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The Takatuf Scholars Programme
© Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C7 October 2013
Outline
• Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C
• Programme Goals• Programme
Overview• Programme Benefits• Application Criteria• Application Process• Key Dates
• Programme Stages• Distribution Criteria• Programme
Requirements• Parents’
Commitment• How to Contact Us
Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C
Wholly owned by the Omani governmentInvests in energy and energy-related sectors locally and internationally
to supports diversification as well as local and foreign investment promotion efforts
Develop and invest in profitable businesses within
Oman and internationally
Maximise value from Oman’s
resources
Create meaningful
employment within Oman
Grow talent – business leaders
and professionals
Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C Investments
37%
14%2%2%
16%
18%
10%
Exploartion and Production
Energy In-frastructure
Energy In-frastructure
Transportaton
Mining
Refineries and Marketing
Petrochemicals
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 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
Programme Benefits – All Scholars
• Accommodations 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
Programme Benefits – International Scholars
• Full scholarship for two years at an international boarding/preparatory school and four years of university education
• Fully paid, including visa and all other related expenses
• Monthly allowance• Tickets to spend long
holidays at home• Financing for extra-
curricular activities
Application Criteria
• A citizen of the Sultanate of Oman when the application is made
• Registered in the second semester of Grade 10 or 11 when the application is made
• Achieved the minimum academic standard in the first semester of Grade 10 or 11
• Parent or legal guardian consent
Application Process
• Online via www.takatufscholars.com
• Loading the following documents:1. Academic transcript for
the first semester with the percentage score for each subject clearly indicated
2. Parnet’s/Guardian’s signed consent form
3. A recent e-photo4. A scan of the passport or
photo ID
Key Dates
Date EventMarch 2014 Submitting applicationsApril – June 2014
Testing and selection of top 60 applicants to join the Programme
August 2014 Takatuf Scholars Summer Residential Programme 2014
G10 student March-June
Application and Selection of 60 Scholars
August
Summer Residential Programme
Sep-Feb
Independent Learning: back
to school
Feb-March
Selecting 10 International
Scholars
2 years
Boarding/Prep Schools for High School Completion
4 years
University leading to
completion of first degree
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Programme Stages
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
Programme Requirements
Summer Residential Programme
• Safe, supervised, separate male/female accommodations
• Co-educational work
• Integrates multiple competencies
• Formal testing of English language proficiency and other competencies
• Problem solving and project based
• Research, analysis, presenting results, and communicating
The Independent Learning Phase
• During semester 1 of the next academic year
• e-Portfolio
• English language proficiency
• Leadership/community service project
• Self-reflection and evaluation
• Formal testing
Parents’ Commitment
• Consent• Filling out some forms• English only
Programme• Summer Residential
Programme• Organised excursions• Some required tasks
parallel to academic studies in next academic year
• Studying abroad, if the student secures an international scholarhsip
• Supporting your student through the Programme
Contact us
Programme Website:
www.takatufscholars.com
Phone: 24529074
© Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C
© Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C