The ASUU Strike Chronicles II: How To Maximize Your Time

Things You Can Engage in During This ASUU Strike

There are various opportunities that you can key into during this period when schools are closed. Here is a list of about Seven things you can do;

1. Acquire a skill: This one’s a no-brainer, there’s all kinds of stuff you can learn in a few months, and some in just weeks. What about expending your time to improve your IT skills, learn a new language or pick up a musical instrument. You can also build competence in your course of study by joining artisans in your profession - if you are studying Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and so on, learn "REAL" practicals from mechanics and electricians around. That may Sound disgusting but the fact is that you've been taught theories all this while. Prove that wrong after answering this question, "why can't you jump to the aid of Dad when his car suddenly broke down on the road?" The answer is the main reason you should go to learn. The benefit you will receive from such practical experience is COMPETENCE in you career.
If money’s a concern, there are truckloads of free/subsidised learning resources, if you know how to look. It will surprise you where these skills will prove useful down the road.

2. Get a Job: That’s right, lay your hand on a job. With what certificate, you ask? Who says you need a certificate to get a job? There has to be something you know how to do, take home lessons or join tutorial centres to teach your favourite subject or search for someone that needs a helping hand in their business or company, even if you’re going to work for free. You heard that, work for free if you have to.

3. Start a Business: Think you 've got the wits, you can always start very small. Some of the aids you should consider is making online research about starting a small business. Starting your business may begin with identifying a need in your environment or meeting the need of the season. For instance, You don't need angels to tell you that some consumer goods such as recharge cards, greeting cards and others will be over demanded in this yuletide season. So you can find the best you can do either sales agent or (think and open your eyes) of any consumer goods. You can utilize the this time to lay a foundation for your online business.

4. Become a volunteer: Aside from the feeling of accomplishment and fulfilment that comes from serving humanity, volunteering can be one of the most rewarding activities you can engage in, given the potentially high levels of training, travel and connections that such platforms expose you to. You can get a good number of this organizations by making online research. What’s more, most volunteer organisations have programs specially tailored for young and student volunteers that allow you to conveniently sustain your volunteer activities even while you’re in school. Examples are HIV awareness platforms/ NGOs, Red Cross, Organisations that care for the homeless, paraplegics, convicts, etc.

5. Attend seminars and industry events: You stand the chance of increasing your knowledge base and also network with people. You might not know it, but there are always interactions and discussions going on around your chosen discipline on many levels, manifesting themselves in seminars, trainings, meetups, exhibitions, expos, symposia, book readings, concerts and much more. A lot of these are free or subsidised, especially for students, and again there is the opportunity to gain exposure and make valuable connections.

6. Work on that idea: You know what I’m talking about. That song that came to you in the shower. That niggling question that your lecturer refused to (or couldn’t) answer. That book manuscript that has been gathering dust in the corner of your wardrobe. Those ideas that you’ve been too busy going to school to explore. Now is the time to work on those things. You might never get a better opportunity.

7. Create a School Out of your home: A lecturer passing his comment immediately after the ASUU strike introduced the OPEN COURSE WARE(OCW). OCW are course materials (lecture notes, assignments and video lectures) of different universities in the USA and EUROPE that are made public for the purpose of learning. So, you can find your course from different schools online and compare what your lecturers are teaching with what is being taught in the diaspora. Get your course materials from popular universities in the world such as Harvard , MIT and others. Just GOOGLE the word "OCW"

"A Successful man (student) is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others (ASUU and FG) have thrown at him" - David Brinkly


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The ASUU Strike Chronicles: What's Next For Students

Needless to say is the resurrection of the old devil (industrial action- strike) in the tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This is a mistrust against the government who cunningly play on people's intelligence by entering into agreement that cannot be fulfilled. Certaintly, this is a complete drag on our already collapsed education sector in which students are majorly the losers, paying dearly for the stubbornness of our elders with extra years in an unnecessarily protracted "learning process."

Instead of joining the pool of pundits to argue the case out, I will rather stand out to proffer solutions to the pertinent question troubling the heart of most students like me which is
"What do I do during the Strike?"

Going by the turn of event and news surrounding the supposed indefinite strike, it is clear that the earliest resumpton date will be about late January or February 2012 (this is enough time to do something either crime that mars your life or any other thing that builds it). So, why sit all day in front of TV set all day, drinking booze, sleeping more than half of the day and wasting away on facebook or chatting applications.

Remember that "The idle hand is the devil's workshop."

And no sooner had school resumed, news of attrocities committed by fellow idle students at home begin to flood the air while success stories of those that maximized the break often follow as well.

