MUSTE SCHOLARSHIP 2013/2014

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation; it was registered with the corporate affairs commission in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.

 The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintaince allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested N98,220,000 in the program on one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries.

The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) program is for undergraduate and higher degree studies only.  
All scholarships are awarded based on merit, using the information provided in the form, supporting documents and a screening test. 

 Requirements  
Applicant must: 
 • Be a registered member of Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation  
• Have their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result or the equivalent  
• Have a current admission letter into a recognized higher level institution 
• Undergraduate applicant must have passed JAMB and Post-JAMB examinations 
• Undergraduates already in school must attach a recent photocopy of their school I.D  
• Higher degree applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and have at least two years of recent full time professional experience, acquired after a university degree. 
 • Present one personal reference letter and one academic/professional reference letter. All recommendation letters must be duly signed. 
 • Higher degree applicant must include a cover letter stating “Why they intend to pursue a higher degree” (Not more than 250 words). 
 • Attach recent passport photograph 
 • Include a valid email address in the format (firstname.lastname@host.com), residential address and telephone number 
 • All questions are compulsory unless otherwise stated
  
Goals

• To promote access to tertiary education
• To invest in the future leaders of Nigeria
• To provide a platform that encourages competitiveness and promotes equal opportunities in workplace
• To bridge the knowledge gap in Nigeria

 Eligibility and Criteria
All Nigerian youth are eligible for the scholarship. In the first ten years of the program, 1439 youths from all cross Nigeria have been awarded scholarship. About one hundred awardees are selected each year from a pool of four hundred applicants. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of personal intellectual ability, leadership capability and a desire to use their knowledge to contribute to society throughout Nigeria by providing service to their community and applying their talent and knowledge to improve the lives of others.


BENEFITS  

The MUSTE Scholarship provides bursary to cover the cost of completing an undergraduate or higher degree program that is within 3 – 6 years. It is also subject to satisfactory academic performance in the subsequent year of the degree program.  The Scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, and intends to cover: 
 • Tuition
 • A monthly subsistence allowance, for living expenses and books.   

The MUSTE Scholarship does not cover:  
 • Expenses for the scholar's family.  
• Expenses related to research, supplementary materials, field trip or workshops while at the university.  
• INTERNATIONAL OR LOCAL TUITION FEES THAT EXCEED THE BURSARY AWARDED. This is a bursary of a fixed amount regardless of the tuition stated by the school. 

 In addition, • The scholarship awarded is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of the award and cannot be deferred for any reason.  
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 • Should you be granted the scholarship, your progress report is required at the end of every academic year as well as your annual academic results. These should be sent in prior to the renewal of your scholarship.  
 • The MUSTE scholarship only supplements and does not duplicate any other source of financial support the scholar might have. However, scholars must inform the Board of MUSTE if they have other sources of scholarship funds. 
 Your MUSTE scholarship maybe withdrawn unconditionally or partially if during the scholarship period the Board has evidence of additional sources of support. 

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1ST 2013 

7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship for Nigerian Students

7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship 
 
Course(s) Offered: Business & related fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters - MBA)
Provider: 7UP Bottling Company Plc
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description
The 7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship was created in 2010 by Seven Up Bottling Company Plc of Nigeria to commemorate its 50th anniversary and aligns with the Company's overall vision of creating a greener future for promising Nigerians.

Misan Rewane was the first recepient (2011) of the first-ever 7Up Harvard Business School Scholarship at the prestigious business school. Olujimi Williams is the second recipient (2012) and Mayowa Kuyoro has just been presented the third award.

The 7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship currently invites applications from Nigerian business students admitted to its MBA class. The scholarship will be awarded to a Nigerian citizen.

Eligibility
The Scholarship is open to Nigerians who have successfully gained admission into the 2 year MBA programme at the Harvard Business School for September classes.

To be considered for the 7Up Harvard MBA Scholarship:

• you must be a Nigerian citizen
• you must be resident in Nigeria
• you must have gained admission into the Harvard Business School MBA Program

Eligible groups
Student citizens of Nigerian origin

Participating Institution
Harvard Business School, University of Harvard; United States of America (USA)

Sponsorship duration
Whole duration of the MBA program

Scholarship benefits
The current total value of this scholarship is $100,000. It covers tuition, board and travel expenses for both years of the MBA program.

