Eni Nigeria 2020 One-Year Post National Diploma Industrial Training Program for young Nigerians

Application Deadline: November 4th, 2019

Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Limited as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program offers Nigerian students in Nigerian Polytechnics the opportunity to gain a year Industrial Training experience(from January to December 2020).

Only Polytechnic Students who have authorization from their schools to participate in the program and who have completed their National Diploma Studies in 2019in the following courses are eligible to apply:

1. Accountancy
2. Business Administration and Management
3. Secretarial Administration/Office Technology Management
4. Computer Science

Method of Application

• Applicants who meet the above criteria can only apply viaourSustainabilitywebpage https://www.eni.com/en_NG/home.page
• Applicants must fill out all the required fields on the provided form via the ‘apply now’ link and attach a pdf scanned copy of official letter/ form from their polytechnics
• Be sure to click the ‘submit’ button to complete your application
• All applicants must have a valid Gmail account(for application and communication)

Timetable for Selection

Tests will be made available to shortlisted candidates at a later date.

NOTE:

• Only Applications from disciplines mentioned above and received within the specified time period will be processed
• Kindly note that limited slots are available
• Only FULL-TIME POLYTECHNIC students should apply
• Candidates can sit for the selection tests in any location closest to them (Abuja or Port Harcourt)
• The company does not provide accommodation for Trainees in any of our locations. Candidates will bear their transportation/lodging costs if they have to travel to take the tests.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection tests

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University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2020/2021 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: December 13, 2019

The University of British Columbia is pleased to partner with The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to provide comprehensive scholarships to students from Sub-Saharan Africa. The Program provides access to education for academically talented, yet economically marginalized young people. Scholars in the Program have a demonstrated commitment to giving back to their communities and develop the leadership needed to contribute to social and economic transformation across the continent.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

• have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
• must not already have a graduate or Ph.D. degree;
• be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country;
• have lived a significant part of their life in a Sub-Saharan African country
• present economically disadvantaged financial circumstances, and be able to show a lack of financial means from family or other sources to pursue graduate education in their home country or elsewhere;
• have achieved academic excellence under difficult circumstances and show leadership qualities or potential;
• demonstrate an interest in and commitment to giving back to his/her home community in ways that enhance the economic growth and social development of Africa, through engagement in activities in their current profession, university or community;
• be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the following Faculties and programs at UBC’s Vancouver campus;
  • Faculty of Arts
    • Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs
  • Faculty of Education
    • Master of Educational Administration and Leadership (M.Ed)
    • Master of Higher Education (M.Ed)
    • Master of Education in Science Education (M.Ed)
  • Faculty of Forestry
    • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Master of Applied Science (MASc)
    • Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
    • Master of International Forestry (MIF)
    • Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
  • Faculty of Land and Food Systems
    • Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
    • Master of Food Science (MFS)
    • Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)
  • Faculty of Medicine
    • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Faculty of Science
    • Master of Data Science
  • Sauder School of Business
    • Full-Time MBA Program

• be a person who requires a Canadian study permit to study in Canada;
• commit to returning to Africa in order to apply their training and skills to the betterment of others.

Please note that the Mastercard Foundation Scholars program only covers the expenses of the admitted scholars.Please note that Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply for this award.Please note that funds from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC cannot be applied to pursue programs at other academic institutions.

DEADLINES

Step 1: Admissibility Submission: November 6, 2019

Step 2: Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application December 13, 2019

Step 3: UBC Faculty Applications:

• Arts: January 2, 2020
• Education:
  • *Masters in Science Education (SCED) – December 1, 2019,*
  • Masters of Educational Administration and Leadership (EDAL) – January 2, 2020
  • Masters of Higher Education (HIED) – January 2, 2020
• *Forestry: January 13, 2020,*
• Land and Food Systems: January 2, 2020
• Medicine: January 2, 2020
• Science: January 2, 2020
• Sauder School of Business: January 2, 2020

These dates may vary from those posted on faculty websites. Please note that if you are applying for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC, you must submit all your documents (including your reference letters) by the dates requested above. 

*Applicants applying to these programs should consider the different deadlines. Late submissions will not be accepted.

APPLICATIONS

Step One: Admissibility Submission

1. Decide your Program(s) of Interest from the list.
2. Consult the link/chart below identifying the Minimum Academic Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country to determine your academic eligibility for the program and MCF.*Given that the number of applicants exceeds the number of positions available, a record that satisfies basic entrance requirements does not guarantee admission to graduate studies* https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/application-admission/minimum-academic-requirements-international-credentials
3. Consult the program website to determine if you possess the appropriate background experience.
4. If you meet the minimum academic requirements and have the appropriate background, complete the eligibility verification form (at the bottom of this page) to verify your eligibility for the scholarship. We will accept and verify Admissibility Submissions until November 6th,2019.

For applicants interested in the Full-time MBA program, please contact the Sauder MBA Admission office at mba@sauder.ubc.ca to determine your eligibility.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2020/2021

Union Bank Management Trainee Programme 2020 for young Nigerian Graduates.

The Union Bank Management Trainee Program is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare high-performing young talents into becoming well-rounded bankers and the future leaders of the Bank.

The Union Bank Management Trainee Program (MTP) has been designed to give graduates the opportunity to learn technical and soft skills from a world-class organization through pieces of training and vital on-the-job experience.

Are you a smart, professional, entrepreneurial and resourceful individual seeking to build an impactful career in a challenging and rewarding environment? We are looking for young Nigerian graduates to join other highly motivated individuals in the Union Bank Management Trainee Program.

Requirements:

Must not be above 26 years
Must have completed your NYSC
Have a minimum of Second-Class Lower
University degree

APPLY NOW

For More Info:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Union Bank Management Trainee Programme 2020

Google AI Residency Program 2020 for Young Graduates in STEM Fields

The Google AI Residency Program is a 12-month research training role designed to jumpstart or advance your career in machine learning research. The goal of the residency is to help residents become productive and successful AI researchers.

Google AI Residency Program Details.

The residency program is similar to spending a year in a Master’s or Ph.D. program in machine learning. Residents are expected to read papers, work on research projects, and encouraged to publish in top-tier venues. By the end of the program, residents are expected to gain significant research experience in machine learning.

Google AI Residents will spend the first several weeks of the program attending Google Orientation sessions and learning how research is conducted at Google by completing the AI Residency curriculum and through direct collaboration with their assigned Orientation Mentor and other researchers. Each resident will then be assigned a short project to be completed within two weeks, during which longer-term project and mentor assignments will take place in tandem.

