LUNDIN PETROLEUM SCHOLARSHIP

Lundin Petroleum AB together with the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee (United Kingdom), as part of the activities of the partnering agreement signed for the Academic Year 2008-2009, are offering a fully funded postgraduate scholarship leading to any of the following degrees:

Master of Laws (LLM) in Petroleum Law and Policy,

MSc in International Oil and Gas Management, or

MSc Oil and Gas Economics

The award will offer the successful candidate:

Payment of academic tuition fees
12 monthly stipends for living expenses for a single student
An arrival allowance and thesis/assignment allowance

Applicants eligible for consideration should:

Already hold a degree of an equivalent standard to at least a good UK second class honours degree
Display intellectual ability and leadership potential
Be able to demonstrate a high level of English language competence (generally IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 603 [250 on the computer based test])
Be between the ages of 25-35 years, having had some post-degree work experience in petroleum and energy in the government, regulatory agencies, private sector, or academia
Be nationals and residents of the following countries:
Ethiopia, Cambodia, Congo-Brazzaville, Indonesia, Kenya and Russia, Sudan and Vietnam
Complete the degree within 12 months and return to their home country at the end of their period of study.

Method of Scholarship Selection

Please note that there is no separate application form for the Lundin Scholarship.

All candidates who are offered unconditional admission to the above mentioned degrees and who satisfy the criteria for consideration for the Scholarship, will be put forward for review by the relevant Committee composed of Lundin Petroleum and CEPMLP staff.

The first step, therefore, is to complete an application form for admission to the above mentioned degrees. The online application form can be found by clicking on the relevant degree as shown above. In addition to the online application, candidates should submit to me (Kathleen Shortt: k.a.shortt@dundee.ac.uk ) a brief statement, max. 250 words, explaining why you think you should be considered for the scholarship.

All applications must be received by the 31 May 2008.

Lundin Petroleum’s profile and vision

Lundin Petroleum AB is an international oil & gas exploration and production company operating globally, which aims to explore for and produce oil & gas in the most economically efficient, socially responsible and environmentally acceptable way, for the benefit of its shareholders, employees, and co-venturers. The company applies the same standards to its activities worldwide to satisfy both its commercial and ethical requirements. It strives to continuously improve its performance and to act in accordance with good oilfield practice and high standards of corporate citizenship.

Lundin Petroleum is committed to contribute to the capacity building in the Countries in which it is carrying out oil and gas activities. The company also seeks to contribute to sustainable development with its operations worldwide, which will promote the economic growth, social development and environmental protection of the host Countries. It seeks to work as closely as possible with the host countries and communities, respecting their laws and customs. In addition it wishes to contribute to the rule of law and the development of transparent and equitable policy and regulatory frameworks for oil and gas exploration and development. One of the ways in which it considers it can contribute to the achievement of these objectives is to provide postgraduate education to young and academically sound professionals who would not otherwise be able to enhance their education due to financial constraints. The company believes that once these professionals are better educated they will influence policies and government decisions in their countries in a way that will be more compatible with international standards.