Method of Application
First, apply for admission into the Full Time Harvard MBA Programme (September Entry) – Visit the Harvard MBA Programme website for complete admission criteria. Receive admission letter from Harvard Business School for Full Time Harvard MBA Programme (September Entry).

Next, send an email with a copy of your admission letter to hbsscholarship@sevenup.org, for further and specific requirements of this scholarship. You will be contacted with the next steps.

DEADLINES:
The application deadlines for the MBA Class of 2015 are as follows:

DEADLINES
	Application Deadline	Notification of the MBA Admissions Board’s decision
Round 1	Monday, September 16, 2013	Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Round 2	Monday, January 6, 2014	Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Round 3	Monday, April 7, 2014	Wednesday, May 14, 2014

PLEASE NOTE:
When to Apply:
To avoid overwhelming server traffic generated by the high volume of applications we receive, candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible prior to the deadline of each round.

Applicants are encouraged to apply in the first or second round, as space in the class may be limited by the third round.

In addition, applying in the earlier rounds will give candidates more time to address the following:

• International candidates needing visas will find that applying in Round 3 makes the timing of their visa application stressful.
• International candidates admitted in Rounds 1 and 2 find that it’s helpful to have the additional time to work on English proficiency.
• Some candidates may be required to complete preliminary course work prior to their enrollment.
• Many deadlines for outside (non-Harvard Business School) fellowships are in early spring. Only students who have been accepted are eligible for these fellowships.
• Financial aid is available regardless of when students are admitted. However, since admitted students may apply for financial aid only after they are admitted Round 3 admits have less time to prepare their application.
• Harvard Business School residence halls and Harvard University-affiliated apartments are assigned by lottery. Deadlines for both of these housing options precede Round 3 notification, and you must be admitted to HBS before you can enter these lotteries.

Contact
For further information and specific requirements of this scholarship, please send an email with a copy of your admission letter to hbsscholarship@sevenup.org. The company will then contact you with the next steps.

Application Deadline: 16 Sept  2013 / 6 January / 7 April 2014
Open to International students: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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2013 Ekiti State Scholarship And Bursary (Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Special)

The Ekiti State government has instituted various Scholarship and Bursary Awards for Ekiti State Students in the Federal, State and Private Universities

Free Application forms for undergraduate, Masters Degree, PHD and Physically Challenged are now available to prospective applicant at Ekiti State Scholarship Board, New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti. Those who prefer to apply online should CLICK HERE ; 2013 Scholarships and Bursary category.

Completed application forms MUST be sent to: scholarshipboard@ekitistate.gov.ng not later than 1st October, 2013.

ELIGIBILITY

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

• Applicant must be in 2nd year/HND and above in their courses of study to be qualified for the undergraduate Scholarship Awards and must possess WAEC/NECO with a minimum of 5 Credits including English Language and mathematics at a sitting and a minimum CGPA of 4.0 for University or the equivalent of second class upper division, 3.8 for Polytechnics and 3.0 for NCE in their current institutions of study.
• Applicants for Masters Degree and PHD Scholarship Awards must possess a minimum CGPA of 2nd Class Upper at Undergraduate level. A strong letter of recommendation from the University of Masters Degree Programme is additional prerequisite for PHD Scholarship Award;
• Physically Challenged Students in Tertiary Institutions (NCE, ND, HND and Degree Studies) are qualified for Handicapped Scholarship Award;
• Students on Part-Time Studies are not qualified for the Scholarship Awards

BURSARY AWARDS: All Undergraduates, Polytechnics, NCE, School of Nursing and Colleges of Health Technology students are eligible.

DATE OF SUBMISSION: All prospective applicants are to submit their forms (s) on or before WEDNESDAY, 2nd OF OCTOBER, 2013.

Signed

E. O. OWOLABI

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY

EKITI STATE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD

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2014 Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD

2014 Applications are now open for the CSC Commonwealth Scholarships for Masters and PhD students from developing Commonwealth countries to study in UK, funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).


Accepted Subject Areas:
All subject areas are eligible, although the CSC’s selection criteria give priority to applications that demonstrate strong relevance to development.

