2012 COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS For Postgraduate Studies in UK

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are for taught Master’s courses only. All courses undertaken must
be demonstrably relevant to the economic, social or technological development of the candidate’s home country. Awards are available at participating institutions in the UK only.

Eligibility
Applicants must:
1. be nationals of (or permanently domiciled in) a developing Commonwealth country, and not
currently be living or studying in a developed country (please see the Shared Scholarships
prospectus for a list of eligible countries)
2. hold a first degree at either first or upper second class level
3. be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the course
4. have not previously studied for one year or more in a developed country
5. be able to confirm in writing that neither they or their families would otherwise be able to pay for the proposed course of study
6. be willing to confirm that they will return to their home country as soon as their period of
study is complete

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

DEADLINE: 17th May 2012.

ABC Transport National University Scholarship Award

Scholarship Level: Undergraduate

Scholarship Description
ABC Transport Plc is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students. Applications for the scholarship award are invited from full-time FIRST YEAR (100 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian universities:
Engineering,
Transport management,
Purchasing/Supply,
Business Administration,
Accountancy,
Materials management,
Human resources,
Public Administration,
Mass communication,
Computer science.

Eligibility
Applicants must be full time YEAR ONE (100 LEVEL) students of the above-listed courses in any of the Nigerian universities.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their applications (along with photocopies of their WAEC or its equivalent, Birth Certificate or a Sworn Affidavit, Admission Letter and Two passport Photographs) stating the following information on an A4 sized paper:
Surname,
First Name,
Middle Name,
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss),
Date of Birth,
Institution,
Course of Study,
Current Level,
Matric Number,
Year of Admission,
Duration of Course,
Mode of Entry,
JAMB Score,
JAMB Registration Number,
O'Level Results (6 subjects),
Phone Number,
State of Origin,
Local Government Area,
Residential Address.

Submission
All scholarship applications in the format above should be sent to:

ABC Transport Scholarship Committee
c/o ABC Transport,
Km 5 MCC/Uratta Road,
P O Box 2575
Owerri.
Imo state.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st January, 2012.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

2011 AGBAMI SCHOLARSHIP

Along with our partners in the Agbami Field, Chevron have launched the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship, which benefits hundreds of students in Niger delta.

The AGBAMI Scholarship Programme is open to year 1 and year 2 undergraduates attending recognized Degree Awarding State, Federal and Private Nigerian Universities.

The AGBAMI Scholarship Programme is being funded by Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, which is a Chevron Company.

This scholarship is open for eligible Courses 1. All Fields of Engineering, 2. Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy 3. Medical Laboratory Sciences and 4. Nursing.

This is one of the most prestigious scholarship and really helping from Nigerian Universities.

Currently application is open to candidates that are currently on Agbami scholarhip and fresh candidates.

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION DETAILS AND TO APPLY

2011 MTN UNDERGRADUATE (Polytechnic/University) SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION CRITERIA
Applicants from Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and evidence of admission for the HND or Direct Entry Program.

Current Beneficiaries of other Scholarship award(s) are not eligible to apply
The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that the awardee provided false information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 27, 2011.

Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the MTN Nigeria website.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

2011/2012 NNPC/Chevron National University Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate Students

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified undergraduate Nigerian students. Full-time second year (200level) students studying specific courses listed below, in Nigerian Universities, are invited to apply online.

Eligible Course of Study
Accountancy
Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural
Science
Architecture
Business Administration/Economics
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Environmental Studies/Surveying
Geology/Geophysics
Law
Mass Communication/Journalism
Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials
Engineering
Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy
Petroleum Engineering

Application Guidelines
Please note that only online applications will be accepted. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed.
All interested students are advised to complete the e-application form online and upload all the required documents as demanded on the website.
Selected students will be invited for computer administered qualification tests in selected computer examination centers nationwide.
Short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be invited by email and sms.
All applicants are advised to ensure that GSM telephone numbers and personal email addresses are properly entered into the e-forms on the website.


CLICK HERE TO APPLY



Application Deadline:
Closing date for receipt of e-applications is strictly
October 31, 2011.

Note
All applicants that have completed their application for NNPC/CHEVRON Joint Venture Scholarship must carry out verification of their application.
Click on "Verify" on the navigation bar for more on this

2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme.

PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the MSc and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme.

Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2012/2013 session. However, the
Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31OCTOBER 2011.