Google AI Residency Program Eligibility.

• Applicants should have a BS degree or equivalent practical experience in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Economics or other disciplines.
• Experience with coding in Python, C/C++, or Java.
• Research experience in machine learning or AI techniques (e.g. open-source project(s), campus lab experience, research internship(s), or publication(s)).

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to collaborate and communicate across multiple teams (in a multi-disciplinary environment)
• Passion for the field of Machine Learning Research

Google AI Residency Program Responsibilities.

• Work with research mentors to formulate research project(s) and/or novel application(s) of machine learning.
• Learn and understand a large body of research in machine learning algorithms.
• Implement algorithms, experiments and/or human-computer interfaces using frameworks such as TensorFlow.
• Conduct research and publish it across various venues.
• Collaborate across the team and wider organization and Research community.

How to Apply for the Google AI Residency Program.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

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Federal Government Scholarship Awards 2020/2021 for Nigerians in Tertiary Institutions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 6th December 2019 by 11:59 PM

The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2020/2021NominationComputer Based Test (CBT) for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards for young Nigerians.

THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR NIGERIAN AWARD IS AS FOLLOWS:
 Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division. Applicant must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities. 
 All other applicants (UG, HND & NCE) must be registered full-time students in their second year or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. All undergraduate Scholarship applicants (Physically challenged inclusive) must have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalents or 5.0 on a 7 point scale. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NA 
 The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.  It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies. 
 Change of course or Institution is not allowed. 
 The Scholarship award is to assist the scholar in the payment of: i. Institutional charges and fees and ii. For Personal maintenance. 

COURSES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
A. Science and Technology 
B. Medicine and Para-medicals 
C. Education 
D. Agriculture
 E. Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences 
F. Entrepreneural Studies, 
G. ICT H. Environmental Sciences 
I. Law 

METHOD OF APPLICATION 
Application forms are to be completed online as follows: 
Complete form online 
Submit and Print a copy Attach Photocopy of the following documents to the Printed Copy.
i. Letter of Admission to the Institution.
ii. Current Course Registration Form.
iii. CGPA results of year 1, 2, 3, etc. 
iv. Current School’s Identity Card 
v. Letter of Identification from your State/Local Government.
vi. Two (2) passport size photographs with your name written at the back and duly signed by you. 

2020/2021 FSB COMPUTER BASED TEST VENUES GENERAL 


S/N         ZONE  ————- STATE     ————-VENUE 
1. NORTH – WEST: SOKOTO & KANO  – SOKOTO & KANO 
2. NORTH- EAST : ADAMAWA & BAUCHI – YOLA & BAUCHI 
3. NORTH-CENTRAL: FCT & KWARA – BWARI & ILORIN 
4. SOUTH –WEST: OYO & ONDO – IBADAN & AKURE 
5. SOUTH- SOUTH: DELTA & RIVERS – ASABA & P/HARCOURT 
6. SOUTH- EAST: ENUGU & IMO – ENUGU & OWERRI


NOTICE: During the application, candidates are expected to indicate the following: 
i) Candidates are advised to choose Computer Based Test Centre (CBT) very close to them ; 
ii) Choice of program preferred in order of priority (i.e. Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) and Nigerian Award; 
iii) The registration portal will be closed on Friday 6th December 2019 by 11:59 PM 

OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:
 i. Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA): 08077884417/09094268637 
ii. Nigerian Award: 08077884418/08091155229 
iii. fsb@education.gov.ng For furtherTechnical/Apps 
inquires please call: 08055581004 

Candidates are advised to choose a 
Centre very close to them 
TIME: 9.00 A.M DAILY 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR APPLICATION DOES NOT ATTRACT ANY PROCESSING FEE. THEREFORE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS! 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Federal Government Scholarship Awards 2020/2021

Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award 2020/2021 for Nigerians to Study Abroad.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 6th December 2019 by 11:59 PM

The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2020/2021

Nomination Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards for:

A. BILATERAL EDUCATION AGREEMENT (BEA)

i) Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Cuba, Romania, Japan, Macedonia; and ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, e.t.c.

2.0 All qualified candidates are advised to: a. Visit Federal Ministry of Education’s website www.education.gov.ng and click on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:

b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online. Print the Examination slip.

FIELDS OF STUDY

a. Undergraduate level -Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc.; and. 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 Secondary School Certificates, WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics.

Certificates should not be more than two (2) years old (2018& 2019)for Non-African Countries andfor African countries the age of certificate is one year (2019) only. The age limit is from 18 to 20 years.

B.POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants for Postgraduate degree courses must hold a First Degree with 1st Class or at least 2ndClass Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of Foreign Awards must have acquired at least two(2) years post qualification experience or employment practice in Nigeria.

All applicants must have completed the N.Y.S.C. Program and the age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.

i)N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are accepted; and

ii) Evidence of readiness to be released by an employer.

GENERAL NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:

i)Since the BEA countries are non-English speaking, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one-year foreign Language course of the Country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction;

ii) Japan applicants must have a solid background in further mathematics;
iii) The required certificate for candidates applying for Bachelor in Imam at, Quran Teaching Professor and Imam Preacher Training for Islamic Religious studies in Algeria is WASSCE/WAEC, and no other certificate is accepted;iv) All applicants for Hungarian Scholarship can apply for up to two fields of study in order of preference and must visit the website: www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu which will hopefully be opened between October and November 2019,

Complete the application form online,
Print the completed form and bring to the interview venue in addition to 2.0above;
v) All applicants for Russian Postgraduate Scholarship must have acquired their 1st Degree in Russia;
vi) All Applicants to upload their certificates online;
viii) The duration for Serbian undergraduate scholarship is Eight (8) years general courses and Nine (9) years for Medicine and postgraduate studies, 3-4years for MSC and 5-6years for Ph.D.

NB: Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to Federal Scholarship Board the following:

i)Authenticated copies of academic certificates;
ii)Data page of the current International passport;
iii)Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals;
iv)National Identification Number (NIN)
v)Police Clearance Certificate where necessary

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award 2020/2021

Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Fellowship 2020 for Business Journalists ($USD $15,000)

Application Deadline: January 10, 2020.

The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York, began offering Fellowships to accomplished journalists in the summer of 2014. Nearly three dozen veteran journalists have since been awarded grants of up to $15,000
.

The aim of the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance, and business. In an age when many news organizations no longer have the resources to tackle complex, time-consuming stories, the Fellowships enable experienced journalists to do the deep reporting needed to produce a serious piece of investigative or enterprise journalism. 

Eligibility

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is open to anyone with at least five years professional experience in journalism.

Freelance journalists, as well as reporters and editors currently working at a news organization or a journalism non-profit, may apply.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a well-focused story proposal of no more than three pages through the accompanying online form.

Think of it as pitch, much like you would submit to an editor at a newspaper, magazine, digital outlet, or radio station: give us enough preliminary reporting and documentation to demonstrate that the story is solid.

The proposal should highlight what’s new and significant about the story, why it matters and what its potential impact might be.

The proposal should also note where significant stories on the subject have run elsewhere and how the proposed piece would differ.

Applicants should also briefly outline a proposed reporting plan and a timeline for completing the story, and let us know if a media outlet is lined up to run the story.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism Fellowship 2020

Chalmers University of Technology IPOET Scholarships 2020 for Study in Sweden (Funded)

Deadline: 15 January 2020

Description
Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships in 2019, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students. The scholarships are administered and awarded by Chalmers.

Selection
The selection is based on the applicants’ relative academic excellence, which primarily includes weighted average grade but also home university’s stature (including a position on global ranking lists) and priority order of the application for Chalmers Master’s programs.

Fields of Study
Unrestricted – all of the current Master’s programs at Chalmers.

Available to

• 1st year Master’s program applicants
• Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are required to pay tuition fees for Swedish university studies

Amount

• A 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program)
• Students who excel during their first year of studies may receive an increased reduction, which covers 85% of the tuition fees during the second and final year of studies
• No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates

How to apply for scholarships administered by Chalmers

Preparation

1. Apply for a Master’s program
   Scholarship applications will only be processed after the corresponding online application for Master’s programs at universityadmissions.se has been completed, including having submitted all the required documentation verifying your eligibility and having paid the application fee. Only applicants fulfilling the eligibility requirements for the Master’s programs applied for will be considered for a scholarship.
   How to apply for a Master’s program
2. Rank your programs
   The ranking of the Master’s programs that you applied for (no. 1 to 4) is crucial for the assessment of your scholarship application. To maximize your chances of being offered a scholarship from Chalmers you should select a Chalmers program as your number one priority.
   Ranking of Master’s programs

The scholarship application for the academic year 2020/2021

The scholarship application is an online application, consisting of two steps. We encourage you to apply for scholarships as soon as possible since this will greatly expedite the assessment process. However, there is no correlation between how early an application is made and the likelihood of receiving a scholarship.

Note, you must first make an online application to one or several Master’s programs at Chalmers at the website universityadmissions.se (see section 1-3 above). Each applicant is assigned an 8 digit application number (from your application for Master’s programs at universityadmissions.se) and this number is required in order to complete the application (step 2 below).

Step 1

Fill in and submit the request to obtain a personal link to your scholarship application form. The form will be distributed from November and onwards. It will take a few working days to receive your personal link (by e-mail).
You must make sure to use the same e-mail address as in your account at  universityadmissions.se

Open the on-line request and submit it in order to obtain the personal link to your scholarship application form 

Step 2

Soon after you have submitted the request (step 1), you will be sent a personal link to the scholarship application form. Please note that it may take a few days until you receive the link. If you have not received it, please check your junk mail.

Make sure to have your application number from universityadmissions.se at hand (you will find your application number at the application you submitted for Chalmers at your account at universityadmissions.se). This is of extreme importance since your scholarship application is connected to your current application number on universityadmissions.se. The number will start with digit 1 and it is required in order to complete the application.

In this step, you will also be prompted to submit a letter of (intent) motivation in your personal account at universityadmisisons.se. If you haven’t done it already, be sure to do so before the 1st of February.

⥤universityadmissions.se

⥤Information about the letter of (intent) motivation (item 8 on the list)

Please note that the electronic application form is used only for the scholarships awarded by Chalmers. You may apply for multiple scholarships provided that the eligibility requirements are fulfilled.
All submitted data must be verifiable against the documents submitted as part of your Master’s program application at universityadmissions.se

Your scholarship application will not be considered unless you have paid the application fee and uploaded required documents on universityadmissions.se by 1 February 2020. An incomplete scholarship application will not be considered.

Notification and mandatory confirmation of awarded scholarships

Scholarship notifications will be sent out by e-mail by Chalmers between March and the end of April or beginning of May at the latest. 

All applicants will receive an email with information regardless of whether or not they have been awarded a scholarship. In order to keep your scholarship offer, you have to confirm that you accept the offered scholarship. Instructions will follow in your scholarship offer notification. Make sure to confirm by the specified deadline.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Chalmers University of Technology IPOET Scholarships 2020

PhD International funding for Science Education at Curtin University in Australia

Applications Deadline: 31/10/2019  

A merit-based Ph.D. scholarship is available for the holder to conduct research in a project, funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project scheme

Nationally and internationally, there is a growing demand to engage students in the scientific thinking process and build their creative problem-solving capabilities through evidence-based teaching strategies. This project investigates how students develop creative and critical thinking skills as well as scientific understanding while engaged in a series of classroom activities to construct visual explanations (science diagrams) in groups. The project will also develop and evaluate teaching strategies to better support students’ creative and critical scientific thinking skills and scientific understanding.

The Ph.D. student will work with secondary school science teachers to develop teaching materials, interact with secondary school students, video-record classroom interactions, conduct interviews, analyze class videos and diagrams, write a doctoral thesis, and contribute to writing peer-reviewed journal articles.

The successful Ph.D. student will be supervised by a team of experienced science education researchers (Dr. Mihye Won and Professor David F. Treagust) from the STEM Education Research Group at Curtin University, Perth, Australia

Eligibility

Candidates for these Ph.D. scholarships are expected to:

• Hold undergraduate or postgraduate degrees with research experience in science education;
• Have a strong understanding of relevant science concepts and educational theories;
• Demonstrate an aptitude for research through their analytical skills and creative thinking;
• Be able to work in a team setting and take responsibility for their individual tasks; and
• I possess excellent spoken and written communication skills.

Benefits

This scholarship covers the tuition fees [$36,400/year] and the living stipend [$27,596/year] for three years.

Application

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Mihye Won (please visit our website for the contact details) with their CV, transcripts, short statements of purpose (1 page) and English test results (IELTS or TOEFL for international applicants). Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The scholarship is subject to the approval of admission at Curtin in the HDR course.

Applications can be made immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.

Apply Now                                                     Visit Scholarship Website

World Bank #Blog4Dev Competition 2020 for Young Africans

• DEADLINE: November 30, 2019

• ELIGIBILITY: Must be a citizen of, and currently living in, a Sub-Saharan Africa country and be between 18-28 years of age on November 30, 2019.

• TOPIC: What will it take to end child marriage in your country?

Are you a young African between the ages of 18 and 28 and currently residing in Africa?  Here is another chance for you to have your say on building your nation and continent! As you know, Africa’s exponential youth growth comes with immense opportunities for you to inject fresh ideas, vibrancy, and optimism into addressing many of Africa’s challenges. 

The #Blog4Dev series is a writing competition in which young people compete and submit written solutions on a topical challenge. It tests creativity, innovation, and looks for something with the potential of being scaled-up. It also helps engage youth to become integral to the development process in their countries.

In 2014, the World Bank Kenya office launched the Blog4Dev competition, an annual writing contest that invites young people to weigh in on a topic critical to the country’s economic development. The competition is a way to engage Africa’s young people and provide a platform to share their views—and solutions—about development topics that are important to them.

Since then, Blog4Dev has grown to include the voices of hundreds of young people from countries throughout the region who have submitted blogs on topics such as how to end gender-based violence to debating the role of the private sector in public service delivery. The competition tests originality, creativity, and innovation.

This year, for the first time, the World Bank Africa Region is hosting a regional blog competition, inviting young people from 48 countries to share their ideas for how they, and other young people, can prepare themselves for the digital economy and a technology-driven workplace.

The World Bank — and indeed the world — wants to hear from you. Share your views by answering the following question: “What will it take to end child marriage in your country?”  Be bold, be creative, be practical – chart an inclusive and impactful path to progress for your continent.

World #Blog4Dev Competition Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the #Blog4Dev competition, you must:

• Be a citizen of any of the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Be between the ages of 18 and 28 years of age on November 30, 2019.
• Currently, reside in a Sub-Saharan African country
• Not have been a winner of previous editions.

World #Blog4Dev Competition Submission Process

Using the links below, submit your original blog entry detailing your ideas about what it will take to end Early Child Marriage in your country, written in English, French or Portuguese by November 30, 2019.

Submissions through email or post will not be accepted.

Submit your text in:

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE   FRENCH LANGUAGE PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE 

World #Blog4Dev Competition Selection Criteria.

A panel of expert judges from inside and outside the World Bank Group will review all entries and select the top five from each country. The selected authors will be interviewed, and a top winner will be chosen from each country.

The winning submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Originality
• The clarity in Writing and Presentation
• Practicality and Relevance
• Potential Impact on Development

World Bank Africa Region #Blog4Dev Competition Prizes.

Winning authors are eligible for several prizes, including

• Being invited to attend a dedicated program during the World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings 2020 in Washington DC
• Opportunities to represent Africa’s youth at high-level events
• A chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office, or
• An opportunity to have your blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Youth Transforming Africa.

World #Blog4Dev Competition Terms And Condition

The World Bank Group reserves the right to research and verify the eligibility of any entrants.

Submissions must be original.  The World Bank Group reserves the right to test every entry with anti-plagiarism software.

The submission deadline is November 30, 2019. Late submissions will be disqualified automatically.

The blog post length should not exceed the following limits: 500 words or less in English, 650 words or less in French and Portuguese. Longer entries will be disqualified.

Only one submission per entrant will be allowed.

By entering the Contest, participants agree to release the World Bank Group from any claims based on the contest and grant the World Bank Group all rights to their entry, including consent to publish their entered blog post on its website and social media channels.

Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification from the contest. Bloggers agree to comply with and be bound by the decisions of the World Bank Group, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this competition.

The decisions of the World Bank Group shall be deemed final.

For More info: OFFICIAL LINK

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) 2020/2021 for Master’s Level Studies in Sweden (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: February 20th, 2020

We grant scholarships to a large number of master’s programs starting in the autumn semester 2020.
We will publish a list of master’s programs that are eligible for SI scholarships for the academic year 2020/2021 by 6 November 2019.

1. To begin with, apply for a master’s program at universityadmissions.se, between 16 October 2019 – 15 January 2020.
2. Apply for an SI scholarship between 10-20 February 2020, follow the instructions below.

An estimated 300 scholarships will be available for full-time master’s degree studies in Sweden starting in the autumn semester 2020.

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition fees: pay directly to the Swedish university by SI
• Living expenses of SEK 10,000/month
• Travel grant of SEK 15,000 *
• Insurance against illness and accident
• Membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to help you grow professionally and build your network while in Sweden
• Membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for continued networking and further professional development

* The travel grant is a one-time payment for the entire study period. The grant is not applicable to students already living in Sweden.

The scholarship does not cover:

• Additional grants for family members
• Application fee to University Admissions

CRITERIA:

1. Work experience

You must have a minimum of 3,000 hours of demonstrated employment.

Read more about the criteria for work experience

2. Country of citizenship

You must be a citizen of a country that is eligible for the scholarship program.

Read more about the country of citizenship

3. University admissions

You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities, have followed the steps of university admission, and be admitted to one of the eligible master’s programs by 3 April 2020.

Read more about our criteria regarding University Admissions

4. Leadership experience

You must have demonstrated leadership experience from your current or previous employment.

Read more about the leadership experience criteria

5. Master’s programs

The master’s studies must be eligible for SI scholarships.

Read more about the eligible master’s programs

6. Other eligibility criteria

There are also conditions regarding dual citizenship, previous residence, and studies in Sweden, and more.

Read more about other eligibility criteria

Required documents

You should only submit the required documents listed below in your online scholarship application. We will not consider any other documents than the required ones. You must complete your application in English. Use our forms and templates provided below and complete them according to the instructions both below and in the forms, or else your applications will be disqualified. Kindly note the length limitation for your answers and the documents.

Information about required documents and the forms needed for the documents will be published here well in advance of the application period.

You will also need to attach a copy of your passport to your application. Your personal data including name, citizenship, and photograph must be shown clearly.

Scholarship period

The scholarship is intended for full-time one-year or two-year master’s programs and is only awarded for programs starting in the autumn semester.  The tuition fee will be paid directly to the Swedish universities at the beginning of each semester. The stipend for living expenses is paid monthly during the scholarship period.

The scholarship period cannot be changed or extended beyond the awarded scholarship period, nor can the scholarship be transferred to a study program other than the awarded master’s program.

How to apply

1. Apply for a master’s program at universityadmissions.se

• Only a master’s program that is on the list of master’s programs is eligible for SISGP. The list will be published here by 6 November 2019.
• To begin with, apply for up to four eligible master’s program at universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2020.
• University Admissions is the national online application service that handles admissions to universities in Sweden. It is an independent agency not related to the Swedish Institute (SI). The eligibility and application procedure for SI scholarships and for university admissions are different.
• Once you have submitted your application to the master’s program (s) at universityadmissions.se, you will get a personal application number consisting of eight digits. Save the number as you will need it when applying to SISGP. Make sure that you type the correct number in the online application form, or otherwise, your application will be disqualified.
• 3 February 2020 is the deadline for receipt of application fee and supporting documents that are required by University Admissions. The application fee is non-refundable.
• If you missed the deadlines or failed to follow the application procedure at University Admissions, you will not be eligible for an SI scholarship.

Questions?

Do you have any questions related to university admissions, application fee and application number? Contact University Admissions

2. Apply for a SISGP scholarship

• After you have completed your application to a master’s program you can apply for an SI scholarship. See more information about the required documents and forms above.
• During the application period 10-20 February 2020, submit the required documents digitally through our online application portal.
• The online application portal is open from 00:00 CET 10 February 2020 to 23:59 CET 20 February 2020. Access to the online application portal will be available on this page below during the application period.

Due to the high volume of applications, the online application portal may be under heavy pressure at the end of the application period. We strongly urge all applicants not to wait until the last days to apply.

3. Notifications from University Admissions

• By 3 April 2020, you will receive your notification of selection results from University Admissions. SI will receive the admission results including your personal information directly from University Admissions.
• Only applicants who are admitted, including conditionally admitted, to one of the eligible master’s programs by 3 April 2020, will be considered for an SI scholarship.
• If you are only listed as a reserve/placed on a waiting list and are not admitted to any of the eligible master’s programs by 3 April 2020, you will not be considered for an SI scholarship.
• There are no scholarships available for late admissions.
• You can only be awarded a scholarship for the master’s program you are admitted to by 3 April 2020. The master’s program to which you are listed as a reserve, will not be considered. If you are admitted to an eligible program by 3 April, and meanwhile are put on a waiting list for a program you ranked higher, only the program you got admitted to by 3 April will be considered by the scholarship selection committee. Therefore, it is important that you make sure to decline reserve places in time so that your admission will not be deleted. Please check the instructions on how to reply to University Admissions. Contact University Admissions directly if you have any questions.

4. Announcement of 300 successful SI scholarship recipients

• About 300 successful SI scholarship recipients of SISGP 2020/2021 are announced at si.se in the afternoon on 24 April 2020.
• Each successful scholarship recipient receives an official scholarship offer by email during 24 – 28 April 2020.
• If you receive a scholarship offer, you are required to accept or decline this offer by the deadline indicated in the offer. It is your responsibility to make sure that the email address you filled in your application is correct so that you can be notified about the offer.
• Due to a large number of applicants, only those who are offered a scholarship will be notified.

Waiting list

• A number of applicants can be placed on a waiting list for a reserve place. Scholarship offers that are declined by successful candidates may then be offered to applicants on the waiting list. Kindly note that being placed on the waiting list does not guarantee that you will be offered a scholarship.
• SI will publish the waiting list when announcing the successful scholarship recipients. If your name is not on the list, you have not been offered a reserve place.

Commonwealth100 Online Leadership Program [Free]

Commonwealth100 is a new, free, crowd-sourced, experiential, online leadership development program that aims to equip a new generation of young leaders from the Commonwealth with skills relevant to the 21st century, with the Open Source Leadership model.

Open Source Leadership was crowdsourced from and co-created by 1000 young leaders across the Commonwealth in 2017 and identifies five key areas of development crucial for 21st-century leadership. Open Source Leaders are: Awake, Interconnected, Trustworthy, Quick, and Accessible.

Commonwealth100 program outcomes include:

• A new generation of young leaders to come through who have the commitment and ability to bridge divides
• Stronger links across regions, backgrounds, and generations (through our webinars and alumni offerings), which help them to work better together
• A broader base of leadership in Commonwealth cities and countries
• Framing a fresh, bold, principled, networked Commonwealth of the future

Commonwealth100 Online Leadership Programme Eligibility.

• Commonwealth100 is open to young people aged 18+ from across the Commonwealth
• You may be at the beginning of your career or in Higher or Further Education

Commonwealth100 Online Leadership Programme Benefits.

• Using an interactive platform, you will work with a diverse group of young leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore Open Source Leadership: a new leadership model co-created with over 1,000 young Commonwealth leaders.
• This is your opportunity to gain practical skills for the future, reflect upon your own leadership style, and move forward with a new perspective on how to make the most positive impact.
• The course is also an opportunity to connect with and have meaningful discussions with diverse peers from around the world.
• If you complete the course you can join the Common Purpose Alumni group on LinkedIn, a valuable opportunity to network with our wide network of leaders from around the globe.
• As well, everyone who completes Commonwealth100 receives the Open Source Leadership Badge: an online badge you can use to set yourself apart, as a 21st Century leader. You can put the badge on your CV and online profiles.

How to Apply for Commonwealth100 Online Leadership Programme.

Though the course originally ran in three-week-long cohorts, starting in 2019 it will run in seven-week-long cohorts. It takes between three to six hours to complete the course, which can be done flexibly over the cohort period. Upcoming course dates are:

• 6 September – 25 October 2019
• 1 November – 27 December 2019
• 3 January – 21 February 2020
• 6 March – 24 April 2020

This will continue to run on a similar pattern through 2020.

APPLY HERE                                                             OFFICIAL LINK

PZ Cussons Nigeria Engineering Graduate Trainee Program 2019 for young Nigerian graduates

Application Deadline: October 20th 2019

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. 
PZ Cussons world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2:2 in Electrical, Chemcical or Mechanical Engineering
• Completed the mandatory NYSC or have an exemption certificate
• Not more than 28 years as at December 31st 2019

Method of Application

Applicants should send CVs to pzgtrecruitment@pzcussons.com

CVS Must be sent in PDF Format ONLY

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PZ Cussons Nigeria Engineering Graduate Trainee Program 2019

African Development Bank Young Professionals Program 2020 for young Africans

Application Deadline: November 13th, 2019 (midnight GMT).

Do you have passion and commitment to development of Africa? Outstanding academic and professional achievements? A commitment to engage in crucial issues in Africa’s development? Do you wish to make a difference, be part of something bigger than yourself and explore your leadership potential? If yes, you are the one we are looking for.

The African Development Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a three year leadership opportunity for the development of Bank’s future leaders. We attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from our member countries for a productive and rewarding career path in development. Through the YPP, the Bank ensures continuity and excellence in both the management of its work programs and the provision of policy advice to its regional member countries. 

OBJECTIVE

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) targets high potential, best-in-class young professionals with a strong passion for Africa’s development. This program is not an internship arrangement; rather it offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with leadership potential, an established record of outstanding academic and professional achievement to make a difference to the development of the African continent. The YPP includes a rigorous program of activities including a learning Academy that prepares participants to be technical and professional leaders with notable impact.

• The Program is for a period of three years; the first two years will be spent on mandatory rotational placements across the Bank’s various functions. The third-year rotation year will be spent in the Home Complex where the YP will graduate into a staff position.Only YPs who have completed the YP Academy and have exhibited high performance and high potential will be integrated into the Bank’s workforce.
• The Professional and Personal Development Program is structured under the Young Professionals Learning Academy with specific learning interventions delivered in phases of 6 months each. These learning interventions serve to deepen technical knowledge and build leadership skills required for effective delivery of task functions andfuture roles in the Bank.The Learning academy also includes on- the job training that requires immersion into various functional areas of the Bank for hands-on experience in projects and various work assignments.
• On-boarding and orientation programs ensure faster integration into the Bank’s culture and offers a robust support mechanism from mentors, coaches and buddy groups.
• Individual performance and potential will be reviewed periodically, and the necessary personal development plans customized to individual needs.

Eligibility Requirements

To join us, you should:

• Be a citizen of a member country of the Bank.
• Be 32 years of age or younger by 1st May 2020.
• Possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.
• Have at least 3 years work experience in the areas related to the high priority areas (Hi-5s) as mentioned above.
• Interested candidates with coding, e-development, animation and platforms designs and maintenance are required this year.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience on the African continent and/or in other continent’s developing countries is a necessary requirement.
• Have passion for Africa’s Development
• Able to leverage knowledge, share and coach others. Work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.
• Strong analytical skills, an entrepreneurial drive, results- orientation and problem-solving capability.
• High business acumen and innovative mindset.
• Be proficient in the Bank’s working languages, either English and/or French.
• Have skills that enable you work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it evolves.
• Be willing to live in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire the Bank’s Headquarters, and any other country in Africa where the Bank may require your services.

YPP Support Mechanisms

• Coaching: During rotations, your coach will identify development areas for you in your current role.
• Mentoring & Sponsoring: Mentors &Sponsors will be selected from Vice-Presidents and Directors depending on the different domains that the Mentees wish to evolve This Program will also help build women in leadership which is a priority for the Bank. Through mentoring and sponsoring, the Talent Councils will identify YPs who need to be fast tracked for the succession plan for VPs and Director’ positions, decide on the projects to be conducted.  There is a need to define implementation guidelines: TORs, work plan, etc.
• A “Buddy-System”: You will be assigned a “Buddy” from the previous YP cohort, who will serve as a source of information and support during your  familiarization with the Bank and country of assignment.
• YPP Coordination Team: the YPP team is dedicated to the recruitment, training, performance evaluation and rotation management of the YP cohorts to ensure their successful completion of the Program.  
• YP Liaison Team (YPLT):  two representatives are selected from the YP cohort and  serve as active link between all YP cohorts and the YPP Coordination team in the HR Department.  The YPLT serves one year and also sits on the YPP Steering Committee.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the African Development Bank Young Professionals Program 2020

Agbami Scholarship 2019 (For Young Nigerians

Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students from ALL states of the Federation.

Deadline: Midnight, 30th October, 2019.

The scholarship program, funded by Star and its Agbami co-ventures, is a major component of their Social Investment in the strategic development of health and education in Nigeria.

Agbami Scholarship Eligibility.

E-Applications are invited from FULL-TIME, 100 and 200 level undergraduates (admitted during 2018/2019 or 2017/2018 academic session respectively) from any State of the Federation, studying any of the under listed courses in universities within Nigeria:

• Medicine & Surgery
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Engineering.

How to Apply for Agbami Scholarship.

• Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents:
  • Passport photograph not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
  • School ID card
  • Admission Letter
  • O’ Level Result
  • JAMB Result
  • Local Government Area Letter of Identification
• Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
• Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload

To apply, follow the steps below:

• Click on “Register/Log in” to create an account or log in to your Scholastica account.
• Proceed to your email box to activate your account for newly registered applicants.
• Click on www.scholastica.ng/schemes/agbami to return to Scholarship site
• Enter your registered email and password to upload your information.
• Enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational information, other information and upload required scanned documents.
• Ensure the name used in applications matches the names on all documentation in same order. Upload a sworn affidavit or certificate if otherwise.
• Ensure you view all documents after uploading, to eliminate errors during uploading.
• When asked to upload photo, upload a pass-port photograph with a white background.
• Recheck application information to avoid errors
• Return to the Home page, Click on the scheme you wish to apply and Click “Apply Now” to submit information
• You will receive a notification displayed on the screen you have successfully applied. To confirm Check “My application” under “My account” section on your profile account.
• Return to www.scholastica.ng, enter your Email and Password to download your verification profile and proceed to have your Head of Department sign the document.
• Upload a scanned copy of the signed verification profile, this would be used for verification.
• If National Identification Number (NIN) number was not available in step 6, to obtain your National Identification Number (NIN)
  • Visit http://ninenrol.gov.ng to register and learn more about the National Identity Number  
  • Click “Create Account” and fill in the required  fields  
  • Login with Email and Password to complete the form  
  • After completion, schedule a date for photo and finger print capture  
  • Visit any of the 37 capture centres http://www.nimc.gov.ng/?q=nin-registration-centres  to complete the registration process and obtain your National Identity Number  
  • You can also do your total registration at the NIMC office
• Return to www.scholastica.ng/schemes/agbami and update application with National Identification Number (NIN) to ensure completion

Note

• Please note that applicants for the Agbami scholarship are ineligible to apply for any other scholarship program sponsored by “STAR” or any of its Parties.
• Selected students will be invited for computer-administered qualifying tests in selected examination centers nationwide. Short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be invited by email and SMS text messages. All applicants are therefore advised to ensure that valid GSM telephone numbers and personal email addresses are properly entered into the e-forms on the web site.
• Multiple applications attract a disqualification penalty

OFFICIAL LINK

British Council #IdeasChangeLives Challenge 2019 (£20,000 Prize + More)

Do you have a great digital idea that has the potential to create a better world? If so, enter the #IdeasChangeLives challenge. You could win a prize of £20,000 and the chance to work with the British Council’s Digital, Partnerships and Innovation team on an initiative to help achieve one of six of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. They are looking for people with a fresh, entrepreneurial spirit and a big idea that has the potential to make a positive impact for communities across the globe. 

This challenge gives you a genuine chance to change the world and improve the lives of some of the world’s most disadvantaged people – what’s your idea? You should have a vision for how your idea could improve the lives of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people.

This year, they’re looking for ideas that help us to meet any or all of the targets within one of the three Global Goals for Sustainable Development below:

• Goal 4: Quality education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
• Goal 5: Gender equality: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
• Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

British Council #IdeasChangeLives Challenge Eligibility.

• Open to anyone and everyone across the world. You can choose to apply as an individual or an organisation.
• They accept ‘early stage’ applications, meaning you don’t necessarily need a working prototype when you make your application.
• You don’t need to be working in the digital or technology sector to apply.

British Council #IdeasChangeLives Challenge Benefits.

• Funding to get your idea off the ground: £20,000 in prize money to develop your product, no matter what stage you’re at.
• Support to help you succeed: Their team of digital experts will help you to develop your idea at your own pace. They’ll give you the opportunity to connect with others and develop further partnerships through access to global networks, events and sector expertise.
• Mentor-ship for a full year: They tailor their support to suit you. You’ll get access to on-going mentor-ship from the British Council plus advice from subject matter experts on how to potentially grow and scale-up your idea.

How to Submit Entries for British Council #IdeasChangeLives Challenge.

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should click below to take a look at the application questions and enter the competition.

ENTER OFFICIAL LINK

Deadline: 10th January, 2020.

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition 2019 | N4.5m in Prizes

Deadline: 4th November 2019.

UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, announces the commencement of the 2019 edition of the National Essay Competition (NEC) for senior secondary school students in Nigeria. The NEC provides a competitive platform to develop the intellectual and writing abilities of senior secondary school students in Nigeria. Winners get educational grants to study in any African University of their choice.

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition Topic: What Do You Think The Government Should Do To Control Fraud In Nigeria?

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition Eligibility: Applicants must be senior secondary school students schooling in Nigeria.

Judge: The panel of judges is made up of professors from reputable Nigerian Universities

UBA Foundation National Essay Competition Prizes:

• 1st Prize: N2,000,000 or its local currency equivalent towards university tuition/ fees
• 2nd Prize: N1,500,000 or its local currency equivalent towards university tuition/ fees
• 3rd Prize: N1,000,000 or its local currency equivalent towards university tuition/ fees

How to Enter the UBA Foundation National Essay Competition:

• Applicants must attach photocopies of their original birth certificates or photocopies of the intentional passport data page.
• Applicants must be senior secondary school students living in Nigeria.
• Applicants should send in handwritten essay entries Of not more than 750 words on the competition topic.
• Applicants must submit their complete contact information (school name and address residential address, phone number and email address).
• The educational grant is only applicable to students who intend to study in an African university.
• The decision of the judges is final LATE ENTRIES will not be accepted

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Entries to:

UBA Foundation, 

UBA House, 

57 Marina, 

Lagos State.

Or

Applications can also be sent to any UBA Office in Nigeria.

OFFICIAL LINK

Leventis Foundation Admission Form into a One-year Training Program in Modern and Sustainable Agriculture 2019/2020 (Fully Funded + Free Feeding)

Application Deadline: 15th of November, 2019

Screening/Examination comes up on the 16th of November, 2019.

The Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) is a charitable company dedicated to the training of farmers in modern and sustainable agricultural practices and rational use of natural resources.
The Foundation has been running agricultural training for youths and farmers since 1987 and currently has six schools in different agro-ecological zones of Nigeria. The schools located in the FCT, Osun, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe states are co-financed by Leventis Foundation and the respective State Governments. All the schools offer training to young people (male and female) desirous of making a good career in farming.
The comprehensive one-year training exposes the participants to several areas of agriculture and other farm businesses.
The objective of the training, which is FREE OF ALL COSTS, is to create in Nigeria, generations of committed young practical farmers who will act as a catalyst for an agricultural revolution in their communities.
Admission is open to both male and female candidates. Tuition and boarding (including feeding) are provided free of charge for successful candidates throughout the duration of the course.

Leventis Foundation Admission Requirements.

Applicants should fulfill the following conditions among others;
a.) Be physically fit
b.) Ability to read and write in English (evidence of a minimum of Junior secondary school may be required).
c.) Aged between 18 and 40 years old.
d.) Pass both written and oral tests prior to final selection.
e.) Should demonstrate perceivable interest in agriculture.
f.) Proof of a farming background is an advantage.

How to Apply for Leventis Foundation Admission.

Application in applicant’s own handwriting including concrete information in respect of each of the above requirements together with a letter signed by the chairman or secretary of the Candidate’s Local Government of origin, or an attestation letter from a Justice of Peace (JP), two (2) recent passport size photographs, three (3) references and photocopies of academic qualifications(s) or relevant documents should be forwarded to any of the addresses below, preferably, to the school of choice.
a. Leventis Foundation Osun State
Agricultural Training School
Imo, P.M.B. 5074, Ilesa
Osun State

b. Leventis Foundation Kano State
Agricultural Training School
Panda, Albasu Local Government
P.M.B. 3555, Kano
Kano State

c. Leventis Foundation Kaduna State
Agricultural Training School
Dogon Dawa, Birini Gwari LG
P.M.B 1047, Zaria, Kaduna State

d. Leventis Foundation Gombe State
Agricultural Training School
Tumu, Akko Local Government
Gombe State

e. Leventis Foundation FCT
Agricultural Training School
Yaba, Abaji Area Council
P.M.B. 001, Abaji,
Abuja.

f. The General Manager (technical and Training)
Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte
No 2, Leventis Close, Central Business District,
P.O.Box 20351, Garki Abuja, FCT.
www.leventisfoundation.org.ng

In addition to the one-year training, all Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) schools offer a variety of consultancy services and targeted short courses in several aspects of agriculture e.g. Poultry production, vegetable production, bee-keeping, honey production, fish farming, mushroom production, value chain e.t.c.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Mrs. Janet Egbe-Owoicho, Leventis Foundation (Nigeria) Ltd/Gte
Email: leventisfoundation@gmail.com, Telephone: 0708 552 4233
For more information, visit: http://www.leventisfoundation.org.ng

NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship Award 2020/2021 | N150,000 Per Academic Year

Application Deadline: 14th November 2019.

  Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and Total Upstream Companies in Nigeria (TUCN): Total Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (Total E&P Nig Ltd) and Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), together with their venture partners, award scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in the tertiary institutions in the country.

The program is aimed at promoting academic excellence and quality manpower development in the Country. This is one of the many ways TOTAL demonstrates its commitment to the educational development of Nigerian students. It is a part of the NNPC/TOTAL’s rich Corporate Social Responsibility.

This scholarship scheme has been successfully carried out over the years. The 2020/2021 is due and the web portal dedicated to receiving applications from eligible Nigerian undergraduates has been activated.

NNPC/Total Scholarship Benefit.

The following amount shall apply to the National Merit Scholarships Scheme

S/N	Scholarship Level	Amount (N)
1	Tertiary Student	N150,000 per Student per Academic Year

NNPC/Total Scholarship Eligibility.

• Be a Registered FULL-TIME undergraduate in a recognized Nigerian University
• Be a certified 100 or 200 level student at the time of application
• Show proof of SSCE or Equivalent Certificate.
• Show proof of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) score.
• Show proof of Admission letter from the University and Matriculation Number
• Show proof of A-level or Equivalent Certificate (for direct entry students)

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students with less than 200 score in UTME need not apply
• Students with less than 2.50 CGPA of 5-point scale, or equivalent
• 300 level students and above need not apply
• Current beneficiaries of similar awards from the oil industry need not apply.

How to Apply for NNPC/Total Scholarship.

• Personal Information: Enter your name, date of birth and permanent home address Upload your recent passport photograph.
• Contact Information: Enter your email and mobile phone information. Only use an active email and mobile phone number.
• Origin: Enter your state and local government of origin data. You are required to upload a certificate or proof of origin from your local government or state.
• University Information: Select your university, course and year of study. You will be required to upload your JAMB/University admission letter.
• Result Information: Input your JAMB score or CPGA. You are required to upload your JAMB statement of result and university CPGA. For year two medical students, your JAMB score suffices.
• Review Application: Review your application to ensure all fields have been correctly entered. Upload all the documents required:
  • Recent Passport Photograph
  • Certificate or Proof of Origin
  • Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE)
  • UTME result
  • JAMB/University Admission Letter
  • 1st Year Result showing CGPA
• Conclusion: Attest that all info given is true. Accept terms and conditions. An on-screen alert will confirm that you have successfully completed the application. You will receive an email to confirm this too.

APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK

Important Notes

• This scholarship scheme application is best used on the following web browsers: IE9+, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
• Ensure that you have entered all the details correctly. You understand that making a false statement on this application will disqualify you from this scholarship scheme. Your scholarship if you are successful, will be withdrawn, if at any time it is discovered that you have given false statements on this application. And such false statements may constitute fraudulent activity.

U.S. Department of State 2020 Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment for mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline: November 12, 2019. 

The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

It is administered by the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) in partnership with the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston (ICI) and Humanity & Inclusion (HI)

The Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment (PFP-IDE) supports 20 mid-career professionals (Fellows) from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, selected through a competitive process, to participate in a five-week intensive fellowship program at a university-based research and education center for disabilities in the U.S. This fellowship is intended for current and potential leaders or advocates in the government, civil society, or the private sector who are committed to serving persons with disabilities.

Eligibility Requirements:

Fellows will be placed with a university-based research and education center for disabilities that will provide them with mentorship and learning experiences during their stay in the U.S. Hosts will help Fellows apply what they learn during their fellowship, and plan related projects upon their return to their home countries.

Fellow Eligibility

In order to apply to this program as a Fellow (eligibility criteria), you must …

1. Be between the ages of 25 and 40;
2. Be a citizen, national or permanent resident, and be living and working in Kenya, Tanzania, or Uganda;
3. Be eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 visa;
4. Be proficient in spoken and written English;

• Speaking proficiency means that you are able to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics. Communication in spoken English as interpreted by a sign language interpreter (which will be provided by the Fellowship program) through use of American, Kenyan or Ugandan Sign Language qualifies you for speaking proficiency.
• Reading proficiency means you are able to read standard newspaper items, routine correspondence, reports, and technical materials in your special field.

1. Have at least two (2) or more years of relevant work experience with or for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government offices, universities, schools or community-based organizations;
2. Have professional interest and/or experience in inclusive employment and disabilities;
3. Be self-directed and able to work effectively in a cross-cultural setting;
4. Have demonstrated leadership and collaborative skills;
5. Be able to participate in the Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment in the US either in the spring (April 27- May 27, 2019) or in the fall (October 16- November 23, 2019);
6. Be committed to returning to your home country for a period of two (2) years after completion of the program; and
7. Be committed to implementing an individual project that will benefit young people with disabilities and promote greater inclusive employment in your region, country, or community following completion of the program.

Benefits:

Fellows will receive funding for their fellowship-related travel to and within the U.S., accommodations in the U.S., and more including:

• Visa
• Round trip travel between the home country and the U.S.
• Accident and health insurance for the duration of the fellowship in the U.S.
• Living allowance (or equivalent supports) to cover costs of meals, housing and incidental expenses (these funds, or some portion of them, can go directly to hosts if needed)
• Reasonable disability-related accommodations, if needed

Application Procedure:

Once you have determined that you are eligible, you can complete and submit your application.

The application consists of four sections:

1. Information About You
2. Your Leadership and Statement of Purpose
3. Recommendations
4. Pledge of Authenticity

If you are not able to submit the online version of the application, you can download the application in PDF (here) or Word (here). Please complete this version of the application and email it — along with the two (2) required references — to pfp-idefellowship@aucd.org. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020 Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment