Thursday, November 19, 2015

2015 NNPC/MPN Undergraduate Scholarship Awards

2015 NNPC/MPN Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
As part of support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. Applications for the 2015 NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship is now open.

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE


Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students who are currently admitted in Nigerian Universities irrespective of state of origin including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).  
REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY FOR 2015 NNPC/MPN SCHOLARSHIP IN NIGERIA
E-applications are invited from full-time undergraduates in their FIRST YEAR (100 LEVEL) or SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) of study in any of the under-listed courses in Nigerian Universities:

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)
9. Computer Science  

Eligibility

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

Please note that we will accept applications through this web site address only. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed. All interested students are advised to click on “How to Apply” tab to proceed.

Application closes midnight 1st December, 2015.

In line with our e-scholarship administration system, selected students will be invited for computer-administered qualifying tests in selected examination centers nationwide. Short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be invited by email and SMS text messages. All applicants are therefore advised to ensure that GSM telephone numbers and personal email addresses are properly entered into the e-forms on the web site.
www.scholarship-nigeria.com
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

2015/2016 NNPC/Total E&P Scholarship Scheme

NNPC/Total E&P 2015/2016 Scholarship Scheme

Applications are currently ongoing for the NNPC / Total E&P 2015/2016 Scholarship Scheme and all interested 100 and 200 level students are invited to apply.
 
Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country.
The programme is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. This is one of the the many ways Total demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. This is part of Total’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.
This scholarship scheme has been successfully carried out over the years. The 2015/2016 is due and this web portal is dedicated to receiving applications from eligible Nigerian undergraduates.

Application Forms are available here and must be completed online. Applications will close on November 22, 2015. Selection tests will hold on 5th December 2015 at designated centers nationwide which will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only. Candidates will fully bear the cost transportation to test venue as no reimbursement shall be made.
Candidates are therefore advised to choose text center closest to them.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for consideration, the applicant MUST:
  1. Be a Registered FULL TIME undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University
  2. Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
  3. Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
  4. Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
  5. Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
  6. Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Students with less than 200 score in UTME need not apply
  • Students with less than 2.50 CGPA of 5-point scale, or equivalent
  • 300 level students and above need not apply
  • Current beneficiaries of similar awards from any other Company or Government Agency need not apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates should CLICK HERE TO APPLY and provide the following information;

1. Personal Information:

Enter your name, date of birth and permanent home address Upload your recent passport photograph.

2. Contact Information:

Enter your email and mobile phone information. Only use an active email and mobile phone number.

3. Origin:

Enter your state and local government of origin data. You are required to upload a certificate or proof of origin from your local government or state.

4. University Information: 

Select your university, course and year of study. You will be required to upload your JAMB/University admission letter.

5. Result Information:

Input your JAMB score or CPGA. You are required to upload your JAMB statement of result and university CPGA. For year two medical students, your JAMB score suffices.

6. Review Application:

Review your application ensure all fields have been correctly entered. Upload all the documents required:
  • Recent Passport Photograph
  • Certificate or Proof of Origin
  • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE)
  • UTME result
  • JAMB/University Admission Letter
  • 1st Year Result showing CGPA
Application Deadline: November 22, 2015

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Friday, November 6, 2015

2015/2016 GUINNESS Graduate Skills Development Scholarship

 Guinness Nigeria is offering bright, ambitious graduates of Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering a unique opportunity to train at the prestigious National Power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN).

Guinness Graduate Skills Development Scholarship 2015/2016

This scholarship will provide full tuition for Engineering graduates (from Guinness Nigeria’s host communities) to enroll for the 2015/2016 one year NAPTIN Graduate Skills Development Programme (NGSDP). This intensive programme equips graduates with the technical skills they need to build successful careers in the Nigerian Power Sector.
By offering this scholarship, Guinness Nigeria seeks to play a part in developing Nigeria’s power sector while fostering youth development in its host communities.
Graduates of Electrical/Electronic and Mechanical Engineering from the following communities are therefore encouraged to apply:
  • Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State
  • Oregbeni, Oregbeni lkpoba-Okha Local Government Area, Edo State
  • Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
  • Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
Eligibility
  • Candidates must be University/Polytechnic Electrical/ Electronic or Mechanical Engineering graduates who have completed their National Youth Service Corps programme.
  • Applications are only open to graduates from the above communities
 
Application Procedure
Candidates who qualify for this scholarship should visit NAPTIN portal: http://www.naptinportal.com.ng/ to submit an online application (Click on the "Sign Up as a Trainee" tab on the home page)
Upon receipt of submitted applications, NAPTIN will send details of the selection test to candidates. Candidates from the above communities who have already applied following NAPTIN’s earlier advert need not re-apply.
 
Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 11, 2015.

Selection Criteria
Shortlisted candidates for this scholarship will be required to write the NAPTIN selection test which holds on Saturday 14 November, 2015.
 
Venue: NAPTIN Regional Training Centre,
73 Adelabu Street,
Off Aihaji Masha Bus Stop,
Akangba-Surulere,
Lagos State.Time: 8.00am.
Please note that assessment tests for candidates who have already submitted applications (following NAPTIN’s earlier advert) will still hold as scheduled on Saturday 07 November, 2015.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community Development Association.
Management,
GUINNESS NIGERIA Plc

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Friday, October 30, 2015

2015 RCCG SCHOLARSHIP/BURSARY AWARD

The Redeemed Christian Church Of God (RCCG) wishes to inform all students/members that the  CRWS UNDERGRADUATE BURSARY/SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is on-going.

Interested members should read through the application requirements and complete the online application form.
Note:: Examination holds on 28th November 2015 (details will be communicated to applicants)

DEADLINE:: Unspecified, apply TODAY


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Success!

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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

2015 AGBAMI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (CHEVRON)

STAR DEEP WATER PETROLEUM LIMITED
(A Chevron Company and Operator of the Agbami Field)
 R. C. 299998

APPLICATION FOR 2015 AGBAMI MEDICAL and ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students from ALL states of the Federation.

The scholarship program, funded by Star and its Agbami co-venturers, is a major component of their Social Investment in the strategic development of health and education in Nigeria.
 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
 
Applications are invited from FULL-TIME, 100 and 200 level undergraduates from any state of the Federation, studying any of the under listed courses in universities within Nigeria:

Medicine and Surgery
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
Engineering

[ www.scholarship-nigeria.com ]

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application closes Midnight 6th November, 2015

For Enquiries: Contact email: scholastica@dragnet-solutions.com
Phone number: 07088609791, 07011962033
 
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Friday, October 23, 2015

Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award - 2015/2016

Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, funded by Chief Bode Amao OON, and dedicated to the service of humanity and glory to God. BAF has so far supported 143 students in twenty two (22) Universities from year of award to graduation in all geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Applications are invited from qualified bonafide and registered Nigerian students from the catchment institutions for consideration for the award of scholarships to pursue first degree courses under the Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award.
Applicants are expected to satisfy the following requirements:

COVERAGE INSTITUTIONS

  • University of Ibadan, Ibadan
  • Osun State University, Oshogbo
  • Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
  • Abia State University, Umuahia
  • Adamawa State University, Mubi
  • Kaduna State University, Kaduna
  • Benue State University, Markudi

ELIGIBILITY/CRITERIA

The eligibility of candidates will largely depend on the following criteria:
  • Attainment of high academic excellence with CGPA as the determinant factor
  • Undergraduate candidates should be at least at the 200 level of their course of study at the time of completing the forms
The Registrar of their respective Universities must certify the candidates are TRULY INDIGENT
The award is N70,000 per beneficiary per academic session and is active throughout the course of study

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application forms are obtainable free of charge form the Registrar's office of their respective institutions or can be DOWNLOADED HERE The printed forms should be completed and supported by the attestation from the Registrar of their institutions, that, they have registered for the current academic year.
The attested forms must reach the Secretariat not later than Monday, 16th November, 2015.
Candidates are advised to make ONE ENTRY ONLY, and fill the forms correctly. Any false information will attract automatic disqualification.
Registrars of Universities where students are currently enjoying scholarship award by BAF are required to forward copies of results of the affected students for the last last academic session to BAF Secretariat by post or scanned and send to the addresses below:
  • scholarships@bodeamaofoundation.org
  • baf2002@yahoo.com
 Official site

All applications should be addressed to:
Bode Amao Foundation (BAF)
P.O. 7088
Secretariat Post Office
Ibadan, Oyo State



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GRADUATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FUND (GEF) CALL FOR ENTRIES [UPDATED]

