Shell (SPDC) University Scholarship Application 2011

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC Joint Venture for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians. 2010/2011 SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme WHO CAN APPLY? There are two categories within the scholarship - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW). 1.) National Merit Award (NM)  The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC's operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award. 2a.) Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC's operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas).  Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award. 2b.) Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC's operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States.  Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award. METHOD OF APPLICATION Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting a resume containing the information listed below:  Surname  Other Name(s) Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).  Award Type applied for   (i.e. Quoting one of the above References) Session of Admission  Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry) Entry Level Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Distance Learning, Diploma, Full Time, ISLT, or Part Time) University  Course & Duration Matriculation Number Dehree in View JAMB Registration Number  JAMB (UME) Score State of Origin  Local Government Area Home Town  Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants) Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}  Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State} Email Address  Telephone Number Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)  Signature and Date Applications must be accompanied by: 1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the resume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs); 2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter; 3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores; 4. Photocopy of 'O' Level result(s); and 'A' Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable;  and 5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government). 6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be stamped and signed by: a) The paramount ruler of the community; and b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC). Applications must be addressed to: The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F) The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State. Note: • SPDC's attention has been drawn to the activities of individuals who pose as the company's scholarship programme representatives. These individuals claim to be able to influence or secure scholarships for prospective candidates. • SPDC has not authorised or appointed any persons or organisation to act as middlemen or agents with regards to the scholarship programmes and does not collect any fee from candidates. The application is entirely FREE of charge. • SPDC's scholarship programmes are as advertised in national newspapers and on the company's website, (www.shellnigeria.com) wherein prospective candidates are advised on the medium for submission of applications. These applications are then processed by SPDC and the outcomes communicated directly to the candidates. • Applications prepared by 'representatives' / 'agents' will be disqualified. • Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011. • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please be guided accordingly. Application Deadline Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011. Click here for more details     Search for high paid jobs here