M.Sc | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans

2014/15 SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME at Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

www.ptdf.gov.ng

2014/15 SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Parastatal   of   the   Ministry   of   Petroleum   Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purposes of development,   promotion   and   implementation   of petroleum technology and manpower needs through research and training of Nigerians.

The Fund’s Scholarship Application website will be open between 2nd and 23rd October, 2013 for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 applicants

2013/2014:

The website is open to all applicants for the 2013/2014 academic session that experienced difficulties uploading relevant documents to their online application to attach and submit their documents. However, those who successfully applied and uploaded their documents need not apply again.

2014/2015:

The Fund is also inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for MSc and PhD Scholarships. A combined aptitude test will be conducted for both 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 MSc applicants as well as oral   interview   for PhD   applicants. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates that meet the selection requirements for both 2013/2014 and 2014/15 in September 2014.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1.000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online are clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Masters Degree candidates, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full time) on dates to be announced later.

M.Sc (Overseas)

1.       A minimum of Second Class Upper.(2-1)- in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience

2.       National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate

3.       Applicants must be computer literate

4.       Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE(C6) or NECO (C4);

5.       Applicants must not be above 30 years of age

Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply

i.        Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)

ii.       G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination)

iii.      GMAT -for Management related courses

iv.      International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

PhD

1.       Applicants must be in Nigerian Institutions, teaching oil and gas related disciplines;

2.       Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a good second degree certificate,

3.       Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, –   introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;

4.       Applicants must include a valid admission letter;

5.       Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;

6.       Applicants must include their Masters Degree project

 

A.    MSC

Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses

1.       Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)

2.       Basin Evolution and Dynamics

3.       Diving and-Underwater Technology

4.       Energy Systems Engineering

5.       Environmental Engineering

6.       Environmental Remote Sensing

7.       Fire & Explosion Engineering

8        Health Safety and Environment

9.       Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics

10.     Maritime Operations

11.     Occupational Health and Safety

12.     Offshore and Ocean Technology

13.     Offshore Engineering

14.     Pipeline Engineering and Security

15.     Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

16.     Refinery Design and Operations

17.     Subsea Engineering

18.     Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)

19.     Welding Engineering

20.     Design of Rotating Machines

21.     Control Systems

22.     Hydraulic Engineering

23.     Fluid Mechanics and Energetic

 

 

B.      PhD Priority Research Area

The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed M.Sc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:

1.       Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).

2.       Marginal Fields Development.

3.       Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.

4.       Geology and Petroleum Geology.

5.       Civil and Marine Engineering.

6.       Renewable Energy.

7.       Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.

8.       Refining Technology.

9.       Ship Building & Marine Technology

NOTE:

(I)               Candidates whose disciplines are not related to the above need not apply.

(II)            Selection will be based strictly on performance in the aptitude test and Oral Interview.

Signed

Management

Cattolica Africa Scholarships 2013/2014 at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (“Cattolica”), Italy

Call for Applications

 

Cattolica Africa Scholarships 2013/2014

 

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (“Cattolica”) in Italy, as part of its mission to foster relationships with developing countries, has developed a special program for students from the African continent. This program will enable students to study on a partial scholarship for degree programs taught in English at Cattolica’s campuses in Milan, Piacenza and Cremona.

 

Students either citizens or residents from all African countries may apply for these scholarships that are applicable only for the following degree programs, all taught in English:

 

The Cattolica Africa Program consists of two programs:

 

Cattolica Africa Scholars Program

 

This program consists of five MSc programs (Laurea Magistrate), which all take 2 years to complete. These programs are preparing for an academic and/or professional career. Graduates of these MSc programs are also eligible to enter PhD programs at Italian universities.

 

  • MSc in Banking and Finance (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Economics (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Business Management (Milan Campus)
  • MSc in Business Management (Piacenza Campus)
  • MSc in Agriculture and Food Economics (Cremona Campus)

 

Cattolica Africa Leadership Program

This program consist of five specialized Master programs (Master Universitario), which all take 1 year to complete. These programs consist of one semester of coursework and one semester of internship and/or project activities. These programs are designed for students who seek to enhance their professional career through a specialized area of study, taught by top-academics and professional leaders from the field.

 

  • International MBA in Global Business and Sustainability (Milan Campus)
  • Master of International Business (Milan Campus)
  • Master of Corporate Communication (Milan Campus)
  • Master of International Relations (Milan Campus)
  • Master of International Cooperation and Development (Milan Campus)

 

Additional information, admission requirements and application procedure

Please visit our website:

 

www.ucscinternational.it/africa-scholarship/  or contact us via e-mail

scholarships.ucsc@unicatt.it

NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

In continuation of its efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and  Production Nigeria Limited  (EEPNL) is offering International Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing  to pursue International post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines.

 

Geosciences:

Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Sub sea).

 

Eligibility

1.         Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University

2.         Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.

3.         Must have provisional admission to undertaken full-time postgraduate study at a reputable University (M.sc or M.Eng) in the 2011/2012 academic session.

 

The EEPNL scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living

expenses for the duration of the  selected course of study.

 

Method of Application:

If you are qualified  and interested, please place you application at our website  at:

www.mpn-essosschorlarships.com

 

Application not receive by Tuesday, June 14, 2011, will not be accepted. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted with details of the  qualifying test via SMS text and email.

 

Fraud Alert Notice

ExxonMobil Upstream Affiliates in Nigeria (Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) don not use placement agencies that charge scholarship applicants an advance fee of any kind (e.g application fees, placement fees, test fees, etc).