However, the net effect of ASUU strike could be advantageous, if a good plan is developed and sticked to while also it may be disadvantageous if you just wasted away. In fact, when viewed from a certain perspective, ASUU strikes might be a good thing. How, you ask? Well because the duration of the strike might be your best chance of learning/doing stuff that is actually useful and will avail you for life and the future, as opposed to the crap that they’re force-feeding you at school. And I will be sharing a few ideas (in my next post) that might be worth your while if you try them out.

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Education Tips: NYSC Experience And Masters Scholarships to Study Abroad

If you are reading this, you are either preparing for your National Youth Service Corps - NYSC - in Nigeria or currently a serving Youth Corper. Or you have already completed your NYSC with personal experiences you thing are not worth much. You probably have been nursing the dream to achieve your postgraduate Masters Degree through international scholarship. It is a dream with the possibilities of achievement if you consciously prepare yourself towards it. How do you qualify yourself for scholarships? Qualifying for postgraduate scholarships takes more than making up your mind one sunny afternoon after NYSC to start searching and applying for funding. Or deciding you want an international scholarship to get out of the country due to employment frustration. It involves timely preparation during your early education career when you still have time. Scholarship qualifications and Selection Criteria require self development and periodic experiences on your part as a student or youth corper. Hence, you need to start preparing yourself while you can. The economic future of a typical Nigerian student/ graduate can be very 'unpredictable ', and hoping that things will just work out to finance you dream can be unrealistic, without some timely effort on Your path. One long year of Youth Service- NYSC- can make you the candidate scholarship sponsors are looking to award financial aid if you make the best of the opportunities available. You might have heard that it takes more than high academic performance to win international scholarships. It does count to have a First Class or Second Class Upper Degree but to stand a greater chance of winning, you need more than academic classification. Many of the scholarship programs are available only to students who fit a narrowly defined set of eligibility requirements. Regardless of what the scholarship' s specific set of eligibility requirements, selection committees are looking for well-defined candidates who excel in one or more of the following categories: Leadership Potential, Community Service/ Volunteerism, Work Experience and of course, Academic Performance. This makes School grades one of other eligibility criteria. By being able to demonstrate strength in some or all of these four essential qualities, you will have greater chances. How Can NYSC Influence Your Chances of Winning Postgraduate Scholarships for Masters Program? Thinking through the entire NYSC activities; starting from the Orientation Camp to the Primary Assignment and The Community Development Service, you will see opportunities to acquire three of the scholarship criteria mentioned above; Leadership Experience, Community Service/ Volunteerism, Work Experience. Here are the basic scholarship qualifications and how the one year NYSC activities can be helpful. Leadership Potential Scholarship Committees believe that Leadership is a quality that should be reflected in all aspects of a student's life, including her academics and paid employment, as well as her community service. Beyond the initiative it takes to become a leader, scholarship committees are also looking for the consensus building skills and motivational abilities required for leadership success. Developing your leadership potentials may not be as scary, if you try to always cease opportunity to demonstrate them. Personally, I' d not been the take-up-leadership -responsibility type during school days. I was the shyishly- nonchalant type, and words like 'public - speaking' often sounds like 'nightmare' . Then, that day in October 2007, at the Orientation Camp, in Kolokuma/ Opokuma LGA, Bayelsa, during my National Youth Service corps (NYSC) , my Platoon Commander asked me to be Platoon (squad ) Leader for Platoon '10' . I had the choice to decline but I accepted the offer and the experience was priceless. There is still a lot to learn anyway. So what is this about? While in school (secondary or tertiary) or during NYSC, get involved with extracurricular activities, take responsibility for your actions in difficult situations, create experiences that show courage. Volunteer to take up leadership roles during Orientation Camp and through the service year. According to Dr. Bruce Jackson, Director of the Centre for the Advancement of Leadership, "It is not enough to acquire knowledge and good grades. If you want to succeed, you need a firm understanding of what creates lasting success and excellence.. . ". Work Experience Mentioning your NYSC work experience and your commitment in your scholarship application will give you an upper hand. Scholarship selection committees are interested in knowing how you relate to the world outside home and school environment. They are looking first and foremost for initiative and commitment at place of work. Scholarship committees are less concerned with your job description and earning power than with your ability to demonstrate responsibility at place of work. You can prove this by presenting strong and compelling letters of recommendation from your employer at your place of primary assignment. Volunteer/Community Service In addition to the work at your place of primary assignment - volunteerism and service to your community will make you (potential scholarship candidates) even more attractive to selection committees. By volunteering, you show not only that you are civic-minded but also that you care about a cause broader than your own advancement. By giving extra lessons to students in rural area (Depending on the community your are posted to serve) etc, giving your time and talent is a noble use of your resources. With many civic and non-profit organizations offering scholarships, volunteers make the top of the priority list for selection committees. To demonstrate your commitment to community service, go beyond just listing Community Development Service- CDS assignments on your scholarship application. Devote more time and resources to serving your host community through CDS. Write an essay about how volunteering has impacted on your career ambitions, what have you learned from serving the community, or why being a volunteer changed your political beliefs. To some people the idea of volunteerism/ community service may seem unrealistic. 'How and why should I waste my precious time doing things I don' t benefit from in any way?', you could say. The scholarship committee understands this and will gladly reward candidates with such public-spirit . Service to humanity is an act of leadership and a way of life. Scholarship providers sets a good example of service.

Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Countries 2012

A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because standard educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. Scholarship winners will study at Oxford University, UK under any undergraduate course of study, except Medicine due to the course length and expense. The Oxford scholarship scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection.
ELIGIBLE Countries
All countries in the list defined by the Development Assistance Committee of the OECD except Saudi Arabia, which includes:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire , Croatia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti , Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana,Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, FYR Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia,Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Administered Areas, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines , Rwanda, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor- Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Scholarship Worth
University and college fees, full grant for living expenses; return flight to the UK at the start and end of the course.
Eligibility
This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.
How to Apply
You must make an application to the University through UCAS by 15 October 2011 and be successful in gaining a place . You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. You must also answer the following two questions in the supporting statement of the scholarship application form:
1. Why are you applying for this scholarship and what impact will it have on your career?
2. How would you use the education you receive at Oxford for the benefit of your community?
The scholarship application form will be available for download from January 2012

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NettPAD Education BrainTrust Undergraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students For 2011/2012 Academic Session

NettPAD Education BrainTrust Scholarship offers scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students in Nigerian Tertiary institutions such as; Universities, Polytechnics and Colleges of Education for 2011/2012 academic session.
The NettPAD Education Scholarship Award Scheme aim towards helping Nigerian Undergraduate Students in Higher institutions to pursue academic excellence without financial stress or suffering and also to motivate and reward excellence.
The NE BrainTrust Scholarship Program is a non-governmental, non-profit and merit- based higher education scholarship scheme that is funded entirely by Donations from the NettPAD Education Campaigns "Raising the Future Scholars Today " and is administered by the NettPAD Education Scholarship Board. The scholarship opportunity is open for any field of study.
The program is entirely merit-based,that is, a student' s ability to pay for his or her own education is not a factor in determining if he or she receives it. The money provided to NE Scholars varies and depends on the type of institution as well as the student's performance in NettPAD Education Brain Trust Scholarship e-Test Screening.
The NE Scholarship program has two stated goals
To offer academically superior students who would not otherwise be able to afford college the opportunity to receive higher education.
To offer financial aid to academically-superior students who can afford to attend college.
Eligibility
Inorder to qualify for the NE scholarship, an applicant must be;
a Nigerian less than 25years by 27th September, 2011.
be a bona fide student of a recognized tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Scholarship Worth
There are three categories of this Scholarship scheme and numbers of awards to be given depend on the number of the successful candidates:
Gold Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N250 , 000
Bronze Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N150 , 000
Silver Scholar: Certificate of Merit Award plus N50, 000
Method of Applying
Application and screening will be done online, Candidates who successfully meet the above entry qualifications should apply by following these steps strictly:
Create and confirm user' s account from the link below
Login and Complete your Profile
Upload the following documents (recent passport photography, School ID Card, application letter, O level results, Birth certificate/declaration of Age and State of Origin certificate)
Schedule and write NettPAD Education BrainTrust Scholarship e-Test Screening.
Upload your certified NE e-Test(online) Screening Score Sheet.
Application letter
Interested applicant for the NE Scholarship Scheme is expected to write a page application letter using Microsoft word indicating why he/she should be given NE Scholarship.
The application letter should be addressed to:
The Director,
NettPAD Education Scholarship Board ,
70, Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos.
O’Level Results (WAEC/NECO)
All applicants must have obtaned a minimum of credit passes in the subjects relevant to their field of studies including English and Mathematics.
Birth Certificate and State of Origin Certificate
Certificates that are not authenticated (official stamp/seal) will not be considered.
NE e-Test Screening Score Sheet
As part of NE screening exercise, each applicant at his/her convenient time (24/ 7) within the NettPAD Education stipulated period (21 st to 27th September, 2011) will write NettPAD Education BrainTrust Scholarship e-Test (online) Screening. Applicant will print his/her NE e-Test Screening Score Sheet and then take the result to his/her head of Department for official Seal/Stamp before uploading it.
Application Deadline
All application proceedings must be completed on or before 27th September, 2011. The names of successful applicants will be published in dailies and on NE website. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To start application for this scholarship for Nigerian Students, click to Apply Now

Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Grants And Scholarship Awards 2011/2012 for Undergraduate Students In Nigeria

Every year, the Gani Fawehinmi Foundation announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For Forty indigent Students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Prospective Nigerian students are encouraged to apply for Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship Awards. The scholarship will be awarded to 40 students, each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N 100, 000) for their education.
Criteria For Eligibility
1. Applicant must be poor and indigent.
2. Applicant must be a registered student of a Tertiary institutions in Nigeria i. e Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education.
3. Applicants possess a good academic performances.
Method of Applying
Qualified applicant will be required to submit an application letter, not more than two pages. The letter must include;
the name of the candidate,
course of study,
year of study,
state of origin,
and why the candidate believes that he/she should be given the scholarship award.
The application letter must also be accompanied by:
(a ) A photocopy of the candidate' s current Identity card.
(b ) A letter from the applicant's current Head of Department, including correct information of the candidate' s CGPA for the last academic semester.
(c) A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of such institution.
(d ) A copy of the candidates registration form for the current semester.
The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or by postal delivery) to:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House,
Jobi Fele Way, C. B. D. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
Or;
P. O. Box 1114, Sululere, Lagos
Or;
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board C/O Dr. A. B. Baffa,
ASUU-BUK Secretariat, Old Campus,
P. O. Box 301, Kano
Deadline For Submission:
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Interview and Award Ceremony will take place at the following centres
(i ) Lagos:
All Applicants within the Southern States will be interviewed on Wednesday, September 13, 2011 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Jobi Fele Way, C. B. D. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos at 10. 00am
(ii) Kano:
All applicants within the Northern States will be interviewed on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at ASUU Office, Bayero University, Kano at 10.00am Award Ceremony: Successful candidates will be awarded the scholarships on Friday September 15, 2011 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Jobi Fele Way, C. B. D. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos at 12.00 Noon

2012/2013 Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries to study in Japan

The World Bank and the Government of Japan, through the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program, offers scholarship opportunities for Masters Degree to postgraduate students from developing countries. The World Bank annually awards five scholarships to the Public Policy & Taxation (PPT) program. The scholarship is currently open for application for the 2012/2013 academic year. The first level of screening of candidates will be done at Yokohama National University. The final decision regarding scholarship recipients will be made by the World Bank. It is anticipated that scholars would return to their countries to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards helping accelerate the pace of economic and social development.


Who Can Apply
Applicants should:

    * be between the age of 25 and 45;
    * be nationals of a World Bank borrowing member country;
    * be mid-career professionals in public service;
    * be of good character, a team player and active in extracurricular activities;
    * hold, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a development-related field; and
    * have at least four years of recent full-time professional experience in a field related to economic development or public policy, in the applicant’s home country or in another developing country

Scholarship Worth
The scholarship covers a monthly allowance of JPY170,000 (this is subject to change), and a round-trip air ticket to Japan plus a travel allowance of JPY60,000. The monthly stipend is intended to cover living, commuting and other incidental expenses during the student's study period. In addition, the scholarship covers tuition, entrance examination and admission fees. Travel expenses for some program-sponsored field trips are also included.


Number of Scholarships
About five scholarship award winners will be selected to study for masters in Public Policy and Taxation in Japan.

Scholarship Duration
The next scholarship program runs from April 2012 to March 2014. This cannot be changed under any circumstances.


Scholarship Condition
According to the Grant Agreement between the World Bank and the Government of Japan states, It is anticipated that scholars would return to their countries to apply their enhanced knowledge and skills towards helping accelerate the pace of economic and social development."
To maintain high levels of home return, it has been an established agreement between the Government of Japan (the sole Program donor) and the World Bank that JJ/WBGSP scholars are not entitled to seek employment of any kind at the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for three years after they finish their academic program.

The three-year employment restriction applies to World Bank and IMF headquarters and field offices. This restriction covers regular staff appointments, short term consulting contracts, and all other types of employment during the three-year period.

 DeadlineSeptember 30, 2011
For more details about Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program and how to apply visit  Scholarship Homepage

Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers, Germany

Every year, the Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 Georg Forster Research Fellowships for postdoctoral and experienced researchers. Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed under thisprogramme. As a researcher, Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6−24 months) of your choice in cooperation with an academic host of your choice at a research institution in Germany.

Scientists and scholars from all disciplines may apply to the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The research proposal must address issues of significant relevance to the future development of your country of origin and, in this context, promise to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing and threshold countries.