The Graduate Entrepreneurship Fund (GEF) is a special N2 billion
empowerment programme for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) which was launched on October 5, 2015. This novel scheme, which is a joint initiative of the Bank of Industry (BOI) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has the following objectives:
  • Encourage graduates of tertiary institutions currently undergoing the compulsory one-year NYSC programme, to venture into business and become employers of labour rather than job seekers.
  • Address the entrepreneurship capacity gap of the NYSC members who are expected to produce bankable business plans after the three-day capacity building programme.
  • Deepen financial inclusion by de-risking the NYSC members and making them eligible for concessional loans ranging between N500,000 and N2 million to be provided by BOI.
  • Ensure sustainability of the businesses of the eventual loan beneficiaries through effective monitoring by the NYSC Directorate and BOI. 
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The GEF Programme comprises the following:
 a. Online Business Plan Competition to select the most promising real sector business ideas. Selection/screening of participants shall be done via the GEF online application portal: www.boinigeria.com

b. Three days intensive entrepreneurship capacity building programme.

c. Loan amount of up to N2 million to be provided to each successful participant with bankable business plans within BOI's 35 SME clusters (list at BOI's website www.boi.ng), at an interest rate of 9% per annum, with tenors ranging from 3 - 5 years inclusive of 6 - 12 months moratorium period.

The Capacity Building Programme is scheduled to hold simultaneously at the following venues:



S/N
Geo-Political Zone/State
NYSC Camp Location
1
South-South
Former Martins TTC, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North L.G.A, Delta State
2
South-East
Umunna, Bende L.G.A, Abia State
3
South-West
Aisu College Hospital Road, Ede, Osun State
4
North-East
Government College, Jalingo, Taraba State
5
North-Central
Mangu, Plateau State
6
North-West
Mani Road, Katsina, Katsina State
7
Lagos
Iyana Ipaja, Agege, Lagos State


The Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Programme will take place at the above stated centres between 18th - 20th November, 2015.
Interested serving NYSC members are hereby requested to apply online immediately.

Application closes by midnight of 3rd November, 2015.

UPDATE (13th November 2015): The Bank of Industry has released the names of 1,000 applicants who are to proceed further in the selection process. Kindly check the Guardian Newspaper of Nov 13, 2015 for the full list of shortlisted applicants.

Management,
Bank of Industry

0700 CALL BOI
customercare@boinigeria.com


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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

2015 NLNG Post-graduate Scholarship Award Ceremony

NLNG will award Post-graduates scholarships to 15 young Nigerian graduates on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt.

Let's celebrate with these well-deserving Nigerians. NLNG, in partnership with British Council, set up the NLNG Post-graduate Scholarship Scheme in 2013 to grow a pool of dedicated professionals to bridge the specialist skill gap, helping to build a better Nigeria.

Congratulations!

-Nigeria LNG Limited

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Monday, September 14, 2015

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​2015 NSE ESSAY COMPETITION

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2015 edition of its annual Essay Competition.  The NSE Essay Competition, themed "Building a Sustainable Capital Market", is one of the Exchange's financial literacy and inclusion initiatives aimed at building a financially savvy generation.

Essay Topic: 
Explain the importance of financial education and describe how The Nigerian Stock Exchange can help you become financially savvy.
How to Enter:​​
Essay Deadline:​​
October 30, 201​5

Prizes:
 ​Recipient1st Place2nd Place3rd Place
Student
           
           
*N250,000 worth of shares
*N500,000 scholarship fund for university education
* Laptop
* Certificate of achievement
* Headline daily NSE (Market close) Closing Gong ceremony
*N200,000 worth of shares
*N400,000 scholarship fund for university education
* Laptop
* Certificate of achievement
* Participate in a Closing Gong ceremony

*N150,000 worth of shares
*N300,000 scholarship fund for university education
 *Laptop
* Certificate of achievement
* Participate in a Closing Gong ceremony
School*Trophy
* Three PCs and a printer
*Trophy
* Two PCs and a printer
*Trophy
* A PC and a printer
Consolation Prizes: Mini Laptops for 7 National winners

Rules
  • The Competition is open to only students in Senior Secondary Schools
  • Entries must be written in English and be the original work of the writer
  • Entrants must submit essay on the  entry form and complete all the mandatory fields
  • The maximum word-counts are 1000 words
  • Entries will be disqu​alified if they fail to meet these requirements
Notes for Guidance
  • Entries must be the original work of the writer.  This does not rule out input or assistance from others
  • Entrants are encouraged to be creative in their response to the topic​
  • Award-winning entrants are expected to show originality, focus on topic and competent use of English as a written language.  This includes correct spelling, a good standard of punctuation and neat presentation

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Saturday, September 5, 2015

2016 Commonwealth Scholarships - MSc and PhD

Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), with the aim of contributing to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, supporting excellence in UK higher education, and sustaining the principles of the Commonwealth. For information on other scholarships offered by the CSC, visit our Apply page.

