Student Development Committee

Winners of 2023 SPE Aberdeen Student Bursary Awards Announced

With the judging process for 2023 student bursary awards now complete, SPE Aberdeen are delighted to award a total of £20,000 in bursaries. The section supports 5 universities across Scotland (Heriot-Watt University, Robert Gordon University, University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee and University of Strathclyde) and the section’s student bursary awards have been in the universities’ calendars for over 40 years. During this time the section has awarded over £500,000 in bursaries.

The bursaries are awarded to students currently undertaking energy related degrees at various levels, from undergraduate to PhD. Each applicant was judged on the quality of their academic work, their intent to embark upon a career in the energy industry and their active involvement with SPE. There were 37 applicants received, and after initial judging we had 20 finalists, of which 12 were invited to present, online, and in person to a judging panel which consisted of SPE Aberdeen board members, SPE Aberdeen sponsors, industry professionals and SPE Aberdeen Student Development committee members. The presentations covered a range of topics including Energy Security, Climate Change, Skills Transfer and Energy Transition.

This final stage of the judging process resulted in the outstanding bursary of £3,000 being awarded to Agga Agga, who is studying for an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering at Robert Gordon University, and two runner up awards of £2,000 each to Kratika Khatri, a student at Robert Gordon University studying MSc in Accounting and Finance (Oil and Gas), and Efemena Claire Karieren, a student of Robert Gordon University studying MSc in Information Technology in the Energy Industry.

Agga Agga – RGU

Kratika Khatri – RGU                                            Efemena Claire Karieren – RGU

A further 9 finalists were awarded £1,000:

Mohadesh Motie                            Heriot-Watt University

Zaid Jangda                                    Heriot-Watt University

Mahdi Kalantari Meybodi            Heriot-Watt University

Adeshina Badejo                            Heriot-Watt University

Rasool Amiri Kolajoobi                Heriot-Watt University

Friday Owuna Junior                    Heriot-Watt University

Iina Jutila                                       University of Aberdeen

David Chedid                                 Robert Gordon University

Mariah Ichakpa                            Robert Gordon University

Elliot Kinch, Chair of the SPE Aberdeen Student Development Committee said: “It is great to be able to positively hold these bursary awards face to face, after the last couple of years, for restrictions for the students. This year, the quality of submissions was impressive and we were extremely encouraged by the students applications. The presentation stage of the judging process gave us the opportunity to meet, and personally engage with the finalists and hear the passion in their presentations, it really is exciting the future journey of these promising individuals. Their professionalism, and commitment to the process was clear and made the judging a tough but inspiring and rewarding experience. It is again fantastic to see, year after year, the calibre of the students and the passion they have for the energy industry; as the industry looks to the next generation, and the energy transition going forward, i think the industry will be dealt in very good hands. Well Done to our 20 Finalists of 2023!

We will be looking to present our bursary winners with their certificates in a March get together, we will let you know how you can be part of this, including a live presentation from the Outstanding Award Winner, Agga Agga of Robert Gordon University.

SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards 2022.

If you are a member of one of our 5 student chapter universities : Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Download and fill in the application form by clicking here. Closing date is 30th December 2022, and the bursaries will be awarded in February/March 2023.

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying.

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Winners of 2022 SPE Aberdeen Student Bursary Awards Announced

With the judging process for 2022 student bursary awards now complete, SPE Aberdeen was delighted to award a total of £11,500 in bursaries. The section supports 5 universities across Scotland (Heriot-Watt University, Robert Gordon University, University of Aberdeen, University of Dundee and University of Strathclyde) and the section’s student bursary awards have been in the universities’ calendars for over 40 years. During this time the section has awarded close to £500,000 in bursaries.

The bursaries are awarded to students currently undertaking energy related degrees at various levels, from undergraduate to PhD. Each applicant was judged on the quality of their academic work, their intent to embark upon a career in the energy industry and their active involvement with SPE. There were 15 finalists of which 7 were invited to present, online, to a judging panel which consisted of SPE Aberdeen board members, SPE Aberdeen sponsors, industry professionals and SPE Aberdeen Student Development committee members. The presentations covered a range of topics including diversity, COVID-19, connectivity and sustainability. This final stage of the judging process resulted in the outstanding bursary of £1,500 being awarded to Puyan Bakhshi who is a PhD student at the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions, Heriot-Watt University.

A further 6 finalists were awarded £1,000:

Janet Zagah Kabor                          Robert Gordon University

Emmanuel Eke Chibudike             Robert Gordon University

Georgy Borisochev                          Heriot-Watt University

Christine Enowmbi Tambe               University of Strathclyde

Vikas Kooneti                                   University of Aberdeen

Sobechukwu Anwunah                  Robert Gordon University

A final 8 were awarded £500:

Milena Zagulak                               University of Aberdeen

Mariah Ichakpa                              Robert Gordon University

Mohadeseh Motie                          Heriot-Watt University

Ali KJameel hanoon Al-ali           Heriot-Watt University

Precious Ogbeiwi                           Heriot-Watt University

Kratika Khatri                                 Robert Gordon University

Adamu Abdullahi Adamu             University of Aberdeen

Eleftherios Herodotou                  University of Aberdeen

Elliot Kinch, Chair of the SPE Aberdeen Student Development Committee said: “Similar to last year, this year’s student bursary awards had to be conducted virtually. Despite the challenges presented by the restrictions, the quality of submissions was impressive and we were extremely encouraged by the students. The presentation stage of the judging process gave us with the opportunity to meet, virtually, the finalists and hear the presentations of these promising individuals. Their professionalism and commitment to the process was clear and made the judging a tough but inspiring and rewarding experience. It is fantastic to see, year after year, the calibre of the students and the passion they have for the energy industry; going forward, the industry is very good hands.

Sharing technical knowledge is at the core of SPE and it is important that we share this knowledge and support our industry’s future generations. The ongoing support of our members and the wider energy industry in Aberdeen and further afield, attending our events and remaining involved in our initiatives, makes it possible for us fund support for students and school pupils, encouraging our industry’s next generation and future leaders. We wish all the award recipients all the best in their future studies and careers.”

On receipt of his award, Vikas Kooneti, MSc student at the University of Aberdeen, commented: “SPE Aberdeen has always given the best support to students through various platform including the student bursary awards. The bursary programme encourages the students to be an active participant at their university; the actual application process was really interesting and innovative. Being part of SPE and supporting the energy industry is an amazing experience and I would like to thank SPE Aberdeen for recognizing me and honouring me with the student bursary award.”

SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards 2022.

If you are a member of one of our 5 student chapter universities : Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Download and fill in the application form by clicking here. Closing date has been extended to the 20th December 2021 and the bursaries will be awarded in February/March 2022.

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying.

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SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards that will be awarded early in 2021.

If you are a member of one of our five student chapter universities: Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Applications close on the 18th December 2020 at 12 noon and no applications will be accepted after this date,  the bursaries will be awarded in early 2021

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying – please also remember to submit your application as a typed document and a pdf.

Download the application by clicking here

SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards to be awarded early in  2020.

If you are a member of one of our 5 student chapter universities : Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Applications closed on the 22nd December 2019 and the bursaries will be awarded in early 2020

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying.

SPE Aberdeen Section are delighted to announce that they are now inviting applications for their student bursary awards 2018.

If you are a member of one of our 5 student chapter universities : Aberdeen, RGU, Dundee, Heriot Watt and Strathclyde then you are eligible to apply.

Download and fill in the application form by clicking here. Closing date is the 27th November 2017 and the bursaries will be awarded in early 2018.

Remember to carefully read the terms concerning eligibility before applying.