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Information on Bapco Overseas Graduate

Scholarship Awards 2011

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Overseas Scholarship Disciplines - 2011

We seek to recruit scholars for the following disciplines:• Engineering including:

– Chemical– Petroleum– Electrical– Instrumentation– Mechanical

• Geology• Geophysics• Accounting & Finance

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Potential Scholars – What We’re Looking For…

• A strong interest in one of the stated disciplines and a real passion to pursue this as a future career

• Excellent English language skills - minimum IELTS score of 6.0

• Towjehya students - GPA of 97%+ (For engineering, geology, & geophysics, strong Maths / Sciences)

• IB students - a minimum of 34 points at diploma level– For engineering/geology/geophysics, Physics / Chemistry / Maths scores of

5+ at the Higher level. For accounting & finance, a Maths score of 5+ at the Higher level.

• A level students – ABB. For engineering/geology/geophysics, Maths and Chemistry, Physics preferred. For accounting & finance, subjects should include Maths

• Self starters – young people with enquiring minds – evidence of team playing abilities

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Scholarships – What We Offer• Foundation year (if needed)• 3 or 4 year degree programmes• UK, USA or Australia at a top university

– Newcastle, UK– Nottingham, UK– Durham, UK– Austin, Texas, USA– Melbourne, Australia

• Internship / Industrial experience during summer periods• A job in a challenging working environment - sound career prospects

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Scholarships – More Details

• All university fees paid for by Bapco

• Generous living and utility allowances – to include food, utilities, , internet, books, clothing, local travel

• Accommodation costs

• Assistance with laptop purchase

• One travel ticket to/from Bahrain each year

• Academic incentive award

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Scholarships – Your Commitment

• Work hard to achieve top grades – we expect the best!

• Regularly communicate your activities and results to Bapco

• Positively embrace the challenges of overseas living and adapt to university life

• Participate in the wider aspects of university life – learn new things about yourself

• Work for Bapco on completion of your degree – this is a contractual commitment

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During Your Academic Journey We Offer……

• Support and encouragement – dedicated mentors from Training and Development and Line Departments

• Regular contact via phone, email and visits

• Work experience opportunities at Bapco through structured training programmes

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And Beyond – After You Graduate………

• Excellent graduate training and development opportunities at Bapco

• Coaching from line specialists and from a dedicated Senior Career Development Specialist

• Excellent career opportunities

• A challenging and stimulating working environment

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The Bapco Employment Package – Brief Details

• A competitive salary, annual review and bonus

• Excellent savings and pension schemes

• Subsidised housing loan facilities

• Healthcare (medical and dental)

• Recreation facilities

• A challenging work environment with no chance to get bored – career development opportunities

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Next Steps

• Explore the ‘further research’ web links available on our website and reflect on what you read. Ask yourself the question “is this discipline truly what I want to study?” Be honest with yourself

• If you are interested in applying, follow the application process described on our website. Beware of the closing date for applications which is Sunday 20th March 2011

• Be prepared to participate in selection activities during April and May 2011