Orpic International Scholars Programme was launched in 2013 and so far 20 students have been granted scholarships to UK, the Netherlands, USA and Canada. This initiative is part of Orpic’s continued support to young students in North Al Batinah region as well as the Sultanate in general.

The programme calls for students from North Al Batinah Governorate to benefit from the scholarships provided based on preset criteria. Once the applications are received, screening of the candidates is carried out by Takatuf Scholars Programme and selected students are offered international scholarships for two years in a preparatory school followed by another 3 – 4 years for Bachelor Degree in one of the leading universities around the world.

Currently, seven students are studying at Fulford and St. Michaels University School in Canada, two students at United World College based in Maastricht in The Netherlands, seven students at Gordonstoun and Millfield schools in UK and four students at The Hun School, United World College and Brewster Academy in The United States of America. Nine students are expected to complete their studies in summer 2016 and will go on to join one of the leading international universities to obtain university degrees.

Nofal Al Saidi, GM – HR Services, Orpic said, “Orpic plays a vital role in building the capacities of young Omanis in collaboration with Takatuf Scholars Programme. Orpic believes in the importance of investing and developing Omani youth to create future leaders for the country. We are currently in the process of attracting a new batch for Orpic International Scholars to join their colleagues from the previous groups and benefit from the opportunity provided to complete their education and gain more useful skills for their academic and practical life.”

Commenting on the programme, Sara Talib Al Ajmi, one of recipients of the Orpic International Scholars programme and currently studying at United World College, Maastricht said, “I’m grateful to Orpic for providing me with an opportunity to study abroad and experience new culture, a challenge that will definitely contribute positively in shaping my skills. I look forward to continuing my studies and return back to Oman to contribute to the national development by working for Orpic.”

Orpic International Scholars programme is a true example of how Orpic invests in building the capacities of Omani youth as the programme aims to create future leaders who can contribute to the economic development of the Sultanate.