Applications are now being invited for Bapco’s scholarship awards for overseas study. Graduates of the programme are to join Bapco’s workforce on graduation. Disciplines on offer from September 2010 onwards are: Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Geology and Geophysics. Study locations include Australia, U.K. and U.S.A.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants should have a strong track record in mathematics, science and English (Minimum IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 is an advantage), and should come from one of the following streams:

- Towjehiya science graduate, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 97%. Towjehiya English score of not less than 97% in the final year. Excellent results in mathematics, physics and chemistry.

- I.B. Diploma, predicted to attain a minimum of 34 points including physics/mathematics/chemistry. Predicted mathematics and chemistry score of 5+ at the higher level.

- A level, predicted to attain grades ABB including mathematics and chemistry. Physics is also preferred.

Applications

Applications, in English, should include:

·         A hand-written letter of application, in English, stating why you wish to join the Bapco overseas scholarship programme and which discipline(s) you are interested in applying for. State why you have selected this discipline(s) and say why your application should be taken further. 

·         A completed scholarships application form, in English - see www.bapco.net for download.

·         Curriculum Vitae (CV).

·         An official Towjehiya transcript covering the past three years, or grades 10, 11 and 12, translated to English (all applicants).

·         Written confirmation from your school of your predicted grades (A level and IB applicants only).

·         Copies of your passport and CPR.

·         A recent passport photograph.

To apply on-line, or download the scholarships application form, and for further information on Bapco and scholarships, please see www.bapco.net

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, March 25, 2010.  No applications can be processed if received after this date.

In announcing this year’s scholarship awards, Bapco Acting Chief Executive Faisal Al-Mahroos said that as a world-class organisation striving for excellence in what has become a highly competitive global arena, Bapco faces the continuing challenges of maximising its onshore oil and gas production, pursuing offshore oil exploration opportunities, refining crude oil into more valuable products, and meeting its customer needs for environmentally friendly solutions.

“At Bapco our work environment is characterised by cutting-edge technology, constant innovation, and teamwork – consequently our people are critical components in our success,” he said. “With the future in mind, Bapco now needs to secure talented young Bahrainis to join our overseas scholarships programme and on successful graduation to work at Bapco.”