You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:
  • Master’s (one-year courses only)
  • PhD
All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to applications that demonstrate the strongest relevance to development.
You should apply to study at a UK university with which the CSC has a part funding agreement. Click here for a list of UK universities which have part funding agreements with the CSC

Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:
  • Be a Commonwealth citizen, refugee, or British protected person
  • Be permanently resident in a developing Commonwealth country
  • Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2016
  • By October 2016, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
The CSC promotes equal opportunity, gender equity, and cultural exchange. Applications are encouraged from a diverse range of candidates. The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner – for more information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy.

Terms and conditions

For full terms and conditions, see the Commonwealth Scholarships 2016 prospectus

Selection process

Each year, the CSC invites selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 17 December 2015.
The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by other nominating bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.
Each nominated candidate’s application is first considered by a member of the CSC’s panel of advisers with expertise in the subject area concerned, and then by the CSC’s selection committee in competition with other candidates.

Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:
  • Academic merit of the candidate
  • Quality of the proposal
  • Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country
For further details, see the Selection criteria for 2016 Commonwealth Scholarships for developing Commonwealth country citizens
You may also find the Feedback for unsuccessful candidates useful.

How to apply

You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:
All applications must be made through your nominating body in your home country. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, and for their own closing date for applications. The CSC does not impose any age limit on applicants, but nominating bodies may do so in line with their own priorities.
You must make your application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS). Click here for full information on how to use the EAS, including detailed guides. www.scholarship-nigeria.com
Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies listed above. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS to a nominating body in your home country.
All applications must be submitted by 19 November 2015 at the latest. Please note that this is an earlier deadline than in previous years.
Visit official page for more details

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Monday, August 24, 2015

2014/2015 SPDC Joint Venture University Scholarship Award Scheme

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 JV for the full duration of their course.
  
WHO CAN APPLY?

The merit-based scholarship is in two categories - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
  • National Merit Award (NM) Open to all Nigerians.
  • Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas).
  • Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e. of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas) and Delta States.

Eligible Applicants must:

  • Be citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.
  • Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.
  • Have a minimum of seven O/Levels credits, including Mathematics and English.
  • Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official records)
 HOW TO APPLY
  1. All applicants should have their personal valid email accounts (for consistent communication).
  2. Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply online, and to provide the required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:
    • A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, not more than 200kilobytes);
    • University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
    • Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
    • ‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and
    • Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.
  3. Scanned copies of letters of identification, (which must be duly stamped and signed) by:
    • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
    • The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC) is also required of applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW). The letters should be addressed to The Manager, Sustainable Development (UIO/G/NRS), Shell Petroleum Development Company, Port Harcourt.
Document size must not exceed 200KB and the image format must be JPG.
Please Note:-
  • Shell does not demand payment from applicants. The application is FREE of charge.
  • Shell does not assign ‘Representatives’/‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
  • Applications should be submitted online before 18th of September 2015.
  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 
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Friday, August 21, 2015

2015 MTN Foundation Scholarship

MTN (MTN Foundation) invites applications from eligible students from across the country for its 2015 Scholarship program.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
  • Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education in Nigeria must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year.
  • Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1)
  • Applicants from public Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) programme and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma programme (HND).
  • Direct entry level students must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND programme and must have secured admission into 200 level/2nd year in a public University
  • Current Beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship award are not eligible to apply
The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that an applicant /awardee provided false information.
Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies

WORTH: N200,000 per beneficiary.

DEADLINE: Closing date for receipt of application is Sunday, September 6, 2015
 Please note that all information provided will be verified and persons with fraudulent information will be held accountable.
Please note that this portal is the only mode of application
www.scholarship-nigeria.com
Only applications from students studying one of the under listed courses will be considered:Accountancy/Accounting
Agric. Extension and Rural Development; Agricultural Science; Agronomy
Animal Breeding and Genetics; Animal Nutrition; Animal Production and Health
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management; Applied Physics
Architecture; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Computer and Electronics
Computer and Information Science; Computer and Mathematics; Computer Engineering
Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Electrical/Electronics Engineering; Electronics and Computer Technology
Electronics Engineering; Engineering Physics; Industrial Mathematics; Industrial Physics
Information Technology; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering; Physics Electronics; Geophysics; Physics/ Computational Modeling
Pure/ Applied Physics; Statistics; Statistics and Computer Science; System Engineering.

