Scholarship Opportunity for Citizens of OAS Member States at Colorado State University in USA, 2018

Applications are invited for 2018 Scholarship Opportunity for Citizens of OAS Member States to pursue Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees to study at Colorado State University in the USA.
Colorado State University (also referred to as Colorado State, State, and CSU) is a public research university located in Fort Collins, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The university is the state’s land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.
Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Scholarship Description: 

• Applications Deadline: Spring Semester: October 1, 2018
• Course Level: Scholarship is awarded to study Bachelor, Master’s and Doctoral Degree programs.
• Study Subject: Scholarship is available to pursue all CSU Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Programs excluding the Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise (GSSE) MBA.
• Scholarship Award:

1. One-third of tuition;
2. USD $1,350 one-time subsistence allowance to the top ranked candidates; and
3. CSU will also waive the application fee for admission.

• Nationality: This scholarship is available to citizen and/or permanent legal resident of any OAS member state, except the United States.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken in Colorado, United States

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

Eligible Countries: This scholarship is available to citizen and/or permanent legal resident of any OAS member state, except the United States. Applicants of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica (Commonwealth of) Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana. Haití, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay Peru, Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Bahamas (Commonwealth of) The Bahamas (Commonwealth of), Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) can apply for the scholarship.
Entrance Requirements: To be considered for this scholarship opportunity, an applicant must:

Provide an unconditional admission letter from CSU.
o This scholarship opportunity is open to new applicants as well as current students at CSU who are from an OAS member state and not an OAS-CSU scholarship recipient.
Submit a complete scholarship application with all required supporting documents
Be a citizen and/or permanent legal resident of any OAS member state, except the United States.
o Applicants from Argentina must fill out a required form through the following link; http://www.oas.org/en/scholarships/PAEC/2018/NOTA-SOLICITUD-DGCIN-2017.doc%20and%20send%20it%20to%20the%20National%20Liaison%20Office%20(ONE) in Argentina.
The following applicants are ineligible:

• Current OAS scholarship holders
• GS/OAS staff and their immediate relatives or GS/OAS consultants
• OAS Permanent officials and their immediate relatives.

English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Application Procedure: 

How to Apply: Gather Supporting Documents and Apply online
To apply for an OAS – CSU scholarship, applicants must fill out the OAS online scholarship application form and attach ALL required supporting documentation. The list of required documentation can be found through the link below.
ALL the required documents must be combined into one (1) single PDF file (no larger than 5MB). If the file is larger than 5MB, you will be unable to summit the online form. The application system does not allow for more than one document to be uploaded. Do not include any additional documents besides those indicated.

Online Application

Scholarship Link

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NDDC Announces Foreign Scholarship For Students From The Niger Delta Region

NDDC ANNOUNCES FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS FROM THE NIGER DELTA REGION

April 28, 2017

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.

Application Deadline: Friday 27th May, 2017.

Eligible Countries: Niger Deltan states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.

To be taken at (country): Universities Abroad

Eligible Field of Study:
The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree(s) from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Engineering
3. Environmental Sciences
4. Geosciences
5. Information Technology
6. Law
7. Management Sciences
8. Medicine

About Scholarship:
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2016 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.

Type: Masters, PhD

Eligibility Criteria:
First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those  wishing to undertake a Master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.

Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a recognized foreign University Abroad.

Applicants who have already enrolled in overseas’ universities are NOT eligible to apply.

Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan:
Member of National Assembly/
Chairman of the LGA.
First class traditional ruler.
High Court Judge

Persons with  evidence  of  cult  membership  or  criminal   record  shall  not be  considered  for  the Scholarship.

Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).

Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University

Number of Scholarships: Several

Value of Scholarship: Full-fee scholarship

Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the programme

How to Apply: Application must be made online at the Commission’s website with the following attachments:

Recent passport photograph, Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) Admission letter from Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University
N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate.

Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.

Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website,

Select Your Preferred Program from the Links Below to the appropriate application form

Masters Degree  forms.nddc.gov.ng

PhD Programme: forms.nddc.gov.ng/view.php?id=45 Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

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Five Reasons Why Students Miss Out Of Scholarship Opportunities

According to the message we preach, there are a lot of opportunities available for anyone that will explore them, there are a lot of people waiting to pay you for what you can do without cohesion- your hobby. A lot of petroleum companies dish out scholarship opportunities yearly, but over the years, even some so-called brilliant student miss out of it, and they struggle to live a fulfilling life.

We quickly look at the top five reasons why students fail to get successful on the stage of opportunities. The recent failure at the Etisalat literature fiction competition says a lot. The failure was not due to bad submissions, but there are more to it.