Levels of study:
You can apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship for the following levels of study:
Master’s (from 2013, the CSC funds one-year Master’s courses only), PhD, and split-site-PhD (where the CSC supports one year’s study at a UK university as part of a PhD being undertaken in your home country)
You are requested to apply for a course of study at a UK university with which the CSC has a part funding agreement.

About the Scholarship
Each year, the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission invites each nominating agency, university or university body to forward a specific number of nominations for the commonwealth scholarship for developing countries. Each nominating agency/university/university body is responsible for its own selection process, and in most cases they will set a closing date in the months preceding the CSC’s deadline for nominations (17 December 2013).
There is a nominating agency for Commonwealth Scholarships in each Commonwealth country. In addition, universities and university bodies in a number of developing Commonwealth countries are invited to nominate candidates to the CSC.

Scholarship Type: Masters and PhD Scholarship for developing Countries

Selection Criteria
Applications are considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit of the candidate
• Quality of the proposal
• Likely impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country.

Number of Scholarships: Approximately 300 scholarships are awarded each year. The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to get a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by universities/university bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.

Duration of Scholarships: For the duration of the programme.

Eligible Countries: Developing commonwealth countries including African countries
To be taken at: UK Universities

How to Apply: All applications must be made through your nominating agency (or university/university body, if applicable) in your home country. You must check with them in the first instance for specific advice on how to make an application and for their own closing date. The CSC cannot accept any applications direct from candidates.
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Sponsors
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) and UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Application Deadline: The EAS will close to applicants on 3rd December 2013 and no further applications can be made after that date.
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African Development Bank Internship Program for Masters students

Scholarship Description
African Development Bank offers internship program to students from its member African countries currently undertaking their masters’ program at any recognized public or private institution.

The broad objectives of the program are to: i)Provide students with an opportunity to acquire professional and practical experience at the African Development Bank; AND ii)Provide the Bank with a pool of potential candidates for future recruitment purposes. However applicants should not expect the internship to lead to immediate employment with the AfDB.

Eligibility
To be eligible for internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must:

• Be students, aged between eighteen (18) to thirty (30) years, and currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program or its equivalent in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning. The candidate can apply for an internship within one year of having obtained such a degree.
• Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment.
• Be citizens of one of the Bank’s member countries.
• Be fluent in, at least, one of the Bank’s working languages (English or French).

Eligible groups
Citizens of member countries of the African Development Bank. Include:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Participating Institutions
All recognized public or private institutions of higher learning

Fields of study
Internship Programme in relevant fields for Masters Students

Number of awards
Not specified, but several will be given

Sponsorship duration
Internships will initially be for a period of three months, renewable for up to six months (maximum)

Scholarship benefits
Interns will be provided with a monthly stipend of 550 UA (Units of Accounts - AfDB moving average exchange rate applicable in March 2013 is 1 UA= $1.53070 = 1.18404 Euro = 2.40833 TND).

Interns are responsible for their travel fare to and from the location of their internship, for their visa if applicable. They are required to have international medical insurance coverage for the duration of their internship.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to apply on line. Please note that only complete applications will be processed (all information requested on line should be provided).

Applicants are also requested to attach:

• A comprehensive CV and a cover letter.
• Copy of the latest Degree or equivalent.

DEADLINES:
The timing for the 2014 program is as follows:

• Winter - Session I: January through March 2014. Application period from 1st July 2013 to 15th September 2013.
• Summer - Session II: June through August 2014. Application period from 1st December 2013 to 15th February 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:
This internship programme is offered every year. However, you will NOT be able to apply EXCEPT within the official application period (please see 'DEADLINES' above for this).

Only complete applications will be processed. All information requested on the application page should be provided.

Contact
All enquiries regarding the internship program should be addressed to:

Human Resources Management Department
African Development Bank
P.O.Box 323-1002 Tunis-Belvedere, Tunisia
FAX: (+216) 71 83 14 72 or E-mail: internship@afdb.org

Application Deadline: 15 September 2013 / 15 February 2014

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Microsoft 4Afrika Scholarship Program for African Students

4Afrika Scholarship Program

Description
In recognition of International Youth Day on August 12, 2013, Microsoft introduced the 4Afrika Scholarship program, through which the company will provide mentor-ship, leadership and technical training, certification, university-level education and employment opportunities for promising African students.

The Microsoft 4Afrika Scholarship program is designed to help develop Africa’s future leaders by ensuring they have access to the education and skills they need to succeed.

Together with our partners, our goal is to deliver mentor-ship, training, certification, university-level education and employment opportunities for promising young African leaders, at no cost.

We are joining forces with University of the People (UoPeople) as the first partner institution, sponsoring 1,000 scholarships in the coming year for students wishing to attend. UoPeople is the world's first tuition-free, degree-granting, non-profit online institution, offering associate degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration

Eligibility

2013/2014 NNPC/ESSO National Post-graduate Scholarship Awards

In continuation of efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) is offering Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue Post-graduate studies in the under listed disciplines:

1.     Geosciences

2.     Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil/Structural, Marine and Sub Sea)

Eligibility: 

1.     Must be a graduate from a Nigerian University

2.     Must possess a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of second class upper division in any of the listed Engineering and Geosciences disciplines.

3.     Must have provisional admission into an accredited Nigerian University for Postgraduate studies (M.Sc or M.Eng) in the 2013/2014 academic session.

The NNPC/Esso scholarship award supports payment of tuition, books, accommodation and living expenses for the selected course of study and for a maximum duration of two (2) years.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

If you are qualified and interested, please read carefully through the "How it works" section then proceed to apply via the “Apply Now” section at the sidebar of this website and submit as instructed.

Shortlisted candidates should be prepared to take a screening test to be held on September 7, 2013; strict compliance with our guidelines is advisable. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NNPC/MPN Undergraduate Scholarship Program 2013/2014

As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. 

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 who are currently admitted in Nigerian Universities irrespective of state of origin including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

DISCIPLINES 

  Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:

1. Petroleum Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering
3. Mechanical Engineering
4. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
5. Civil Engineering
6. Geology/Geophysics
7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
8.  Agricultural Science (and related fields)
9. Computer Science

ELIGIBILITY 

• Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting
• Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any accredited Nigerian University
• Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies should not apply.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Nestlé MBA Scholarships for Nigerian Women

Nestlé MBA Scholarships for Women

Course(s) Offered: Business, management
Course Level: Masters (MBA)
Provider: Nestlé, IMD
Country to Study in: Switzerland

Scholarship Description
The Nestlé Scholarship for Women was first awarded in 1997 and was initiated by a group of IMD- Switzerland- MBA (Masters in Business Administration) participants who desired to encourage women to take the MBA courses. Preference are given to women from developing countries including but not limited to African female Students.

Nestlé Scholarship helps women through th IMD MBA program.

Eligibility
Women candidates who have already applied to the full-time IMD MBA program and who demonstrate financial need. It is important to note that employees of Nestlé and its subsidiaries are not eligible.

Selection Criteria:
1) Acceptance into the IMD MBA Program
2) Submitting an essay discussing the issue/topic below

Eligible groups
Worldwide i.e. citizens of ALL countries (with preference given to women from Developing Countries)

Batch B NNPC / Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Scholarship For Nigerian Students

Batch B NNPC / Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC®) Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Nigeria Agip Oil Company
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
As part of its support to educational development and human capacity building, Nigeria Agip Oil Company, operator of NNPC/NAOC Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities.

Due to the just Concluded NAOC Scholarship test that was slated for May 11th 2013, NAOC wishes to reopen their portal for Students who were unable to apply in the recent just concluded NAOC Scholarship test. These group are known as the Batch B Candidates. Applicants of this group will be given the privilege to apply and also take their Scholarship Test Online via the NAOC Portal. All aplicants are advised to attempt all questions because these will be used as a Criteria for Awards.

It is important to note that application is open to candidates that are not currently on any award. If you applied to and was successful in the first part (i.e. Batch A Undergraduate Scholarships) of the Agip Oil Company awards earlier this year, do NOT apply for this one.



Eligibility

NLNG Scholarship 2013/2014 Application

The purpose of Nigeria LNG Scholarship Award Scheme is to promote academic excellence among undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Rivers State and the rest of the country.

Please ensure you have properly scanned, legible copies of the following documents available before you proceed to submit your application.

- Scanned copy of passport sized photograph (300 x 300 pixel)
- Scanned copy of JAMB and/or University admission letter
- Scanned copy of WAEC/NECO/GCE/O’Levels or A’Level result
- Scanned copy of School Identity card
- Scanned copy of Letter of Identification from Local Government of origin

In addition to the following, kindly note that

Copies of all documents must not be larger than 300 kilobytes (300 Kb)

Scanned copies of all documents should be in the following formats JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIFF.

The following candidates need not apply;
- Beneficiaries of other scholarships
- Second (200 Level) to final year students
- Part-time students

Steps to Apply for NLNG Scholarship

- Register and create a user account on the undergraduate scholarship application website by clicking here
- Ensure the email you provided is correct because you will be sent a message after registration. After you create an account, check your email for a message and activate your user account from the account notification mail sent to you.
- Log on and submit an application on the the undergraduate scholarship application website
- Await notification from Nigeria LNG Limited.
- Print photo cards, locate your exam centers, check your application status on U-GRAD.


Nigeria LNG Limited Undergraduate Scholarship 2013/2014
Application for Undergraduate scholarship is from 12 June 2013 to 03 July 2013. To submit an application now, please click on the link below.
https://sws.nlng.com/Undgrad/account/registration.aspx 

Afren (£34,000) and Syngenta (£19000) One Planet MBA Scholarships for African Students

One Planet MBA Full-fee Company Scholarships (Afren and Syngenta) for African Students

Course(s) Offered: Business Administration
Course Level: Graduate (masters)
Provider: University of Exeter
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The One Planet MBA Scholarships are a group of scholarships offered at the University of Exeter to different subsets of students. 

They include the Sustainable Enterprise Scholarship, the Full-fee Company Scholarships (Afren and Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarships), The Ayudar Scholarships, Corporate Partnerships Scholarships, and the Business School Scholarships.

Eligibility
Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship (£34,000). Eligible candidates will need to:

• Meet the full entry requirements for the One Planet MBA.
• Have a background or demonstrable interest in the oil and gas sector.
• Be a resident of one of the following countries/regions: Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania.

Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship. Eligible candidates will need to:

• Meet the full entry requirements for the One Planet MBA.
• Have a background or demonstrable interest in food security.
• Be a citizen of an emerging market country (preferably from Latin America, Asia Pacific or South Asia).

Eligible groups
Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship: Targeted at students who are residents of Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Seychelles, Tanzania.

Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship: Targeted at citizens of an emerging market country (preferably from Latin America, Asia Pacific or South Asia)

Participating Institutions
University of Exeter in the UK

Field of study
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Covers full tuition fee for 2013/14 session

Scholarship benefits
Afren One Planet MBA Scholarship: This scholarship (£34,000) covers the full One Planet MBA tuition fee for 2013/14, as well as a contribution towards accommodation and living expenses.

Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship: The Syngenta scholarship (£19000) covers the full One Planet MBA tuition fee for 2013/14.

Method of Application
You need to have received an offer of a place on the MBA before you apply for a scholarship.

You can then complete and return the relevant scholarship application form by the deadline.


To apply email the form to mba@exeter.ac.uk, referencing your online application.

All scholarships are awarded on a discretionary basis, with eligibility assessed on the basis of your academic qualifications, work experience and your personal statement.

Notification: 
You will be notified of the result of your application for the award by 31st July 2013.

DEADLINE: 

University of Sussex Support Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Nigerians

University of Sussex Support Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
Provider: University of Sussex
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
Are you a bright and confident individual interested in expanding your horizons by studying for a post graduate degree in the UK? Then this might just be for you.

The British Council in Nigeria on behalf of the University of Sussex presents two unique scholarships for students applying to study in the UK. The awards are tenable at the University for the academic year, commencing in September 2013. This is a great opportunity for students, recent graduates and professionals who have aspirations of obtaining an international degree to do so.

Award Details:

1. Award name: Sussex Student Support Scholarships for Nigerian students (2013)(Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students).
2. Award name: Sussex Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarships (2013).

Eligibility
To qualify for the Sussex Support Scholarships, applicants have to take part in the British Council competition and meet the entry criteria listed below. 

