AGIP Under/Postgraduate Scholarships in Nigeria & Overseas 2016/2017

Application Deadline: Application closes Midnight 29th June, 2016. | Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigerian and Overseas higher institutions
Brief description: Nigerian AGIP Exploration Limited Operator of the NNPC/NAE/Oando PSC Is Offering 2016/2017 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme for graduate students to study in Nigeria and Overseas.

Eligible Field 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, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Oil and Gas Law

About Scholarship
Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE), on behalf of the NNPC/NAE/OANDO PSC, is committed to the training and development of manpower as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.
In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2014/2015 Post Graduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories – Nigerian and Overseas.
Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified
Scholarship Type: Masters scholarships
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 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: Not specified
Duration of Scholarship: for the period of study
How to Apply
Before you start this application
1. Ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport photograph (with white background not more than 3 months old)
• Valid ID card
• Proof of provisional admission into any reputable university
• First Degree Certificate
• Birth Certificate
• NYSC Certificate

2. Ensure you label these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload.
Go to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships to apply
Sponsors: Nigerian AGIP Exploration Limited
Important Notes:

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an aptitude test on the 21st of June 2014.
• Successful candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and email.
• Strict compliance with above guidelines is required
• Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependants are not eligible for this scholarship