Information on Bapco Overseas Graduate Scholarship Awards 2012

1. Information on Bapco Overseas Graduate Scholarship Awards 2012

2. Overseas Scholarship Disciplines - 2012 We seek to recruit scholars for the following disciplines: • Engineering including: • Chemical • Petroleum • Electrical • Instrumentation • Mechanical • Geology • Geophysics • Accounting & Finance

3. 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 – AAB. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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 5th February 2012 • Be prepared to participate in selection activities during February and March 2012