SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIANS. Scholarships in Nigeria, study abroad programs and other related opportunities Showing posts with label government. Show all posts Saturday, February 22, 2014 2014/2015 BILATERAL EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENT (BEA) SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Honourable Minister of Education, Chief (Barr.) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is hereby inviting interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2014/2015 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for: i) Undergraduate(UG) studies tenable in Russia, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Macedonia ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia, China, Turkey, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, e.t.c FIELDS OF STUDY a. Undergraduate level – Medicine, Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, etc b. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields 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 Certificate, WAEC or NECO (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 (2012 or 2013). Age limit is 22 years. B. POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: 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. A knowledge of the Foreign language of the donor country is desired particularly for those applying for Russian Award. All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D. NOTE (For all Applicants): Knowledge of the language of the country of choice is an added advantage. VENUE OF INTERVIEW: All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective zones of origin.Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centres with the following attachments: i. Two authenticated photocopies of educational certificates and testimonial ii. Only one certificate will be accepted ie WAECO or NECO ( May/June) only iii. Statement of results must be confirmed by WAEC or NECO and forwarded to the Director/ Secretary, Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja. iv. Two copies of Birth certificate. v. State of origin certificate duly signed, stamped and dated. vi. Eight (8) passport sized coloured photographs on white background vii. Data page of current International Passport. and viii. Academic transcripts and NYSC certificates will be required from applicants for postgraduate studies Original documents should be presented at the interview venues for sighting. 2014/2015 BEA Interview Venues and Dates from March 24th to 28th March 2014. Applicants are strongly advised to attend the interview at their zones of origin. NB: Candidates nominated and finally selected by the awarding BEA countries will be required to submit to Federal Scholarship Board the following: i) Authenticated copies of academic certificates ii) Medical certificate of Fitness including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B free certificates and chest x-ray from a Teaching Hospital, General Hospital or National Hospital, Abuja. OR, any Hospital as designated by the awarding country. iii) Police clearance certificate with finger prints ( on request) TIME : 9.00 A.M DAILY SIGNED: DR. MACJOHN NWAOBIALA PERMANENT SECRETARY FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 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. These 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 CLICK HERE TO APPLY Kindly Click Here to Visit and Like our Facebook Page or follow us on TWITTER (@scholarshipNG) for prompt updates on more opportunities. Posted by Olsey Consult 2 comments: Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: bea, fsb, government, masters, nigeria, phd, polytechnic, Scholarship, undergraduate Tuesday, January 28, 2014 NDDC Foreign Scholarship Program - 2014 INTRODUCTION As part of our Human Resource Development initiative, NDDC is embarking on Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme 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 Bachelors/Masters Degrees from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines: •Engineering •Medicine (M.sc. Public Health Excluded) •Computer Science/Technology •Geology •Geosciences •Environmental Sciences •Agriculture Applicants must have gained Post Graduate admission into a recognized university abroad. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS •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. •Applicants must have gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a foreign University. •Applicants who have not already enrolled in overseas universities are not eligible to apply. •Bond of good conduct from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan. •a. Member of National Assembly •b. Chairman of the LGA. •c. First class traditional ruler. •d. High Court Judge •Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award. •Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service MODE OF APPLICATION Application must be made On-line at the Commission’s website: ( nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments: •Recent passport photograph •Local Government identification letter. •Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Oversea Universities. •Relevant degrees from recognized Universities. •NYSC Discharge Certificate 1.Successfully completed applications will be assigned a registration number automatically. 2.Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference. 3.All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website. For Further Enquiries please contact : Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC) [email protected] scholarship-nigeria CLICK HERE TO APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: 28th February, 2014 Kindly Click Here to Visit and Like our Facebook Page or follow us on TWITTER (@scholarshipNG) for prompt updates on more opportunities. Posted by Olsey Consult 3 comments: Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: 2014, 2014 scholarships, foreign scholarship, government, masters, nddc, nddc scholarship, niger delta, phd, postgraduate Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2013 Ekiti State Scholarship And Bursary (Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Special) The Ekiti State government has instituted various Scholarship and Bursary Awards for Ekiti State Students in the Federal, State and Private Universities Free Application forms for undergraduate, Masters Degree, PHD and Physically Challenged are now available to prospective applicant at Ekiti State Scholarship Board, New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti. Those who prefer to apply online should CLICK HERE ; 2013 Scholarships and Bursary category. Completed application forms MUST be sent to: [email protected] not later than 1st October, 2013. ELIGIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: •Applicant must be in 2nd year/HND and above in their courses of study to be qualified for the undergraduate Scholarship Awards and must possess WAEC/NECO with a minimum of 5 Credits including English Language and mathematics at a sitting and a minimum CGPA of 4.0 for University or the equivalent of second class upper division, 3.8 for Polytechnics and 3.0 for NCE in their current institutions of study. •Applicants for Masters Degree and PHD Scholarship Awards must possess a minimum CGPA of 2nd Class Upper at Undergraduate level. A strong letter of recommendation from the University of Masters Degree Programme is additional prerequisite for PHD Scholarship Award; •Physically Challenged Students in Tertiary Institutions (NCE, ND, HND and Degree Studies) are qualified for Handicapped Scholarship Award; •Students on Part-Time Studies are not qualified for the Scholarship Awards BURSARY AWARDS: All Undergraduates, Polytechnics, NCE, School