Olumide Phillips Scholarship Programs

OPSP’s mission is to contribute to the development of the petroleum industry by supporting educational costs of undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. It provides funding of up to N200,000 per beneficiary to support 5 exceptional students annually. The number of beneficiaries will grow with number of Sections in Nigeria.

Student Qualifications and Requirements

Qualification for OPSP is defined by an SPE Nigeria Council Memo which requires the following for consideration:  

1. Be enrolled in a curriculum related to the petroleum industry
2. Funding is not intended for certifications or training programs
3. Maintain a “B” cumulative grade point average (GPA)
4. Be an SPE Student member.
5. Submit all required documents.
   1. Proof of enrolment
      1. Paid fee statement, and
      2. Official letter from university
   2. Official transcript from the most recently completed term. 
      1. Must be mailed and remain sealed in the envelope provided by the Registrar.
   3. Class Schedule
      1. Class schedule for current enrolment or for the upcoming academic term from the Registrar. Schedule for the upcoming term is preferred.
   4. A letter of recommendation from a school faculty member
   5. Updated student details form
6. Pass SPENC internally conducted scholarship examination.

Scholarship Funds

OPSP’s scholarship funds are awarded as cheques drawn in favour of beneficiaries and intended to support tuition and related educational costs.

Funding

OPSP is currently funded with an annual donation of One Million Naira by Dr. Olumide Phillips.

Administration

An SPE steering committee currently headed by Engr. Yemi Akinlawon provides leadership for the program with operational support from the Nigeria Council and its Sections Student Affairs Officers.

Donor Acknowledgment

Dr. Olumide Phillips chaired the SPE Lagos Section which also then the SPE Nigeria Section from 1980 – 1981. He considered this scholarship initiative as his contribution to the Society that at some point early in his career gave him the privilege of leading the Section and what is currently the Nigeria Council.

The leadership and members of SPE are sincerely very grateful to Dr. Phillips and encourage similar support from motivated individuals for development of our young members.

Recent Beneficiaries 2014-2015 SPE Year: