22 Jun 2017

AGIP Postgraduate Scholarships for Young Nigerian Students (Study in Nigeria & Overseas) 2017/2018

Application Deadline: 30th June, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigeria and Overseas higher institutions
Eligible Fields of Study: Only candidates with offer of admission in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
  • Geosciences
  • Engineering (Petroleum, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Sub Sea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
  • Petroleum Economics
  • Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)
About Scholarship: Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/Oando PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Social Investment programme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, has supported the education of hundreds of Nigerian students through its Post Graduate scholarship scheme. Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, along with its PSC partners, initiated this scholarship programme to help build capacities of young and brilliant Nigerians and further boost the pool of qualified manpower for deep offshore activities in the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry.
The award is in two categories: –
1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university
2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university
Type: Postgraduate (Masters)
Selection and Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, applicants MUST:
  1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper Bachelors degree from a recognized Nigerian University.
  2. Must have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas University (based on the category being applied for) for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
  3. Not above 28 years of age by 31 December 2017.
  4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: The NAE scholarship award applies to tuition, books, field trips, accommodation, living expenses and a return economy ticket for selected one-year course of study.
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study. The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 15th July, 2017.
How to Apply: To apply, candidates should follow the application steps in the Scholarship Webpage (Link below)
Sponsors: Nigerian AGIP Exploration Limited
Important Notes:
ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 30th June, 2017.
Completion of the application form and test invitation shall NOT be construed as a commitment on the part of the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC nor shall it entitle applicants to make any claims whatsoever and/or seek any indemnity from NAE and/or any of its partners by virtue of responding to this invitation to apply for Post Graduate scholarship award.

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