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2016 Czech Republic Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

Applications are invited for Czech Government Scholarships available for foreign nationals from developing countries to pursue Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral degree program at public universities in the Czech Republic.

The scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age (the applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest). These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study. The application deadline is 30 September.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in the field of Economics, Agriculture, Informatics, Environment and Energetics at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral studies/Language and preparatory studies at public universities in the Czech Republic.

Scholarship Provider: Government of the Czech Republic. Sponsor: International Relations Department of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS), Development Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).  Scholarship Awards Within The Foreign Development Assistance Programme.

Scholarship can be taken at: Czech Republic

Eligibility:
-The scholarships are intended solely to promote the studies of adults who are foreign nationals from developing third countries in need. Neither a citizen of the Czech Republic, nor a citizen of a member state of the European Union, nor any other foreign national with a permit to permanent residence on the territory of the Czech Republic may therefore be granted this type of scholarship. Furthermore, the scholarships may not be granted to persons under 18 years of age. (The applicants have to turn 18 as of 1 September of the year when they commence studies in the Czech Republic at the latest.)
 

In Bachelor/ Master/ Doctoral Study Programmes plus one-year Preparatory Course of the English language (Which is combined with other field-specific training): Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates from upper secondary schools, or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree courses, as applicable.
 Who can Enroll only in Study Programmes in which instruction is given in the English language. Depending on the subject area, Applicants are normally required to sit entrance Examinations at the higher education institution Concerned. Successful passing of Entrance examination constitutes a precondition for the scholarship award; or

-In follow-up study Programmes [Master or Doctoral Study] Programmes: Government scholarships of this category are awarded to graduates of Bachelor or Master Study Programmes, respectively, Enroll in the WHO study Programmes with instruction in the English language.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Czech Government Scholarships are available for foreign nationals from developing countriesA limited number of scholarships are also offered to applicants from selected developing countries through UNESCO.
Scholarship Description: The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Assistance in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries at public institutions of higher education in the Czech Republic.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): These Government Scholarships are designed to cover the standard length of study.
(1) Pursued in the Czech language:
-Bachelor’s study programmes (three- to four-year long);
-Master’s study programmes (comprehensive four- to six-year long programmes);
(2) Language and preparatory studies (one-year long; only for those who have applied for a scholarship to study in the Czech language) – provided for by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies  (“ILPS”) of Charles University;
(3) Pursued in the English language:
-Selected follow-up Master’s study programmes (one- to three-year long);
– Selected Doctoral study programmes (three- to four-year long).

What does it cover? The scholarship covers the necessary costs related to staying and studying in the CR. The scholarship amount is regularly amended. Currently the amount paid to students on a Bachelor’s, Master’s or follow-up Master’s study programme stands at CZK 14,000 per month, whereas the amount paid to students of a Doctoral study programme stands at CZK 15,000 per month. The above scholarship amount includes an amount designated for the payment of accommodation costs.Costs of accommodation, food and public transport are covered by scholarship holders from the scholarship under the same conditions that apply to students who are citizens of the CR. Should healthcare exceeding standard care be required by the student, s/he shall cover it at his/her own cost. Travel expenses for travelling to the Czech Republic and back to the student’s home country are paid by the party that nominated the student to study in the CR or by the foreign national at his/her own cost. www.scholarship-nigeria.com

Notification: If the application has been accepted and may proceed to the next round of the selection procedure, the Mission shall ask the selected applicants to attend an interview. The most successful applicants shall be asked to submit complete documentation by a given deadline that the Mission shall determine so as to ensure that proposals for scholarships to be granted in a new academic year are at the disposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic (Development Cooperation Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “DCD”) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic (International Relations Department, hereinafter abbreviated as “IRD”) in Prague by 31 December of the year prior to the given academic year at the latest.

How to Apply: All applicants shall fill in the electronic application form available on the website stated in Chapter 2 and successfully register (i.e., obtain an application identification number upon sending a completed application form to the pertinent authority electronically). The applicant shall send the completed application form to the Mission in electronic form, i.e., by completing online registration.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 30 September 2015. Prospective Applicants are advised to address Concerning their inquiries, among others, their Eligibility and closing date for applications to the Czech Embassies in their Countries.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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