/ Reference Form 2017
Chemical and Mechanical EngineeringScholarships
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Bursaries

PART 1: APPLICANT DETAILS

Title:

Forename(s):

Surname:

Core Discipline:

PART 2: REFERENCE

The above-named person has applied for a Chevron Scholarship or Bursary and has nominated you as their referee.

The purpose of the Scholarships and Bursaries is to support high performing students with the potential to become successful engineers in the energy industry through the final years of their degree programme. Details of the Scholarships and Bursaries can be found on the University Scholarships webpage.

The questions posed on this form are indicative of the information that Chevron finds useful in assessing applicants.

Academic merit will be judged on prior year’s academic performance. In respect of personal characteristics, applicants should be able to show, through submission of a personal statement, that they:

  • Are enthusiastic, highly motivated and determined to succeed academically and professionally.
  • Have a strong commitment to self-development and take a pro-active and committed approach to their education.
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Are good team players and demonstrate team working skills.
  • Have an awareness of and interest in the energy industry.

Chevron welcomes any information you can give us which demonstrates the above, and the applicant’s academic achievements and commitment to their studies.

Please complete this form using the fields and drop down boxes. If the form is incomplete, this will delay this application and the form may be returned to you. Handwritten references will not be accepted.

PART 3: REFEREE DETAILS

Title:

Forename:

Surname:

Position:

Relationship to Applicant:

Discipline:

E-Mail: @ hw.ac.uk

Tel:

PART 4: REFEREE ENGAGEMENT

To be signed by the referee. Please read carefully.

I, the undersigned, certify that I know the applicant and that statements made in this reference are, to the best of my knowledge, true.

Signature:…………………………………………………………

Date:…………………………………………………………………

Please return the completed form in a sealed envelope marked Private & Confidential, to:

Chevron Scholarships2017

(References)

Scholarship and Global Student Office

Student Service Centre

Hugh Nisbet Building

Heriot-Watt University

Riccarton

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

Tel: +44 (0) 131 451 8185

E-Mail:

The deadline for receipt of references is Tuesday 31 October 2017.

Please do not send forms to Chevron as these will not be accepted.

/ Reference Form 2017
Chemical and Mechanical EngineeringScholarships
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Bursaries

Please provide your assessment of the applicant in each of the following areas (tick one box per skill):

Top of Form

Excellent / Good / Fair / Poor
Motivation and Enthusiasm for Engineering
Demonstration of Engineering Knowledge and Skills
Ability to Work with Others
Leadership Skills
Written and Verbal Communication Skills

Please provide any other pertinent comments below:

For Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Applicants only:

In your opinion, is the applicant suited to undertaking an MEng degree programme? YES/NO