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Total E&P offers scholarships for Yemeni youth

Posted in: Local News
Written By: Observer Staff
Article Date: May 10, 2008 - 2:23:01 AM
As part of its ongoing commitment to social and educational development programs in Yemen, Total E&P Yemen is proud to launch its 2008 undergraduate scholarships for Yemeni students across the country. 

Undergraduate students wishing to apply for scholarships can find application forms online at www.total-ep-yemen.com. Applications are also available at local universities and academic schools. 

The application deadline is May 31, 2008 and is available for selected students who will complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Geosciences at the University of Leeds in Britain. Successful students will start their studies in September this year. 

“One of Total’s core values is to contribute to the educational development in host countries. We believe strongly that the education of Yemeni students is an integral part of this country’s development and we will pursue our constructive efforts in this field,” said Martin Deffontaines, General Manager of Total E&P Yemen.