Topic: NNPC/ESSO (Mobil) International Postgraduate Scolarship

Originally Posted by Ufuoma77

Honestly I felt I gave it my all this time around... All well, good luck to the 25 and the final 10...
@dynamo1 and @triple C, na only Baba God go fit reward una for the wonderful insight you guys give to members of the house... Good Job

just 10!!!!! just 10 made it.. r u joking? dats not right

Originally Posted by dynamo1

Mobil calls every discipline together at the same time for interviews.

I don't think they will allow you defer. However, things might be different this year since they are already way behind schedule as some schools will soon be resuming. But remember that the essence of the award is for Mobil and NNPC to say they have used the federal money to send 10 people to further their studies in some of the world's best universities.

As per if Mobil recruits their scholars, you would be given some statistics of 'return ratio' during the award ceremony, but will also be told you are not bound to work with them neither are they under any obligation to employ you. Simply put, for the past couple of years, being a Mobil scholar does not guarantee you a job. Let's keep hoping this will change from now on.

Finally with regards to the interviews. Let me first congratulate those called. Give it your best shot. As my boss Triple-C has stated, ensure you show them why they should be spending that much money on you. Make up your answer to that question, RIGHT NOW! Don't limit yourself. Just be convincing. A friend of mine said he would use the exposure and education to enter Nigerian politics and make the best use of our resources....and he got the award! Also, be ready to describe ur undegraduate project succinctly to engineers and HR personnel (not too technical but also showing engineering research ability). To emphasize Triple-C, if your first degree is different from your intended second degree, be ready with a very good reason why you changed.

All the best guys.

N/B: Just like Triple-C said, for those that finally get the call for the award, you need to hasten the visa process. I would advise going as a group to the consultants Triple-C mentioned.

Yes, i have been called, but I didnt mean to walk on by without sharing with the house. I'll post the invite now.

But I still need confirmation on whether the scholarship can be deferred. I ask cos it's not only too late as schools are resuming this september, but also because visa application is not going to take less than 6 weeks for the school I have applied to. Of course, I wont make this case during the interview. I'll only request it after receiving the scholarship. Dynamo1, do you think this can work?

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Further to your participation in the NNPC/ESSO postgraduate scholarship award tests on August 24^th, 2012, we are pleased to advise you that you have been shortlisted to take part in interviews that will be holding in our Lagos Corporate Office Headquarters on September 5^th and 6^th.

Additional details on the interview schedule will be sent to you shortly.

Warm regards,
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Originally Posted by sauer

Yes, i have been called, but I didnt mean to walk on by without sharing with the house. I'll post the invite now.

But I still need confirmation on whether the scholarship can be deferred. I ask cos it's not only too late as schools are resuming this september, but also because visa application is not going to take less than 6 weeks for the school I have applied to. Of course, I wont make this case during the interview. I'll only request it after receiving the scholarship. Dynamo1, do you think this can work?

Congrats bro, give it ur best during the interview, during the award ceremony ur case will be more logical that way

and please get ur mindset fixed on getting this scholarship...deferring is a later thing

congrats to all invited for the interview,wish u guyz d very best.pls,does anyone know skuls in d UK that offer january admission in oil and gas related courses?I wud rily appreciate responses.tanx

Interviewee ur price is far above Rubies! Here's a mark-up price list but sb's duty is to find the TAGS?/ANSWERS:
1. Estimation of sb/sth
2. Education on sth
3. Experiences on sth
4. Exposure of sb to sth
5. Exchange on sb to sth
6. Expectation of sb/sth
7. Evidences of sth on sb
Best practices should pass points logically expressive, void impression and devoid digression. Cheers!

Originally Posted by Ufuoma77

Honestly I felt I gave it my all this time around... All well, good luck to the 25 and the final 10...
@dynamo1 and @triple C, na only Baba God go fit reward una for the wonderful insight you guys give to members of the house... Good Job

thanks a lot. in all things, give your best. Since you've done that, more opportunities will surely come your way. all the best.

Originally Posted by cyrax2012

just 10!!!!! just 10 made it.. r u joking? dats not right

ESSO/NNPC intl pg scholarship has always been 10....maybe they will increase the number is later years. but for now, they are content with giving just 10 people the opportunity. So strive to be part of the 10

Originally Posted by sauer

Yes, i have been called, but I didnt mean to walk on by without sharing with the house. I'll post the invite now.

But I still need confirmation on whether the scholarship can be deferred. I ask cos it's not only too late as schools are resuming this september, but also because visa application is not going to take less than 6 weeks for the school I have applied to. Of course, I wont make this case during the interview. I'll only request it after receiving the scholarship. Dynamo1, do you think this can work?

Congrats on being called. It ain't over yet. As Triple-C stated, get the scholarship first and you'll cross that bridge when you get there. There are unusual circumstances surrounding this year's award. During the award's ceremony, you all will be able to raise the issue on open grounds (I'm almost certain all 10 awardees will be in the same fix. It will even be more critical for US awardees since almost all US schools resume before September).

In any case, you guys can raise the point that Mobil (or NNPC) should help get proprietary clearance for speedy visa application, or allow you defer for a year. There will be strength in numbers since most, if not all, will be in the same shoes.

But, get the award first.....

Originally Posted by iFlow

Interviewee ur price is far above Rubies! Here's a mark-up price list but sb's duty is to find the TAGS?/ANSWERS:
1. Estimation of sb/sth
2. Education on sth
3. Experiences on sth
4. Exposure of sb to sth
5. Exchange on sb to sth
6. Expectation of sb/sth
7. Evidences of sth on sb
Best practices should pass points logically expressive, void impression and devoid digression. Cheers!

Huh? What are you up about... Abeg no derail the thread joor

Originally Posted by Ufuoma77

Huh? What are you up about... Abeg no derail the thread joor

With due respect my Boss, from my unpopular essays prior to 30th August, 2012 on Facility Engineering threads; I (iOS) did posted antidotes on the expected questions as a safeguard. But now an open questions only for interviewee to put "QUESTION TAGS" to finding the "ANSWERS" in a key conversational speech or essay!
Best of luck all!