Who Can Apply?
You can submit an application if;
• you are a researcher outside Germany with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career
• you completed your doctorate in the last four years.
• You are a citizen of a developing country

Requirements
• Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than four years prior to the date of application. Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
• Academic publications in reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
• Choice of a research project of major relevance to the future development of the candidate's country of origin, including options for transferring knowledge and methods.
• Confirmation that research facilities are available and mentoring agreement and a detailed expert's report from an academic host at a research institution in Germany; details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
• Expert references from the doctoral supervisor and two other academics qualified to give well-founded comments on the applicant's eligibility, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant's own institute.

Language skillsScholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.

The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should check with the Humboldt Foundation (info(at)avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.

Application and selection procedure
Applications may be sent to the following address at any time:

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Selection Department,
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany

The complete application should be submitted to the Humboldt Foundation at least four to seven months ahead of the prospective selection date.
When submitting applications candidates may also apply to be informed about the reasons for a rejection should their applications be turned down by the selection committee.
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The Schlumberger Foundation 2011/2012 PhD & Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women

The Future fellowships launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities of their choice abroad. Grant recipients are selected for their leadership capabilities as well as their scientific talents. In addition, they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
•    Be a woman;
•    Be a citizen of a developing country;
•    Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
•    Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;
•    Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
•    Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
•    Hold an excellent academic record.
Scholarship Worth
Faculty for the Future grants are awarded based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, and is worth USD 50,000 for PhDs and USD 40,000 for Post-doctoral study. Grants may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation and recommendations from supervisors.


How to apply
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com
The on-line system will be open from September 12th 2011to November 30th 2011.



Selection Guidelines and Criteria
- Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and the application deadline;
- Plan ahead! Producing a good quality application takes time and final selection is based in part on the standard of your application and accompanying materials;
- Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application form an integrated whole. Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature;
- Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application.
- Note that the personal essay section should focus on PhD milestones, results obtained, papers published, conferences attended, and teaching undertaken. It should focus on your academic progress and not solely on your technical progress;
- If your application is for further Post-doctoral studies, explain in your personal essay why you want to pursue an additional Post-doctoral year. Insight needs to be provided with regards to the difference the PhD or Post-doctorate will make on your career progression and the impact it will have in your home country university department;
- Information regarding available funding from other sources (fellowships, scholarships, sponsorships…) should also be provided.

A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying keen attention to the following criteria:
•    Academic performance;
•    Quality of references;
•    Quality of host country university;
•    Level of commitment to return to home country;
•    Commitment to teaching;
•    Relevance of research to home country;
•    Commitment to inspiring young women into the sciences.
Final selection will be based on the standard of your application and accompanying materials;
Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature. Read and follow the instructions from the link below carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application;

Application Deadline
November 30th 2011.
For more details on how to apply and the application process,   Click Here to Register

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE (FUTA) POST-UTME/ DIRECT ENTRY COMPUTER-BASED SCREENING EXERCISE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS FOR THE 2011/2012 ACADEMIC SESSION

All candidates who made the Federal University of Technology, Akure their first or/and second choice and obtained a minimum score of 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME ) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB ) in June, 2011 are invited for computer- based screening exercise in the University from Wednesday, 17 th August to Friday, 19 th August, 2011. Similarly, candidates who made FUTA their First and Second choice for the Direct Entry Admission for the 2011/2012 academic session are invited for a computer- based Pre-Admission screening exercise on Saturday, 20 th August, 2011. The computer-based screening exercise will hold as scheduled below:
Day/Date
School
Departments
Day 1
Wednesday, 17 th August, 2011
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Agric Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and Mining Engineering
Day 2
Thursday, 18 th August, 2011
School of Sciences
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science Micro-Biology, Statistics, Mathematics and Physics
Day 3
Friday, 19 th August, 2011
Schools of Agric & Agric Tech, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Environmental Tech and Management Technology
SAAT
Agric. Economics & Extension, Animal Production and Health, Crop, Soil & Pest Mgt., Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology, Food Science Technology, Forestry and Wood Technology.
SEMS
Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics, Meteorology.
SET
Architecture, Estate Management, Industrial Design, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning.
SMAT
Project Management Technology, Transport Management Technology.
Day 4
Saturday, 20 th August, 2011 Direct Entry All Departments
Candidates are to come strictly according to the screening schedule slip obtained automatically from the University website after their registration. Registration Procedure Each candidate is to make a payment of N1, 000 (exclusive of e-transact transaction fee) for the registration and electronic screening processes and N1, 000 for processing and checking of results to the bank for his/her respective School using the e-transact platform at the bank. NOTE: YOU ARE PAYING 2 KINDS OF FEES.
The banks are:
School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (SAAT ) and School of Management Technology (SMAT ) Spring Bank plc
School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET ) First Bank of Nigeria Plc
School of Environmental Technology (SET ) Wema Bank Plc
School of Earth and Mineral Sciences ( SEMS) Wema Bank Plc
School of Sciences ( SOS) United Bank for Africa (UBA ) Plc
However, candidates can also make payments to other banks aside from those listed above, provided such banks are on e-transact platform. Please note that the CANDIDATE’S UTME/DE REGISTRATION NUMBER and the full names should be correctly provided at the point of payment. After the payment, each candidate should visit the University website ( http://www .futa. edu. ng/ utme_ verification) and complete an online registration form. The completed form which will indicate the exact date and time for the screening exercise should be printed for the candidate’ s use. The registration exercise which will commence on Monday, 1 st August, 2011, will close at 12.00 midnight on Friday, 12 th August, 2011.
1. All candidates are requested to bring along the following items to the screening venue: (i ) Print out of e-transact receipt (collected from the bank) (ii ) Completed Registration Form (downloaded from the FUTA website) (iii) JAMB UTME Notification of Results/JAMB slips for Direct Entry candidates. (iv) A copy of the screening schedule slip obtained automatically after the online registration
2. The Venue of the Screening exercise is the Electronic Test Centre, (ETC) “Obakekere Campus” Federal University of Technology, Akure.
3. Candidates are NOT allowed to bring cell phones or other electronic gadgets to the Screening Venue.
4. Any UTME/DE candidate who fails to present himself/herself for the computer-based screening exercise will NOT be considered for admission. 5. Candidates are requested in their own interest to have a feel (practice) of the computer based test by visiting http:/ / test. jkketc.net 6. The under-listed helplines could be contacted for clarification on issues bordering on the screening exercise: 0703 265 4973, 0705 258 5159, 0809 150 9470 or visit the University website: www. futa. edu. ng
(SIGNED )
Dr. (Mrs) M. O. Ajayi
Registrar

2011 Indomie Nigeria Scholarship Award for Postgraduate Students

The Indomie Nigeria National Postgraduate Nutrition Scholarship Awards for postgraduate Students to study Nutrition and Dietetics at master’s level was initiated in 2009. The first round of the scholarship was awarded to 12 Nigerian students to study for Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. So far 24 Nigerian students have benefited from this scholarship since it began in 2009. Application for the 2011 Indomie Nigeria National Postgraduate Nutrition Scholarship, the third edition, is currently open, from now untill 31 August 2011. 12 successful candidates will be awarded scholarship to pursue their masters program for 2011/2012 academic year. As part of its commitment to social responsibilities towards educational empowerment and development of Nigeria , Dufil Prima Foods Plc, maker of Nigeria’ s No 1 children favorite meal, indomie instant noodles is offering Scholarship for Nigerian students studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Postgraduate Degree level. The programme aims to assist in the training of high level Nutrition and Dietetic manpower in the country. It is hoped that over a period of time this will produce a critical mass of highly trained nutritionists that will continue to sustainably chart and guide the way for optimum nutrition for all Nigerians. The scholarship was initiated after the company identified the wide gap in Nutrition and dietetics in Nigeria and decided to build manpower capacity in this profession.
Eligibility
The postgraduate scholarship is open to all Nigerian students qualified for admission to M. Sc Programme in Nutrition (and Nutrition and Dietetics) in any Nigerian University. Awards will be given to qualified and suitable students from every geopolitical zone of the Federation including the FCT.
Institution of study
The programme is currently based in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (UNAAB ).
Application Guidelines
Eligible candidates should apply in writing, providing:
their full names,
photocopy of admission letter into the program, application for admission,
with details of educational history,
evidence of state of origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or secretary and
photocopy of NYSC certificate.
The completed documents should be endorsed in an A4 envelop and should be marked “APRIL 2011 AWARD ” on the top left corner addressed to::
The Co-coordinator .
Application Checklist
• A copy of the letter of admission into programme (or photocopy of application for admission)
• Evidence of state of origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
• Photocopy of NYSC certificate
• Photocopy of all certificates ("O" level and degree)
Submission Guidelines
All documents should be forwarded to: Co-ordinator Dufil-Nutrition Awards Programme P.O. Box 1983 Sapon, Abeokuta Ogun State Or via Email to acadaservices@ gmail.com Application Deadline All application should be submitted not later than August 31, 2011

2011/2012 Scholarships for 10000 Ghanian Students by the Government of Ghana

The Federal Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology under the Government of Ghana is providing 10,000 scholarship opportunities for Ghanaian students studying Pure and Applied Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Courses at the various Secondary, Tertiary and Vocational and Technical schools for the 2011/2012 academic year. Applications for this year's scholarship is open from June 27th 2011.
According to the Sector Minister, Madam Sherry Ayittey, this is the second phase of the Mathematics, Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MASTESS) introduced in the 2010/2011 academic year.


