Shell Nigeria University Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2010/2011

The 2010/2011 Shell University Undergraduate Scholarships Scheme for Nigerian Students is currently available until 20th of June 2011. Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) is offering first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC Joint Venture for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians. This Scholarships program is offered annually.

Eligibility
There are two categories within the scholarship - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).


1. National Merit Award (NM)
The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.


2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarshipis open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award.

2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) UniversityScholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.

How to Apply
Undergraduate students who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting a resume containing the information listed below: 

* Surname 
* Other Name(s)
* Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss). 
* Award Type applied for (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)
* Session of Admission 
* Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry)
* Entry Level
* Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Diploma, Full Time, ISLT, or Part Time)
* University 
* Course & Duration
* Matriculation Number
* Degree in View
* JAMB Registration Number  
* JAMB (UME) Score
* State of Origin
* Local Government Area 
* Home Town 
* Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)
* Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated} 
* Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State} 
* Email Address 
* Telephone Number
* Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence) 
* Signature and Date

Applications must be accompanied by:
1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the resume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores;
4. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be stamped and signed by:
a) The paramount ruler of the community; and
b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).


Submission Procedure
Applications must be addressed to:
The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.

Application Deadline
Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday, 20 June, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Source: Shell Scholarship announcement Webpage