1. Fear of Failure

Fear of Failure is a great sickness that has bedeviled the African Continent for decades, the failure of not trying hurts more than the failure after trying. Trying is not an offense, Thomas Edison is a testimony to this. Many students are afraid of failing in a scholarship, they are afraid of being ridiculed. But the decisions made by ourselves are the real things that makes us who we are. Try an opportunity today, and see that fear is also afraid of itself.

2."Nothing goes for Free" Mentality

I once inteview a brilliant friend sometimes ago on why he does not apply for competitions and related offers. He simply put "do you think anything goes for free in Nigeria?"
Yea, there are lots of freebies out there for people who deserves them, but if they don't show up, then those who doesn't, gets it. There a real scholarships that you don't need a dime to get it.

3. Lack of intensive Efforts

If many students had taken the war of scholarships to be the war of building a G.P as an undergraduate, they would have been scholarship winners. But most times students only put effort into reading for their test, and only make a scholarship to be 50-50 chance. Put your best into anthing you're doing, it pays, no time or effort is a waste.

4. Indecisive Nature

Some students don't know what they want, maybe to travel out of Nigeria to study or stay in Nigeria. By so doing, they take anything that comes their way, and call it destiny. No! It's not, Know what you want and don't settle for less.

5. Over-dependence on Parents

One thing is sure, no matter how rich your parent may be, the money your parents gives you can never be enough. So, getting another source of income as a scholarship is not a bad idea. But some students choose to depend on their parents for every dime, so they don't take up opportunities.

This are the key reasons, adjust your self today and place yourself at the centre of opportunities.

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How To Apply For Tony Elumelu 3rd Cycle Entrepreneurship Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications from African entrepreneurs with business ideas that can transform Africa.

According to a statement issued by the Foundation, successful applicants will join the third cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, TEF’s 10-year, $100 million commitment to train, mentor and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs in every African country.



To Apply:

1. Go to: https://application.tonyelumelufoundation.org/

2. Sign up to get started

3. Fill your details

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Tony Elumelu Foundation Opens Applications For Entrepreneurship Programme

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications from African entrepreneurs with business ideas that can transform Africa.

According to a statement issued by the Foundation, successful applicants will join the third cycle of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, TEF’s 10-year, $100 million commitment to train, mentor and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs in every African country.

Since inception in 2015, the Programme has assisted nearly 2,000 entrepreneurs and created hundreds of jobs across the continent.

According to the statement, the Programme provides critical tools for entrepreneurial success, including 12 weeks of intensive training on setting-up and managing businesses a and mentoring.



The tools also include seed capital of $5,000 in non- returnable seed capital and access to a $5,000 convertible loan TEF Founder, Tony O. Elumelu, said: “Our Programme is a deliberate effort to institutionalise luck and provide the essentials for business growth to Africa’s next generation of business leaders.

CEO of the Foundation, Parminder Vir, said: “We encourage women, French, Arabic and Portuguese speakers and business ideas from every region across Africa, to apply.

The application portal is open and accepting submissions until March 1, 2017.

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Apply For 2016/2017 Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship

Application Ongoing: Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2016 / 2017 The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the agency in charge of scholarship, bursary and other related matters within the state. It grants Scholarship awards to deserving indigenes in various tertiary institutions for full time studies in order to assist these students financially. Applications are invited for: Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2016 / 2017 Process for Eligibility for Local Under-Graduate Scholarship Award All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution. All Under-graduate applicants: Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must possess a minimum of 4.9/7.0 Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must possess a minimum of 3.5/5.0 Where CGPA scale is 4.0 (e.g polytechnics and colleges of education) he /she must possess a Minimum of 2.8/4.0 Where applicant is a medical student in 200L, option 1, 2 and 3 applies Where applicant is a medical student in 300L and above a minimum of Credit is required in their result All applicants must be in their second year or above All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government All applicants must purchase a Scholarship application form. (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Office of Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, 3rd Floor, Alausa Secretariat. All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims. Documents like: Admission Letter School Identity Card or Valid means of school identification Letter of identification from Oba Letter of identification from Local Government SSCE result Lagos State Resident Registration Agency(LASSRA) registration card Passport Photograph (clear background not older than three months). Transcript or Result statement duly signed and stamped from school stating previous session CGPA results clearly Shortlisted applicant must participate in a Computer Based Test on 7th and 8th February, 2017 conducted by Dragnet Solutions Limited in conjunction with Lagos State Scholarship Board. Successful tested applicants will be contacted for oral interview How to Apply Qualified and interested candidates should: Apply @ https://scholastica.ng/schemes/lssbundergraduate 1.) Before you start this application, ensure you have purchased a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Office of Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, 3rd Floor, Alausa Secretariat then secure your Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office. Thereafter, have clear scanned copies of the following documents: Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb) Treasury receipt of N2,000 for the scholarship form Admission Letter School Identity Card SSCE Certificate Letter of identification from Oba Letter of identification from Local Government LASSRA registration card Transcript or Statement of Results duly signed and stamped from school stating previous session CGPA results clearly 2.) Ensure that information are filled accurately to avoid mix up after application 3.) Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload 4.) Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload To apply, follow the steps below: Click on “Apply Now” tab. Click on “Register Now” to create an account. Proceed to your email box to activate your account Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site Enter your registered email and password to upload your information. Enter your personal information, additional information, educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents. Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading. When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background. Recheck application information to avoid errors Click “Apply Now” to submit information and provide the secret voucher pin and LASSRA Number in the appropriate column You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful. Return to www.scholastica.ng , enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification. Keep the hard copy of the signed profile, this would also be used for verification. Return to www.scholastica.ng and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion Note Please read the eligibility requirement carefully. Refer to the FAQ page for better clarification. To secure your voucher pin proceed to the Lagos Scholarship Board office, 254 Ipaja road, Agege, Lagos and show them your treasury receipt. Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty from the Scholarship board. Successful applicants will be contacted for oral interview Application Deadline 23rd December, 2016.

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PHOTOS: Faizah Abubakar, Girl Who Had 9 A-s In WAEC Gets Scholarship To PhD Level

Kano State governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has offered scholarship to miss Faizah Abubakar, the student who scored A1s in all nine subjects in the results of her 2016 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Owing to the kind gesture by Kano State government, Faizah who hails from Bakin Zuwo, Kano State, is entitled to free education to her doctorate degree level.

Speaking on the development, governor Gaduje narrated:
"This gesture is to acknowledge merit and to especially encourage girl-child education in our state”, the governor maintained, pointing out that the state government is making arrangements to ensure that gifted children are given opportunity to fully exploit their potentials.

"We are happy that this child has performed very well and I want to assure that we will continue to encourage our people to achieve in their chosen endeavors and bring honor to their families , the state and the nation at large."

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China Offers 24 Nigerian Students University Scholarship

ABUJA, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese government has offered 24 Nigerian students scholarship awards to pursue various degree programs in China, as the two countries seek to enhance educational exchanges and cooperation.

The scholarship is part of the China-Nigeria Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA).

Qin Jian, charge d'affaires of the Embassy of China in Nigeria, said at a pre-departure ceremony held for the beneficiaries in Abuja that education is one of the important areas of cooperation between the two countries.

"It is not only a demonstration of the close people-to-people exchanges between China and Nigeria, but also a great inspiration for deepening our bilateral exchange and cooperation in educational field in the future," Qin said late Thursday.

He urged the awardees to seize the opportunity to study hard while getting to know China well and enhance friendship.



"In an environment of different language, culture and life in China, I hope you will overcome any difficulties and challenges with courage, make full use of time, acquire professional knowledge, and strive for excellent results so as to live up to the expectations of your parents and your mother country," he added.

Nigeria's Permanent Secretary for Information Ayotunde Adesugba expressed gratitude to the Chinese government for extending another scholarship opportunity to excellent Nigerian students this year.

She said the consideration was well-appreciated by the government and people of the West African country.

Currently, about 237 Nigerian students are studying in China under government scholarship.

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Applications Open For Andela Internship Programme 2016

Andela Internship Programme

Type: Internship Programme

Experience: None or Junior

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

About Andela:

Andela is developing a corps of high-quality technology talent across the African continent that will drive the current and future phases of tech-enabled growth around the world. With the fastest growing population and highest youth population in the world, we believe Africa is one of the greatest untapped markets for talent development.

At Andela, we find the brightest young people in Africa, train them to be world-class developers, and connect them with employers around the world looking for top technical talent. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common.

We have a vision to train 100,000 world-class developers in the next 10 years – and we want you to help make it happen.

Key Responsibilities

As an intern in Andela, you will be required to:

Work alongside team members on assigned projects.
Become the CEO of your work, project and/or tasks.
Document, collect and consolidate qualitative and quantitative data.
Suggest process improvements within the teams you’re assigned to.
Specific duties may vary depending on which department you are assigned to support.

