2019/2020 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD PLOT 245 SAMUEL ADEMULEGUN STREET CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA 2019/2020 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT)

The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2019/2020 Nomination computer Based Test (CBT) for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards for

BILATERAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT (BEA)
i) Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Cuba, Romania, Ukraine, Japan, Macedonia; and
ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea.
2.0 All qualified candidates are advised to:
a. Visit Federal Ministry of Education’s website www.education.gov.ng and click on READ MORE on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:
. b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online
c. Print the completed Application Form
d. Submit two sets of the Printed Application Forms at the venue of the interview as scheduled below.
3.0 FIELDS OF STUDY
a. Undergraduate level – Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc; and
b. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields.

Eligibility Requirements:
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificates, WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics. Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2017& 2018)for African countries the age of certificate is one year (2018) only. Age limit is from 18 to 20 years.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
All applicants for Undergraduate degree courses must hold a First Class (1st Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2) years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria. All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D. and only:
i) N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are accepted;

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ii) Evidence of readiness to be released by employer.
NOTE (For all Applicants):
i) Since the BEA countries are non-English speaking, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one year foreign Languare course of the country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction;
ii) Japan applicants must have very strong background in further mathematics;
iii) The required certificates for candidates applying for Iman Preachers and Quaranic Professor for Islamic Religious studies in Algeria is WAEC as in other scholarship awards;
iv) All applicants for Hungarian Scholarship can apply for up to two fields of study in order of preference; and
v) All applicants for Hungarian Scholarships must visit the website: www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu before 15th January, 2019.

Complete the application form online

Print the completed form and bring to the interview venue in addition to 2.0 above.
VENUE OF INTERVIEW:
All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for accredidation a day to the date scheduled for examination. Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various JAMB CBT centres with the following attachments:
i. Two sets of Photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonials of previous schools attended with the originals for sighting;
ii. Only one certificate is accepted i.e WAEC of May/June for
Undergraduate applicants;
iii. Two copies of Birth Certificate from National Population Commission;
iv. State of origin/LGA certificate duly signed, stamped and dated;
v. Four (4) coloured passport sized photographs on white background; and
vi. Postgraduate applicatns will be required to submit Academic transcripts and NYSC discharge or Excemption certificates only.
NB: Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to Federal Scholarship Board the following:
i) Authenticated copies of academic certificates;
ii) Data page of current International passport; and
iii) Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals.
iv) Police Clearance Certificate where necessary.

NIGERIA AWARD SCHOLARSHIP (NA) 2019/2020 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TENABLE IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUIONS FOR NA, SDG (SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS) FOR GIRLS ONLY

THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NIGERIAN AWARD/SDG ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division. Applicant must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities.
• All other applicants (UG, HND &NCE) must be registered full-time students in their second year or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. All undergraduate Scholarship applicants (Physically challenged inclusive) must have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalents or 5.0 on a 7 point scale.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are completed online as follows: Complete form online Submit and Print a copy Attach Photocopy of the following documents to the Printed Copy
i. Letter of Admission to the Institution
ii. Current Course Registration Form
iii. CGPA results of year 1, 2, 3, etc.
iv. Current School’s Identity Card
v. Letter of Identification from your State/Local Government
vi. Two (2) passport size photographs with your name written at the back and duly signed by you.
NOTE:

• Printed Copy should be endorsed (signed and stamped) by your HOD or Dean of Faculty of your institution.

GENERAL NOTICE:
During the application candidates are expected to
indicate the following:
i) Centre of choice for the Computer Based Test (CBT); and
ii) Choice of programme preferred in order of priority (i.e. Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA), Nigerian Award (N/A), Sustaniable Development Goals (SDGs) scholarship for girls only).
iii) Warning : Double Enteries will be disqualied
OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS:
i) Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA): 08077884417/09094268637
ii) Nigerian Award/SDGs: 08077884418/08091155229
iv) fsb@education.gov.ng/fsbbea@education.gov.ng/fsbna@education.gov.ng
Download Application Guideline

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards 2019/2020



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Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerians

2018 Jim Ovia Scholarship

The Jim Ovia Scholarship was founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia since 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested 100 Million Naira in the program on 1500 beneficiaries.

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. 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. 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.

Goals

• To promote access to tertiary education
• To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
• To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness  and  promotes equal opportunities in workplace
• To bridge the knowledge gap among Nigerian Youth

Eligibility and Criteria

The scholarship is open to all undergraduate University students of Nigerian citizenship. One hundred (100) awardees are selected each year from a pool of eligible applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to contribute to society at large to improve the lives of others.

Value of Scholarship
Scholarship covers tuition fees and upkeep allowances up to N150,000

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2018/2019 NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship

Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN), together with their venture partners, 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 many ways TOTAL demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. It is a part of TOTAL’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.

Eligibility Criteria

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

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

7. Conclusion: Attest that all info given is true. Accept terms and condition. On screen alert will confirm that you have successfully completed the application. You will receive an email to confirm this too.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: 31st October 2018

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2018/2019 Petroleum Technology Develpment Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Awards

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2018/19 Undergraduate, Masters and PhD scholarships for students in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Method of application 
Online application form can be accessed from the application website, www.ptdf.gov.ng at no cost to applicants. Instructions on how to access the online form is stated on the PTDF website. Applicants are advised to read through the requirements before applying. To start the application process, applicants are required to key-in their email address and select a password for a pin to be generated. The generated pin would enable applicants to access the form and complete their bio data.

APPLICANTS ARE TO PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Application is restricted to Federal Universities only

• Possession of valid admission letter into the University is compulsory for all applicants
• Postgraduate applicant’s admission letter should be within a validity period of 12 months
• Postgraduate applicants who meet the requirements shall be shortlisted for interviews before final selection of successful candidates
• Undergraduate applicants must have completed their first year and are currently in their second year of studies
• Only undergraduate applicants undertaking studies in oil and gas related fields will be considered and the final selection shall be based on the grades on their transcripts
• Admission for part-time studies shall not be considered for all category of applications
• The scholarship is highly competitive and merit driven. Selection of candidates shall be based on equitable representation of the 36 States of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

CRITERIA, REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR LSS POST GRADUATE:
A selection panel will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria;

• Academic merit as evidenced by quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired and relevant publications to be referenced by applicants
• Membership of professional bodies
• The viability of the study/research plan (PhD applicants only)
• All applicants are required to make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose stating the reason(s) they wish to undertake the study, the relevance of the proposed study to the industry and its expected impact on national development

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
A). (LSS) Undergraduate:

• Applicants must be full time students in any of the Federal Universities
• Applicants must be in their second year of study
• Course of study should be related to oil and gas industry
• Students must have been admitted into the University in 2017/18 academic year only
• Possess 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
• Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on scale of 5 or 3.0 on a scale of 4 which is equivalent to 2.1 in the first year for the 2017/18 batch of students
• Applicants should provide their transcripts for the first year of study

Undergraduate applicants who meet the above requirements are to upload the following documents:

• Evidence of statement of WAEC/SSCE/NECO results with at least 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics
• Letter of admission into the University
• First year academic transcript(s)
• Evidence of state of origin and local government
• Personal statement of a minimum of 100 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study
• Recent passport photograph

B). (LSS) MSc. (Requirements for application):

• Applicants must possess full time admission letter into any of the Federal Universities
• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an oil and gas related field or a 2.2 with a minimum working experience of 2 years in the oil and gas industry;
• Possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results;
• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or Letter of exemption;
• Applicants must be computer literate;
• Letter of admission into the University;
• Academic transcript;
• Evidence of state of origin and local government;
• Personal statement of a minimum of 1000 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study;
• Recent passport photograph

C). PhD (LSS) (Requirements for application):

• Applicants must possess full time admission letter into any of the Federal Universities
• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field or a 2.2 with a minimum working experience of 2 years in the oil and gas industry;
• Possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results,
• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or Letter of exemption;
• Applicants must be computer literate;
• A minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a minimum of merit as a second degree certificate in an oil and gas related discipline;
• Valid admission letter of not more than one year;
• Academic transcripts;
• Evidence of state of origin and local government;
• Research area must be relevant to the oil and gas industry;
• PhD research proposal of not more than 6 pages to include topic, introduction, literature review, research question(s), novelty, methodology, mode of data collection(s), expected outcome(s), relevance to the industry and appropriate references
• Recent passport photograph

DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED BY POST GRADUATE APPLICANTS:
Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

1. First Degree Certificates or Statement of Results
2. NYSC Certificate or letter of exemption
3. WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results
4. Academic Transcript(s)
5. Admission Letter
6. Personal Statement
7. State and Local Government Identification Letters
8. Recent Passport Photograph

Additional scanned documents required from PhD applicants:

1. Second Degree Certificates or Statement of Results
2. PhD research proposal

PhD Applicants are to follow the link provided below on the format of organization and structure for proposal write up
Organization and Structure of PHD Proposal


DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION:
Application will open from Monday October 8 to Friday November 16, 2018 for 6 weeks

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2018 NSE Essay Competition

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2018 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: 

Discuss how technology can promote financial literacy and encourage investment habit among youths

​

How to Enter:​​

• Click here to do​w​​​nload th​e 2018 Essay Comp​etition form ​​​​
• Send your completed entry form/essay via e-mail to essay@nse.com.ng 

Essay Deadline:​​​

October 5, 201​8

Prizes:​

​Recipient	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place
Student	*N250,000 worth of shares *N500,000 scholarship fund for university education * Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Headline Closing Gong ceremony at the NSE​​	*N200,000 worth of shares *N400,000 scholarship fund for university education * Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Participation in a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NSE	*N150,000 worth of shares *N300,000 scholarship fund for university education  *Laptop * Certificate of achievement * Participation​ in a Closing Gong Ceremony at the NSE
School	*Trophy * Three PCs and a printer	*Trophy * Two PCs and a printer	*Trophy * A PC and a printer

Consolation Prizes: 7 Mini Laptops for 7 Runners-up​

​

​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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2018 NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), its co-venture partners and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2018 NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme.

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), its co-venture partners and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2018 NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians. It provides yearly grant to the successful applicants from their second year to the completion of their degree programme.

Courses of study

ENGINEERING	SCIENCES	OTHERS
Petroleum Engineering	Medicine	Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Marine Engineering	Agricultural Science	Finance
Instrumentation Engineering	Physics/Applied Physics	Economics
Materials/Corrosion Engineering	Geosciences/Geology	-
Mechanical Engineering	Computer Science	-
Civil Engineering	Pharmacy	-
Computer Engineering	Geophysics	-
Electrical Engineering	-	-
Chemical Engineering	-	-
Metallurgical Engineering	-	-

Who can apply?

Applicant must:

• Be a citizen of Nigeria
• Currently be in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian University accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC)
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in a 5 grade system
• Not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship (National or International)

How to apply?

1. Every applicant should have a valid personal email account.
   
2. Applications by eligible candidates should be submitted online at https://www.nnpc-snepco-scholarship.shell.com.
   
3. Candidates should include personal and educational details in the application.
4. Applicants should upload scanned copies of the following as part of the application;
5. A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant in JPEG format, and not more than 200 kilobytes;
   
6. University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
   
7. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
   
8. O' Level Result(s); and 'A' Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable;
   
9. Letter of Identification from State of origin indicating applicant's local government of origin; and
   
10. Academic results for 100 level.

Deadline

• Applications should be submitted on or before September 24, 2018.
• The examination date will be communicated to shortlisted candidates only.

Note

• Each document submitted online must not exceed 200KB and the image format must be in JPEG.
• Beware of fraudulent websites when applying for the NNPC/SNEPCo scholarship online. Such websites may ask you to make some payments in the course of the application. These are completely faux sites which should be avoided. NNPC/SNEPCo scholarship application is FREE.
• SNEPCo will not accept email applications. It is important to visit the official website for detailed information and to access the online application portal.
• SNEPCo is committed to providing scholarship opportunities that are not associated with application fees.
• SNEPCo DOES NOT ASSIGN Representatives/Agents to assist applicants.
• Any candidate found to have presented false documents will be disqualified or withdrawn at any level of the scholarship.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a computer-based test’

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Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerians

2018 General Electric (GE) Nigeria NYSC Internship for Nigerian Graduates

Role Summary: The role requires working closely with assigned GE Businesses to provide operational support to all aspects of their ongoing and future initiatives being executed/to be executed in Nigeria. This role may also require interface with Government entities, GE customers and with other GE counterparts.

Essential Responsibilities: GE Nigeria interns will receive many benefits including:

• Challenging work assignments
• Exposure to a multinational company
• Developmental feedback
• Opportunities to network with Leaders and other interns

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Verified posting/call up letter to Lagos
• Verified posting by NYSC to GE and completion of the mandatory 3 weeks orientation camp
• Candidate must be a graduate of Radiography, Radiology or a related clinical field
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of not less than 3.5 (Second Class Upper)
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Passion for technology is an added advantage

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: (Not Stated)


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Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerians

2018 Reckitt Benckiser Nationwide Graduate Global Challenge

Reckitt Benckiser is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.
We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.
Applications are invited for:

Title: Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Global Challenge 2018
Location: Nigeria

RB Global Challenge

• We believe that every business has a responsibility towards the social framework it operates within. This helps us stand out as a Business with Purpose. We want business ideas that have greater social or environmental impact, that address critical issues facing the country, and have the power to bring about positive change.
• In line with our purpose, RB Global Challenge looks for pathbreaking and self-sustaining ideas with significant social impact from the brightest students.

The Challenge
Round 1: Business Simulation Game:

• Step into the shoes of an RB General Manager and take the strategic decisions that will help grow your business.

Round 2: Ideation Stage:

• Made it through the first round? Now, come up with a BIG IDEA that addresses an ongoing issue in the areas of Health and Hygiene in your country. Base your idea on: 1. Product innovation 2. Product Extension 3. Service Innovation of RB Brand. And hey! Your idea must also be financially viable

Round 3: Business Plan Development:

• Congratulations! Welcome to the National Finale. You have to design an end to end business plan for your idea and present it to the RB Leadership and external jury.

Round 4: Global Finale:

• Gear up to face the best minds across 17 countries and prove that your idea has what it takes to win. You will get a chance to present your idea to the RB Global Leadership.

Eligibility

• Participation in RB Global Challenge 2018 is free and open to fresh graduates from all parts of Nigeria.
• Entries for the 2018 RB Challenge is FREE.

Rules of Participation

• Form a team of 2-3 members and collectively select your team captain. Once selected, the team composition or captain cannot be changed
• Once shortlisted, you will be invited to present your idea to a panel of evaluators at the RB Nigeria office.
• Winning teams will get to present their idea and plan to the RB Nigeria leadership team at the National round.
• Winners of the national round will be named the RB Global Challenge Nigeria Champions and will go on for the international finals.
• Choose a team name. This cannot be changed later
• After registration, you will get an invitation for a Business Simulation Game along with a unique id and password
• You must win this game to move to the next round

Challenge Prizes/Award
The prize for the National winners for Nigeria are:

• 1,000,000 cash prize.
• All-expense paid trip to the UK to represent Nigeria at the Global finale.
• Work as Management Trainees in RB Nigeria in 2019.
• For 1st runner up, a cash prize of 250,000.

Other Benefits:

• RB Mavericks Challenge is an opportunity to present your social impact ideas on an international platform, bring them to life, and contribute towards a real difference within your country.
• With 18 countries participating this year, the challenge ensures invaluable global exposure and a chance to compete against ideas from the brightest minds
• As you present your plans at London, your ideas get a chance to be nurtured and mentored by our global leadership
• Awards to be given out to the finalists who participate in case study.
• Global winners also get the platform of Young World 2019 to present their ideas to a wider scale of audience. For more information, visit: http://oneyoungworld.com

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here to Apply

Application Deadline 25th August, 2018.


