BP is one of the world’s largest energy companies. The company’s main businesses are exploration and production of oil and gas; refining, manufacturing and marketing of oil products and petrochemicals; transportation and marketing of natural gas. BP also has a growing renewables business, BP Alternative Energy, focused on proven technologies like wind and emerging forms of renewable energy, like advanced biofuels.

AFS and BP share a commitment to diversity and encourage students from any background to apply.

This scholarship is ideal for students who have strong academic records, a desire to study abroad, and a willingness to participate in an academic setting. Strong candidates will be ready to fully immerse themselves in the intercultural learning experience during the duration of the program.

Students with demonstrated strengths in academics, but particularly an interest in math, science, technology and other fields important to the energy industry will be a focus of the program.

Students will be studying in Brazil, Egypt and USA – countries with significant BP operations. While a student’s preference is considered, students must be flexible as AFS works to find the best fit for each student.

AFS reserves the right to choose the final country destination and does not guarantee you will be offered a scholarship to one of the country preferences you list on your AFS application.

Your scholarship covers the AFS program fee, domestic and international airfares, and a monthly allowance for participants.

Additionally, your scholarship will reimburse you for a portion of the costs associated with expenses directly related to obtaining a visa, this includes the visa processing fee charged by the consulate, and in a few cases, processing agencies. Thus, please plan to cover the visa fees upfront and save all invoices/receipts. More details about the visa reimbursement process will be provided closer to the time you begin the visa application process.

Expenses not covered by the scholarship include, but are not limited, to:

• Vaccinations, immunizations, and other disease-preventing medications (i.e. malaria)
• Doctor visits and co-pays
• Travel expenses to the regional consulate to obtain a visa
• Passport application fee
• Passport photos
• Additional spending money (above and beyond the monthly stipend you receive as part of the BP scholarship)
• Checked luggage fees

Use the apply now button on this page to submit your application.

AFS will assign you with a carefully selected host family, who will open their home and share their lives with you. There’s nothing like the experience of living as a member of a family and community in another country.

This depends on many different factors and is different for everyone. Some students learn of their placement soon after they are accepted into the program; some learn about their host community right before departure. However, most students learn of their placement about 2-4 weeks prior to departure.

The AFS staff and volunteers in your host country work to find the best placement for you and the host family. They want this to be a positive experience for everyone and will work hard to make the best placement possible. Keep in mind that even if a great host family is identified for you, the placement won’t be finalized until a host school placement is confirmed in writing as well. This process takes time. But rest assured that AFS will get your host family contact information to you as soon as it is available. Although we do our best to provide you with your host family information at least two weeks before departure, this is not always possible.

If you have placement restrictions, such as allergies to pets or to the environment, specific requirements for religious services, or any dietary restrictions, the placement process will likely take longer.