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 Oman CompanyShareholding Abraj Energy Services100% Salalah Methanol90% Takamul90% Oman India Fertiliser50% Oman Oil Marketing49% Sohar Aluminium Company 40% Vale Oman Pelletizing Co.30% Karim Small Fields25% Rima Small Fields25% Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals25% ORPIC25% Mukhaizna Concession20% Oman Gas Company20% Oman Shipping Company20% Abu Tabul100% MGP100% Block % GCC CompanyShareholding Oman Trading International70% Gulf Energy Maritime30% UAE Gas Sales100% Spain CompanyShareholding Compañia Logística de Hidrocaburos 10% Planta de Regasification de Sagunto7.5% Enagás5% China CompanyShareholding Qingdao Lidong Chemical30% Qingdao Lixing Logistics30% China Gas Holdings5.4% Pakistan CompanyShareholding Orient Power42.5% India CompanyShareholding Bharat Oman26% Kazakhstan CompanyShareholding Caspian Offshore Concession20% Dunga Concession20% Hungary CompanyShareholding MOL7% South Korea CompanyShareholding GS EPS30% Portugal CompanyShareholding Redes Energéticas Nacionais 15%

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

Programme Stages February - March Grade 11 students who meet academic eligibility requirements complete online application 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 July - August Orientation and residential summer programme Introduction to key competencies by international scholars and teachers September - February Independent learning phase Project learning, language proficiency and e-portfolio building Mid-Semester Grade 12 Assessment and testing Short-list of top 20 meeting distribution requirements for International Scholarship established 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 June - July Student success workshop for all Takatuf Scholars Peer tutoring and mentoring of new group of scholars September post grade years Takatuf International Scholars begin two years of study at the world's leading preparatory and residential schools 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 Online via 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 DateEvent 2 March 2013Applications open 30 March 2013Applications closed 21 to 30 April 2013 English language placement test and logical thinking test for all candidates at convenient locations 6 May 2013Selecting 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 scholars

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