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 of young Nigerians.
The
merit-based scholarship is in two categories – the National Merit Award (NM)
and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
National
Merit Award (NM) Open to all Nigerians.
Areas
of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) For Nigerians who are indigenes
of SPDC’s operational area in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states
(excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas)
Areas
of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) For Nigerians who are indigenes
of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e. of Ekeremor and Sagbama local
government areas) and Delta States.
Eligible
Applicants must: ·
Be
citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited and approved
university in Nigeria.
Have
gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first
degree programme.
Have a
minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels.
Be
enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a
minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application
Submit
online application at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC
Note:
Shell
does not demand payment from applicants. The application is entirely FREE
of charge.
Shell
does not assign ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process
applications.
Applications
should be submitted online before Friday 24 October, 2014.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
HOW TO
APPLY FOR 2013 / 2014 SPDC Joint Venture University Award Scheme
1. Before
you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the
following documents
Passport
photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not
more than 200kb)
*School
ID card
*University
or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission letter
*Birth
certificate
*O’
Level result and A’ Levels/OND/NCE Results as applicable
*JAMB
Result
*Letter
of Identification from State (Showing Local Government of Origin)
Scanned
copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed)
by:
The
Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
The
Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC) is also
required of applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW).
The
letters should be addressed to The Manager, Sustainable Development (UIO/G/NRS),
Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.
2.
Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing
up documents during upload
3.
Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
To
apply, follow the steps below:
1.
Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2.
Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3.Proceed
to your email box to activate your account
4.Click
on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC to return to Scholarship site
5.Enter
your registered email and password to upload your information.
6.Enter
your personal information, National Identification Number (if
available), educational information, other information and upload required
scanned documents.
7.Ensure
the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in
same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8.Ensure
you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9.When
asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10.Recheck
application information to avoid errors
11.Click
“Apply Now” to submit information
12.You
will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13.Return
to www.scholastica.ng , enter your Email and Password to download your profile
and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14.Upload
a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15.If National
Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6 , to obtain
your National Identification Number (NIN)
Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to
register and learn more about the National Identity Number
Click
“Create Account” and fill in the required fields
Login
with Email and Password to complete the form
After
completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture
Visit
any of the 37 capture
centres www.nimc.gov.ng/pages/general/enrolmentcentres.htm to
complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number
You
can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
16.
Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC and update application
with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion
Selection Your
resume would be reviewed. If selected, you would be contacted.
Aptitude
Test - Once selected, you would be advised of details/arrangements for the
Aptitude Test via email, SMS, and a copy will also be sent to
yourScholastica inbox.
Reference
Checks and Background Verification Process –The SPDC JV and the
appropriate examination bodies would conduct reference checks and background
verification as part of the screening process prior to award; and
re-verification post award.
Scholarship
Offer - If selected for an award, you would be contacted by the SPDC
Scholarship Team, and the terms and conditions of the award offer will be sent,
along with the deadline for acceptance.
Note:
Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship
board