2010/11 BURSARY AWARD INTERVIEWS

This is to inform all applicants who have obtained application forms for Lagos State Bursary Award that award interview will be held as stated.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

2011/2012 NNPC/TEPNG NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

TOTAL Upstream company/NNPC invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2011/2012 National Merit Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students currently in their 1st and 2nd year of studies in recognized Nigeria Universities.

WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY?
The NNPC/TEPNG National Merit Scholarship Award is open to duly admitted, recognized full time Nigerian students, pursuing undergraduate programmes in recognized universities, who are in their first or second year of studies and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above conditions, applicants must show:
- Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
- Proof of UME scores and
- Admission to the course of study

LIST OF QUALIFYING COURSES
- Accounting
- Agricultural Sciences
- Business Administration
- Banking & Finance
- Engineering
- Computer Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Pure and Applied Sciences
- Land & Quantity Surveying
- Law
- Medical Sciences

Application forms must be completed on-line using the links:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applications will close on (Sunday, 16th October, 2011).
Selection tests will hold on Saturday, 26th November, 2011 at designated centres
nationwide.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the tests.

The NettPAD Education Scholarship Award 2011/2012

The NettPAD Education Scholarship Award Scheme aim to assist Undergraduate Nigerian Students in tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education) to pursue their studies to a successful end without much stress or suffering,motivate and reward excellence.


Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the NE scholarship, an applicant must be:
-A Nigerian
-Less than 25years by 27th September, 2011.
-A bonafide student of a recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria

Scholarship Worth
There are three categories of NE Scholarship scheme and numbers of awards to be given depend on the number of the successful candidates:

Gold Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N250, 000
Silver Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N150, 000
Bronze Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N50,000

How to Apply
Application and screening will be done online. Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should upload the following documents (recent passport photograph, School ID Card, application letter, O'level results, Birth certificate/declaration of Age and State of Origin certificate)Schedule and write NettPAD Education BrainTrust Scholarship e-Test Screening.
Upload your certified NE e-Test(online) Screening Score Sheet.

Application letter
Every applicant for NE Scholarship Scheme is expected to write a page application letter using Microsoft word indicating why he/she should be given NE Scholarship.
The application letter should be addressed to:
The Director,
NettPAD Education Scholarship Board,
70,
Broad Street,
Lagos
Island,
Lagos.

Application Deadline
27th September, 2011

CLICK HERE TO APPLY (AND FOR MORE INFORMATION)

DISCLAIMER:
Nettpad will request an application fee whose GENUITY HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY US.
Applicants who can afford the risk can pay...but Olsey
Consult/Scholarship Nigeria will NOT be responsible for any
loss of fund.

Bayelsa State Bursary

The Bayelsa State government are to disburse an approved N687million bursary fund for indigent students in Nigerian Universities.

PAYMENT STRUCTURE
*Undergraduates; N15,000,
*Post-graduates; N80,000,
*Doctoral Students; N120,000
*Law School Students; N200,000.
*Monotechnic students; N100,000.
*Medical Students; N80,000
*Special Students (Physically Challenged); N40,000.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

NDDC Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship 2011

Study Subjects: Any (Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science/Technology, Geology, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences)

Scholarship Level: PostGraduate studies (masters or PhD)

Study: Abroad

Eligibility (General Conditions):

1. Applicants must be indigenes of Niger delta
2. You must have been given admission into any recognized foreign university for Post Graduate studies (masters or PhD) in Engineering, Medicine, sciences, etc.
3. You must provide a recommendation letter 4rm either a recognized chief or trad ruler, high court judge, L.G.A. chairman, House of rep member, senator etc.
4. For MSc must be less than 30yrs and for PhD., less than 35 years.
5. For MSc., you must have at least a 2.2 from a reputable university.
6. For PhD., a masters degree from a reputable university.

Scan copies of the following documents before you start the application:

1. Your admission letter.
2. Local Government Identification.
3. Passport photograph.
4. Degree certificates
5. Recommendation/Attestation from any of the listed personalities in (#3) above.

Scholarship Open for international students: No

Scholarships Open for students of following countries: Nigeria (Niger Delta)

Application Deadline: 30th August, 2011
CLICK HERE TO APPLY

NNPC/TOTAL ELF SCHOLARSHIP

This is a reminder (to eligible applicants)that the new NNPC/Total Elf Petroleum Scholarship closes in less than five days.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR NNPC/TOTAL ELF SCHOLARSHIP

LIST OF AWARDESS; 2011 ODU'A SCHOLARSHIP

We Congratulate the Winners of the 2011 Odua scholarship. If your name appears on the List of winners below, kindly check your email for a message from ODUA INVESTMENT COMPANY.
LIST OF AWARDEES BY STATE

Rivers State RSSDA Overseas Scholarship Programme 2011/2012

Rivers State RSSDA Overseas Scholarship Programme 2011/2012

Deadline: 30th June 2011

Study in: UK, USA, Canada, China, India
Level: Masters/PhD

Scholarship Invitation
The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency [RSSDA] invites applications from suitably qualified candidates of Rivers State origin for selection in the State Government’s Special Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for 2011/2012 session.

Courses Available:

* Engineering

* Medical Sciences

* Natural Sciences

* Oil and Gas

* ICT related courses

Who Should Apply:

* Must be of Rivers State origin [should submit a copy of LGA identification]

* Graduates of recognised universities with not less than second class upper honours degree at the undergraduate level

* Not below 21 years or above 35 years old (Confirmation of age, preferably by birth certificate)

* Must have completed NYSC

* Must have gained admission into any of the listed universities in the relevant fields of specialization for Masters and PhD programmes.

How To Apply: Online Applications
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Manual Applications
Application forms can be downloaded from our website (see link below).
Application forms can also be physically collected and submitted at our office at No. 1 Igbodo Street, Old G.R.A, Port Harcourt.

Interviews:

* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through SMS, emails, or notices posted on RSSDA website and in all Local Government Council Secretariats

* Originals of credentials will be sighted during the interview of shortlisted candidates


Please note that the forms are not for sale!!!
Photocopies are acceptable.

Mobil Nigeria Undegraduate Scholarship 2011

Mobil Nigeria Producing Nigerian National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2011

As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities.

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

DISCIPLINES
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)

Eligibility:
Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.
Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.

Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please CLICK HERE to complete the form online and submit as instructed.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11th August 2011

Shell (SPDC) Nigeria Scholarship Programme Application 2011

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC Joint Venture for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerians.

WHO CAN APPLY? There are two categories within the scholarship – the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).

1. National Merit Award (NM) The NM University Scholarship is open to all Nigerian first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are NOT indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.

2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OE Award.

2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship is open to first year degree students in Nigerian universities who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e. indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.

METHOD OF APPLICATION Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply by submitting a resume containing the information listed below:

* Surname
* Other Name(s)
* Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).
* Award Type applied for (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)
* Session of Admission
* Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry)
* Entry Level
* Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Distance Learning, Diploma, Full Time, ISLT, or Part Time)
* University
* Course & Duration
* Matriculation Number
* Degree in View
* JAMB Registration Number
* JAMB (UME) Score
* State of Origin
* Local Government Area
* Home Town
* Community (for OE /OW Award Applicants)
* Postal Address: {Do not use post office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise indicated}
* Residential Address: {This should reflect the House Number, Street, Town / City, and State}
* Email Address
* Telephone Number
* Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)
* Signature and Date


Applications must be accompanied by:

1. Two recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right hand corner of the resume (including name, school & course written on the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3. Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) scores;
4. Photocopy of ‘O’ Level result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE result(s) as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of identification must be stamped and signed by:

a) The paramount ruler of the community; and
b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).


Applications must be addressed to: The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box. 230, Warri, Delta State.

APPLICATION DEADLINE Monday, 20 June, 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2011 NWAG Scholarship (for female Undergraduates)

The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) announced 37 one-time scholarships, one per state of origin as well as one for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in the amount of fifty thousand Naira each, to Nigerian female, undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
An applicant must be a Nigerian female, undergraduate student in a Nigerian University

All applications must include the following:
- State of origin certificate . Two letters of recommendation from two of the following community leaders: Church Pastor or Mosque Imam, Dean of your Faculty/School, and Department Head
-1 Letter of recommendation from one of the following: Village Head, Local Government Chairperson.
- 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).

The applicant will have to write an Essay .A type-written, double –spaced, two-page essay on: “If you represent women/children/ youth special interest group, what issues/causes would you advocate for the government to make a priority in its legislation and why?”

Application Deadline:
30 May 2011

CLICK HERE

LAGOS STATE BURSARY AWARD

This is to notify Lagos State indigenes in Tertiary Educational Instituitions all over the country that application for the State's 2010/2011 Bursary Award is now available on the State scholarship board's website.

Each applicant is expected to pay and obtain receipt for N1, 000.00 except for Law School, School of Maritime and School of Dental Technology students who are to pay N2, 000.00 for the forms.

Payment should be made at the Office of the Special Adviser on Education, Block 5, Room 314, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja.Thereafter, scratch cards can be obtained at the Scholarship Board, 254 Ipaja Road, Beside NYSC Orientation Camp, Agege on presentation of the above mentioned receipt.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY & READ MORE ON THE STATE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD'S OFFICIAL SITE

DEADLINE: Friday 24th June, 2011.

Addax Petroleum / NNPC Tertiary Institutions National Merit Scholarship Programme 2010/2011

Addax Petroleum / NNPC Tertiary Institutions National Merit Scholarship Programme 2010/2011 is a scholarship opportunity for use in tertiary institutions in Nigeria - available to all Nigerians.
No fields of study are specified.

A) GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:
i) Must be a Nigerian
ii) Must be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution
iii) Must have 5 'O' level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
NOTE:
Any candidate currently a beneficiary of a Scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply.
Dependants of employees of Addax are not eligible to apply.

B). METHOD OF APPLICATION:

( i ) To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST submit an application with the following information:
a) Surname
b) Other Names
c) Sex
d) Functional E-mail address and phone number

( ii) And attach scanned copies of original:

(i) Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration
(i) SCSSE / GCE 'O' level Certificate
(iii) Evidence of State of Origin/Local Government.
(iv) School ID card or National ID or Drvier's Licence or International passport.

Applications without all these credentials will be rejected.


C) APTITUDE TEST

An aptitude test for all applicants will be conducted at the following centres on a later date that shall be communicated to short listed applicants.

Applicants should therefore indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications:

1) Abuja
2) Lagos
3) Owerri.


D) SUBMISSION:

All applications for the Addax Petroleum / NNPC Tertiary Institutions National Merit Scholarship awards should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following e-mail addresses not later Friday, April 8, 2011.

Applications from North East geographical zone_email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com


Applications from North West geographical zone _email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from North Central zone and Abuja _email address:CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from South West geographical zone_ email address CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from South West geographical zone_ email address CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com



Applications from South South geographical zone_email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com

Closing Date: Friday, April 8, 2011

2011 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

2011 Scholarship Application forms are now available for collection in all Federal and State universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education.
Consequently, prospective candidates are advised to contact their institutions for collection and completion of the forms (forms can also be downloaded ONLINE from the link created below).

This scholarship program is open to both Undergraduates (2nd year and above) and Postgraduate applicants from RECOGNISED NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ONLY.

PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate applicants must have attained a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (on a 5.0-grading system) or its equivalent in the previous academic year to be eligible for the Scholarship.
All completed scholarship application forms are to be brought to the examination centres between;
14th - 18th March (Northern states) and;
21st - 25th March 2011 (Southern States).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY (plus other important details)

2011/2012 Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship (Overseas Study)

In collaboration with some Non-English speaking countries like; Russia, china, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, greece, ukraine, Turkey, Czech Republic e.t.c, The FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA invites qualified Nigerian candidates to apply for the 2011/2012 BEA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SHEME.

This scholarship program covers both POSTGRADUATE And UNDERGRADUATE study programs in any of the countries listed above (and some other non-english speaking countries of choice).

BENEFITS
-Full Tuition Fees
-Flight Tickets
-Accommodation
- Monthly Allowances e.t.c

CLICK HERE TO APPLY (plus other Important details)

Bring completed forms to the Examination venues listed.
Application Deadline: 27th March 2011.

ODU'A INVESTMENT COMPANY LIMITED Scholarship Awards 2011.

As part of its corporate (social) responsibility, Odu'a Investment Company Limited is offering Scholarships to Indigent students under the Odu'a scholarship award Scheme.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants;
1. Must be from one of these Odu'a States;
Oyo, ogun, Ondo and Ekiti.
2. Must be a current student in a Nigerian Higher Institutions of learning.
3. Must be studying in any of these fields;
Yoruba, Accounting/Insurance or Business Management, Technology or Engineering Sciences, Medical/Pharmaceutical/Health Sciences, law, Veterinary/Agricultural Sc., Environmental/Social Sciences, humanities.


DEADLINE: March 4th, 2011.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY