CALGARY, Alberta, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ - Applications are now being
accepted for the 2015 Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship. First introduced
in 2012, the program was created to ensure youth in Anzac and surrounding areas can share in the
success of the Long Lake integrated steam assisted gravity drainage
(SAGD) and upgrading facility, which is operated by Nexen Energy
ULC (a wholly owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited).
The Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship provides financial support to
high school graduates pursuing post-secondary education and skills
training through university degrees, college diplomas, certificate
programs at vocational schools and apprenticeships.
"The Oil Sands Scholarship provides access to educational
opportunities that can lead individuals to a rewarding career. And
we know an investment in an individual's education is an investment
in the future of our community," says Ron
Bailey, Senior VP, Canadian Operations, Nexen Energy
ULC.
There are no restrictions on the program of study or discipline
supported by the Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship. The amount of the
scholarship varies:
University/College/Vocational Schools/Technical
Schools
- $2,500 CAD per year for a
degree, diploma or certificate program of study
- Up to a maximum of four years or until the first
degree/diploma is obtained, whichever occurs first (maximum
$10,000 CAD)
- Up to a maximum of two years or until the first
certificate is obtained, whichever occurs first (maximum
$5,000 CAD)
Apprenticeships
- $750 CAD for each period of
apprenticeship technical training (classroom studies) for a maximum
of up to four years or until the apprenticeship program is
completed, whichever occurs first (maximum $3,000 CAD)
To be eligible for the Nexen Oil Sands Scholarship, applicants
must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have graduated
from high school at the time of the award.
Applicants must be graduating from one of the following schools
in 2015:
- Bill Woodward School
- Father Patrick Mercredi High
School
- Fort McMurray Composite High School
- Frank Spragins High School
- Holy Trinity High School
- Westwood Community High School.
Applicants must also be a resident of one of the following
Alberta communities while
attending one of the above noted high schools:
- Anzac
- Chard
- Conklin
- Fort McMurray No.468 First Nation
- Gregoire Lake Estates
- Janvier
Applicants must also be entering full-time studies at a
post-secondary institution or an eligible apprenticeship technical
training program. Full program details, eligibility and
instructions on how to apply are available at
http://www.nexencnoocltd.com/education.
For further information, please contact:
Stella Kreutzer
Email: stella.kreutzer@nexencnoocltd.com
Phone: +1 (780) 334-2850
241 Stony Mountain Road, Anzac, Alberta,
Canada, T0P 1J0
www.nexencnoocltd.com
SOURCE CNOOC Limited