Course of Study
Mathematics, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Application Guidelines

Interested students can obtain application forms from the various District Education Directorates across the country. Some application forms are also available at the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology in Accra.

Eligibility:

The scholarship targets brilliant but needy students and it is opened to both students who are now enrolling into institutions and continuing students.
Parents, guardians and all interested applicants are urged to respond promptly to the publications by picking forms, completing them and submitting them early to allow the Assessment Committee ample time to review the applications. Students who were also not successful with their applications in the first phase are also encouraged to re-apply.

The committee will use factors extracted from the application form, such as income level of parents, number of siblings who are still in school e.t.c in determining the neediness of an applicant. On the issue of brilliancy, the committee will look at BECE results slips for those enrolling into Senior High Schools and WASSCE result for those entering tertiary institutions. Continuing students' school records will also be considered to determine the brilliancy.
Source: Modern Ghana

Give 2 Nigeria 2011 Student Essay Contest for Undergraduate and Secondary School Students

Give 2 Nigeria (G2N) invites senior secondaryschool (High Schools) and undergraduates for the Responsible Citizen Student Essay Competition 2011, to submit essay on the subject of Responsible Citizenship.
The aims of the essay contest are: To
* Deepen understanding and appreciation of the expectation and benefits of responsible citizenship;
* Engage students in the debate on the role of citizens in the Nigerian society;
* Strengthen students' research, writing, and reasoning skills; and 
* Develop a culture of giving amongst Nigerian students.


Essay Topic
Each essay submission should cover the following:
1. What are the key responsibilities of Nigerian citizens?
2. Describe your role and impact in a social cause or community initiative?

Who is Eligible?
The essay contest is open to all senior secondary school (high school) and undergraduate students in Nigeria or overseas.


Guideline
Eligible students are invited to submit their original work, highlighting the value of responsible citizenship, as well as their personal contributions to a social cause or community issue. The essay should be no longer than 900 words, in English.

Submission Guideline
Applicants are invited to submit their essays in MS Word or PDF format only to info@give2nigeria.org with "Essay Submission" as the subject of the e-mail.
All informations required, including name, contact information, educational institution, and essay should be included in a single document. One essay is allowed per applicant. Joint submissions are not eligible for the prize.

Submission Deadline
The deadline for submission is August 31, 2011 at 12 a.m. GMT. Winners will be announced on October 1, 2011. All submissions must adhere to contest requirements.

The submitted essays are reviewed and judged by a panel selected by Give 2 Nigeria. The panel will evaluate the essays according to the criteria described and select 1st prize winners, one each, from the senior secondary school and undergraduate level, and 2nd prize winners, one each, from the senior secondary school andundergraduate level.

All winners will receive an award certificate. In line with its effort to encourage a culture of giving while supporting local charities, Give 2 Nigeria will make a cash donation of $500each to two registered charities in Nigeria, selected by each of the first prize winners. In addition, Give 2 Nigeria will make a cash donation of $250 each to two registered charities in Nigeria, selected by each of the second prize winners. The winning essays will be published online at  http://www.give2nigeria.org, and in Give 2 Nigeria's newsletters.

For more details on the essay contest visit http://www.give2nigeria.org/page/essay-award

The Nigerian Stock Exchange 10th Annual National Essay Competition For 2011

The Nigerian Stock Exchange 10^th Annual National Essay Competition For 2011

Deadline: 29 July 2011

The Nigerian Stock Exchange Annual National Essay Competition is out again for both tertiary and secondary institutions. The following are the topics you are required to write your essay on:

For Tertiary Institutions

(1) What is Demutualization?

(2) How can it contribute to the development of the Stock Market in Nigeria?

The Cash prizes for the competition:

·                     1st Prize winner- N150,000.00

·                     2nd Prize winner - N120,000.00

·                     3rd Prize winner - N100,000.00

Consolation Prizes:

·                     10 Runner-up - N75,000.00 (each

·                     37 Zonal Winners - N50,000.00 (each)

For Secondary Institutions:

(1) Who are the Capital Market Operators?

(2) Discuss the functions of any three operators.

The Cash Prizes for the Competition:

·                     1st Prize winner - N120,000.00

·                     2nd Prize winner - N100,000.00

·                     3rd Prize winner - N80,000.00

Consolation Prizes

·                     10 Runners-up - N60,000.00 (each

·                     37 Zonal Winners - N40,000.00 (each)

Terms And Conditions:

·                     Only one entry per person is allowed

·                     The Nigerian Stock Exchange Panel of judges’ Decision shall be final

·                     All entries must be accompanied with the competitors form

·                     The competition is open to SS1, SS2, SS3, and Tertiary Institutions only.

·                     All entries must reach any of the listed address on or before Friday July 29th, 2011.

Note:

·                     All national winners are entitled to a certificate and plaque

·                     1st winner Institutions shall receive a trophy each

·                     10 Runners-up shall receive consolation prizes

·                     37 zonal winners representing each state/Abuja shall receive consolation prizes.

·                     76 winner essays will be published in some National Dailies

Entry forms are available at all the Nigerian Stock Exchange Branches, all Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, as well as our website:

 http://www.nigerianstockexchange.com

or any branch of: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank and also at the Records Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.


Contact Info:

Submissions: must be addressed to;

The Co-ordinator, Essay Competition at any of the listed addresses on the entry form

Website: http://www.nigerianstockexchange.com

SPDC Joint Venture Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme for Nigeria 2010/2011

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator
of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Ventures) undergraduate Scholarship
Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the
opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC Joint Venture
for the full duration of their course of study. The programme seeks
to promote academic excellence and improve skills among young Nigerian
undergraduates. WHO CAN APPLY.
There are two main categories within the scholarship - the National
Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West
(OE or OW).
1. National Merit Award (NM)
The National Merit Award (NM) University Scholarship is open to all
Nigerian first year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities
who are NOT indigenes of SPDC's operational areas ( i.e in Abia, Akwa
Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers States). Applications must be
sent in writing using the application format below only and sent in an
envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 NM Award.
2a. Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE) University Scholarship
is open to first year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities
who are indigenes of SPDC's operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo,
Rivers and Bayelsa States (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama
Local Government Areas). Applications must be sent in writing using
the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011
OE Award.
2b. Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
The Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW) University Scholarship
is open to first year undergraduate students in Nigerian universities
who are indigenes of SPDC's operational areas in Bayelsa (i.e.
indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas), and Delta
States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below
only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2010/2011 OW Award.
HOW TO APPLY
undergraduate students who meet the above entry qualifications should
apply by submitting a resume containing the following information:
*.Surname
*.Other Name(s)
*.Title (i.e. Mr, Mrs, or Miss).
*.Award Type applied for (i.e. Quoting one of the above References)
*.Session of Admission
*.Mode of Admission (i.e. Remedial, UTME, Direct Entry)
*.Entry Level
*.Programme Type (i.e. CEC, Distance Learning, Diploma, Full Time,
ISLT, or Part Time)
*.University
*.Course Duration *.Matriculation
Number
*.Degree in View *.JAMB Registration Number
*.JAMB (UME) Score
*.State of Origin
*. Local Government Area
*.Home Town *.Community
(for OE /OW Award Applicants)
*.Postal Address: {Do not use post
office boxes, as mails will be posted, by courier, except otherwise
indicated} *.Residential Address: {This should reflect the House
Number, Street, Town / City, and State} *.Email Address
*.Telephone Number *.Physical Disability (If any, attach evidence)
*.Signature and Date Applications must be accompanied by:
1. Two recent
passport-sized photographs of the applicant stapled to the top right
hand corner of the resume (including name, school course written on
the back of the photographs);
2. Photocopy of university or JAMB (UTME or D/E) admission letter;
3.
Photocopy of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME)
scores;
4. Photocopy of "O" Level result(s); and 'A' Level /OND /NCE result(s)
as applicable; and
5. Letter of identification from State of origin (showing Local Government).
6. For applicants for the Operational Area Award, letters of
identification must be stamped and signed by:
a) The paramount ruler of the community; and
b) The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council
(CDC or CEC).
Applications must be addressed to:
The Head, Tertiary Scholarships, (CXUI/F)
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
P. O. Box.
230, Warri, Delta State.
Applications must be sent to the above address on or before Monday,
20 June, 2011.

Elizabethtown College Undergraduate Scholarships 2011/2012 USA - For International Students

Elizabethtown College awarded international students approximately $
26.2million in institutional scholarships and grants during the
2010-2011 academic year. Qualified International Students are eligible
for the Elizabethtown College Scholarship because Elizabethtown
College offers financial assistance to qualified international
students in form of scholarship available for all four years the
student studies at Elizabethtown college.
Scholarship Worth
The scholarship ranges in amount, up to half
the cost of attendance, and it is based on student's academic record
and financial need.
The scholarship is constant all through the year of study. All residential international students must also subscribe to
the health insurance plan provided by the College as it ensures that
students are adequately covered in the event that health care is
needed. Cost will vary by plan.

Application Deadlines and Date
Fall Applicants: Deadline has
passed
Spring Applicants: December 1- Admissions Application
Deadline: December 1- Financial Aid Application Deadline: Beginning
mid-November(Rolling) -Admissions Notification
Two weeks after
acceptance- Financial Aid Notification December 15- Student Response
Deadline
International
students application form
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