British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program for overseas scholars to work & collaborate in the UK (£187,500 per annum)

Application Deadline:  17.00 (UK time) on Wednesday 19 February 2020.

About the British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program

Funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (through the National Productivity Investment Fund)

This program provides mid-career to senior scholars in any discipline within the humanities and social sciences, who are currently employed outside the United Kingdom, with the opportunity to be based for four years in the UK and make a contribution to UK research and higher education.

Each appointment is intended to be a complete project in itself and is expected to involve a specific research focus, although the British Academy does not have a preferred model for the balance of time to be spent between research and teaching (which may vary over the course of the award and will depend on the UK host institution’s needs).

The British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

• Be recognised scholars or researchers with exceptional promise who are on a permanent contract outside the UK (which may be part-time or full-time) or, if temporary, would normally be on a contract that will not end during the course of the grant unless expressly agreed with the Academy prior to the application being submitted that such an application would be considered eligible, in any field of the humanities or the social sciences.
• Hold a doctoral degree (or have equivalent research experience).
• Be available to take up an unpaid leave of absence, a long-term secondment or employment at an eligible UK host institution. Eligible institutions include but are not limited to the British International Research Institutes.
• Provide a formal statement of support from a senior member of their proposed host institution in the UK (normally expected to be a Pro-Vice-Chancellor or equivalent, or at minimum Head of Department/Faculty/Institute).
• Nominate one academic referee who is not based at the UK host institution or at the overseas institution at which the applicant is currently based at the time of application and is not involved in the program of research and other activities submitted as part of the application.

Awards are only available to individuals, to be held in an institutional context. Co-applicants are not permitted.

For more details on eligibility, please see the scheme notes.

British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program Value and duration

Awards are for a period of four years and must be taken up between 1 August 2020 and 1 February 2021.

The British Academy will provide funding of up to £187,500 per annum and up to £750,000 over four years.

The host UK institution is expected to contribute up to £37,500 per annum (or 20% of the Academy’s annual contribution) towards the costs of the Professorship, excluding indirect and estate costs.

How To Apply For The British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program

Applications must be submitted online using the British Academy’s grants application system, Flexi-Grant.
Application, reference, supporting statement and UK host institution application approval deadline: 17.00 (UK time) on Wednesday 19 February 2020.

For More Information >>>   Visit the Official Webpage of the British Academy Global Professorships 2020 Program

Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships 2020/2021 for Young Africans Maters study in the UK (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 27 April 2020.

Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarship Description:

LSE is pleased to confirm three Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships for the 2020/21 session.

These scholarships are generously supported by Standard Bank of South Africa PLC.

These scholarships are to support academically gifted students who do not have the financial means to pursue further studies of this nature.

The successful candidates will need to demonstrate a combination of exceptional academic merit and financial need.

Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants will ordinarily be resident in one of Standard Bank’s African presence countries, with a preference for residents of South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Angola, Mozambique, and South Sudan.

The scholarships are for offer holders on the following LSE master’s programs:

• MSc Environment and Development
• MSc Environmental Economics and Climate Change
• MSc Finance (full-time)
• MSc Finance and Private Equity
• MSc Risk and Finance
• MSc Real Estate Economics and Finance
• MSc Law and Accounting
• MSc Economics and Management
• MSc Management Information Systems and Digital Innovation
• MSc Management and Strategy
• MSc Financial Mathematics
• MSc Economics and Philosophy

Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarship Benefits

The three scholarships will each provide the cost of full fees for the eligible programs and provide a maintenance stipend for living costs.

How To Apply For The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarship

To apply for LSE funding for programs beginning in September 2020, you must:

– Submit your application for the program (See how to apply for graduate study at LSE) 

– Submit your Graduate Financial Support Application Form via the Graduate application tracker including completing Section G: Personal Statement.

– and receive an offer of a place (conditional or unconditional) by 5pm UK time on 27 April 2020.

If you only wish to be considered for the Graduate Support Scheme, you do not need to complete Section G: Personal statement.

The outcome of your Graduate Support Scheme application will be displayed on the application tracker after you have received an offer. Successful applicants selected for other LSE Scholarships or awards like this one will be contacted by email throughout May, June and July 2020.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa Scholarships 2020/2021

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 for young OND holders in Nigerians

Application Deadline: Unspecific 

The Guaranty Trust Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank plc is a foremost Financial Institution with business outlays spanning Anglophone and Francophone West Africa, East Africa and Europe. The Bank presently has an Asset Base of over N3.11trillion and employs over 10,000 professionals in Nigeria, Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom.

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program Description 

An exciting opportunity to intern with the Proudly African and Truly International Institution. The Internship Program offers OND graduates the opportunity to gain industry experience and on-the-job training in banking operations by supporting the day-to-day activities of our Transaction Services team whilst learning best-in-class banking processes and procedures. The internship program is a great way to start a career in banking and develop workplace skills for the future.

Are you ready for this journey? Kindly see the requirements below to kick start a banking career with GTBank.

Job Type:    OND Internship

Location:     Our unique branches nationwide

Duration:    12 months

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 Competencies/Skills

• Good communication skills
• Basic numerical skills
• Willingness to learn

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020 Requirements

• One-year industrial attachment letter from a polytechnic
• WAEC/NECO certificate
• Birth certificate
• School Identity card
• Guarantor(s)*

*Guarantor(s)

GTBank – 1 Guarantor (Full-time employees only)

Other Organisations – 2 Guarantors (Full-time employees only) click here to download guarantor form.

How to Apply For The Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) Internship Program 2019/2020

Interested Applicant should click the apply button below 

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French Government Challenge 2020 for young African Entrepreneurs (Fully-funded to the 2020 Africa-France Summit in Bordeaux, France)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2020

Announced at the press conference presenting the 2020 Africa-France Summit held in Bordeaux on Tuesday 17 September 2019, the Challenge of 1.000 is a joint initiative of Digital Africa and the Summit. 

The State will invite 1,000  African entrepreneurs to come to Bordeaux to present their solutions at The City of Solutions, a show dedicated to projects and solutions for sustainable cities and territories to be held during the 28th edition of the Africa-France Summit. June 4, 5 and 6, 2020. 

French Government Challenge 2020  Eligibility Criteria  

• Being an African entrepreneur, having an activity related to one of the 7 districts of The City of Solutions
• Gender Parity 
• Geographical balance of origin of Contractors 
• Balance of themes on the 7 districts (Access to essential services, Feeding the cities, Building and enhancing the city, Moving around the city / visit the city, Living in the city, Financing and structuring projects, Connecting the city) 
• To be the bearer of an innovative or duplicable solution, at a lower cost and a strong impact to make French and African cities more sustainable from an environmental and social point of view 
• Be registered on the Digital Africa platform.

French Government Challenge 2020 Application Requirements:

In order to apply to the Challenge of 1,000:

• You have to be an African entrepreneur, having an activity related to one of the 7 districts of The City of Solutions
• Your organization needs a real legal existence (legal statute)
• Your organization should have an increasing revenue
• Your organization should beared a viable product or solution, innovative or duplicable at a lower cost, to make French and African cities more sustainable from an environmental and social point of view.

CAREFUL CONSIDERATION will be given by the jury to:

• Gender Parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply!
• Geographical balance of origin of Contractors 
• Balance of themes on the 7 districts.

French Government Challenge 2020 Topics

The City of Solutions, a trade fair to highlight projects and initiatives for sustainable cities and regions. Designed as a 360° view of a city, it is structured around seven themed districts to create the city of the future together!

French Government Challenge 2020 Benefits:

• WINNERS WILL BE INVITED (one person per organization): the costs of the plane tickets and 3-days accommodation in Bordeaux will be partially or fully born depending on the financial capabilities of the winner.

Winners will have a space in the entrepreneurs’ stands at the City of Solutions

French Government Challenge 2020 Timeline:

• October 18 – January 31, 2020: Call for projects online on digital-africa.co
• Every month: the selection of the best applications, apply as soon as possible!
• End of March 2020: Nomination of the 1.000 winners.
• June 4, 5 and 6, 2020: the Africa-France Summit in Bordeaux, France.

Apply Now for the French Government Challenge 2020

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the French Government Challenge 2020 for young African Entrepreneurs

GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders 2020/2021 [Fully Funded to UK]

Three scholarships are offered to support the training and development of the next generation of leaders in global health and strengthen the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa.

These highly competitive scholarships are available to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based MSc program at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders Eligibility.

To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must:

• Be nationals of, and resident in, countries in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Intend to return to sub-Saharan Africa on completion of their MSc year at LSHTM;
• Confirm that they would not otherwise be able to pay for the proposed program of study by submitting the supplementary questions form with tick-box checked;
• Meet LSHTM’s minimum English language requirements;
• Hold a first degree at either a first or upper second class equivalency level; and
• Hold an offer of admission for 2020-21 for one of LSHTM’s 18 London-based MSc programs of study.

Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate (in their application documentation) the potential to make significant contributions to public health and/or health-related research in Africa.

GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders Benefits.

Each scholarship will cover:

• Tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees; and
• A tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 17,175.

How to Apply for GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders.

Applicants should complete both steps below by the scholarship deadline.

• Step 1: Submit an application for 2020-21 for a London-based MSc program of study, as per instructions under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the relevant program of study page. Applicants should ensure that all necessary supplementary documents (including references) are submitted via LSHTM’s admissions portal by the scholarship deadline. (Where possible, we would encourage applicants to submit a complete application for study as far in advance of the scholarship deadline as possible, to allow for timely processing.)
• Step 2: Submit an online scholarship application, selecting this scholarship option from the drop-down menu. A completed supplementary questions form for this scholarship must be uploaded as part of this application. This is the only attachment required in Step 2 (as applicants should have already submitted references; transcripts; a CV etc with their application for study).

If you have any queries about the application process, scholarship requirements or application deadline, please contact our Scholarships team: scholarships@lshtm.ac.uk.

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McCain Institute Next Generation Leaders (NGL) Program 2020/2021 [Fully Funded]

The program is designed to identify, train, network and empower a diverse group of emerging, character-driven leaders from the United States and around the world.

The program offers a unique blend of professional development, exposure to top-level policymakers and formal training in leadership. At four junctures throughout the year, the program provides hands-on training focused on values, ethics and leadership, media and communications skills; and best practice examples of American business, political and civic life.

A key aspect of the program is each NGL’s preparation of an individual Leadership Action Plan (LAP). Aimed at defining the tangible steps and actions the NGLs will take to bring about positive change in their home communities, the LAP becomes the central project of the development year.

McCain Institute Next Generation Leaders Program Eligibility.

• Open to mid-career professionals from the United States and around the world;
• Participants should have a decade or more of career experience. There is no specific age requirement, however, typical NGLs range from 30 to 45 years old;
• Applicants should possess working proficiency in English with a high degree of professional, academic and work achievements;
• Applicants must demonstrate the commitment to the highest level of ethical leadership, show decisive recommendations that substantiate their leadership qualities, and make a commitment to return to their home environment at the end of the program year;
• Additionally, participation in the NGL program is contingent on the approval of a J1 U.S. visa. English proficiency is a requirement for this visa.

McCain Institute Next Generation Leaders Program Benefits.

• The McCain Institute provides each NGL a stipend that covers all standard living costs for a year. Each participant receives the stipend amount monthly, covering expenses such as rent, utilities, food, and any other regular costs. The stipend amount varies depending on the cost of living in the participant’s placement city;
• Added to the stipend is travel allowance that NGLs may use for professional travel in support of their LAP’s during the program year. The overall stipend is separate from the program related cost, such as travel to and from leadership training modules, module lodgings and per diem for the duration of program modules are covered by the McCain Institute separately. Per visa regulations, the McCain Institute also covers health insurance and workers comp.

How to Apply for McCain Institute Next Generation Leaders Program.

Interested applicants can apply or nominate someone for the program.

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DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme 2020 for Master’s and Doctoral Studies

Deadline: Varies.

The program aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and/or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Eligibility.

• Open to graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (so-called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
• Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the program.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Benefits.

Generally:

• Monthly allowance
• Study and research allowance
• Printing allowance
• Tuition fees

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:

• Travel allowance
• Health insurance

How to Apply for DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme.

Usually, the application procedure follows a two-step process. First, applicants submit their scholarship application to the host institution. After a pre-selection has been conducted, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit their application again via the DAAD portal for the final selection.

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Deadline: Varies.

Andela Nigeria Internship Program Cycle 3 (2020) for Undergraduates

Application Deadline: Not Stated.

About the Internship Programme
Andela is scaling its mission to advance human potential by creating this amazing opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students from various academic backgrounds to advance their learning and development and gain hands-on work experience through practical training.


During this program, you will have the opportunity to support the operations of one of these departments:

1. Marketing: Manages the perception of the Andela brand; builds awareness and tells the Andela EPIC story
2. Operations: Creates and sustains Andela’s business environment
3. People: Andela’s Human Resources and Recruiting department
4. Partner Engineering: Responsible for driving Andela’s mission of successfully placing developers with our Partners
5. Travel: Manages the Travel function for Andela
6. Engineering Talent Supply: Provide qualified engineering talent that achieves company goals

Andela Nigeria Internship Program Cycle 3Eligibility Criteria

• You must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Bachelor )  in any discipline at the time of application and during the internship. This program is not for volunteers or postgraduate job seekers.
• Only applicants who possess an Introduction letter from their academic Institutions will be selected.
• You must embody our EPIC Values.

Andela Nigeria Internship Program Cycle 3 Duration

• An internship could vary from 3 months to 1 year in 2020.
• You can apply for the Andela Internship Programme at any time. Doing so, your name will be added to a pool of applicants interested in the Internship field of your choice.

Andela Nigeria Internship Program Cycle 3 Benefits & Compensation

• Monthly Stipend
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided daily
• Beautiful working environment
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• Oh, and a chance to change the world!

It’s our hope that the experience and exposure gained during the Andela Nigeria Internship Programme will give you a solid foundation for your career in the future.

How to Apply for Andela Nigeria Internship Programme.

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

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University of Utrecht Excellence Scholarships For Maters Studies in Netherlands 2019/2020

Application Deadline:  31 January 2020 (23:59 CET),

Every year, approximately 1,500 international students come to the university to take English-taught degree programs and other courses. Students work and study closely together, learning to operate in an international environment from the outset. This is essential for scientists and scholars in our increasingly globalized world.

University of Utrecht Excellence Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship, a candidate must:

• Belong to the top 10% of your graduating class: an official document issued by your university that proves you are among the top 10% of your graduating class, such as a statement signed and stamped by your University, a reference letter, a class ranking certificate, etc.
• Not hold an EU/EEA passport and not be eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans;
• Have completed your secondary school and/or Bachelor degree outside the Netherlands;
• Have applied for an international master’s program with a start date of 1 September 2020. Not all programs participate, please check http://www.uu.nl/masters > master’s program> Tuition fees and financial support to see if the Utrecht Excellence Scholarship is mentioned as a scholarship opportunity;
• The international master’s program at Utrecht University is not a Distance Learning/Online Programme;
• Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa/residence permit.

Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

UNIVERSITY OF UTRECHT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

The Utrecht Excellence scholarship can be awarded as:

• tuition fees or
• tuition fees plus 11.000 euro living expenses

As the grant is not automatically a full scholarship, it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance your studies and stay completely. Students requiring a residence permit in the Netherlands must prove to the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Office) that they have sufficient financial means

NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS

20-25 scholarships will be available for 2020-2021, distributed across the 6 Graduate Schools.

The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the degree program, which is one or two years, depending on the degree program. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:

• Academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
• The academic quality and results of preceding qualifications, as evidenced by proof of belonging to the top 10% of the class, grades, test scores, a writing sample, letters of recommendation;
• The quality and relevance of the motivation letter for the Master’s program (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
• The quality of the application for the Master’s program itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

How to apply for the University of Utrecht Excellence Scholarship

After submitting an application for the Master’s program, non-EU/EEA students will have the option to submit an application for a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship from 1 November.

You will need to upload the following document:

• Proof of belonging to the top 10% of your graduating class: an official document issued by your university that proves you are among the top 10% of your graduating class, such as a statement signed and stamped by your University, a reference letter, a class ranking certificate, etc.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2019/2020 University of Utrecht Excellence Scholarships

Seplat Internship Program for young Nigerian Undergraduates 2019

Application Deadline: Unspecified

About The Seplat Internship Program

Seplat Internship is a carefully monitored work or service experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he/she is learning throughout the experience.

Seplat Internship Program Requirement

Applicant must be;

• A university undergraduate at the time of application
  
• Must present a letter of internship from school
• Must have a CGPA of 3.0 and above for OND and 3.2 and above for BSC
  
• Must be available in Nigeria to commence the internship
  
• Able to fulfill tasks set out by the supervisor
  
• Organized and competent to perform clerical duties as will be assigned

Seplat Internship Program Benefits 

• Gain valuable work experience
  
• Explore a career path
  
• Develop and refine skills
  
• Gain confidence
  
• Network with professionals in the field
  
• Receive financial compensation

How to Apply for The Seplat Internship Program

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

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2020 Meadow Hall Graduate Teacher Trainee Program (GTTP) [Fully Funded]

Application Deadline: Friday, November 22nd, 2019

Duration: 3 Months

About The Meadow Hall Graduate Teacher Trainee Program

Meadow Hall Foundation (MHF) is the non-profit arm of Meadow Hall Group.

MHF supports students, teachers, schools, and communities through partnership with individuals, public and private organizations to implement sustainable initiatives, projects and programs such as School Adoption Programme, Meadow Hall Teacher Centres, Free Teacher Professional Development Training for Private and Public School Teachers, Educator’s Awards and Graduate Teacher Trainee Program.

GTTP, which started in 2013 with 30 participants, has produced over 200 professional teachers who are presently working in various schools both in Nigeria and abroad.

Meadow Hall Graduate Teacher Trainee Program Objectives

To institute professionalism in teaching by providing the required training for new entrants into the field.

To equip trainable young entrants into the profession with the latest developments and international best practices for effective teaching and learning.

To attract into the teaching profession dynamic individuals who will acquire workplace and professional values to impact children and ultimately the Nation.

To create an exceptional pool of teachers.

Meadow Hall Graduate Teacher Trainee Program Benefits.

• Training by an international educational institution with best-practice teaching tools, environment, and methodologies.
• A platform for self-development, creativity, and excellent service delivery.
• Exposure to modern educational settings and technology.
• To become a relevant icon in molding the future generation.
• Meadow Hall graduate teacher trainee program comes at no cost to the graduates.

Meadow Hall Graduate Teacher Trainee Program Qualification Requirements.

• A minimum of a Second Class upper (2-1) degree from a recognized institution in or outside Nigeria
• Open ONLY to fresh graduates who completed NYSC not more than two years ago
• Applicants must be within 21 and 28 years of age
• Passion for the teaching profession
• Proficient ICT Skills
• Good Communication and Social Skills
• Applicants without an education qualification (NCE, B.Ed, PGDE, etc) are expected to obtain one not later than 1 year after the program.

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2020 Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism, (MMSWJ)

Application Deadline: 6th of December. 2019

Daria Media is now receiving applications for The 2020 Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism, (MMSWJ). The scholarship award is specifically to support female students of Journalism or Mass communications in three universities across Nigeria.


Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism, (MMSWJ), instituted in 2017 to celebrate a man, who against the grain of his time educated his daughters; giving them an advantage that sets them apart from their peers.
This scholarship award, set up by one of his daughters to honor her father and his extraordinary legacy.

Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism Benefits.

 The Mamman Marshal Scholarship covers tuition, accommodation and provides a stipend for the six female students until completion of their degree program.

Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism Eligibility.

• Applicants must be female students of Journalism or Mass communications in three universities across Nigeria
• Must have just gained admission to one of the following: Bayero University Kano, Lagos State University or University of Uyo
• Need financial assistance
• Write a 500-word essay on suitability for the MMSWJ

How to Apply for Mamman Marshal Scholarship for Women in Journalism.

Applications should be sent to yahaya@daria.media.

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Rochas Okorocha Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2019 | Fully Funded

Deadline: 23rd November 2019 
The Rochas Okorocha Foundation Inc. is offering undergraduate university scholarships to five candidates from each state of the federation.

The scholarship offer is tenable exclusively at EASTERN PALM UNIVERSITY, Ogboko, Imo State in any of the programs listed below. The scholarship is for the duration of the program and covers tuition fees and related charges.

Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship Eligible Courses.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

1. BSc Biology
2. BSc Biochemistry
3. BSc Microbiology
4. BSc Plant Science & Bio-Technology (Botany)
5. BSc Animal & Environmental Biology (Zoology)
6. BSc Mathematics
7. BSc Physics
8. BSc Chemistry
9. BSc Computer Science
10. BSc Statistics
11. BSc Physics Electronics

FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

1. BSc Business Administration
2. BSc Accounting
3. BSc Bankings Finance
4. BSc Marketing
5. BSc Entrepreneurial Studies
6. BSc Political Science
7. BSc Economics
8. BSc Sociology
9. BSc Psychology
10. BSc Industrial Relations & Personal Management
11. BSc Business Management
12. BSc Public Administration

FACULTY OF ARTS

1. BA English Language &Literary Studies
2. BA History & International Studies
3. BA Philosophy
4. BA Religious Studies
5. BA Linguistics

Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship Eligibility.

• Prospective applicants desirous of the scholarship must have scored 250 and above in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
• If the applicant(s) are already admitted in other institutions, they must apply for a change of institution to Eastern Palm University.

How to Apply for Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship.

Interested Candidates are to visit: http://www.jamb.gov.ng and click on the student to log into the Rochas Okorocha Foundation Scholarship and fill an Application form.

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Commonwealth Foundation Grant Programme 2019/2020 | Up to £200,000

The Foundation offers grants of up to £200,000 over four years in support of innovative project ideas and approaches that seek to strengthen the ability of civic voices to engage with governments and that have the potential to improve governance and development outcomes through their active participation.

The Foundation believes in the power of stories and storytelling for social change and will award grants for creative approaches that have the potential to influence public discourse.

Commonwealth Foundation Grant.

• Grants of up to £200,000 are offered.

Commonwealth Foundation Grant Focus Areas.

They are interested in supporting projects that strengthen civic voice so that it:

• Is more effective in holding governance institutions to account
• Enhances involvement in policy processes
• Shapes public discourse

Your project should address one or both of the following outcomes and may include the use of the creative expression to achieve project aims:

• Stronger civic voices engaging in policy processes to hold the government to account: Your project will strengthen the capacity of civic voices in contributing to:
  • Monitoring government commitments and action
  • Supporting the implementation of the sustainable development goals or other international agreements, and related local and national policy agendas
  • Advocating policy priorities to government that address gender and other power imbalances, disparities, and discrimination
  • Strengthening participatory methods of engaging in regional national and local governance processes
  • Raising awareness and advocating for specific policy issues
• Public discourse more reflective of less-heard voices:
  • Your project will support less heard voices to contribute to public discourse on development issues
  • Your project will support less heard voices to access policy spaces and/or platforms with the potential to amplify voices and influence public discourse

Commonwealth Foundation Grant Eligibility.

• The applicant and, when applicable, partner(s) are registered not for profit civil society organizations (CSOs).
• The applicant and, when applicable, partner(s) must be registered in a Commonwealth Foundation member country and the project should take place in an eligible Commonwealth Foundation member country.
• The application is for funding for a maximum of £50,000 per annum.
• The applicant is applying for funding for a maximum of four years.
• The applicant and partner organizations do not have an existing grant from the Commonwealth Foundation at the time the application window is open.
• The average of the applicant’s total income over the last two years is less than £3m.
• The project must address one or both the Commonwealth Foundation’s outcomes.

How to Apply for Commonwealth Foundation Grant.

Download the grant guidelines and criteria before you start your application. Please send any questions you have about the grants call to cfgrants@commonwealth.int.

The applicant will provide the following documents as part of the application:

• A completed logic model using the Commonwealth Foundation template.
• A copy of the organization’s registration certificate (the official registration document provided by the relevant authorities in the country concerned).
• A copy of the organization’s most recent audited accounts (it must include both the accounts and the opinion of the external auditor who has certified them; it should not be older than December 2017).
• A copy of the registration certificate for all partner organizations

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism at Colombia University 2020/2021 ( $60,000 Stipend and Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: January 31, 2020.

The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism offers qualified journalists the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics, finance, and technology, as well as gain a strong understanding of the business of journalism itself, in a yearlong, full-time program administered by the Journalism School.

Requirements

The fellowship is open to full-time editorial employees of newspapers, magazines, wire services, digital media, television, and radio news organizations, as well as to freelance journalists, from anywhere in the world.

Applicants must have at least four years of business/economics/finance journalism experience.

There are no academic prerequisites to apply and work affiliation of applicants is not a major factor in the selection process. While a majority of the fellows typically come from the US, we specifically look for candidates who can help deliver better business journalism in all parts of the world, in multimedia formats.

Curriculum

The core of the Knight­-Bagehot curriculum consists of courses offered by Columbia University. Beginning with the 2017­-2018 academic year, Knight­-Bagehot fellows will be allowed to choose from two academic tracks: a Certificate in Economics and Business Journalism, or the Master of Arts in Journalism.

Application Guidelines

Applications for the 2020-21 Fellowhsips are now open.

Apply HERE before January 31, 2020.

Selected Fellows will be announced March-April 2020.

You can read the applicant profile statistics for 2019-2020 HERE.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the 2020/2021 Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

Yale Young African Scholars Program 2020 for African secondary school Students (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 11:59pm EST on 12 February 2020.

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Following the eight-day program, students will be paired with mentors who will help advise them throughout the university application process. There are no tuition, meal, or lodging costs for students to participate in YYAS.

Requirements:

• Age: You must be at least 14 years old by application deadline (12 February 2020) in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 15 and 18. 
• English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
• School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
• Graduation date: If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest May/June 2021. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2020. Students who will graduate secondary school before August 2020 are NOT eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Get Started:

Step 1	Review the YYAS eligibility criteria.
Step 2	Review the YYAS application required components.
Step 3	Review a PDF of a sample blank application, and start preparing to answer as many application questions as possible.
Step 4	You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Complete the Application:

Step 5	Once our application opens by the end of October, then you will be able to click APPLY NOWto start your YYAS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time.
Step 6	Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
Step 7	Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page.
Step 8	Check your inbox for a YYAS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young African Scholars Program 2020