of Nursing and Colleges of Health Technology students are eligible. DATE OF SUBMISSION: All prospective applicants are to submit their forms (s) on or before Thursday 31st October 2013. Signed E. O. OWOLABI ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY EKITI STATE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD Through: scholarship-nigeria Kindly Click Here to Visit and Like our Facebook Page or follow us on TWITTER (@scholarshipNG) for prompt updates on more opportunities. Posted by Olsey Consult No comments: Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: bursary, ekiti, government, indigene, masters, msc, phd, physically challenged, private university, Scholarship, state Wednesday, August 7, 2013 2013 Mobil/NNPC Graduate Assistance Program Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for enrollment as Trainees in the AKS-NNPC/MPN & KPL/IBM Graduate Assistance Programme (GAP) Phase II. POSITION: Graduate Trainee SPONSORS The Programme is sponsored by Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (HPN), Operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture in collaboration with Akwa lbom State Government (AKSG) and Knowledge Partners Limited (KPL) business partner to International Business Machines (IBM), as part of its community assistance programmes aimed at boosting capacity building. Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN), a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation has a long history or operating in Nigeria. The company maintains a robust and active community relations programme that impacts its areas of operation. 2.0 THE PROGRAMME This is a non residential training in Information Technology as well as Entrepreneurship skills targeted at unemployed graduates of Akwa Ibom State origin. However, few opportunities would be given to indigenes of other states of Nigeria. The programme seeks amongst others to: Encourage entrepreneurship and technology skills among trainees Reduce unemployment in the State Provide pool of experienced persons in ICT skills for both public and private sector employers. The sessions are in abthes of 50 persons each for a period of six months comprising of a 3 month Instructor led training (ILT) and another 3 months on the job training (OTJ) through internship placements with reputable organizations. 3.0 Enrollment Requirements Applicants as Trainees for AKS-NNPC/MPN & KPL/IBM Graduate Assistance Programme (GAP) Phase II must: •Be university or polytechnic graduate (BSc or BA) with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or HND Lower Credit in any discipline •Have completed NYSC •Be successful in the competitive GAP aptitude test and selection interview conducted later •Be aged between 21 - 35 years How to Apply Interested candidates should either: Submit application letter with hard copy of detailed curriculum vitae indicating cell phone contacts, email addresses and proof of Local Goycrnment Area of Origin in an envelope marked Graduate Assistance Programme addressed to: Programme Consultant AKS-NNPC/MPN & KPL/IBM Graduate Assistance Programme. VADOC Phase II. Ministry of Science and Technology 84 Obio lmo Street. Uyo.Akwa lbom State OR Apply online and attach curriculum vitae to: info@gapng All applications must reach The Programme Consultant not later than 14 days from we date of this publication. 5.0 ENQUIRIES For further enquiries visit our website gapng . OR email us at info@gapog ; OR visit the office at above stated address DEADLINE: 20th August 2013. scholarship-nigeria Kindly Click Here to Visit and Like our Facebook Page or follow us on TWITTER (@scholarshipNG) for prompt updates on more opportunities. Posted by Olsey Consult 3 comments: Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: akwa ibom, exxonmobil, government, graduate, graduate internship, mobil, nigeria, nnpc, oil, trainee 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 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: [email protected] Posted by Olsey Consult Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: empowerment, federal, goodluck, government, job, jonathan, nigeria, presidential, Scholarship, sponsorship Friday, March 16, 2012 2012/2013 Rivers State Government of Nigerias Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships. The Rivers State sustainable development agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates into the Governors Special Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship programme for 2012/2013 session. Available Courses: Medicine, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Oil and Gas, ICT-Related courses. Deadline: April 20, 2012 FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO APPLY, CLICK HERE Posted by Olsey Consult Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: government, nigeria, rivers, Scholarship, state, student Wednesday, January 4, 2012 2012 Federal Government Scholarship (Nigerian Awards) 2012 Scholarship Application forms are now available for collection in all Federal and State universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. Consequently, prospective candidates are advised to contact their institutions for collection and completion of the forms (forms can also be downloaded ONLINE from the link created below). This scholarship program is open to both Undergraduates (2nd year and above) and Postgraduate applicants from RECOGNISED NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate applicants must have attained a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (on a 5.0-grading system) or its equivalent in the previous academic year to be eligible for the Scholarship. UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: N150,000 POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS: N100,000 (and Colleges of Education) POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: N180,000. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE AT QUEENS COLLEGE, YABA. DATE: Monday 23RD - Wed 25TH January, 2012. TIME: 8.00 AM Prompt CLICK HERE TO APPLY (plus other important details) Posted by Olsey Consult Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: 2012, 2013, abroad, federal, government, nigeria, opportunities, postgraduate, Scholarship, study, undergraduate Friday, February 25, 2011 2011 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP 2011 Scholarship Application forms are now available for collection in all Federal and State universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. Consequently, prospective candidates are advised to contact their institutions for collection and completion of the forms (forms can also be downloaded ONLINE from the link created below). This scholarship program is open to both Undergraduates (2nd year and above) and Postgraduate applicants from RECOGNISED NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE: Undergraduate applicants must have attained a minimum CGPA of 4.0 (on a 5.0-grading system) or its equivalent in the previous academic year to be eligible for the Scholarship. All completed scholarship application forms are to be brought to the examination centres between; 14th - 18th March (Northern states) and; 21st - 25th March 2011 (Southern States). CLICK HERE TO APPLY (plus other important details) Posted by Olsey Consult 1 comment: Links to this post Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Labels: federal, government, Scholarship Older Posts Home Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) Google Search Where will you like to continue your studies? Blog Archive ▼ 2014 (10) ► March (1) ▼ February (5) 2014/2015 BILATERAL EDUCATIONAL AGREEMENT (BEA) SC... GET REGISTERED ON SCHOLARSHIP NIGERIAS DATABASE (... 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