The FMC Technologies Engineering Scholarship

FMC Technologies is the leading global provider of technologically advanced solutions including subsea trees, controls, manifold & tie-in systems and wellhead equipment for the oil and gas industry.

Through our deep understanding of our customers’ businesses and our relentless drive for high performance, we develop innovative real-world solutions that put even the most daunting challenges within reach and realise the full potential of our customers’ oilfields.

Twice named as the Most Admired Oil and Gas, Equipment Service Company by FORTUNE magazine, FMC Technologies employs approximately 12,000 people and operates in 33 sites in 19 countries of which there are 6 manufacturing facilities in Dunfermline, Kongsberg,
Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Singapore and Malaysia.

This scholarship is with the Subsea Division with offices in Aberdeen.

Information on the subsea division can be found at the following link:

www.fmctechnologies.com/Subsea.aspx

The Scholarship and Placement

The FMC Technologies Scholarship offers the following:

A bursary of £1,750 for each of the final 2 years of an approved degree programme
Full time employment for vocational placements
IMechE mentors assigned to support learning outcomes from vocational placements
Opportunity for employment following successful assessment and attainment of academic qualification

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be engaged in full-time study at RGU on one of the following degree programmes and be due to start their 3rd year.

MEng Mechanical Engineering
BSc (Eng) with honours Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Energy Engineering
BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

How to Apply

Application forms for the Scholarship can be downloaded below:

3rd Year Engineering Scholarship Application

Completed application forms should be submitted to scholarships@rgu.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE THE CLOSING DATE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO TUESDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2009 AT 9AM. All applications must be received by that date in order to be considered for the scholarship.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and personal characteristics.
The selection process begins with students completing the online application form.
All applications shall be reviewed by a panel of FMC Technologies and RGU representatives and a short list of candidates selected. The candidates will then be invited to attend an FMC Technologies assessment day with an informal interview session as part of the final selection process.
FMC Technologies scholars will be required to attain satisfactory academic reports at the end of each semester and also perform well during vocational placements.