2014/2015 NNPC/ESSO NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry. Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) awards scholarship to qualified Nigeria graduates who wish to pursue full time post-graduate Studies in Nigeria Universities.

Applications in the under listed disciplines are considered:

·         Geosciences (Geology or Geophysics)

·         Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Electronics, Marine, Mechanical, Petroleum and sub-sea)

Essential Requirements:

1.       Must be a graduate of a Nigeria University

2.       Must possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the Engineering or Geosciences disciplines.

3.       Must have provisional admission into an accredited Nigeria University for Post graduate study (M.Sc or M.Eng) in the 2014/2015 academic session.

4.       Specification in Geophysics will be an added advantage

The NNPC/ESSO Scholarship award supports payment of tuition, books, accommodation and up – keep expenses for the selected course of study and for a maximum duration of two (2) years.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

If you are qualified and interested, please visit our scholarship website at: http://shcolastica.ng/schemes/nnpceepnl.

Closing date for receipt of application is Friday, October 24, 2014.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload the following documents along with their application, in the portal:

·         Valid Identification Card

·         Admission letter for postgraduate study

·         Bachelor’s degree Certificate

·         Official Statement of results from the University (Official Transcript would be obtained prior to award to the successful candidates)

·         WAEC results

Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be publishes in National Dailies. The Candidates will also be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and e-mail.

Employees of ExxonMobile is operator of Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.

EEPNL, subsidiary of ExxonMobile is operator of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Oil Mining Lease (OML) 133 and the Erha Project. Its co-venturer on the block is Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCO).