Talisman Energy (UK) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc; a large, independent, oil and gas company, which is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
In the UK, Talisman is the second largest oil operator and fourth largest gas operator in the North Sea, and provides extensive expertise in reservoir engineering and drilling technology. Talisman employs over 2100 people worldwide, with approximately 33% of Talisman's production met by the North Sea area
The Talisman Business scholar will qualify to receive funding support of £4000 each year for the first two years of the course, followed by £3000 grant in the final year of the course.
Students who have accepted the offer of a place on one of the following undergraduate courses at Robert Gordon University will be eligible to apply for the scholarship:
Eligible Courses
* Management BA (Hons)
* Management with Marketing BA (Hons)
* Management with Economics BA (Hons)
* Management with Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
* Management with Finance BA (Hons)
* International Business Management BA (HONS)
How to Apply
Application forms and reference forms for the Scholarship can be downloaded below:
(Please note: You must submit an application form and a reference form in order to be considered for the scholarship).
NB No part of this application form may be reproduced without the express permission of Aberdeen Business School.
Completed forms should be submitted to scholarships@rgu.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 20th August 2010. All applications must be received by that date to be considered for the scholarship.
Selection Criteria and Process
Applicants for the Scholarship must have met the entry requirements of their UCAS offer from RGU, and have formally accepted the offer. Full details of the selection criteria are available with the application form. All applicants to the Scholarship will need to enrol on their chosen course at RGU during September 2010.
The selection process begins with students completing an application form which will be reviewed by a panel consisting of representatives from the University and Talisman who will then shortlist a group of high academic performers. The award winner will be selected from amongst this group of students.
Renewal of the award after each year is dependant on continued good academic performance.
