SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

Since 2010, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has been supporting scholarships for one-year postgraduate degrees for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers states. The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from the three states to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

Ten scholarships are awarded annually, and these are in partnership with three  internationally recognised universities in the United Kingdom: Imperial College London, University College London and the University of Leeds.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• display intellectual ability and leadership potential
• meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014 admission)
• be between 21-28 years by end September of the year of admission
• be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
• currently reside in Nigeria
• return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
• have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
• not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
• have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
• be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
• not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd

The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.


MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT info@nigerdeltascholar.org or through the individual universities.

*Please note that the stipends are based on the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) published living rates and are limited to this only.

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Meet MasterCard Scholarship Winner Moses Onyeabor - He Got 4 Universities Admission And 3 Scholarships

After applying to 7 schools abroad, he was offered 4 universities admission and 3 scholarships in the United States. He is currently studying for bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at Arizona State University on MasterCard Foundation Scholarship which covers his tuition fees, living expenses, laptop computer, air tickets and more.

Today, Moses shares the success secrets of applying and winning a scholarship even when you think you are not qualified.

This Interview was conducted on Skype call by Ikenna Odinaka for www.afterschoolafrica.com

Below, you can download the audio version of this interview on your mobile device and listen to it offline or online.

ASA: Hello Moses. Can you tell us briefly about yourself? Who is Moses Onyeabor, and a bit of your background?

Moses: OK. My name is Moses Onyeabor. I was born in a small village in Enugu state, Nigeria. I was born into a polygamous family. My father had 3 wives. My mum was like the last of the 3 wives. And I happened to be the last of his kids. Which was fun.
[laughs]
As the last child, you get many attentions. So I grew up being loved by my father, mum and brothers. When I was born, my family was really struggling. My father could hardly feed the family. So I was born into a live of struggle…

ASA: I learnt you are a recipient of MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program. How did that all come about?

For me it was a miracle. But it took a huge part of my time and effort. It started from my junior school. Right from my junior school, I have always valued my education. I didn’t want anything that will come between me and my academics. I always tried to be the best in my class. And that made me to work really hard.

Due to the fact that my parents could not take care of my academic needs, I had to move to Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria to live with my elder brother who was married. He had to fund my education and everything. I spent most of my time in his shop. I hardly had time to study. But whenever I go to school, I try to utilize every time I had. I don’t waste my time. And I observe the kind of friends I kept.

That helped me to keep track with what was going on in school. After my junior WAEC, I had all As in the 9 subjects I sat for. Because of that, I was selected to attend “School for the Gifted” in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. You don’t apply to go to the school. The government has to invite you.

Then during my second year, I learnt about a program called USAP – United States Achievers Program – sponsored by American embassy in Nigeria. The advisor came to the school for the gifted. Her name is Mrs. Shade Adebayo. She told us that, “if you do well in your Mock WAEC, you can apply and have the chance of getting accepted into USAP”. Then USAP will help you in funding your application to schools in United States, Canada and any other school you want to apply to.

When I heard about it, I knew I had the academic qualification. But I was skeptical about the Nigerian system and attitude towards money. Because by the time I go half way and they ask for money, it will be a waste of time and effort. But my friend encouraged me that we should give it a try.

We applied. After about 3 to 4 weeks, we got an email confirming that we were among the 120 people selected across Nigeria to come for the interview. Out of 120 people they needed just 15 people to sponsor. That was a huddle for me because, like I said earlier, I always spend most of my time in my brother’s shop. So getting time to prepare for the interview was a big issue for me. I had to stay awake some nights trying to put together one or two things.

I also wrote JAMB. The day I was supposed to go for the interview was the day I was to write my post JAMB. I was faced with a tough decision. The whole thing was a kind of blurry because, we are not quite sure of this interview. I finally decided to go for the interview and forget about post jamb.

After everything, by God’s grace, I was selected among the 15 students to be sponsored. The American embassy in Nigeria, paid all my application fees, the scanning, emailing, everything that I had to do to apply for schools in United states. Sometimes they even pay for my transport from my home to the embassy. In fact everything was like free of charge for me.

I applied for schools in United States, about 3 schools in Canada, one in Costa Rica. And then after everything, I had 4 admissions, 3 scholarships. 2 of the scholarships were not comprehensive. They just pay some amount of money while I pay the rest. But at ASU, I got the MasterCard foundations scholarship which is all encompassing.

They pay for my tuition fees, boarding, everything that has to do with my school. They also paid for my flight from Nigeria to here. And if I want to go back to Nigeria, they’ll also pay for my flight. They bought me a laptop, a printer; I get paid at the end of the month.

There was no way you could say no to such a scholarship.

I didn’t have a hard time making my choice. The night I got the email that I have been selected for this scholarship, oh my God, I could not believe it. In fact, what I did was, I saw the email, I closed my phone, turned it off, switched it back on, and check back to my mail box. And I still saw this email. I started crying, you know. I could not believe it. I could not just believe it.

ASA: Just about everything. So it’s like you are going to school absolutely for free?

Moses: No it’s not like that. It’s like you are “getting paid for going to school”.

ASA: Ok. Getting paid for going to school. Oh…

Moses: Yeah…
[laughs]
Moses: But, like every other scholarship you have to be up and doing. You make sure you are at the top of your game.

ASA: What was it exactly that challenged you to go through all the hurdles of applying to the scholarships, because, I know it’s kind of tedious. What got you to stick to this thing till the very end?

Moses: My motivation was the fact that, I am this kind of person that like depending on myself. I have my brother to support me, relatives that I could go and beg for support and fund. But as a person, that was not my drive. I feel I should be able to do some things for myself. So I was working so hard looking for a way to take the burden of my school off my brother…

Again, I have also heard stories of people who were successful in scholarship. In fact when I got to the American embassy, they told me that someone from my school, got a scholarship… Though his scholarship is not like MasterCard, but he got a scholarship.

When I heard that, I was like, if someone I knew could do this, no matter what it takes I will do it. I had to write so many essays. In total, I wrote more than 40 essays before I could get a scholarship. On Christmas day, people were celebrating; all I did was pick up my bag, pen and paper, went to the back of our house and was busy writing essays on the 25^th day of December.

I wrote about 7 essays on that day. It was not easy. But what motivated me was my passion and desire to succeed.

ASA: You are definitely a good student, academically. You have good grades, alright. I also assume that the other… was it 120 students that were selected for USAP?

Moses: Yea

ASA: I believe most of these students also have quality academic background. So what was your unfair advantage? Does it have to do with your background, extracurricular activities, volunteer jobs?

Moses: Just like you pointed out, those 120 students where very smart people. Every one of them deserves to be among those sponsored. But the criteria are not just about all As and good grades. It also has to do with extracurricular activities, like were you a prefect in your school? Even if you were not a prefect, what did you do? How many competitions have you gone for? How many have you won? Have you been able to create any project?
For me, I was among the FCT children’s parliament in 2005 because in my area council in Abuja, I was the best student… I had also gone for competitions, won some, didn’t win some… These things kind of gave me an advantage. Another thing was the fact that I didn’t write post UME.

ASA: Really?

Moses: Yea. It kind of gave me advantage because after the interview they were like, what was you score in Jamb? I told them. Where is your post Ume? I told them the day I was supposed to go for post UME was the day I had to come for this interview.
They were like, “does that mean that if you don’t get this you have to waste one year?” They were like “this score in jamb in a year that people did so poorly, you want to waste this score?”
So, I felt they didn’t want me to waste one year, or may be they love the fact that…

ASA: that you really want this…

Moses: Yes. That’s true, that I really wanted to do this. That, if I’m picked, I’ll give it my all. It was as if my life was based on it. And I believe I also found favor in the sight of those that interviewed me. I believe all these things came together and played a role.

ASA: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years, from what you have going right now?

Moses: In the next 5 years, that will be like 2 years after my graduation. After my bachelors degree, I’m looking forward to further my higher education. Possibly, getting my masters degree. And if God helps me, go for PhD. But 5 years from now would have meant a huge leap in my career, life and everything about me.
5 years from now, my method of thinking would have changed. The kind of connection I would have made would have been sufficient enough to help me achieve my dream of making an impact in my community…
I have in mind of encouraging people. There are people that need to be encouraged, especially back home; People who feel like all hope is lost. I see myself in the nearest future, trying to create something that will serve as an encouragement to such people, especially those who are really talented, both academically and otherwise. People with no means of harnessing their talent. Possibly while I’m still school, help them make us of their God-given talent…
I see myself being sufficient in my own ability and trying to extend helping hand to people who need it.

ASA: Can you tell us something interesting about you?

[laughs]
Moses: Something interesting?

ASA: It can be just about anything. Let me give you a clue. I think I read something about Kanu Nwankwo. You can tell us something about that.

[laughs]
Moses: Oh yes. Let me tell you about that… So when I was a kid, I used to play football very well. When people see me, they called me Kanu Nwankwo. That was fun anyway. But what happened was that when I was in primary school, Kanu Nwankwo actually had to visit our school in Abuja. Then the coach of my school and another school wanted to combine a team to play in exhibition for Kanu. For me that was like a dream come true.
[laughs]
It was so wonderful. I think that was an interesting part for me.

ASA: OK. After School Africa readers, we have a lot of African students out there looking to study abroad on scholarships. What advice will you give to this people? What they can do and how to get to where you are?

Moses: For me, what I will say is you need to make determination your friend. You need to trust in yourself. You need to also know that you cannot do everything by yourself. While you are confident, you should also be open to advice from people. And, then you also have to be very smart to filter out good advice and the ones that are not good.

…This year 50 people will be coming from Africa to my school on the same (MasterCard Foundation) scholarship. I told some of my Nigerian friends and asked them to apply. Some of them even emailed me when they read my story and ask how do to do this. I send them the link for the application.

I tell them that if you ever need any information, I’m here to help you; I’ve gone through this; I know what they want from you. I know how to help you even fix you essays, so that you can get this.

Some of them started. But when they saw that they needed to write many essays, they stopped. They felt this is too much work. Why should I do this when I’m not even sure I’ll be picked?

To me, you’ve already failed. You have to understand that, you are probably no the smartest person. But you stand a chance. When you begin to think that you are not smart enough, you don’t have confidence in yourself, may be because you don’t have high grades, you’ve already failed.

I came from School of the Gifted, but when I got to American embassy, people from across Nigeria, I saw people who were much better than I am. It was scary. You think you are smart and then meet someone that is like 10 times smarter than you. I felt really stupid. I was like, when am I going to get this kind of scholarship when am competing with these kind of people.

But what happened was that, I actually got the scholarship, and those guys didn’t. They had to wait for another year. For some of them, it was this year that they got. We started this thing like 2 years ago. Another thing is that you need to be patient. It took me like one year to apply. I had to wait for one good year.
Back home they used to tell us that nothing good comes easy. So I spent one year waiting, writing applications, studying. I didn’t actually have the time to study. Studying at night. It was like taking myself out of my comfort zone for one good year. But it paid off. And when it did, I can’t even remember all those struggles. They are like forgotten stories.

So if you are looking to get this kind of scholarship, they are everywhere. That’s the good news. Scholarships are everywhere.

They are hard to get but they can be gotten, depending on how you pursue them. How seriously you take them. How determined you are. Even if people tell you that you can’t do it, tell yourself you can do it…
Getting a scholarship is not mission impossible. It’s something you can do. And it’s something you will do if you just believe and do the right thing. Get the right information. Meet the right people. Talk to the right people. Make the right connections. Then, you’ll see yourself one day where you want to be.

ASA: So, Moses, you are saying that it’s not really much about how smart you are. Some people tend to feel like “well, I’m not so good academically. I’m not one of the best students in my class. That means, scholarship is not for me.” Are you saying that it has to do more with your effort towards getting that scholarship than academic background?

Moses: Different scholarships are for different purposes. Some scholarships, like the one I got, is holistic. What that means is that, it involves your academic performance, extracurricular activities, financial background and your personality. And then the opinion of people around you, like teachers, guidance and counselor? What do they have to say about you? What are you future plans? This one is very comprehensive.

There are scholarships you can get just because you know how to play soccer, or football. You can get sports scholarship. You can also get scholarship just because of your background. You are economically disadvantaged. They call it need-based scholarship. You are awarded scholarship because you need it. And then there is also merit based scholarship, just because you are smart.

That you are not super smart does not mean that all hope is lost. Obviously everybody is smart, just that may be when you compare to like your friends, you feel you are not that smart but you are smart. If you are not that smart (academically), it does not mean that you cannot get a scholarship.

It means you have to identify your strength. When you apply for scholarship, show them your strength. If your strength is not your academic grades, don’t push result forward. Push forward your strength. Then try to minimize your weaknesses. That’s how to do this…

And you also have to show your weakness because if you try to hide it, that’s like dishonesty. And that will disqualify you. You don’t hide your weakness. But you try not to advertise it. You advertise your strength.

ASA: It’s been an interesting one with you Moses. I appreciate your sharing your experience and stories with us. I believe our readers will be inspired in some way. Thank you very much.

Moses: Alright, thank you.

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Apply for NNPC / ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards 2015

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

Geosciences, Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Pipeline, Marine and Subsea)

Eligibility:

To qualify, applicants MUST:

1. Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University
2. Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.
3. Must have provisional admission to undertake full-time postgraduate study at a reputable foreign University (MSc or MEng) in the 2015/2016 academic session.
4. Specialization in Geophysics would be an advantage.

The EEPNL scholarship award applies to tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the selected course of study.

Please note:
Application closes Midnight, Friday 9th June, 2015.

Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and Email.

Employees of ExxonMobil Subsidiary companies in Nigeria and their dependents are not eligible for this Scholarship.

Before you start this application

1. Ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:

Passport photograph (with white background not more than 3 months old)
Valid ID card
Proof of provisional admission for Postgraduate Study into any reputable university
First Degree Certificate
Birth Certificate
Current Curriculum Vitae

2. Ensure you label these scanned documents accordingly, to avoid mixing up documents during upload.

3. Ensure you attach the right documents in the appropriate upload section.

How To Apply

To apply, visit the portal by clicking here

Then follow the steps below:

1. Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2. Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on www.scholastica.ng to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7. Ensure the name used in application matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9. When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click "Apply Now" to submit information at http://scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpceepnl or return to the home page www.scholastica.ng and select the 2015 NNPC/ESSO Postgraduate Scholarship Awards to be redirected to the application page]
12. You will receive an email that confirms your application was successful.
13. Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your profile and proceed to have your referee to sign the document.
14. Upload a scanned copy of the signed profile, this would be used for verification.
15. If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)

Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number

Click "Create Account" and fill in the required fields

Login with Email and Password to complete the form

After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture

Visit any of the capture centers https://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number

You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
16. Return to www.scholastica.ng and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion
NOTE:Multiple applications shall lead to disqualification

You must apply before you begin verification of your application details.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is 9th June, 2015. Students are encouraged to submit their applications well in advance of the deadline

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Apply for 2015/2016 NNPC/Chevron JV National University Scholarship Awards

Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with its Joint Venture partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students.

2015/2016 NNPC/CHEVRON JV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Carefully read the Requirement/Eligibility, How To Apply and Frequently Asked Questions pages for more details

Requirements / Eligibility

E-applications are invited from full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) degree students of the under-listed courses, in Nigerian Universities:

1. Accountancy

2. Agricultural Engineering/Agricultural Science

3. Architecture

4. Business Administration/Economics

5. Chemical Engineering

6. Civil Engineering

7. Computer Science

8. Electrical/Electronic Engineering

9. Environmental Studies/Surveying

10. Geology/Geophysics

11. Law

12. Mass Communication/Journalism

13. Mechanical/Metallurgical & Materials Engineering

14. Human Medicine/Dentistry/Pharmacy

15. Petroleum Engineering

How to Apply
Application is open to full-time SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) candidates only.

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents

Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
School ID card
Admission letter
Birth certificate
O' Level result
JAMB Result

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload

3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload

To apply, visit scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawards and follow the steps below:

1. Click on "Apply Now" tab.
2. Click on "Register Now" to create an account.
3. Proceed to your email box to activate your account
4. Click on http://scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawards to return to Scholarship site
5. Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
6. Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
7. Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
8. Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
9. When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
10. Recheck application information to avoid errors
11. Click "Apply Now" to submit information
12. You will receive an email and a sms that confirms your application was successful.
13. Return to http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number

Click "Create Account" and fill in the required fields

Login with Email and Password to complete the form

After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture

Visit any of the 37 capture centres http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number

You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office

16. Return to http://scholastica.ng/schemes/cnlawards and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Application Deadline Date
Closing date for receipt of e-applications is strictly June 16, 2015.

Please Note

Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed. All interested students are advised to click on “How to Apply” tab to proceed.

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.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ENTER VALID PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS.

MULTIPLE APPLICATION LEADS TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION.

For frequently ask questions click here.

