Application Deadline: March 15 2013
Funded by the Baker Hughes Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Baker Hughes Scholars Program in Angola provides select students in engineering, (geo)sciences, petrochemical, and business related fields with an annual $5,000 scholarship towards the completion of their undergraduate degree.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Candidates must be currently enrolled in their second year of an undergraduate program in engineering, (geo)sciences, petrochemical, or business related field at a university in Angola
- Demonstrate academic excellence
- Exhibit strong leadership skills & interest to contribute to the country of Angola
- Be a citizen of Angola.
Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a panel comprised of international education experts and faculty.
Scholarship Value
$5,000 USD per year for 3 years to be applied towards university tuition, books, fees, and living costs.
What is the Baker Hughes Foundation?
The Baker Hughes Foundation is a U.S. based 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization created in 1994 to support a variety of social needs. Contributions are generally targetted in the key sectors of culture, children, education, and health.
Applications are judged on merit in an open and independent review conducted by a panel comprised of international education experts and faculty.
The application is now open with a deadline of March 15, 2013.
Download the application (in Portuguese) (438KB, DOC)
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted to the Baker Hughes Scholars Management Office by e-mail, fax or post mail.
Baker Hughes Scholars Management Office Contact Information (we speak Portuguese):
Phone: 001-713-621-6300 ext. 26
E-mail: bolsas@iie-houston.org
Fax: 001-713-621-0876
Mailing address:
Institute of International Education
Baker Hughes Scholars Program
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77027
U.S.A.