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Powering Knowledge through Education

PETRONAS believes that investing in education and human capital development at all levels will enable a continuous and sustainable pipeline of talent for PETRONAS, the industry, and the nation.

While PETRONAS aspires to realise its business goals, PETRONAS continues to uphold its contributions to sustainable development through improving access to quality education, promoting learning and development activities as well as enabling deserving recipients to realise their careers aspirations.

  • Education Sponsorship
  • Internship
  • Graduate Employability Enhancement Scheme (GEES)

 

 

Education Sponsorship

A sponsorship programme for deserving SPM leavers to pursue their tertiary education at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and other top leading local and overseas universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and South Korea.

 

PESP

 

 

Eligibility Criteria

1. Outstanding Academic Achievements

  • SPM of the current year
  • Local Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 8A & CEFR (B1)
  • Oversea Programme: Obtained minimum SPM 4A+ & 4A & CEFR (C1)

Note: Please note that the eligibility criteria for your application may vary depending on your selected discipline (technical or non-technical). For more detailed information, please refer to the PETRONAS education sponsorship application guidelines available at the Online Application System during application period.

2. Strong Leadership

We look beyond academics and considers the impact that students have made outside of the classroom. Participation in clubs, sports, community service, leadership roles, and other activities can greatly enhance an application.

3. Wholesome Assessment

  • Personality & Cognitive Assessment (Online assessment)
    As part of our commitment to selecting the most deserving candidates, we have designed a comprehensive evaluation process to gain a deeper understanding of your unique qualities and capabilities.

    The purpose of this assessment is to measure various aspects of your personality traits and cognitive abilities. By examining these factors, we aim to evaluate and identify the qualities that are aligned with the role of a scholar with PETRONAS.

  • Student Potential Assessment (Face-to-face assessment)
    This is a face-to-face interview where candidates will be assessed by our own PETRONAS assessors. The assessment is designed to measure candidates' leadership and behavioural qualities.

 

Terms & Conditions

This sponsorship opportunity is designed for individuals who exhibit outstanding talent, dedication, and potential.

Our selection committee is committed to identifying and nurturing the most promising talent among the applicant pool. In selecting the deserving wholesome talents, each application is carefully reviewed, considering academic achievements, personal character, leadership potential, and community impact.

As it is highly competitive, we want to emphasize that only those who meet the requirements will be shortlisted and selected for final award.

 

Application Period

Application will open on the first day of SPM results announcement. Stay tuned!

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Education Sponsorship (Mid-Education)

A sponsorship programme for outstanding candidates who have secured a conditional offer / firm acceptance or currently studying at the approved universities in UK or US pursuing degree programmes that are approved by PETRONAS as part of efforts to capture crème de la crème students.

 

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Eligibility Criteria
 

  • Applicant must be a Malaysian citizen NOT more than 22 years old
  • Applicant must NOT be under any other form of sponsorships
  • Applicant has NO disciplinary cases or suspended during study

 

1. Outstanding Academic Achievements

  • Undergraduate Students:
    • Currently studying programmes in UK or US universities approved by PETRONAS 
    • Latest academic results of at least or equals to CGPA 3.70 / First-Class Honours 
    • Remaining academic year must at least be one full academic year

  OR

  • Pre-U Students:
    • Secured conditional offer / firm acceptance for programmes in UK or US universities approved by PETRONAS


2. Strong Leadership

We seek exceptional candidates who stand out not only in academics but also in their engagement with extracurricular activities and community initiatives. Strong involvement in clubs, sports, competitions, community service, leadership roles, and other activities can greatly enhance an application.

3. Wholesome Assessment

  • Personality & Cognitive Assessment (Online assessment)
    As part of our commitment to selecting the most deserving candidates, we have designed a comprehensive evaluation process to gain a deeper understanding of your unique qualities and capabilities.

    The purpose of this assessment is to measure various aspects of your personality traits and cognitive abilities. By examining these factors, we aim to evaluate and identify the qualities that are aligned with the role of a scholar with PETRONAS.

  • Mid Sponsorship Interview (MSI) (Online Interview)
    The assessment is designed to measure candidates' leadership and behavioural competencies ensuring the identification of outstanding individuals who embody wholesome talent traits.

 

Terms & Conditions

This sponsorship opportunity is tailored for crème de la crème students who showcase remarkable talent, dedication, and potential.

Our selection committee is dedicated to recognizing and fostering the most promising individuals from the applicant pool. Each application undergoes thorough review, taking into account academic accomplishments, personal character, leadership aptitude, and community engagement.

Given the high level of competition, it's important to note that only applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for shortlisting and final selection.

 

Application Period

Application is open now until 17 May 2024. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Please download the application guideline here for detailed information regarding the approved programmes, assessments and instruction on how to submit your application.

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Internship

A dynamic platform designed to provide undergraduates experiential learning opportunity and first working exposure in the energy industry and engage in various areas of a global company's operations.

 

Internship

 

 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria
 

  1. Application is open for Malaysian citizen only.
  2. Undergraduate degree from local or overseas higher learning institutions where internship is a mandatory part of course completion in disciplines relevant to PETRONAS.
  3. Diploma from local or overseas higher learning institutions where internship is a mandatory part of course completion in TECHNICAL or ENGINEERING disciplines relevant to PETRONAS.
  4. Minimum duration for internship is eight (8) weeks and maximum of eight (8) months.
  5. The following documents MUST be submitted via the application portal (Incomplete submission will not be entertained):
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of latest academic results
  • Copy of the Industrial Training / Internship Letter (signed by the University)
     

Terms & Conditions
 

  1. The application is open based on availability of placement and must be submitted three (3) months prior to the commencement of internship period.
  2. Only successful candidates will be contacted for internship placement. If you do not receive any reply from us within two (2) months after your application date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  3. Only online applications will be processed. Email / postal / courier applications are deemed as incomplete and will not be entertained.
  4. Only the most qualified and suitable individuals are offered as PETRONAS internship hiring process is based on merit and equal access for all.
     

Application Period

Explore the opportunities listed and click on the button below to start your application.

Note: By submitting your application, you agree to our Data Privacy Statement. Click here to read the Data Privacy Statement for the internship programme.

 

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GEES

PETRONAS is supporting PROTEGE-RTW initiative through its Graduate Employability Enhancement Scheme (GEES). GEES aims to enhance employability of new graduates to obtain long term employment or to set up their own businesses.

 

GEES

 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria
 

  1. Malaysian citizen not more than 26 years old.
  2. Minimum Bachelor’s Degree holder with minimum CGPA of 3.0.
  3. Unemployed or under-employed in non-relevant areas of graduate’s qualifications.
  4. Have not attended any similar programme offered by other GLCs / companies.

 

Terms & Conditions
 

  1. The application is open all year round. If you do not receive any reply from us within three (3) months after your application date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  2. Acceptance OR declination of offer must be notified within three (3) calendar days.
  3. Only online applications will be processed. Email / postal / courier applications are deemed as incomplete and will not be entertained.

 

Application Period

Explore the opportunities listed and click the button below to start your application.

Special Note: By submitting your application, you agree to our Data Privacy Statement. Click here to read the Data Privacy Statement for the GEES programme.

 

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