The MTN Nigeria Foundation will provide financial support to eligible Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria which will cover tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance).
The scholarship award is worth N200, 000.00 (Two hundred thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session.
The scholarship maybe renewable provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
ELIGIBILTY
* Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
* Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.
DISCIPLINES TO BE CONSIDERED
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Communication Technology
5. Computer and Electronics
6. Computer and Information Science
7. Computer and Mathematics
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Electronics and Computer Technology
12. Electronics Engineering 13. Engineering Physics
14. Industrial Mathematics
15. Industrial Physics
16. Information Technology
17. Mathematics
18. Mechanical Engineering
19. Physics Electronics
20. Physics Engineering
21. Physics/ Computational Modeling
22. Pure/ Applied Physics
23. Statistics and Computer Science
NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing the form here. Be sure that you read every section and that the information you provide is accurate.
1) Only qualified candidates need apply.
2) Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled.
3) Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, October 13th 2010.
4) Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test.
5) Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly for information.
6) Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies and on the website.
7) Scholarship will be allocated on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates.
8) Successful applicants will be informed of the other terms and conditions of the Scholarship.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2010/2011 Total E & P National Merit Undergraduate Scholarship
Total (E&P) Nigeria Limited hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2010/2011 National Merit Scholarship Awards for undergraduate students currently in their 1st and 2nd year of studies in recognized Nigeria Universities.
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY
The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:
* Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
* Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study
Application forms must be completed online using the links (http://scholarships.totalsdd.com). Application begins on the 27th of September and closes on the 17th of October, 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.
THE PROPOSED DATE FOR TEST IS:
20TH NOVEMBER, 2010.
WHO IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY
The NNPC/TEPNG Merit Scholarship Award is open to all matriculated Nigerian full-time degree students in their first/second year of studies in Nigeria Universities and who are NOT beneficiaries of any other scholarships. In addition to the above condition, applicants must show:
* Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate,
* Proof of UME scores and admission to the course of study
Application forms must be completed online using the links (http://scholarships.totalsdd.com). Application begins on the 27th of September and closes on the 17th of October, 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted for the selection test.
THE PROPOSED DATE FOR TEST IS:
20TH NOVEMBER, 2010.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Intercontinental Bank National Essay Competition For University Students
Intercontinental bank is currently organizing an essay contest tagged: ‘Nigeria: A Nation at 50, The Past, the Future.’ Below is an excerpt from Intercontinetal Bank's website page for the competition.
The Entry Form has been hosted on the bank’s website for intending participants to download free and also in paper format available in all branches of the bank where prospective candidates could pick them. Completed Entries are to be returned to the branches from where they will be moved to the Head Office through the 10 regional offices. Other details about the competition are available in the Press adverts and radio jingles. At the end of the competition, the overall 50 winners would be recognized as 50th Anniversary STARS and every STAR shall be rewarded with a prize. The overall best essay writer will be rewarded with an educational grant of N500,000, cash prize of N500,000 and one HP mini laptop; the second best will get N300,000 educational grant, N300,000 cash prize and one mini laptop; the third best will get N200,000 educational grant, N200,000 cash prize and a mini laptop while the 4th-50th winners will get one mini laptop each.
The 50 Stars will be unveiled to the world in a ceremony in Lagos.
Check here to download the form.
Closing date is 22nd October 2010, so hurry!
The Entry Form has been hosted on the bank’s website for intending participants to download free and also in paper format available in all branches of the bank where prospective candidates could pick them. Completed Entries are to be returned to the branches from where they will be moved to the Head Office through the 10 regional offices. Other details about the competition are available in the Press adverts and radio jingles. At the end of the competition, the overall 50 winners would be recognized as 50th Anniversary STARS and every STAR shall be rewarded with a prize. The overall best essay writer will be rewarded with an educational grant of N500,000, cash prize of N500,000 and one HP mini laptop; the second best will get N300,000 educational grant, N300,000 cash prize and one mini laptop; the third best will get N200,000 educational grant, N200,000 cash prize and a mini laptop while the 4th-50th winners will get one mini laptop each.
The 50 Stars will be unveiled to the world in a ceremony in Lagos.
Check here to download the form.
Closing date is 22nd October 2010, so hurry!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
BATN / BATIA Scholarship Awards 2010
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO NIGERIA in conjunction with BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO ISEYIN AGRONOMY LIMITED (BATIA) invites applications from qualified Nigerians for the 2010/2011 University/Polytechnic Scholarship Awards.
This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote academic excellence and skilled manpower development in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector.
National Scheme: (Ref: NSAS)
The National Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified first year undergraduate in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Operational Scheme: (Ref: OSAS)
The Operational Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified undergraduate biological offsprings of tobacco farmers, registered with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy Limited (BATIA). Equally applicants who are indigenes of any BATIA leaf growing community in Oyo State should apply under the Operational Scheme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proposed applicants must be 18 years and above.
A full time student of any University and Polytechnic in Nigeria.
A student of Agricultural Science or a related course.
Applicant must be in his/her first year of study.
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
To apply, go to BATN/BATIA Scholarships web page.
Applications should be filled and submitted online on or before 18th September, 2010.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to promote academic excellence and skilled manpower development in Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector.
National Scheme: (Ref: NSAS)
The National Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified first year undergraduate in any tertiary institution in Nigeria.
Operational Scheme: (Ref: OSAS)
The Operational Scholarship Award Scheme is open to all qualified undergraduate biological offsprings of tobacco farmers, registered with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy Limited (BATIA). Equally applicants who are indigenes of any BATIA leaf growing community in Oyo State should apply under the Operational Scheme.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proposed applicants must be 18 years and above.
A full time student of any University and Polytechnic in Nigeria.
A student of Agricultural Science or a related course.
Applicant must be in his/her first year of study.
ENTRY QUALIFICATION
To apply, go to BATN/BATIA Scholarships web page.
Applications should be filled and submitted online on or before 18th September, 2010.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Mobil Producing Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards 2010/2011
Applications for NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship Awards are based on the following criteria:
Geographical Coverage
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Disciplines:
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)
Eligibility:
1. Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
2. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
3. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.
4. Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.
Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed.
Applications not received before 11th August 2010 will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and a photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test:
1. Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
2. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
3. Evidence of current year of study
4. Current University Identity Card.
5. Current Passport Photographs.
6. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Go to http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/ to register.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be in National Dailies.These candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and email.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2010
Geographical Coverage
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Disciplines:
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)
Eligibility:
1. Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
2. Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.
3. Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies need not apply.
4. Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.
Method of Application:
If you are qualified and interested, please complete the form online and submit as instructed.
Applications not received before 11th August 2010 will not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to come with the original and a photocopy of the following documents for screening prior to taking the qualifying Test:
1. Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent
2. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.
3. Evidence of current year of study
4. Current University Identity Card.
5. Current Passport Photographs.
6. Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.
Go to http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/ to register.
Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test will be in National Dailies.These candidates will be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS and email.
Application Deadline: 11th August 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Delta State Undergraduate And Postgraduate Scholarship 2010
This is to inform the General Public and Deltans in particular that the Delta State Government has limited vacancies for Undergraduate and Post Graduate Scholarship (Masters’ & PhD) in Nigerian Universities.
Interested candidates should visit the following institutions/Commercial houses to purchase the scratch cards at N300.00 and apply on-line:
* UBA Plc,
* Oceanic Bank Plc,
* Bank PHB Plc,
* Delta State Bursary & Scholarship Board, Asaba.
Eligibility:
1. For undergraduate
* Candidates must be of Delta State Origin
* Must be in 200 level
* Must have a CGPA of 3.5 and above
2 For Masters Degree
* Candidates must be of Delta State Origin;
* Candidates must possess at least a second class degree from any approved University; or upper credit in case of Polytechnic graduates;
* N.Y.S.C discharge certificate or letter of exemption;
* Must be in Nigeria University.
3. For Ph.D.
* Candidates must possess a good Masters degree from a reputable institution, registrable at Ph.D level;
* Evidence of admission in any Nigeria University.
Closing Date: 15th August, 2010
Shortlisted Candidates:
* Candidates will be listed on our website as from 18th August, 2010
* Shortlisted candidates are expected to come to the center with the
original copy of the duly completed application form for qualifying examination on the 28th August, 2010.
For further information visit our website www.dtsgscholarship.org or email:
info@dtsgscholarship.org or call our help line, 08135864450.
Interested candidates should visit the following institutions/Commercial houses to purchase the scratch cards at N300.00 and apply on-line:
* UBA Plc,
* Oceanic Bank Plc,
* Bank PHB Plc,
* Delta State Bursary & Scholarship Board, Asaba.
Eligibility:
1. For undergraduate
* Candidates must be of Delta State Origin
* Must be in 200 level
* Must have a CGPA of 3.5 and above
2 For Masters Degree
* Candidates must be of Delta State Origin;
* Candidates must possess at least a second class degree from any approved University; or upper credit in case of Polytechnic graduates;
* N.Y.S.C discharge certificate or letter of exemption;
* Must be in Nigeria University.
3. For Ph.D.
* Candidates must possess a good Masters degree from a reputable institution, registrable at Ph.D level;
* Evidence of admission in any Nigeria University.
Closing Date: 15th August, 2010
Shortlisted Candidates:
* Candidates will be listed on our website as from 18th August, 2010
* Shortlisted candidates are expected to come to the center with the
original copy of the duly completed application form for qualifying examination on the 28th August, 2010.
For further information visit our website www.dtsgscholarship.org or email:
info@dtsgscholarship.org or call our help line, 08135864450.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
A.G. LEVENTIS - EGBA SCHOLARSHIP
This is to bring to the notice of Egba students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria the above scholarship which closes on July 15, 2010.
Eligibility
HND students
200 level and above in universities
Postgraduate students
Forms can be collected from:
1. The secretary, A.G. Leventis (Egba) Scholarship Scheme, Polytechnic RoaD, Onikolobo, opposite Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Abeokuta.
2. The Registrar's office of school.
Fill the form and send with the following:
1. Copies of relevant educational certificates.
2. Evidence of admission.
3. A copy of most recent result authenticated by designated officer.
4. In case of postgraduate students, a copy of research proposal.
5. Copy of certificate of birth.
Each application should be endorsed by a traditional ruler or chief of Egbaland, and submitted on or before July 15, 2010 to:
The secretary, A.G. Leventis (Egba) Scholarship Scheme, Polytechnic RoaD, Onikolobo, opposite Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Abeokuta. (08033338079).
Hope this helps someone.
Eligibility
HND students
200 level and above in universities
Postgraduate students
Forms can be collected from:
1. The secretary, A.G. Leventis (Egba) Scholarship Scheme, Polytechnic RoaD, Onikolobo, opposite Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Abeokuta.
2. The Registrar's office of school.
Fill the form and send with the following:
1. Copies of relevant educational certificates.
2. Evidence of admission.
3. A copy of most recent result authenticated by designated officer.
4. In case of postgraduate students, a copy of research proposal.
5. Copy of certificate of birth.
Each application should be endorsed by a traditional ruler or chief of Egbaland, and submitted on or before July 15, 2010 to:
The secretary, A.G. Leventis (Egba) Scholarship Scheme, Polytechnic RoaD, Onikolobo, opposite Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, Abeokuta. (08033338079).
Hope this helps someone.
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