Shell global graduate programme

Shells global graduate programme is a three years structured career development opportunity designed for final year university students AND recent graduates looking to begin their professional careers with a leading global energy company. The programme combines hands-on work experience with tailored training, mentorship, and professional development, allowing graduates to apply their academic knowledge to real-world projects while building technical, commercial, and leadership skills. Opportunities are available across a range of technical and commercial disciplines, providing participants with the opportunity to develop their expertise, build professional networks, and contribute to Shell’s evolving energy business.

About the program

Selected applicants get to combine on-the-job training, job rotations, formal learning, and personalized coaching, with mentorship from industry leaders as they work on projects addressing real-world energy challenges.

Shell emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative culture aimed at developing future industry leaders.

Benefits

The programme benefits:

1. Robust financial benefits and competitive salary
2. Comprehensive health benefits
3. Hands-on training and structured professional development
4. Mentorship and global networking opportunities

Eligibility

Students must meet the following criteria, in order to be considered for this scholarship:

1. Minimum CGPA of 3.20 (or equivalent)
2. In final year of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or graduated within the last 3 years
3. Legally eligible to work in the country applied to
4. Technical Graduate Programme: Chemical, Chemical-Process Control, or Mechanical Engineering-
5. Commercial Graduate Programme: Commerce/Business, Computer Science, Mathematical Finance, Data Science, Statistics, or Quantitative Finance-

How to apply

Apply through the official Shell Careers portal, selecting the technical or commercial stream matching your background.

Application deadline

The application deadline was not specified.

Note that the recruitment timelines vary by country, so early application is recommended.

For more details, visit the Shell global graduate programme page