university according to the submitted fees structure and a monthly stipend to the scholarship holder, covering the cost of living including accommodation. DAAD rates will apply for the monthly stipend. Later increments of any fees and charges cannot be considered. In addition, the scholarship holder will receive an annual study and research allowance. This allowance is intended to assist in coverage of any costs related to the student’s research project. The annual study and research allowance is paid in local currency and is equivalent to the amount of EUR 230.00 for Master’s scholarship holders and EUR 920.00 for PhD scholarship holders. Within the final year of studies, DAAD pays a lump sum of EUR 1,025.00 to the scholarship holder, where applicable (in the local currency). This final allowance is granted to assist in coverage of the thesis production costs in the last year of the course of studies (i.e. second year for Master students, third year for PhD students).


Nationality: Applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries are eligible.


Number of Scholarships: Up to 5 PhD scholarships are available.


Scholarship can be taken in East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania)


Eligibility for the Scholarship: 


Eligible Countries: Applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries (Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Democratic Republic), Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and PrincipeSenegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) are eligible to apply for this fellowship.


Entrance Requirements: To be eligible for this scholarship you must meet the following requirements:


A completed Master’s degree in related field of study obtained in 2011 or later from an accredited academic institution with above-average results;


Full-time availability of the candidate for studies and research (part-time PhD candidates do not qualify for this call);


A national of Sub-Saharan Africa;


Proof of admission to the desired degree course or official letter assuring admission


Excellent command of English language (demonstrated through a Master’s level thesis written and defended in English and/or IELTS/TOEFL scores or a proof of registration for one of these tests to be undertaken before May 31st, 2018)


Staff Members of Academic and/or Research Institutions are encouraged to apply but will be required to produce a letter of release / approved study leave from their respective institutions. Eligible female candidates, candidates from less privileged regions or groups as well as candidates with disabilities meeting required qualifications and conditions will receive preference.


English Language Requirements: Applicants must have an excellent command of English language (demonstrated through a Master’s level thesis written and defended in English and/or IELTS/TOEFL scores or a proof of registration for one of these tests to be undertaken before May 31st, 2018).


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