ExxonMobil Scholarship Program For Middle East and North Africa region 2011 6th Cycle

Through this unique scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil aims to contribute to the Middle East and North Africa region by helping to develop highly skilled and culturally adept individuals, with a primary focus on geoscience.

The program is funded by ExxonMobil and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Through this unique scholarship opportunity, ExxonMobil seeks to contribute to Middle East and North Africa, to contribute to the development of highly qualified staff and cultural experts. The program also seeks to build relationships with academic leaders, offering a program of the Faculty Sponsor to academic departments with successful scholars. Some students may benefit from the opportunity to apply their skills through internships with ExxonMobil.


Who should apply?

Citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the UAE have a degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics or Geography. Candidates must have lived in the Middle East / North Africa for 15 years and be fluent in Arabic.

What’s Included?

Recipients receive full tuition for the completion of a Masters Degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering or Business. The program also provides a stipend for living expenses and health insurance life and includes textbooks, equipment and allowances, transportation to the U.S. in the initiation and completion of the program, visas, academic support, and an intensive orientation program.


How do I apply?

Applicants must fill out an online application. The application includes: essays, 9 application pages with itemized sections, 1 signature page, letter of reference forms and the submission of university transcripts and TOEFL & GRE score reports.



Deadline: 6th Application Cycle : January 3, 2011