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NNPC/TOTAL International Master's Scholarship 2020/2021 (France)

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Tryphena Loveday

Academic Research Lead

February 21, 2020

TOTAL E&P Nigeria Limited, in partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and its corporate partners, is inviting applications from qualified young Nigerian graduates for the NNPC/TOTAL International Master's Degree Scholarship Scheme. Selected scholars receive a full-board scholarship to study at top universities in France.

NNPC/TOTAL International Master's Degree Scholarship - 2020/2021

Eligible Fields of Study

  • Engineering and Geosciences (Oil & Gas related)
  • Management Sciences
  • Finance
  • Law

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a Nigerian citizen.
  • Must hold a university bachelor's degree with at least a Second Class Upper (2:1) obtained not earlier than five (5) years ago.
  • Must have completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

All applications must be completed online at www.careers.total.com (no paper applications are accepted):

  1. Visit www.careers.total.com. If the page opens in French, click on "English" at the top of the page.
  2. Click on "APPLY TO TOTAL", navigate to "Our Offers", and select your language preference.
  3. Click on "Advanced Search":
    • In the Country text box, select Nigeria.
    • In the Functional Discipline option box, select Research Innovation & Development.
    • Click "Search" to display the International Scholarship Programme in Nigeria.
  4. Click on the Total International Scholarship listing and click "Apply to Job" at the bottom of the page.
  5. Create a mandatory candidate account (if you do not already have one), fill out the online form, and attach your CV.

Mandatory Format for Your Attached CV

Your CV must contain the following details in this exact order:

  • First name, Surname, and Other names (where applicable)
  • Date of birth
  • Contact address (stipulating road and street numbers only)
  • Functional email address (all communication will be by email only)
  • State of origin
  • Details of tertiary education: Institution, degree obtained, class of degree, and period of study
  • Details of secondary education: Institution, certificate, and period of study
  • Details of primary education: Institution, certificate, and period of study

Application Deadline: Closes two (2) weeks from the date of publication (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted).

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Zynar George

Feb 21, 2020

Do I need to speak French to apply for the NNPC/TOTAL Master's scholarship in France?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Feb 21, 2020

Hi Zynar, no! Most of the partner oil, gas, engineering, and finance Master's programmes in France (such as IFP School) are taught in English, and TOTAL also provides intensive French language classes for selected scholars before departure.

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