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Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerians

2018 Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award

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

APPLICATION FOR 2018 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 Criteria for Chevron Agbami Scholarship

E-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
Engineering

How to Apply for Chevron Agbami Scholarship

Please CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application closes Midnight 28th August, 2018

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Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerians

2018 Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board – Applications are invited from students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria for the 2018 Gani Fawehhnni Annual Scholarship Awards.
Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards 2018
Description

• The award is for 20 (twenty) students, each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) making a total sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000.00).

Criteria for Award

• Applicants must be poor and indigent.
• Applicants must be registered students of tertiary institutions in Nigeria i.e Universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
• Applicants must have good academic performance.

Award Ceremony

• Successful candidates will be awarded the Scholarship on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Otunba Jobi Fele- Way, C.B.D., Alausa Ikeja, Lagos at 12.00 Noon.

Interview

• Owerri: Applicants will be interviewed on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at ASUU Secretariat, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), at 10.00 am.
• Abuja: Applicants will be interviewed on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at ASUU Secretariat, University of Abuja, Gwagwalada Campus, Abuja at 10.00 am.
• Lagos: Applicants will be interviewed on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Nigerian Law Publications House, Otunba Jobi Fele- Way, C.B.D., Alausa lkeja, Lagos, at 10.00 am.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter of not more than two (2) pages. The Letter must include the name of the candidate, course and year of study, state of origin and why the candidate believes that he or she should be given the award.
The Application Letter must be accompanied by:

• A photocopy of the candidate’s current identity Card
• A letter from the candidate’s current head of Department, including correct information on the candidate’s CGPA for the last academic session
• A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of the institution
• A copy of the candidate’s registration form for the current semester; and
• Two (2) current passport photographs.

The Application Letter with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or postal delivery) to:

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Otunba Jobi Fele- Way,
C.B.D., Alausa lkeja,
P.O. Box 80279, Lafiaji,
Lagos State.


Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board
c/o ASUU Secretariat,
Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO),
Owerri,
Imo State.


Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board
c/o ASUU Secretariat,
University of Abuja,
Gwagwalada Campus,
Abuja.
 
Application Deadline 14th August, 2018.

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2018 NDDC Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship

NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(NDDC)
167 ABA ROAD, PORT HARCOURT
NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
2018 FOREIGN POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

INTRODUCTION


As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the NDDC is embarking on Foreign Post Graduate 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 suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree 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
  9.      Education
  10.      Humanities
  

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.

• Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
• Chairman of the LGA
• First Class Traditional Ruler
• 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).
MODE OF APPLICATION

• Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng). With the following attachments.
  
• Recent passport photograph
  
• Local Government Identification Letter.
  
• Post Graduate Admission Letter from a recognised Overseas University.
  
• Relevant Degrees from a recognized University.
  
• N.Y.S.C Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
  
  2. Successfully completed application forms will be assigned registration numbers automatically.
  
  3. Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.
  
  4. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on the  NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng).
  
  5. For further enquiry, please contact:
  Director, Education, Health and Social Services (NDDC)
  E-mail:  gochua.okejoto@nddc.gov.ng
  Mobile:  084668158: Email:  seledi.thompson@nddc.gov.ng
  DURATION
  All completed applications must be summited 21 days from the date of publication.
  NOTE:
  
  • THE COMMISSION WILL NOT ENTER INTO ANY FORM OF COMMUNICATION WITH CANDIDATES WHO WERE NOT SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) OR THOSE WHO WERE NOT INVITED FOR ORAL INTERVIEW OR CANDIDATES THAT WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL AT THE ORAL INTERVIEWS.
  • PREFERENCE WOULD BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES FROM OIL PRODUCING/BEARING COMMUNITIES/LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS AS LONG AS CANDIDATES MEET THE APPROVED CUT OFF MARK.
  • THE COMMISSION WILL ENSURE A FAIR SPREAD OF COURSES AMONG BENEFICIARIES WITHIN EACH STATE.
  • DEFERMENT, CHANGE OF INSTITUTION AND COURSE ARE NOT PERMITTED.

• THE COMMISSION RESERVES THE SOLE AND ABSOLUTE DISCRETION TO SELECT APPLICANTS IN LINE WITH THE ABOVE STATED CRITERIA AND ITS INTERNAL CONSIDERATION.  THE DECISION OF THE COMMISSION IN THIS REGARD IS FINAL.

Signed
MANAGEMENT

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2018 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites applications from interested first year undergraduates in Nigerian Universities for its 2018 Undergraduate Scholarship Award.
The scheme seeks to promote academic excellence by supporting top-grade students through tertiary institutions.

CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD
Prospective beneficiary must:
- Have very good West Africa Examination Certificate (WAEC) result or National Examination Council result at ONE sitting

- Be a top-scorer at the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) examination

- Be a Full-Time Year One student of any Nigerian University

- Not be on any other Scholarship Award

- Not be souse, child, ward or direct relation of staff of NLNG.

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Deadline: Friday, May 18th 2018

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2018 NLNG Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites applications from qualified candidates for the NLNG post-graduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Degree Programmed in the United Kingdom in September 2018.

The Scheme seeks to grow a pool of high potential Nigerian Graduates and Professionals with competitive advantage.

CRITERIA FOR AWARD
Prospective beneficiaries must
1. Have provisional admission from any of these UK institutions
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Leeds
- University of Liverpool
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Cranfield
to study any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Information Technology, Law and Medicine.

2. Possess minimum of second class (upper division) in relevant field of study

3. Have completed NYSC programme
4. Have not less than 8.0 IELTS score
5. Not be more than 30 years of age
6. Be resident in Nigeria
7. Provide letter of identification from respective local Government Councils
8. Possess international passport valid for travel, at least, one year from September 2018
9. Be able to UK Tier-4 students visa upon being successful
10. Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2018 if selected
11. Not be direct relative to staff of Nigeria LNG Limited.

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Deadline: Friday, May 18th 2018

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2017/2018 NAOC TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME: APPLICATION / EXAMINATION

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Corporate Social Responsibility invites suitably qualified applicants for its 2017/2018 Session Tertiary Scholarship Scheme, effective from 17th to 30th April, 2018.

Category of Awards

• Host Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from NAOC Host Communities
• National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host communities

To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:

• Registered Full TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application (Only students admitted in 2017/2018 academic session)

NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:

• 200 level students and above
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
• Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP: Between $60,000 and $69,000 depending on course of study

Only Indigenes of NAOC Host Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Science are eligible for the National Merit Award.

Deadline: Closing date for receipt of e-application is strictly Midnight 30th, April 2018.

NOTE: The aptitude test will take place at designated centers to be communicated to applicants on a later date and applicants are to fully bear the cost of transportation to and from Aptitude test centres.


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Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program - Teach Yoruba or Hausa in American Universities

Application opens: January 1

Application Closes: April 30
The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Abuja invites applications from qualified Nigerians wishing to teach Hausa or Yoruba languages and cultures to American students in U.S. universities and colleges.
The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is a nine month non-degree course funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The objective of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges, universities, and some high schools, while providing future teachers from abroad the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of U.S. society and culture.  FLTA fellows must return to their home countries upon completion of their programs to teach English at the secondary or university level.
All applications must meet the following criteria:

• Applications must be completed and submitted online.
• Applicants should request that the academic office of their institution send a stamped copy of their transcripts in a sealed envelope to: The Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja, Attention: Cultural Affairs Officer.
• Other documents to be submitted include academic credentials, signed and stamped letters of reference, and the photo page of a valid Nigerian passport.
• The application can be accessed at: http://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta.
• Applicants must be teachers of English or in training to become teachers of English.
• Applicants must possess a university degree in English, Language Arts, or combined honors.
• Applicants must be fluent in English, demonstrated by a TOEFL score of 79-80 (Internet based testing) or 6.0 (overall score International English Language Testing System-IELTS).
• Applicants must be between 21 and 29 years old at the time of application.
• Applicants must demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity and professionalism.
• Applicants must be physically present in their home country throughout the nomination and selection process.

For further inquiries, please contact Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja: email: CulturalAbuja@state.gov or U.S. Consulate General, #2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos;

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2018/2019 Federal Government BEA Scholarship

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION FEDERAL SCHOLARSHIP BOARD 

PLOT 245 SAMUEL ADEMULEGUN STREET CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, ABUJA

2018/2019 BILATERAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT (BEA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS INTERVIEW

The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2018/2019 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award for:

i)     Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Cuba,

Romania, Ukraine, Japan, Macedonia; and

ii)   Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, e.t.c.

         All qualified candidates are advised to:

a.  Visit Federal Ministry of Education’s WEBSITE (here) and click on READ MORE on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:

. b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online

c.  Print the completed Application Form

d.   Submit two sets of the Printed Application Forms at the venue  of the interview as scheduled below.

NOTE/Warning: Double Entries will be disqualified!

         FIELDS OF STUDY

a.     Undergraduate level - Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc; and

b.   Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields.

4.0 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

A.     UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification  of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secoundary School Certificates, WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics. Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2016 & 2017). Age limit is from 18 to 20 years.

B.         POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants for Undergraduate degree courses must hold a First Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division. The applicants  who are previous recipients of Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2) years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria. All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D. and only:

i N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are accepted;

ii) Evidence of readiness to be released by employer.

NOTE (For all Applicants):

i)    Since the BEA countries are non-English speaking, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one year foreign Languare course of the country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction; and

ii)   All applicants for Hungarian Scholarships must visit the official website before 15th February, 2018.

·         Complete the application form online

·         Print the completed form and bring to the interview venue in addition to 2.0 above.

VENUE OF INTERVIEW: All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective Zones of origin for proper identification. Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centres with the following attachments:

i.            Two sets of Photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonials of previous schools attended with the originals for sighting;

ii.           Only one certificate is accepted i.e WAEC of May/June for Undergraduate applicants;

iii.         Two copies of Birth Certificate from National Population Commission;

iv.         State of origin/LGA certificate duly signed, stamped and dated;

v.           Four (4) coloured passport sized photographs on white background; and

vi.         Postgraduate applicatns will be required to submit Academic transcripts and NYSC discharge or Excemption certificates only.

2018/2019 BEA INTERVIEW VENUES AND DATES FROM FEBRUARY 19TH TO 23RD 2018

S / N	ZONE/ VENUE	MONDAY FEB 19TH	TUESDAY FEB 20TH	WEDNESDAY FEB 21ST	THURSDAY FEB 22ND	FRIDAY FEB 23RD
1.	NORTH – WEST, FEDERAL POLYTECHNI C, KEBBI	KANO & JIGAWA STATES	KADUNA & KATSINA STATES	SOKOTO & ZAMFARA STATES	KEBBI STATE	COLLATIO N OF RESULT
2.	NORTH- EAST GOVT GIRLS’ SEC. SCH. DAMATURU	TARABA & ADAMAWA STATES	BAUCHI & GOMBE STATES	BORNO STATE	YOBE STATE	COLLATIO N OF RESULT
3.	NORTH- CENTRAL, FGBC APO FCT	KOGI & KWARA STATES	BENUE & PLATEAU STATES	NASARAWA & NIGER STATES	ABUJA FCT,	COLLATIO N OF RESULT
4.	SOUTH – WEST, FSTC YABA LAGOS	ONDO & OSUN STATES	OYO & OGUN STATES	EKITI STATE	LAGOS STATE,	COLLATIO N OF RESULT
5.	SOUTH- SOUTH, BDGS BAYELSA, YENAGOA	C/RIVERS & RIVERS STATES	A/IBOM & EDO STATES	DELTA STATE	BAYELSA STATE	COLLATIO N OF RESULT
6.	SOUTH- EAST, FGGC, OWERRI IMO	ABIA & ENUGU STATES	ANAMBRA STATE	EBONYI STATE	IMO STATE	COLLATIO N OF RESULT

NB:         Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to Federal Scholarship Board the following:

i)                     Authenticated copies of academic certificates;

ii)                   Data page of current International passport; and

iii)                Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals.

iv)                Police Clearance Certificate where necessary.

TIME : 9.00 A.M DAILY

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR APPLICATION  DOES NOT ATTRACT ANY PROCESSING FEE. THEREFORE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS!

SIGNED:

PERMANENT SECRETARY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 

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