Transcript Programme Goals - Takatuf Scholars
The Takatuf Scholars Programme
© Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C
Outlines
• • • • • Oman Oil Company Programme Goals Programme Overview Programme Stages Programme Benefits • • • • • Application Criteria Application Process Principles of Selection Distribution Criteria Key Dates
Oman Oil Company
• • • • Wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman Incorporated 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 investment Goals: – – – – 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 resources
Oman Oil Company’s Investment Portfolio
Spain Company
Compañia Logística de Hidrocaburos Planta de Regasification de Sagunto Enagás
Shareholding
10% 7.5% 5%
Hungary Company
MOL
Shareholding
7%
Kazakhstan Company Shareholding
Caspian Offshore Concession Dunga Concession 20% 20%
China Company
Qingdao Lidong Chemical Qingdao Lixing Logistics China Gas Holdings
Shareholding
30% 30% 5.4%
Portugal Company
Redes Energéticas Nacionais
Shareholding
15%
Oman Company Shareholding
Abraj Energy Services Salalah Methanol Takamul Oman India Fertiliser Oman Oil Marketing Sohar Aluminium Company Vale Oman Pelletizing Co.
Karim Small Fields Rima Small Fields 100% 90% 90% 50% 49% 40% 30% 25% 25% Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals ORPIC Mukhaizna Concession 25% 25% 20% Oman Gas Company Oman Shipping Company 20% 20% Abu Tabul 100% MGP 100% Block 42 100%
GCC Company
Oman Trading International Gulf Energy Maritime UAE Gas Sales
Shareholding
70% 30% 100%
Pakistan Company
Orient Power
Shareholding
42.5%
South Korea Company
GS EPS
India Company
Bharat Oman
Shareholding
30%
Shareholding
26%
Programme Goals
• • Prepare young Omanis for leadership roles in the Sultanate’s future development Support bright, motivated students – – Diverse interests Noteworthy academic and personal accomplishments
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 Omani
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 skills Broaden their practical abilities Build their confidence and personal skills Ready them for university life 10 International Scholars each year
February - March Grade 11 students who meet academic eligibility requirements complete online application
Programme Stages
April English language placement test Personal essay Logic questions May Assessment and ranking Top 200 meeting distribution requirements proceed to interview June Top 60 meeting distribution requirements offered seats in Takatuf Scholars Programme Advice to all candidates March - April Finalists prepare self-study based on e-portfolio and present to expert panel Interviews Assessment and ranking April - May Top ten meeting distribution requirements offered International Scholarship Mid-Semester Grade 12 Assessment and testing Short-list of top 20 meeting distribution requirements for International Scholarship established September - February Independent learning phase Project learning, language proficiency and e-portfolio building June - July Student success workshop for all Takatuf Scholars Peer tutoring and mentoring of new group of scholars September post grade 12 2 years Takatuf International Scholars begin two years of study at the world's leading preparatory and residential schools July - August Orientation and residential summer programme Introduction to key competencies by international scholars and teachers September post-prep - 4 years Takatuf International Scholars begin a four-year undergraduate degree programme at a leading international university
Programme Benefits
• • • • • • Transportation, 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, networking Up to four years of University to complete an undergraduate degree: international experience.
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.
Application Process
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Online via
www.takatufscholars.com
Loading the following documents:
1. Academic transcript for the first semester of Grade 11 with the percentage score for each subject clearly indicated.
2. Parent’s /Guardian’s signed Consent Form.
Principles of Selection
• • All eligible applicants complete Oxford English Language Placement Test Selection 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 International Scholars by ranking based on continuous assessment including: – Residential Summer Programme Performance – – – – Independent Learning Programme Formative/Summative Testing in Core Competencies Service Learning/Leadership Project E-Portfolio, Self-Study and Interview
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.
Key Dates
Date
2 March 2013 30 March 2013 21 to 30 April 2013 6 May 2013 7 to 16 May 2013 13 June 2013 9 to 30 August 2013
Event
Applications open Applications closed English language placement test and logical thinking test for all candidates at convenient locations Selecting the top 200 applicants based on the English language placement test Interviews for the top 200 applicants Selecting the top 60 applicants based on interviews, logic questions and personal essay Takatuf Scholars Programme summer programme 2013 for the 60 scholars
Contact us
Programme Website: Email Phone: www.takatufscholars.com
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