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EDUCATION => Scholarships => Topic started by: MyInfoStride on Sep 28, 2010, 05:05 AM

Title: The Pöyry Engineering Scholarship at University of Aberdeen, UK
Post by: MyInfoStride on Sep 28, 2010, 05:05 AM
Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering firm focusing on the energy, forest industry and infrastructure & environment sectors.

Pöyry Energy is a major provider of front end and specialist consultancy services to the Oil & Gas industry in Europe, the Asia Pacific Region and the Middle East.
The scholarship is open to full time students commencing third year of any of the undergraduate degree programmes listed below in September 2010:
•   MEng Chemical Engineering (H810)
•   MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering with Energy Studies (H3H2)
•   MEng Mechanical Engineering with Control (H3HP)

Please note that any number of scholarships can be applied for; however priority will be given to students not already in receipt of a scholarship. Students are not able to hold more than one corporate scholarship at any one time.
The scholarship is valued at £2,000 per annum and will be awarded to the successful applicant for the rest of their undergraduate degree programme.
The successful applicant will receive £2,000 per annum for each of years 3, 4 and 5 of their undergraduate degree programme (i.e. £6,000 over 3 years).

You should note that the scholarship is open to all students commencing the third year of any of the eligible degree programmes listed above in September 2010, regardless of nationality, where they are domiciled, or fee structure to which they belong to.


In addition to the financial support detailed above, the Pöyry Scholarship offers:
•   A guaranteed interview for paid summer work placements
The College of Physical Sciences Scholarship Committee, comprising the Head of School of Engineering, nominated course leaders, and a representative of the Development Trust, will consider the applications, shortlist the candidates and make the awards. In making the decision, the selection panel will take into account your educational background and achievements, other relevant information given in your application form, personal statement, and the statement from your referee.

How to Apply

Complete the application form, and send it to Philippa Dunford at the address below. You will receive correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application.

Timetable

The closing date for applications is Friday 29 October 2010.

Please send your completed application form, together with your reference to: Philippa Dunford, University of Aberdeen Development Trust, University Office, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX

For more information: University of Aberdeen :: College of Physical Sciences :: Fugro-Rovtech Scholarship (http://www.abdn.ac.uk/cops/funding/poyry/)