Shell Malaysia still accepting 2021 scholarship applications until end-June

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Ivan Tan.

KUCHING (June 22): Shell Malaysia is still accepting the applications for the ‘2021 Class of Shell Scholars’ up till its deadline at 11.59pm this June 30.

The group opened the application window for its annual scholarship programme on June 14 this year.

“The scholarship opens a unique entrance into the energy industry for students pursuing higher education opportunities.

“Our scholarship programme provides successful applicants with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies in global top-tier universities, while participating in mentoring and internship programmes.

“Upon graduation, the Shell Scholars would have the chance to embark on fulfilling careers in various engineering, geosciences and commercial disciplines across Shell’s business operations.

“We hope that the 2021 Shell Scholarship Programme would inspire Malaysians to pursue their ambitions and help make a meaningful impact to our country and society,” said Shell Malaysia chairman Ivan Tan said in a press statement, issued by the group in Kuala Lumpur recently.

Tan, a former Shell Scholar himself, remarked: “I was fortunate to have received Shell scholarship back in 1997 to further my studies in the UK, followed by an offer to join a professional community that’s passionate about making a difference in building a sustainable energy future.”

Applicants for this year’s Shell scholarships would receive notification of selection results no later than this August.

The programme would cover direct study-related expenses including tuition fees, living expenses, books, and other such allowances, subject to each candidate’s scholastic performance.

The provision of funds would be applied towards both pre-university (A-levels) at selected boarding institutions locally, as well as undergraduate education at top universities in the US, the UK, or Australia.

“Workforce development is one of the highest priorities at Shell, and our scholarship programme reflects our continued commitment towards supporting Malaysia’s economic recovery by investing in the nation’s younger generation.

“We believe that the younger people are the next generation of leaders who would propel Malaysia forward towards achieving a net-zero carbon emissions future.

“Shell is proud to have benefitted more than 1,500 Shell Scholars in our community so far, who are not only making an impact locally and globally, but are also invested in supporting the growth and success of their peers.”

To explore the profiles of current Shell Scholars and learn more about their impact, visit https://www.shell.com.my/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships/meet-our-scholars.html.

The 2021 Shell Scholarship Programme seeks to provide financial and career assistance to students who demonstrate extraordinary academic and leadership potential as well as a deep desire to impact change for a more sustainable energy future.

The company intends to sponsor students intending to pursue higher education in the following fields – mechanical, civil, chemical, petroleum, electrical and electronics and environmental and sustainable engineering; sciences (geology, geosciences, geomatics, geophysics and data science); and commercial (business and management and digital marketing).

Interested candidates must be Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2020 holders or O-Level 2021 leavers with a minimum of 8As (A/A+) in SPM, or have excellent O-level grades at IGCSE (A*/A).

The chosen candidates should be willing to pursue A-Levels at selected boarding institutions.

Approved universities for Shell Scholarship Programme are the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of College London, Imperial College London, University of Edinburgh, London School of Economics and King’s College London (all in the UK); Stanford University, California Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Yale University, University of California Berkeley, University of California Los Angeles, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, University of Texas Austin, Colorado School of Mines (all in the US), and; University of Melbourne and Australian National University (all in Australia).

For more specific details on eligibility for ‘2021 Class of Shell Scholars’ and how to apply online, go to https://www.shell.com.my/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships.