TEN TANZANIAN STUDENTS WIN BG SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY OIL & GAS IN THE UK

Ten Tanzanian students have won BG Tanzania scholarships to pursue postgraduate students in the oil and gas sector at UK universities.

The natural gas investor, BG Tanzania held a predeparture luncheon for the ten lucky students in Dar es Salaam on Thursday last week to bid them farewell before they leave for the UK.

In the luncheon, the students had opportunity to meet the BG East Africa President and Asset General Manager, Derek Hudson, and the BG Tanzania management team before departure.

The BG scholarship scheme, which is part of the company's social performance and local content strategy, provides opportunities for 10 Tanzanians each year to study in the UK and to become part of the future work force in Tanzania's oil and gas sector.

The programme, which began in 2012, initially sponsored 2 scholars each year, and has increased to 10 this year. The scholarship is open to all Tanzanians with the right qualifications.

The scholarships, funded by BG Tanzania and administered in partnership with the British Council, cover the cost of academic fees, travel, living expenses and pastoral support while the graduates are in the UK.

Scholars will also be given opportunities to visit the BG group headquarters in Reading, UK. Speaking at the event, Mr Hudson, emphasised the company's commitment to supporting Government initiatives aimed at increasing the number of qualified Tanzanians who have international standard skills and competencies in oil and gas related fields.