You are a great fit for this programme if you:

Are a creative thinker with good problem solving skills
Have great attention to detail
Are an aggressive self-learner
Can demonstrate a keen interest in the activities and mandate of the department you are applying to.
Are a strong team player who works well with others
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable with adjusting to changing demands and requirements
Ability to use (or learn to use) Google Apps and Microsoft Office products.
Maintain the highest standards for yourself and those around you
Are an unconventional thinker with unstoppable initiative, capable of balancing creativity and enthusiasm for change with mission-focus, patience, and prioritization
You would be able to choose your preferred department in the application form, as well as your preferred duration for the internship (3 or 6 months).

Benefits and Compensation

Light breakfast and lunch provided daily
Unconventional, dynamic, and passion-rich working environment
Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
Oh, and a chance to change the world!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


Apply here: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andela/jobs/68227#.V2ZAL1dZGlL

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Apply For 2016 AGIP Oil And Gas MSc Foreign And Local Scholarship For Nigerians

To qualify for 2016/2017 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper division in any of the relevant disciplines from a recognised Nigerian university.
2. Have secured admission into a Nigerian or Overseas university for a one year Master’s Degree programme in any of the disciplines listed below.
3. Not be above 28 years of age by December 31st, 2016.
4. Have completed the one year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Course of Study
Only candidates with offer of admission and BSc degrees in disciplines related to the following areas should apply;
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, Subsea, Electrical/Electronics, Marine, Chemical)
• Petroleum Economics
• Law (Oil and Gas/Petroleum)

Please note:
1. ONLY Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the aptitude test.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and Email (Ensure to provide valid email and phone contacts).
3. Employees of NAE and other affiliate companies and their dependents are not eligible.
4. Current and past beneficiaries of similar awards from NAE, other companies and agencies are not eligible.
5. Please ensure you understand the Instructions carefully before you start this application to avoid errors and disqualification.
6. Strict compliance with above guidelines is required.
7. Application closes midnight, 26th June, 2016.

The Computer Based Test for shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 9th July, 2016

Apply through here: http://scholastica.ng/schemes/naescholarships

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ICT For Change: Apply For Youth ICT Training Powered By FG

Applications are invited from Universities/Polytechnics Graduates of Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, ICT, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other ICT related courses to apply for an empowerment programme by Huawei Technologies Co. Nig. Ltd in collaboration with the Federal Government if Nigeria – ICT FOR CHANGE.



The Chinese ICT giants, Huawei Technologies is embarking on the training of 2,000 young Nigerians in the field of information and communications technology. The program comes as part of the Federal Government’s youth and student development and job creation programme.

ICT FOR CHANGE ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.

This program is designed for Universities/Polytechnics Graduates of Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, ICT, Civil & Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other ICT related courses. All applicants must be between 18 – 30 years.





VENUE

Huawei Training Centers in Abuja & Lagos.

FEE

The training is FREE but successful applicants are to provide for their living and transport expenses.

ICT FOR CHANGE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Application is FREE.
All applications are to be completed online.
Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected
Applications made after the deadline will be rejected
Ensure all relevant documents are uploaded ( CV, Certificates, Passport Photograph, Local Government Area Certificate)
Once your application is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgement letter in your inbox. The letter will state what further steps you need to take in the application process.
The deadline for application submission is 12 midnight 15th June, 2016
Each applicant will receive a unique token number which serves as your application number for future reference. Please keep safely.
Interested participants should visit http://ictforchange.gov.ng to register online.

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Tecno Gives Scholarships To Primary School Pupils

Continuing a tradition of celebrating child education with focus on qualitative science-based learning for children, Africa’s leading mobile maker and leader in Nigeria mobile market, Tecno as part of the children’s day celebration has awarded scholarships to primary school pupils in Lagos.


The mobile giant Tecno modelled its second quarter 2016 corporate social responsibility as a brand experience and educational contest for children schooling at several primary schools, mostly public, situated in the Lagos metropolis.
Speaking on Tecno ’s brand activity which started on May 18, 2016 and targeted at primary schools in Lagos, the brand’s marketing and PR lead, Attai Oguche said Tecno ’s aim of the contest is to instill healthy competitive spirit in children, to pursue success in life through academic excellence.
In his words: “We aim to use Tecno brand as a vehicle of growing healthy competition for academic excellence amongst our children.


While cultivating the next generation of mobile users in Tecno’s excellent brand experience, providing them with a form of study safety net is our priority this children’s day,” says Attai Oguche
The two week long Tecno CSR activities included donations of branded gift items to pupils at the schools’ assembly grounds and stocking of the school libraries of beneficiary primary schools with quality stationeries.


