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The Takatuf Scholars Programme
© Oman Oil Company S.A.O.CSlide2
Outlines
Oman Oil CompanyProgramme Goals
Programme OverviewProgramme
Stages
Programme Benefits
Application Criteria
Application
Process
Principles of Selection
Distribution Criteria
Key DatesSlide3
Oman Oil Company
Wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of OmanIncorporated in 1996 to invest in the energy sector both locally and internationally
Plays an important role in
diversifying
the Omani economy and to promote Omani and foreign private sector
investmentGoals:
Develop and invest in profitable businesses within Oman and internationally
Create meaningful employment within Oman
Grow talent – business leaders and professionals
Maximise
value from Oman’s
resourcesSlide4
Oman Oil Company’s Investment Portfolio
Oman
Company Shareholding
Abraj
Energy Services
100%
Salalah
Methanol
90%
Takamul
90%
Oman
India Fertiliser 50%Oman Oil Marketing 49%Sohar Aluminium Company 40%Vale Oman Pelletizing Co. 30%Karim Small Fields 25%Rima Small Fields 25%Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals 25%ORPIC 25%Mukhaizna Concession 20%Oman Gas Company 20%Oman Shipping Company 20%Abu Tabul 100%MGP 100%Block 42 100%
GCC
Company Shareholding
Oman Trading International 70% Gulf Energy Maritime 30%UAE Gas Sales 100%
Spain
Company Shareholding
Compañia Logística de Hidrocaburos 10% Planta de Regasification de Sagunto 7.5%Enagás 5%
China
Company Shareholding
Qingdao
Lidong
Chemical 30%
Qingdao
Lixing
Logistics 30%
China Gas Holdings
5.4%
Pakistan
Company Shareholding
Orient Power
42.5%
India
Company Shareholding
Bharat Oman 26%
Kazakhstan
Company Shareholding
Caspian Offshore Concession 20%
Dunga
Concession 20%
Hungary
Company Shareholding
MOL 7%
South Korea
Company Shareholding
GS EPS 30%
Portugal
Company Shareholding
Redes
Energéticas
Nacionais
15%
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Programme Goals
Prepare young Omanis for leadership roles in the Sultanate’s future development
Support bright, motivated students
Diverse
interests
Noteworthy academic
and personal
accomplishmentsSlide6
Programme Goals
To prepare Oman’s brightest and best young people for:Success in the “undergraduate experience” at the world’s leading
institutions
Success in the 21st century
workplace
Full participation in the global knowledge economy
Service
to society and
community
Modeled on the world’s best programmes – Rhodes, Woodrow Wilson, Crown Prince of Bahrain, Qatar Foundation – but uniquely OmaniSlide7
Programme Overview
60 Scholars named each year, followed through their undergraduate careers
Rigorous selection process
International group of faculty members and academic support staff
Introduce them to different ways of learning
Hone their intellectual skillsBroaden their practical abilities
Build their confidence and personal skills
Ready
them
for university life
10 International Scholars each
yearSlide8
Programme StagesSlide9
Programme
BenefitsTransportation
, accommodation and full tuition for the Summer Programme
.
Hone language
and critical thinking skills.
A laptop computer and the
e-Portfolio system.
Formal
and preparatory tests of
academic
preparation for higher education.
Guidance as to selection of course of study and universities of preference.Advising services of the Takatuf Scholars Programme Directorate.Support from the Takatuf Scholars Programme Directorate for summer internships, sponsorship for further study and career opportunities.10 full scholarships for:Up to two years of Preparatory/Boarding School: personal and academic development, networkingUp to four years of University to complete an undergraduate
degree: international experience
.Slide10
Application Criteria
A citizen of the Sultanate of Oman when the application is made.
Registered in the second semester of Grade 11 when the application is made.
Achieved
a minimum academic standard in the first semester of Grade
11.
Parent
or legal
guardian consent.Slide11
Application Process
Online via www.takatufscholars.com
Loading the following documents:
Academic
transcript for the first semester of Grade 11 with the percentage score for each subject clearly indicated.
Parent’s
/Guardian’s signed Consent Form.Slide12
Principles of Selection
All eligible applicants complete Oxford English Language Placement TestSelection of 60
Scholars based on ranking of top 200 in English Language Placement Test, gender and geographical distribution and additional criteria:
Critical thinking
Personal essay
Extra-curricular activities
Interview
Selection of I
nternational
Scholars by ranking based on continuous assessment including:
Residential Summer Programme Performance
Independent Learning Programme
Formative/Summative Testing in Core CompetenciesService Learning/Leadership ProjectE-Portfolio, Self-Study and InterviewSlide13
Distribution Criteria
An
equal number of male and female Scholars in each intake.
No
more than 50% of any distribution group of candidates should come from a single governorate.
A majority of the annual allocation of seats for the Scholars Programme and the International
Scholarships
shall be awarded to students in the public system.Slide14
Key Dates
Date
Event
2 March 2013
Applications open
30 March 2013
Applications closed
21 to 30 April 2013
English language placement test and logical thinking test for all candidates at convenient locations
6 May 2013
Selecting the top 200 applicants based on the English language placement test
7 to 16 May 2013
Interviews for the top 200 applicants
13 June 2013
Selecting the top 60 applicants based on interviews, logic questions and personal essay
9 to 30 August 2013
Takatuf Scholars Programme summer programme 2013 for the 60 scholarsSlide15
Contact us
Programme Website:
www.takatufscholars.com
Email
Info@takatuf.om
Phone:
24529074
© Oman Oil
Company S.A.O.C