PICFI Undergraduate Scholarship 2019 (For Year One Students)

Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International, PICFI Undergraduate Scholarship 2019 is Out. The Scholarship is strictly for Year One Students (admitted in 2018/2019 session). Deadline to apply is 22nd June.

UPDATE: One of the requirements below is that candidates must be in their year one and must have a minimum of 3.5 CGPA. Well this isn’t possible since most year one students are yet to see their result. Hence we made some inquiries with the management of the scholarship and they have provided a solution. See the answer in the FAQ below..

Are you a year one student in any Nigerian University of Polytechnic and interested in a scholarship? then Allschool is pleased to inform you of the Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI). The scholarship is open to only year one students.

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About PICFI Undergraduate Scholarship.

Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI), an interdenominational Christian organization made up of Christians working in both the International and Local Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria, has the vision to establish the Kingdom of God in the Petroleum Industry; improve its performance; advocate just and equitable distribution of its associated wealth for social change and national building.

In pursuance of this vision, PICFI invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerians in Federal and State Universities for its 2019 Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme.

Students Eligible to Apply.

Any prospective beneficiary must 

• Be a certified Full Time -Year One student of any Nigerian Federal or State University at the time of this application
• Not above 25 years of age by 31st December 2019
• Have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of not less than 3.5
• Not be on any other scholarship award from other companies or agencies.

COURSE OF STUDY.

Only candidates currently enrolled in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;

• Sciences/Applied Sciences
• Engineering/Engineering Technology
• Mathematics
• Law
• Economics 
• Accounting

Documents Needed for PICFI Undergraduate Scholarship 2019.

All applications MUST include scanned copies of the following documents:

• Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
• WAEC or NECO result
• JAMB result
• University admission letter
• University student ID card
• LGA Letter of Identification
• Short essay of no more than one page, detailing why you need and should receive the scholarship (not more than one typed page. Font: Arial; Font size 11)

Closing date.

Deadline to Apply is: Monday, 22nd June 2019.

Please note the Following

• Applicants must fill in valid contact details
• Applicants will be disqualified for incomplete attachments incorrect information supplied and non-adherence to advertised criteria
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an aptitude test
• Applicants can find out more information on PICFI by visiting  www.picfi.net.

Application is open to 100 level students only.

How to Apply for PICFI Scholarship 2019.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the documents listed above.
2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents (listed above) when asked to upload.
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication

To apply, follow the steps below:

1. Click on “Apply Now” tab.
2. Click on “Register Now” to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/picfischolarships to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7. Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9. When asked to upload photo, a passport photograph with a white background is preferable.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click “Apply Now” to submit information
12. You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13. Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
14. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
    
15. If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)
    • Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number
    • Click “Create Account” and fill in the required  fields
    • Login with Email and Password to complete the form
    • After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture
    • Visit any of the capture centres https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number
    • You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
16. Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/picfischolarships and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Please Note: Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board Obtaining

Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International (PICFI) FAQ.

Below are answers to some other questions asked on this scholarship. If you still have another question, use the comment box and ask us. We will love to answer you.

For now, check out the FAQ…

1. Is it compulsory to get my NIN before I submit my application? 
   ANS: No. You are advised to apply before the application deadline and update your profile later after you have obtained your NIN.
2. I am a current scholarship beneficiary from another organization, do I still need to apply? 
   ANS: No. Current beneficiaries of other scholarship award should not apply for this scheme.
3. I am a current scholarship beneficiary from an International Oil and Gas Company, do I still need to apply? 
   ANS: No. Current beneficiaries of an International Oil and Gas scholarship schemes are expected to benefit from only one scholarship scheme. Hence, are not be eligible to apply to this scheme.
4. What do I major in to apply for the scholarship?  
   ANS: The application is only open to university undergraduates studying Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Professional Courses e.g. Law, Accounting, etc. 
5. Can I send an open application?
   ANS: No. Application is strictly done through the application portal. See how to apply above!
6. Will I get a confirmation receipt of my application?
   ANS: Once you submit your online application form you will be sent an automated email acknowledging receipt of your application. You will subsequently be contacted if you make the Aptitude test shortlisted, if not you will be notified at the end of campaign.
7. What happens to my online application?
   ANS: Applications are stored in a database; after the closing date they are evaluated and a shortlist is compiled of qualified applicants. Applicants who did not qualify for the scholarship will be notified at the end of the scholarship campaign.
8. Can I change my profile details?
   ANS: Yes, you can. You are responsible for the correctness of the details provided. To correct errors after submission of your application, kindly log on to your scholastica profile, click on “My Account”, a dropdown appears, then click on “My Messages”. You will be directed to a page where you can directly send a message to the scholarship administrator stating your corrections. The corrections will be effected and a mail sent to you confirming it.
9. Can I change the course (programme) or institution in my application and can I add information to my application after submitting?
   ANS: You cannot make any changes or additions to your application once submitted, and the deadline has passed. Applications that are not complete when submitted will be cancelled and will not be considered. However, if the application deadline has not passed, you can edit / make changes to your application online. Refer to question 11 on how to do this.
10. When my details have been corrected after I applied, is this correction effected in my application or do I have to re-apply? No you don’t have to re-apply, corrections effected before application deadline will be used during short-listing.
11. Where can I upload my passport photograph and other required documents?
    ANS: During the creation of your profile, click on the tab “Passport Photograph” and upload your passport in JPEG format, not larger than 200KB in size. To upload other documents, click on the tab “Documents” select appropriate document from the drop down list and upload.
12. What is the maximum size and image format of passport photograph and other required documents?
    ANS: Each document size should not be more than 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG.
13. I cannot find my course of study in the dropdown list online. What do I do?
    ANS: If your course of study is not on the list, send an email to [email protected] stating the name of your course of study, Faculty, CGPA Scale and name of institution. You will be notified in less than 24 hours via email once it has been added
14. How do I know my application has been received?
    ANS: When you submit your application online, you automatically receive confirmation of receipt by email. Please note that your email provider may see this confirmation email as spam, so check if your junk or spam folder contains an email sent by [email protected]  You can visit your profile to view the status of your application.
15. I am unable to submit my application before the deadline. Can I submit it after the deadline?
    ANS: No. E-Application closes after the stipulated deadline.
16. Do I need to pay to facilitate the application?
    ANS: You are strongly advised not to patronize anyone by cash or kind. This award is strictly based on merit and meeting the award criteria.
    Note: Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
17. What must I submit with my application, to ensure it is a complete application?
    ANS: You must read the scholarship award information carefully and provide the documentation requested in the Eligibility Requirements section.
18. Can I fax or email the application or its components to the Scholarship Team?
    ANS: No. Faxed or email applications or components will not be accepted.
19. Can I apply through the Representative in my university or hometown?
    ANS: No.
20. We are required to put our CGPA but I am in Year one, and don’t have a CGPA yet as we are yet to write exams. What should I do?
    ANS: On the tab requesting for your current CGPA, kindly fill in ‘0.00‘. Note: Ensure you update your current CGPA as soon as your academic sessional result is released.

Like we said earlier, If you still have any other question, use the comment box and ask us. We will love to answer you. Please Note: If you ask a question that has been answered, we won’t answer it, hence read the FAQ above before asking. 

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