SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIANS. Friday, September 21, 2012 List of 100 Successful Candidates of the 2012 PRESSID Scholarship A total of 100 successful candidates have been selected for the 2012 Presidential Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) for postgraduate studies abroad. These candidates are hereby invited to the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja on Monday 8th October 2012 at 9.00 a.m. for initial briefing. They should come along with: their original certificates, NYSC discharge certificates, letters from two guarantors, their international passports, and letters of admission (if any). Those who are yet to secure admission should immediately apply to any of the top 25 universities approved for the scheme and inform the NUC accordingly. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIST OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES Posted by Olsey Consult at 9:53 AM Links to this post Labels: 2012, 2013, abroad, federal government, gej, goodluck, jonathan, list of shortlisted candidates, masters, nigeria, nuc, phd, president, pressid, Scholarship, study Thursday, September 20, 2012 Win N100,000 with Maltina Are you a good dancer? MALTINA wants to SEE YOUR DANCE MOVES. Participate in the Maltina (video) dance competition by clicking this link WATCH VIDEO to watch video and download music. Come up with your own version of dance to this music and upload to MALTINA ON FACEBOOK Prize: N100,000. Competition: starts on September 20th and closes November 15th 2012. Posted by Olsey Consult at 8:12 AM Links to this post Labels: competition, maltina, maltina dance, N100000, naira, video, win GET REGISTERED ON SCHOLARSHIP NIGERIA'S DATABASE (THE "BOOST IT") Sit back relaxed and let the scholarships locate you. SCHOLARSHIP NIGERIA/OLSEY CONSULT is currently creating a database of Nigerian (Udergraduate and Postgraduate) Scholarship applicants. This program covers both LOCAL/FOREIGN and UNDER/POST-GRADUATE scholarship opportunities for applicants in the following (3) Categories: 1. CATEGORY A: 100/200 Level Undergraduates 2. CATEGORY B: 300 level-to-Final year Undergraduates 3. CATEGORY C: POSTGRADUATE applicants. In our BOOST IT! database, we will need the following information of prospective applicants: 1. Your Full Name 2. State of Origin (for local/ region-based scholarships) 3. Phone Number (for Mobile Alerts) 4. Email address (for free additional consultancy services). BENEFITS: 1. SCHOLARSHIP NIGERIA/OLSEY CONSULT will refer and recommend registered applicants on its database (category-wise) DIRECTLY to sponsoring agencies, individuals or organizations for scholarship consideration. This depends largely on the scholarship type and/or its terms and availability. 2. Every Registered member gets first-hand SMS Alerts on their MOBILE PHONES on latest scholarship opportunities. 3. Registered members get informed on other opportunities (Essay, Call for papers, private/individual sponsorship e.t.c) directly by SMS. 4. Opportunity for FREE technical and professional assistance during application 5. FREE tips on aptitude test types and drafting winning applications. COST OF REGISTRATION: N500 / Year MODE OF REGISTRATION: Send an email to olseyconsult@yahoo.co.uk for payment/registration procedures. (kindly include your phone number in your email) Disclaimer: Please NOTE that you should report and ignore any message (on SCHOLARSHIP BOOST IT!) that is not coming from SCHOLARSHIP NIGERIA (Admin), olseyconsult@yahoo.co.uk or our web page (www.scholarship-nigeria.com) Posted by Olsey Consult at 7:58 AM Links to this post Labels: doctorate, essay, masters, mba, msc, nigeria, overseas, phd, postgraduate, Scholarship, sponsorship, state scholarship, study, study abroad, undergraduate Tuesday, September 18, 2012 National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) scholarship 2012/2013 NITDA scholarship 2012-2013 The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) under the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, with its mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide has in 2010 established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigerian or Foreign/ Overseas Universities. NITDA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2012/2013 Criteria: The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and covers equally the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for M.sc. Duration: The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years. Eligibility: PhD: All citizens of Nigeria with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible for sponsorship. MSc. All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor’s Degree, (B.Sc) in Information Technology related field. Closing Date The registration period is from now till 24th October, 2012 Method of Application All eligible candidates that are interested should log on to: scholarship.nitda.gov.ng to register. A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited Posted by Olsey Consult at 8:21 AM Links to this post Shortlisted candidates for 2012/2013 National Merit Scholarship Award (NNPC & Addax Petroleum) The under-listed applicants are hereby invited for an Aptitude Test scheduled to take place as follows: Date: Saturday September 22, 2012 Time: Accreditation begins 9.00am and exam follows immediately after the accreditation. Lagos Centre Airforce Secondary School Sam Ethnan Airforce Base Ikeja, Lagos State Abuja Centre National Centre for Women Development Better Life Street, Central Area Opposite Central Bank of Nigeria Garki, Abuja Owerri Centre All Seasons Hotel Off Port-Harcourt Road Owerri, lmo state Port HarCourt Centre Government Secondary School, Etitinwo Road Elekahia, Port Harcourt NOTE: Candidates should go to their Centre of choice as published and should take note of their exam numbers. Candidates are required to bring along their: i. Writing materials ii. School ID card iii. School Admission letter For Lagos Centre, Click Here To View List For Port Harcourt Centre, Click Here To View List For Abuja Centre, Click Here To View List For Owerri Centre, Click Here To View List The existing Beneficairies of this scholarship scheme (from 2007-2010) are hereby reminded to submit their Nigerian Uniform Bank Account Number (NUBAN) to CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com OR CRL6@addaxpetroIeum.com Posted by Olsey Consult at 8:15 AM Links to this post Labels: aptitude test, centre, list of shortlisted candidates, nigeria, Scholarship, shortlisted Saturday, September 8, 2012 2012 MUSTE Scholarship for Nigerian Youths. MUSTE 2012/2013 SESSION IS NOW OPEN TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS!!! The Mankind United To Support Total Education is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation; it was registered with the corporate affairs commission in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintaince allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested N98,220,000 in the program on one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries. In establishing MUSTE, 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. Overtime it is expected that MUSTE beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged. APPLICATION PAGE 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 in Nigeria Eligibility and Criteria All Nigerian youth are eligible for the scholarship. In the first ten years of the program, 1439 youths from all cross Nigeria have been awarded scholarship. About one hundred awardees are selected each year from a pool of four hundred applicants. 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. Special MUSTE links Click to View past beneficiaries. How to write a great Scholarship Application Letter? For renewing applicants who may be experiencing difficulties getting necessary documents from their schools, please download this request letter , fill in necessary information and take it to departments that can give you what you need to get your scholarship renewal. Please follow the directions carefully before applying: 1. Click here to download the form 2. Print and fill out the form COMPLETELY where it applies to your category. 3. For tertiary education please fill in your current university and your proposed year of graduation 4. Obtain all supporting documents such as your JAMB, SSCE, WAEC etc. 5. SCAN ALL PAGES + SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AND SAVE IN A FOLDER + Passport Photo 6. DO NOT FORGET TO SIGN YOUR APPLICATION. 7. Send that folder with all the documents to muste@youthempowerment.org.ng 8. The email address used in sending your form MUST be in this format firstname.lastname@emailhost.com . Please your email address must contain your first and last name. 9. PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY HARD COPY TO OUR OFFICE ADDRESS Posted by Olsey Consult at 3:37 PM Links to this post Sunday, August 26, 2012 Federal Government SURE-P Graduate Internship Scheme 2012 Federal Govt. Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme, Graduate Internship Scheme 2012. Invitation For Expression Of Interest For The Graduate Internship Scheme Of The Community Services, Women And Youth Employment Programme Under The Social Safety Net Component Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) Graduate Internship Recruitment 2012 1.) In line with Mr. President’s promise to mitigate the spate of youth unemployment in the country through the re-investment of the subsidy funds, the Federal Government has initiated the graduate Internship Scheme under the Social Safety net component of Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). The ultimate goal is to reduce unemployment among graduates and stimulate economic growth, as part of priority transformation agenda of the current administrative, while also enhancing opportunities towards the attainment of Vision 2020. 2.) The scheme has the objective to create opportunities for unemployed graduates to be engaged for a period of one (1) year in reputable firms and institutions, to enable them acquire skills and experience and enhance their employability. The scheme would be a form of partnership with firms and institutions in which they get free labour and undertake to groom and mentor the interns to acquire skills on the job experience while government pays stipends to the interns. This will help equip graduates towards meeting the demands of employers in the current labour market. Interns would be deployed to firms and institutions in their areas of residence for convenience. 3.) Interns would be deployed according to the relevance of their discipline to the firms. This will not only improve manpower development but will also broaden the applicant’s expertise. And these interns would be under close supervision for the period, to ensure dilligence. 4.) Eligibilty Criteria: The scheme targets unemployed graduates (males and females not more than 40 years of age) who are willing to be engaged for a temporary period of one year in firms and institutions to acquire skills; Applicants must have completed a degree/HND Applicants must have completed the mandotory NYSC or exempted 5.) How To Apply: The Federal Government of Nigeria hereby invites interested unemployed graduates to express interest in the scheme by visiting www.wyesurep.gov.ng to complete and submit application forms online. The application shall be processed on first come first serve basis for up to 50,000 interns and selection will be merit-based. Please note that all information will be verified before consideration for placement. 6.) Disclaimer: This advertisement is published for information purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment or obligation on the part of SURE-P to award a job contract. SURE-P will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any interested applicant in connection with submission of an application or any response to an inquiry. SURE-P is not bound to shortlist any applicant and reserves the right to reject or annul the application process at any time without incurring any liability and assigning any reason there for; Only shortlisted applicants will be considered and contacted. 7.) Further Enquiries: Phone: 09 – 2913452 09 – 2913454 08188480036 08105576779 Email: inquiries@wyesurep.gov.ng Posted by Olsey Consult at 6:24 PM Links to this post Labels: empowerment, federal, goodluck, government, job, jonathan, nigeria, presidential, Scholarship, sponsorship Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries 2013/2014 The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom for the citizens of developing Commonwealth countries is now open for the 2013/2014 session. The prestigious scholarships cover full tuition fees, maintenance fund to study at a UK university as well as a return air ticket to the scholar’s home country. Eligibility: To apply for the awards covered in this prospectus, candidates should: – Be Commonwealth citizens, refugees, or British protected persons – Be permanently resident in a Commonwealth country other than the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man – Be available to commence their academic studies in the United Kingdom by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2013 – Hold, by October 2013, a first degree of upper second class Honours standard (or above); or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification, which will normally be a Master’s degree AND – For clinical training in the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified as a doctor or dentist between 1 October 2003 and 30 September 2008. How to Apply: – All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. The CSC cannot accept any applications direct from candidates. – The CSC expects all Commonwealth Scholarship candidates to be nominated by an approved nominating agency/university/university body, and to have completed an application form using our Electronic Application System (EAS). – Full help on how to apply using the EAS is provided in our Commonwealth Scholarships 2013 prospectus guides, which should be read in full before making any attempt to use the EAS. For the following categories of award… – 12-36 months’ support towards completion of either a full-time taught or a doctoral post graduate qualification at an eligible UK institution. These awards are open to those candidates nominated either by the Vice Chancellor/Executive Head of their employing institution or by the appointed agency in their home country – 12 months’ non-degree study in the United Kingdom on a Split-Site basis to aid the completion of a doctoral degree undertaken at a university in the candidate’s home country – 6 months’ clinical training in medicine or dentistry (available only to candidates from developing countries). These awards are open to candidates nominated by their Vice Chancellor/ Executive Head or by the appointed agency in the home country – citizens of Seychelles can apply for undergraduate funding through their national nominating agency. Nominations can be made through the following channels – The candidate’s national Commonwealth Scholarship agency. This is the main route of application and a full list of Commonwealth Scholarship agency addresses can be accessed from the link below – The Executive Head of an eligible developing country university on whose staff the applicant serves – Selected non-governmental organisations, charitable bodies and development partnerships Selection Criteria: Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria: – Academic merit of the candidate – The quality of the proposal – For those candidates from developing Commonwealth countries (i.e. all others), the likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country. Scholarship Worth: Each Scholarship provides: – Student concessionary or other approved airfare to the United Kingdom and return on expiry of the Scholarship – Approved tuition and examination fees – A personal maintenance allowance at the rate of £882 per month (£1091 per month for those studying at institutions in the London Metropolitan area) – A grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable – An initial arrival allowance, incorporating an initial clothing grant for Scholars from tropical countries – A grant for expenses for approved travel within the United Kingdom or overseas – A grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside the United Kingdom. This shall not normally exceed one economy class return airfare to the fieldwork location – A paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three year doctoral awards. Scholars for whom fieldwork fares are provided to their home country shall not be entitled to a mid-term fare home, nor Scholars who have claimed (or intend to claim) spouse or child allowances for more than 12 months during their award – For married Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a marriage allowance of £220 per month is payable provided that the husband and wife (or civil partners) are residing together at the same address in the United Kingdom – Similar awards may not be held concurrently. Scholarship Application Deadline: – All candidates must complete and submit their applications through the Electronic Application System on or before December 7, 2012. You can start your application early, save and complete it when you have all the information requested. – Nominating Agencies are expected to submit their nominations in electronic format latest by December 21, 2012. Visit the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries Webpage for more information about this Scholarship. Posted by Olsey Consult at 6:14 PM Links to this post Labels: masters, nigerians, postgraduate, Scholarship, study abroad Monday, August 13, 2012 Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship 2012 The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarship for Forty Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Applicants are invited for the 2012 Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship for Nigerians Awards. This year’s award is for 20 students each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for their education. Accepted Subject Areas? All courses offered at Nigerian higher institutions are eligible Scholarship Type: Undergraduate scholarships for Nigerian Students Who is qualified to apply? 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 How Many Funding Positions are available? Twenty (20) What are the benefits? Each of the 20 scholarship winners will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) How long will sponsorship last? Scholarship is a onetime financial award Eligible African Countries Nigeria To be taken at: Nigerian higher institutions including Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education Application Closing Date Application Ends By Deadline 20 August 2012 Offered annually? Yes Method of Application Each applicant shall submit an application letter, not more than two 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 candidates current identity card A letter from the candidates current head of department, including correct information on the candidates 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 candidates registration form for the current semester and Two current passport photographs NOTE: Students who have once won the scholarship are not eligible 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 Ikeja, P.O.Box 80279, Lafiaji, Lagos Or Gani Fawehinmi scholarship board c/o Dr. Mike Okoro, Dept of Philosophy, Imo State University Owerri Or Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board c/o Dr. Clement Chup, Chairman, ASUU university of Abuja, ASUU, Secretariat, University of Abuja mini campus, Gwagwalada. Important Notes: Interview date is as follows Owerri: 27/8/12 at ASUU secretariat, owerri at 10am Abuja: 3/9/12 at ASUU national secretariat, main campus, permanent site, university of Abuja, airport road at 10am Lagos: 12/9/12 at Nigerian law publications house, Otunba Jobi Fele way, C.B.D Alausa, Ikeja Lagos at 10am Posted by Olsey Consult at 9:48 AM Links to this post Labels: gani fawehinmi, Scholarship 7up Nigerian scholarship at Havard Business School (MBA) Seven Up Bottling Company Plc is offering a full scholarship to a Nigerian resident in the country to study for an MBA at the Harvard Business School (HBS). Every year, a Nigeria will be awarded the scholarship to enjoy high quality education at the prestigious university. The scholarship was initiated in 2011 as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the company in accordance with its vision of a “greener future.” The link to the scholarship announcement on HBS website can be found below. Worth of the Scholarship: It covers tuition, board, and travel allowance throughout the two-year MBA programme Start of the Programme: September each year. Eligibility: To be considered for the scholarship: -you must be a Nigerian citizen -you must be resident in Nigeria -you must have gained admission into the Harvard Business School MBA Program How to Apply Once you have gained admission into the MBA programme, send a copy of you admission letter to hbsscholarship@sevenup.org and you will be contacted on the next steps. Or you can email them to know about their deadline. It is important to bear in mind that the MBA programme admission circle at Harvard is usually from October to April. To apply for admission, visit the HBS online application page by clicking here. The next application admission deadline is September 24, 2012. 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