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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2018 Rotary International DEWEF Scholarship Award

Rotary International DEWEF Scholarship Award 2018

The Rotary International District 9110 Nigeria Education and Welfare Endowment Fund (DEWEF) welcomes applications from appropriately qualified impoverished yet splendid understudies in Public, Federal and State Tertiary Institutions in Lagos and Ogun States of Nigeria for her:
District 9110 Education and Welfare Endowment Fund (DEWEF) Scholarship Award 2018

 

Requirements

Candidates should have completed:

• The first year (100 Level) and are now in their second year (200 Level); with minimum 3.0 CPGA.
• HND 1 with ND Results (Upper Credit)
• NCE 200 Level with Credit

Interview Date
Interview for shortlisted candidates shall hold on Thursday, 29th March, 2018 at the Rotary Centre, Ikeja, Lagos State at 10:00am

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 1st March, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply in writing through the Rotary Club in their community.
Click here to view Rotary Club in Lagos and Ogun States

Applications must be accompanied by

• Mandatory Reference Letter/letter of recommendation from applicant’s Tertiary Institutions.
• Curriculum vitae, Credentials, including the first year final examination result and other document that may be considered relevant.

Note: Applications not routed through a Rotary Club shall not be considered.


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2018/2019 PTDF Scholarships for Masters & PhD in Nigeria & Overseas

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), 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, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its strategic partnership initiative. Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships to study in Germany/France/China commencing in the 2018/2019 academic session.

Eligible Fields of Study: Mainly engineering, technology and engineering management courses

Type of Study: Full-time Masters and PhD

About PTDF Scholarship: 
The Strategic Partnership Scholarship was developed to improve the Funds’ Overseas Scholarship Scheme by offering candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe.
In recognition of the fact that the best education can be found on numerous shores, the Fund has sought out strategic partnerships in Germany, France and China where candidates are offered the opportunity to study in English-taught classes and conduct research in world-class facilities where they will also have the opportunity of experiencing new cultures and work environments.
Under this scheme, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at the partner institutions in any of the three countries (full list of sponsored courses is available below). The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses. The programmes will also include language classes to aid scholars settle into their new environments.

Please note that the Fund will be responsible for obtaining admissions for the candidates to their selected programmes.

Selection Criteria and Eligibility: PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected. A selection committee 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 applicant (PhD applicants only)
• Membership of professional bodies
• The viability of the study/research plan.

• Applicants are required to make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) they want to undertake the study, the relevance of the proposed study to the industry and its expected impact on national development.

Requirements

1. MSc
2. A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
3. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
4. Must be computer literate
5. Possession of 5 O/level credits including English Language.

1. PhD
2. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
3. Must be computer literate
4. A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second degree certificate;
5. Must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
6. Applicants must also include their masters degree project

How to Apply: 
Application forms can be accessed online here. However applicants are advised to read through the requirements below before applying.
Visit OFFICIAL PTDF SCHOLARSHIP PAGE for details to apply

Application Deadline: 10th February 2018


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2018/2019 Government of ​Brunei Darussalam Scholarships for Foreign Students

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship under the above Scholarship Award Scheme for the 2018/2019 academic session.
Tenable in Brunei Darussalam, the scholarship award provides applicants with the opportunity to study at any one of the following institutions of higher education:

• · Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
• · Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA),
• · Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB) and
• · Politeknik Brunei (PB).

The academic year commences July/August 2018.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applications are open to citizens of, but not limited to, ASEAN, Commonwealth and OIC member countries.
• Applicants should be nominated by their Government.
• Applicants must be certified to be medically fit to undertake the scholarship and to study in Brunei Darussalam, by a qualified medical practitioner who is registered with any Government Authority(ies) prior to arrival in Brunei Darussalam. Any and all costs incurred in obtaining this certification are to be borne by the applicant.
• Applicants must be, between the ages of 18-25 for undergraduate and diploma programmes and must not exceed the age of 35 for postgraduate programmes on the 31^st July 2018.
• The award is NOT eligible to Brunei Darussalam Permanent Residents.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED AND ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Programmes offered, entry qualifications and any further information are available from the following websites:
i) Universiti Brunei Darussalam – www.ubd.edu.bn
ii) Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali– www.unissa.edu.bn
iii) Universiti Teknologi Brunei – www.utb.edu.bn
iv) Politeknik Brunei – www.pb.edu.bn

Worth of Scholarship:
The scholarship recipient will be facilitated with the benefits of the scholarship as follows:
i) exemption from paying tuition fees including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the programme;
ii) an economy class air-ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/ country of domicile prior to the commencement of the course and an economy class air-ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient’s country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the course;
iii) a monthly personal allowance of BND$500.00;
iv) a monthly meals allowance of BND$150.00;
v) an annual book allowance of BND$600.00;
vi) accommodation at the residential college of the University/ Polytechnic;
vii) baggage allowance for shipment of the scholarship recipient’s personal effects to his country of origin/country of domicile upon completion of the programme, at a maximum amount of:
· BND$250.00 to a country within the ASEAN region; or
· BND$500.00 to a country outside the ASEAN region;
viii) comprehensive insurance cover for the whole duration of the Scholarship. The scholarship recipient is urged to obtain additional insurance prior to his travel to Brunei Darussalam and for the whole duration of the Scholarship at his own expense.

Application Procedure:

• Application forms can be downloaded from the following link:

APPLICATION FORM 2018-2019
Application forms must be duly completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the National Focal Point for scholarships of the applicant’s country.
Applicants are required to also submit a security clearance statement from their National Security Agency(ies)/ Police Station (i.e. a statement/ report certifying that applicants are clear from any civil and criminal charges).
Completed application forms are to be emailed to the following address:
applyBDGS2018@mfa.gov.bn

Applicants applying to Univeristi Brunei Darussalam must also complete an online application through https://apply.ubd.edu.bn/orbeon/uis-welcome/
Incomplete application forms will not be considered.
The closing date for the reception of completed application forms, together with certified copies of relevant certificates and documents is, not later than 1600 hrs (Brunei time) on 28 February 2018.

For further enquiries please contact:
Technical Assistance Unit
Department of Administration
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Bandar Seri Begawan BD2710
Brunei Darussalam

Tel: +673 2261177 ext. 155
Fax: + 673 2261250
E-mail: scholarship@mfa.gov.bn

For More Information:  Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of ​Brunei Darussalam Scholarships 2018/2019


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2018 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (win $5,000 and more)

About The Tony Elumelu Foundation
Established in 2010, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading philanthropy in Africa championing entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs across the continent. The Foundation’s long-term investment in empowering African entrepreneurs is emblematic of Tony Elumelu’s philosophy of Africapitalism, which positions Africa’s private sector, and most importantly entrepreneurs, as the catalyst for the social and economic development of the continent.
The Foundation’s flagship initiative, the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, is a 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train mentor and fund 10,000 entrepreneurs, capable of changing the face of business across Africa.


The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is now accepting applications for business ideas that can transform Africa. 
To apply, click here to complete the online application
The deadline is midnight (WAT) on 1 March 2018.
The Programme provides critical tools for business success, including:

• Training: 12 weeks of intensive online training which guides creating and managing a business
• Mentoring: A world-class mentor to guide during the early transformation stages of the business
• Funding: $5,000 * in seed capital to prove the concept, plus access to further funding
• Network: Access to the largest network of African start-ups and TEF’s own global contacts

The Programme, in its 4^th cycle, is TEF’s 10-year, $100 million commitment to identify, train, mentor and fund 10,000 African entrepreneurs by 2024.
TEF Founder, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony O. Elumelu, CON said:
“When we launched the TEF Programme and committed $100 million to empowering Africa’s entrepreneurs, I knew we would create impact, but I never imagined it would be impact of this magnitude. We have unleashed a movement of African entrepreneurs — a force so strong, so inspiring, that I am confident they will collectively transform Africa. We need Africa’s best and brightest entrepreneurs to come learn, grow their businesses and build our continent.”
1,000 entrepreneurs will be selected based on the viability of their idea, including: market opportunity; financial understanding; scalability; and leadership and entrepreneurial skills demonstrated in the application.

Eligibility:

1. The business must be based in Africa
2. The business must be for profit
3. The business must be 0-3 years old
4. Applicants must be at least 18 and a legal resident or citizen of an African country

CEO of the Foundation, Parminder Vir OBE said:
“We encourage women, French and Portuguese speakers to apply. Our 3,000 alumni are already growing their businesses and improving lives. If you have a transformational business or an idea, we have an opportunity for you.”


For more information or to apply, visit: http://www.tonyelumelufoundation.org/about-tef/application-process/

* $5,000 seed capital is paid based on the official Central Bank of Nigeria naira equivalent value at the date of selection for the programme.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2018

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