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Apply for King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Full Masters and PhD Scholarships 2015

King Fahd welcome outstanding and talented prospective graduate students from around the nation and the world to apply for Graduate Studies. Besides national students, KFUPM currently has international graduate students from 28 different nationalities. This adds to the richness & diversity of the academic and research environment at KFUPM. The University currently offers 30 Master programs and 10 Doctoral programs in a full range of traditional disciplines, as well as interdisciplinary programs that anticipate market trends and respond to national needs. KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business.

All graduate admissions are administered by the Deanship of Graduate Studies (DGS). Candidates who intend to enroll in graduate programs at the University need to submit an online application available on the website of DGS on the link . The online application is available only during the application periods according to the posted application deadlines on the link.

The graduate admission is open twice a year for the two semesters: The Fall Term (usually starting in September) and the Spring Term (usually starting in February). Along with the online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded in the Upload section.

Mandatory documents for application (without which application will not be processed)

• Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi nationals / Passport for international applicants / Iqama for residents of Saudi Arabia).
• Complete official transcripts for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
• Statement-of-Purpose (a one-page essay focusing on career and research goals).
• Recommendation Letters from 3 Professors through the online recommendation system after submitting the online application.
• GMAT scores for MBA program (for international applicants).

Other supporting documents (needed for final admission decision)

• Certificates for BS degree and MS degree (if applying to PhD).
• TOEFL score (min. is 68 iBT for MS and 79 iBT for PhD).
• Acceptable GRE General score (min. Quant. is 156, min. Analytical is 4.0).
• Upon approval, original/certified copies of degree certificate(s) and transcript(s) are to be sent through postal mail.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should;
Visit here for more details

Application Deadline Date
15th September, 2015.

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Win N150,000 GTBank Scholarship (Monthly)

You can win a 150,000 Naira scholarship from Guaranty Trust bank every month. If you’re currently a student of any tertiary institution in Nigeria and you run a GTCrea8 eSavers account, you could win a ₦150,000 scholarship every month.  The steps to follow to qualify for the scholarship is quite simple. All you have to do is read this post carefully and follow the steps in it.

How can i win GTBank Scholarship (Monthly)?

The following are the things you need to do in order to qualify for the GTBank monthly scholarship;

1. You must have a GTCrea8 eSavers account. If you don’t, open one right now by clicking here.

2.Maintain an average balance of ₦5,000 in your GTCrea8 e-Savers account each month. Or download the GTBank Mobile Banking app for iOS, Android or Windows Phone. Or use Internet Banking, Mobile Banking or a POS for at least three transactions every month.

Six students win every month. You can also be a part of this.

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David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships in Nigeria - For Undergraduate African Students 2015

The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is our major platform for promoting our vision and goals. The scholarship program awards scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries, and have been offered admission to specific universities in Nigeria.

The DOF scholars program grants individuals the opportunity to acquire a first degree at top schools in the African continent. It grants individuals the opportunity to build up the leadership potentials that are so evidently lacking in the leaders of our today’s society, through the yearly programs and community development initiatives.

The scholarship program covers all study and travel expenses for the duration of the course of study.

Eligible Field of Study:
Programs covered by the DOF Scholars Program at:
Covenant University are Accounting, Banking and Finance, Mass Communication, Economics, International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information & Comm. Tech, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Architecture, Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Computer Science, Industrial Physics-Renewable Energy

Landmark University are Animal Science, Soil Science, Crop Science, Agricultural and Biosystem Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical And Information Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Computer Science, Accounting/Banking & Finance, Economics and International Relations.

Candidates can apply to their choice course of study. However, special consideration would be given to candidates whose courses fall under the following categories:
    Agriculture and allied courses
    Medicine
    Para Medical science
    Political science
    Education and allied courses

Scholarship Type: Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate program at the Covenant University and Landmark University.

Selection Criteria
    Superior Scholastic Ability
    Outstanding Character
    Evidence of Leadership & Involvement
    Service to Community and School

Eligibility
    A national and resident of an African nation.
    Not more than 23years old at time of application
    Secured admission to an approved Undergraduate course at Landmark or Covenant University
    Possess an internationally recognized high school diploma or its equivalent with superior academic record.
    Proficiency in oral and written English.
    In good health.
    Not already enrolled in undergraduate degree programs.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: Full tuition fee

Duration of Scholarship: The scholarship is for 4 or 5 years, this is subject to university stipulated time for course completion. The maximum duration of scholarship award is 5 years for undergraduate programs.

Eligible Countries: Open to citizens and residents of African Countries.

To be taken at (country): Covenant University and Landmark University, Nigeria

How to Apply
Applicants should visit the foundation’s website, read the application instructions and complete the online applications. Applicants must submit the application form and all required documents stated on the webpage.
Click here to apply

Notes: Proof of Admission to Landmark and Covenant University is required only at the point of award. Hence applicants can apply for scholarships before admission letters have been received.

Application Deadline Date
31st May, 2015.

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Apply for FCT Scholarship Award 2014/2015

We wish to inform all students of FCT origin studying in accredited tertiary institutions in Nigeria and Oversea, pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, learners in FCT Agency for Mass

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PTDF List of LSS Successful Candidates For 2014/2015 Scholarship Award

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund wish to inform the public that the list of candidates that are adjudged successful in the combined 2013/14 and 2014/15 Local Scholarship Scheme aptitude test has been published.

This is the outcome of the combined 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 local scholarship scheme aptitude test. The PTDF award therefore takes effect from 2014/15 academic session.

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Successful Candidates are advised to:
Scan and send a copy of their university letter of admission to LSS email address as indicated below:
lss_msc@ptdf.gov.ng, lss_ug@ptdf.gov.ng

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Apply for Federal Government of Nigeria Bilateral Scholarship 2015

Federal Government of Nigeria Bilateral Scholarship application has commenced. Successful undergraduate applicants will get scholarships to study overseas in either of Russia, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Macedonia and Hungary. While their postgraduate counterparts will study in Russia, China, Turkey, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Hungary, South Korea etc.

Courses of Study

A. Undergraduate level – Medicine, Paramedical, Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, etc.
B. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields.

BEA Countries

Some of the BEA countries at present include the following; Russia, China, Morocco, Turkey, Algeria, Romania, Serbia, Japan, Ukraine, Cuba, Greece, Czech Republic, Syria, Macedonia, Mexico, Egypt, Tunisia etc.

How Much Is This Scholarship Worth?

The scholarship value is scheduled as:

• Any of the above countries are responsible for the tuition and accommodation.
• While Nigeria government takes care of the following;

• $500 monthly for supplementation.
• $250 yearly for warm clothing.
• $200 yearly for Health Insurance.
• $500 yearly for medical scholars only.
• $1000 for PG research grant yearly were applicable.
• N100,000 – Take off for PG scholars were applicable
• N60,000 – Take off for UG scholars were applicable

Eligibility

Applicants must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible:

(A). Undergraduate Scholarship

• All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificate, WAEC or NECO (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their field of study including English language and Mathematics.
• Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2013 or 2014)
• Minimum age is 18years and maximum 22 years old at the time of taking up the award.

(B). Postgraduate Scholarship

• All applicants 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 NYSC.
• Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.

Note: (For all Applicants):
The donor countries are non english speaking. Applicants should therefore be prepared to undertake mandatory one year foreign language of the country of choice which will be the medium of instructions. And For postgraduate applicants for Russian award, the candidate must have obtained his/her first degree Russia.

Application Procedure and interview Criteria

All qualified candidates are advised to

– Visit federal scholarship boards website: www. fsb.gov.ng
– Click on Application Center
– Click on BEA in the Application Centre to access form
– Complete the application form online
– Print the completed application form
– Submit two sets of the completed application forms at the venue of the interview as scheduled.

WARINING: double entries will be disqualified.

All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues nearest to them as scheduled for their respective states of origin. Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centres with the following attachments:

– Two authenticated photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonial of previous school attended in two envelopes with their originals for sighting.
– Only one Certificate will be accepted ie WAEC or NECO.
– Two copies of Birth Certificate from national population commission (NPC) only.
– State of Origin Certificate duly signed, stamped and dated.
– Four passport sized colour photographs on white background.
– Data page of current International Passport, and
– Academic transcripts and NYSC certificate will be required from applicants for postgraduate studies.

Venue for BEA Scholarship Interview

The 2015 – 2016 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award Venues and Dates can be found on the official website. The interview would take place from March 9th to March 13th 2015 by 9.00am daily.

NB: Candidates nominated and finally selected by the awarding BEA Countries will be required to submit to federal scholarship board the following:

– Authenticated copies of academic certificates and
– Specified medical reports and police clearance certificate.

Click here to start your application or visit the official BEA website at http://fsb.gov.ng/

FSBEA Scholarship application website – here.

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