The principal administrators of the schools including principals of Abesan primary school Ipaja, St. Andrew’s Anglican primary school Ayobo, Community primary school Ipaja, St. Anthony Int’l schools Ijaiye, Marian International Isolo, State Primary school Ipaja and Estate nursery and primary school Ipaja expressed their gratitude towards Tecno for its sustained support of child education at the elementary level even in the recent harsh economic times.




“Tecno has shown strong commitment to supporting quality education for the Nigerian child. In the harsh economic times facing the country, we have seen brands soft peddle in CSR commitments but Tecno has remained true,” said Mrs. Jenle Efemena, Head mistress of St. Anthony Int’l schools Ijaiye.

The 2016 Children’s day contest held today culminated in scholarship awards being given by Tecno to the three best participating pupils from the participating public and private schools in Lagos state.

The winners took home a cash prize of a hundred thousand naira (N100, 000.00) each amidst branded gift items.

Tecno is a leading producer of in-demand, high-end mobile phones. Founded in 2006, the company has 50% share in Africa’s smart phone market.

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Africa Prize For Engineering Innovation For Students And Engineers

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation - Royal Academy of Engineering

Course(s) Offered: Engineering (innovators, entrepreneurs)
Course Level: Students, Engineers (Individuals, Groups)
Provider: Royal Academy of Engineering
Country to Work in: Africa

Scholarship Description
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation has entered its third year and will again this year look for engineers, or engineering students, in ALL disciplines (civil, electrical, biomedical, mechanical, IT/computer/software, oi/gas/mining, agricultural etc.) who are innovating solutions to everyday problems.

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation aims to stimulate and reward engineering entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. The Africa Prize will encourage ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers from all disciplines to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and economic development.

The Africa Prize is open for ambitious and talented sub-Saharan African engineers to demonstrate innovative and engineering entrepreneurship skills. The overall winner will receive £25,000 (or local currency equivalent). Runners-up will also receive a cash prize.

Eligibility
To be eligible:

- Applicants must be individuals or groups of no more than three people.
- Individual applicants must be citizens of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there. For teams of two or three, the lead applicant must be a citizen of a country within sub-Saharan Africa and currently reside there.
- Applicants must have an engineering innovation and provide a letter of support from a university of research institution.
- Industrial researchers and establishments are not eligible.


- The applicant’s innovation can be any new product, technology or service, based on research in engineering defined in its broadest sense to encompass a wide range of fields, including: agricultural technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, design engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, ICT, materials science, mechanical engineering, and medical engineering. If you are in any doubt that your area of expertise would be considered engineering then please contact the Academy to discuss your application.
- Applicants should have achieved the development of, and be in the early stages of commercialising, an engineering innovation that:
* will bring social and/or environmental benefits to country/countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
* has strong potential to be replicated and scaled up;
* is accompanied by an ambitious but realistic business plan which has strong commercial viability.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Sub-Saharan African countries.

For the purposes of the competition, sub-Saharan countries include:

Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
Individual and/or teams of 2 or 3 people in Africa

Fields of innovation
All engineering disciplines

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsors

Sponsorship duration
Crucial commercialisation support is awarded to a shortlist of innovative applicants, through a six month period of training and mentoring.

Scholarship benefits
Following the period of mentorship, finalists will be invited to present at an event held in Africa and a winner will be selected to receive £25,000 along with runners-up, who will each be awarded £10,000

Method of Application
All applications must be submitted via the online grants system, applicants should ensure they read the guidance notes before submitting their application. You must first register an account, which you will be prompted to do on the Online grants system.

It is important to read through the Guidance notes - Africa Prize, and also to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information and access to the Online grants system.

DEADLINES:
The 2016/2017 Africa Prize will close for applications at midnight on 30 June 2016.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is an initiative of the Royal Academy of Engineering. It is generously supported by the Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Consolidated Contractors Company, ConocoPhillips, and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is the UK’s national academy of engineering. The Academy brings together the UK's leading engineers, from across all engineering sectors, to advance and promote excellence in engineering.

The Academy was founded in June 1976 as the Fellowship of Engineering with support from Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who became the first Senior Fellow and, as of 2016, remains so. The Fellowship was incorporated and granted a Royal Charter on 17 May 1983 and became the Royal Academy of Engineering on 16 March 1992.

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Jim Ovia Scholarship For Nigerian Students 2016 - Full Details

Application Deadline: 15 November 2016

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Nigerian citizens

To be taken at (country): Nigerian universities

Brief description: Are you an undergraduate or graduate student in a Nigerian University? You are eligible to apply for the Jim Ovia Scholarship Program, formerly The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) Scholarship. Eligible awardees are supported for their undergraduate and graduate study for the duration of their program.

Eligible Field of Study: All courses offered at Nigerian universities

About Scholarship

The Jim Ovia Scholars Program was founded since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. Since October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested over 100 Million Naira in the program to support 1500 beneficiaries and counting.

In establishing the Jim Ovia Scholarship, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities.

Over time it is expected that the Jim Ovia Scholarship beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.

Scholarship Offered Since: 1998

Scholarship Type: undergraduate and graduate degrees

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to all potential students of Nigerian citizenship. One hundred (100) awardees are selected each year from a pool of eligible applicants.

Selection Criteria

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.

Number of Scholarships: The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities each year for new applicants while renewing applicants are supported annually, conditional on meeting all eligible requirements of the scholarship

Value of Scholarship: Scholarship covers tuition fee and maintenance allowances.

Duration of Scholarship: for the period of the program

Deadline: Open from 15 September 2016 to 15 November 2016

How to Apply

*Go to jimoviafoundation.org. Click on ‘LOG IN’ or ‘REGISTER NOW’ at top right hand corner of the homepage

*Create a new account or login with your existing credentials if you already have a Jim Ovia Scholar Account

*Between September 15 and November 15 when the scholarship application form becomes available, you can begin your application. Ensure to fill out all the data completely and accurately on your application.


Application Requirement

*Completed online application

*Valid Government ID (e.g. International passport, Voter’s Card, National ID or Driver’s License). The only exception will be for minors below the age of 18 years who are unable to apply for a government ID. In which case, a birth certificate will be accepted in lieu of a government ID for such minors.

*An official original letter (not photocopied) from your school/Head of Department stating the following: – Your full-name – Course Title – Department of Study – CGPA – Gender – Matriculation number OR Newly matriculated who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a provisional admission letter to their institution of study.

*Original Secondary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO)

*Original JAMB certificate

*A valid student ID for your host institution (University/College)

*A passport photograph

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NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the 2016 Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.

INTRODUCTION
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, NDDC is embarking on a Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the current Administration as well as compete globally in various professional fields.

The Scheme is for applicants with relevant Bachelor's/Master's Degree from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:
i. Engineering.
ii. Medical Sciences (M.Sc. Public Health excluded).
iii. Computer Science/Technology.
iv. Geology.
v. Geosciences.
vi. Environmental Sciences.
vii. Agriculture.
viii. Environmental or Gas/Oil Law.
ix. Project Management.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to undertake a Master's Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
2. Applicants must have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines above, in a foreign University.
3. Applicants who have already enrolled in overseas’ universities are NOT eligible to apply.
4. Guarantor's written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community /clan.
a. Member of National Assembly
b. Chairman of the LGA
c. First Class Traditional Ruler
d. High Court Judge.
5. Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.
6. Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
7. Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments:
a. Recent passport photograph
b. Local Government identification letter.
c. Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
d. Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
e. N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate.
Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically. Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website.

DEADLINE:
All completed applications must be submitted on or before Friday 22nd April, 2016.

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NWAG Scholarships For Female Undergraduate Nigerian Students 2016

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: NWAG
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
Every year, the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) awards scholarships to female Nigerian undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.

These NWAG scholarships are offered one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira per applicant.

Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG)

Eligibility
All applicants must be Nigerian females.

All applicants must be undergraduate students of a recognized Nigerian University.

Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria

Participating Institutions
Any recognized Nigerian University / Institution of higher learning

Fields of study
All courses offered by the participating institution / school

Number of awards
Thirty-seven (37) scholarships - one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Sponsorship duration
Awards are one-time scholarships

Scholarship benefits
The value of the awards is fifty thousand Naira (N50000.00) given to each successful applicant

Method of Application
Application process is free! Do not send money to anyone nor include money in your application. To apply to this scholarship, you should download, print out, complete and submit the 'NWAG Application Form' under 2016 NWAG Scholarships In Nigeria as found on the official web site (link to it is below). This completed form should be submitted together with the materials and documents specified below under Requirements.

Requirements:
An applicant must be a Nigerian female undergraduate student in a Nigerian University. All applications must include the following:

- Proof of State of Origin - Letter of Origination from the university or a letter from your local government office.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from any two of the following: Church Pastor/Mosque Imam, Village Head, Local Government Chairperson or one of your Lecturers.
- One Letter of Recommendation from either the Dean of your Faculty/School or your Head of Department.
- Photocopy of your current university student identification card
- A current photograph of yourself
- An explanation of why you need and should receive the scholarship (not more than one-half typed page).
- A type-written, double –spaced, two-page essay on:
“How has the current inflation and its resultant high cost of living in Nigeria, affected the quality of education in Nigeria?”

PREVIOUS ESSAY TOPICS
2015:
“What is the one system in Nigeria, such as educational, political, health care, financial..., that you feel if changed would have the most beneficial impact on Nigerians, and why?”
2014:
“What are the effects of the frequent Nigerian teachers' strikes on student academic performance and learning?”
2013:
“How could we improve the health system in Nigeria especially for women, youth and children?”
2012:
“The education of our youth is compromised by frequent strikes and school closings. If you were the first female president of Nigeria, how would you handle things differently from President Jonathan or all the past presidents?”

All application entries must be typewritten and double-spaced.

SUBMISSION:
Completed applications may be submitted to NWAG either by regular mail to:
NWAG
P.O. Box 14542,
Atlanta, GA 30324, USA

OR, electronically via email at nwagscholarship[@]yahoo.com.
SUBJECT LINE OF EMAIL: NAME OF APPLICANT & STATE OF ORIGIN.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information.

DEADLINES:
All applications must be POST-MARKED or EMAILED by MAY 31, 2016

PLEASE NOTE:
Late applications will not be accepted. Applications may not be faxed or hand-delivered.

Incomplete applications or applications that show evidence of plagiarism will be disqualified. All incomplete applications will be rejected.

ALL ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS MUST BE IN PDF OR WORD FORMAT.

NWAG is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization funded by generous donations from sponsors and partners who appreciate the associations' Special Projects.

Application Deadline: 31 May 2016
Open to International Applicants: No(ONLY Nigerians)

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2017 Scholarship Opportunities At The Medina Institute, South Africa

2017 Scholarship Opportunities at the Medina Institute, South Africa


In its 2nd year of running the scholarship scheme, MPAC is seeking applications from interested and qualified candidates (male and female) into the prestigious Madina Institute of South Africa (www.madinainstitute.org.za). The scholarship will be a one year intensive in Ūşūl-ud-Dīn for suitably qualified Nigerian students who already have a general degree (or equivalent), in any subject.

Madina Institute offers this ground-breaking, one year intensive Ūşūl-ud-Dīn (Foundational Scholarship of Islamic Sciences) programme to develop leaders who are schooled in the five foundational sciences of our Dīn.
• Qur’anic Sciences (‘Ulūm-ul-Qur’an)
• Sunnah Sciences (‘Ulūm -ul-Hadῑth, Sῑrah, Shamā’il)
• Jurisprudential Science and its Foundation in the four Madhāhib/Schools of Thought (‘Ulūm-ul-Fiqh wal Uşūl)
• Islamic Creed, Philosophy and Logic (Imāniyyāt /‘Ilm-ul-Aqīdah wal Mantiq)
• Spiritual Sciences and Purification of the heart (‘Ilm-u-Tazkiyah wal Ihsān)
There will also be a daily Intensive in the Arabic language to enable students negotiate classical texts (‘Al-Lughāt-ul-Arabiyyah)
MPAC is providing these scholarship positions to enable the graduates of the programme to become well-rounded positive contributors to the Nigerian society, and world at large.

If you are already working and wish to take a year break to study the Dīn, or you wish to spend a year on this interesting journey before starting a career, please email your CV to scholarship@mpac-ng.org with a brief introduction of yourself and why you want the study. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Application closes on 25/03/2016.

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New Visa Rules To Study And Work In United States

International students now have the opportunity to work for three years after completing their education in United States.

The United States federal government changed rules for non-immigrant student visas on Friday, saying that international students will now be eligible to stay for three years after finishing their degrees for training potentially leading to employment and later Green Card.

This makes United States one of the best countries to study abroad when compared to other countries, like United Kingdom, which does not offer employment opportunities to International Students after completing their degrees.

This opportunity will be available for students who will complete their degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields.

The new rule is seven months longer than old 17 month rule and will come in to effect on May 10, 2016. Extended time period will provide a successful transition from being an International Student to be an full-time American worker.

International students will have opportunity to try different jobs and discover how industry professionals across different sectors launched their careers in United States.
Here are some important points:

Only students who earned a degree from a school accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and certified by SEVP may apply for a STEM OPT extension.
Participating students who receive an additional qualifying degree from an accredited college or university can apply for a second STEM OPT extension.

Participating students can use a previously-earned qualifying degree to apply for a STEM OPT extension. The prior degree must not have already formed the basis of a STEM OPT extension and must be from a school that is both accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency and certified by SEVP at the time of the student’s STEM OPT application. The student’s most recent degree must also be from an accredited and SEVP-certified institution.
Employers participating in STEM OPT must incorporate a formal training program that includes concrete learning objectives with proper oversight.

Employers and students must report material changes in their training program.
To guard against adverse effects on U.S. workers, terms and conditions of a student’s training opportunity – such as duties, hours, and compensation – must be on par with U.S. workers in similar positions in the same geographic area of employment. Additionally, the student must not replace a full-time, part-time, temporary or permanent U.S. worker.

Students must work a minimum of 20 hours per week per employer to qualify.
Students are permitted a limited period of unemployment during the initial period of post-completion OPT and the STEM OPT extension.

All STEM OPT employers must participate in DHS’ E-Verify program.

Three years is a long time and International Students will learn more about the American job market and gain valuable and practical tips on establishing a career in United State.

Most students find full-time job with a year after completing their degree and change their visa to H1-B, and later apply to Green-Card, which allows them to become American citizens.

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Apply For Ooni’s Scholarship Award For Students Of Ile-Ife Origin

Ooni’s Scholarship award application form for Prospective Master/Ph.D Student of Ile-Ife Origin.

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Ooni’s Scholarship Program for Prospective Master/Ph.D Student of Ile-Ife Origin.

Ooni's Scholarship Award Eligibility.

*.Applicants for master programmes should be withing the age bracket of 20-30 years while PhD applicants should be within the age bracket 30-35 years.

*.Applicants must possess a minimum of second class upper division/Ph.D grade for master and Ph.D programmes respectively.

*.Applicants with second lower grade already pursuing master degree who are in the employment of any recognized tertiary institutions shall be considered. This category of applicants are exempted from the first bullet above.

How to Obtain Ooni’s Scholarship Award Application Form.
Formal application forms are obtainable at the following centres:
*.NIDSA National Secretariat, Ife City Hall, Enuwa, Ile Ife.
*.NIDSA Local Chapters Nationwide.
*.Hammath Wheel 111, Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the completed application form to the following centres:

1.)NIDSA Secretariat Nationwide

2.)Treasureland Office – Hammath Wheel 111,
Ibadan Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

For more information, contact:
Barr. Funsho Olagbaju,
Chairman, Scholarship Committee,
08034025755.

Mr. Omisakin Waheed Adekunle,
Administrative Secretary,
08065474364.

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Apply For Nigeria Higher Education Foundation Scholarship Essay Competition 2016

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) wishes to inform undergraduate students in their Partner Universities that the 2016 edition of the scholarship essay competition has commenced.

Eligibility Requirements:
i) All students enrolled in their penultimate year at the NHEF Partner University are qualified to participate in the essay contest.
ii) NHEF Partner Universities include Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University Kano, University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and the University of Port Harcourt.
iii) Students enrolled in their penultimate year are third year undergraduates of a 4-year degree program or Fourth year undergraduates of a 5-year degree program.

2nd Annual NHEF Essay Competition Topics:
1. “The educated differ from the uneducated as much as the living from the dead” -Aristotle. Discuss the validity of this statement.
2. Explore the relationship between a developed higher education sector and long-term economic growth?
3. What is the role / function of innovation versus tradition in Nigeria’s development?

Essay Submission Criteria & Procedure:
a. No literary form other than an essay will be accepted.
b. Each piece of writing must reflect the contestant’s ability to explore and discuss ideas and ethical concepts.
c. Essay must demonstrate the conduct of research and a sufficiently detailed summary.
d. Essays must be 2000 words in length, double-spaced, (12-inch Times new roman ), and numbered pages with one-inch margins excluding bibliography & title page.
e. Each essay must include a Title Page, a Bibliography and a scanned copy of the contestant’s current student ID.
f. Entries must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
g. References in the essay should be included and clearly identified.
h. All entries must be submitted via e-mail to info@thenhef.org by 11:59 p.m. (WAT) on March 31st, 2016.

Contest Prizes:
1. The Grand prize winner of the 2016 Essay Competition will be awarded a cash prize of N100,000 with a year of paid tuition.
2. First runner-up will be awarded a cash prize of N75,000 with a year of paid tuition.
3. Second runner-up will be awarded N50,000 with a year of paid tuition.

Note: Enrollment will be verified with the university’s registrar.

Disclaimer: Submitted essays will become the property of the NHEF. The NHEF may reprint the essays in its mediums and publications. Appropriate citations will be given to all the writers.

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