BP Chevening Award 2010/11

Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Studies

BP p.l.c. is happy to sponsor the BP Chevening Award in conjunction with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Dundee University’s Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP).

The award will offer the successful candidate:

A sponsored place on the MSc in Energy Studies degree
Payment of academic tuition fees
12 monthly stipends for living expenses for a single student
An arrival allowance and thesis/assignment allowance

Applicants eligible for consideration should:

Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK upper second class honours degree or higher
Be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence (minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
Have a proven track record and potential to rise to positions of influence
Be a national of a country with an emerging market economy where BP p.l.c. has upstream interests:
Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Oman, Pakistan, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam
Complete the degree within 12 months and return to their home country at the end of their period of study
Not already have received or be currently receiving financial benefit from a previous HMG (Her Majesty's Government) Funded Scholarship

Employees, employee's relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than 5 years before) of the FCO (including FCO Posts), the British Council, BP p.l.c. and the University of Dundee will not be eligible to apply for these awards.

Method of Scholarship Selection

Please note that there is no separate application form for the BP Chevening Scholarship.

Candidates who are offered unconditional admission to the fullt-ime MSc in Energy Studies programme should provide a 250-word Personal Statement, preferably attached to their UKPASS application, or sent under separate cover, by email attachment to Kathleen Shortt: k.a.shortt@dundee.ac.uk.

It is important to demonstrate in your Personal Statement that you are motivated to make a career that will take you to a position of leadership in your own country within 10 years of your Scholarship. You must be committed to networking to find global solutions and you should be able to use your studies and experience gained in the UK to benefit yourself, your country and the UK. You should become a first-class ambassador for the UK in your home country. Your Personal Statement should emphasise the following points:

Your ability to make a difference in the world, illustrated by your leadership qualities
Your skills in communications and the ability to influence people and decisions
Your networking ability, ambition and plans for the future
Your academic background and potential on the MSc degree programme, your strength of character and integrity
Your outside interests - ie hobbies and activities

All applications must be received by the 31 March 2010.