Award 1:
Sussex Student Support Scholarships for Nigerian students (2013)
Qualification Criteria

Etisalat Prize (£15000) for Literature for African Nationals

Etisalat Prize for Literature

Course(s) Offered: Literature, Writing
Course Level: All levels
Provider: Etisalat Nigeria
Country to Write in: Anywhere in the world

Award Description
As though to calm the frayed nerves of many lovers of African fiction and fill up the vacuum created by the recent death of legendary writer, Prof. Chinua Achebe; Nigeria’s most innovative telecommunications company, a leading telecoms giant in Africa, Etisalat Nigeria, has now initiated a prize aimed to recognise and celebrate members of the African literary community.

The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever pan-African prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. The prize will bring together high profile writers, book critics and academics from across the continent and beyond to identify new writers of African descent.

The prize, launched in line with the company's vision of promoting passions, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, will serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent across the African continent, for bringing much needed awareness and acclaim to the art of Fiction writing, to applaud and reward new writers while encouraging further participation and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa.

Etisalat Nigeria just recently announced the first edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature at an opening ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria.

Eligibility
The prize accepts submissions from writers of African citizenship. It is specifically directed at first time writers of published novels.

NIIT Nigeria Scholarship for IT Training Programme (14th edition)

The 14th NIIT Nigeria Scholarship - IT Training Programme for Nigerians

Course(s) Offered: Information Technology
Course Level: Vocation, Training
Provider: NIIT
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The IT industry in Nigeria is estimated to be among the fastest growing IT industries in the world. The National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) Nigeria chapter conducts the IT Scholarship exam every year to help identify meritorious students to join this industry and be a part of the global skilled IT Talent pool. Over the last 13 years, NIIT Scholarships have become one of the most awaited events in the annual events calendar of the country.

Asia’s largest IT trainer, The National Institute of Information Technology – NIIT on Tuesday announced the 14th NIIT Nigeria IT Scholarship 2013, to enable meritorious students seek a career in the fast growing IT sector in the country. These students, post successful training, will go on to join the IT industry In Nigeria and become a part of global skilled IT Talent pool.


Eligibility
Application is open for Secondary school leavers, College, Polytechnic and University students, graduates and postgraduates (Employed and Unemployed).

The Scholarship has always been open for the following category of youths who desire to become specialists in information technology related fields:

• ‘O’ Level
• ‘A’ Level
• Undergraduate Students
• IT Graduate (Employed and Unemployed)
• Non-IT Graduate (Employed and Unemployed)
• Postgraduate (Employed and Unemployed)

Japanese Government Scholarships for African and Other International Undergraduate Students

Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarships for International Students wishing to do Undergraduate study in Japan 

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors)
Provider: Japanese Government
Country to Study in: Japan

Scholarship Description
The Government of Japan through MEXT （Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology） offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government （MEXT） Scholarship Program. 

Eligibility (Qualifications)

1. Nationality: Applicant must have the nationality of a country which has diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. This applies at such times to stateless persons, too. Applicant who has Japanese nationality at the time of application will not be eligible. Applicant screening will be made at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate General （hereinafter, referred to as “Japanese legation”） in the country of Applicant’s nationality （except where two or more countries are attended by the same Japanese legation).
2. Age: Applicant must have been born between April 2, 1992 and April 1, 1997.
3. Academic Background: Applicant must either have completed a 12-year regular course of school education or have graduated from a school equivalent to an upper secondary school in Japan. （Included is any Applicant who will satisfy the above qualifications by March, 2014.）
   Note: Also included is any Applicant who otherwise satisfies entrance eligibility for a Japanese university.
4. Japanese Language: The Applicant must be willing to learn the Japanese language and receive university education in it.
5. Health: The Applicant must be physically and mentally healthy enough to pursue study at a university in Japan.
6. Arrival in Japan: In principle, the selected Applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan between the 1st and 7th of April 2014. Travel expenses will not be provided if the Applicant chooses to travel to Japan before this set period. If the Applicant is unable to travel to Japan within the dates set, the scholarship will be cancelled.In case where the student starts from the fall semester through direct placement (i.e English courses), the selected applicant must be able to leave for and arrive in Japan by the date specified by the university.
7. Visa Requirement: Selected Applicants must obtain a College Student （ryuugaku 留学） visa prior to his arrival in Japan. Applicants who are already in Japan before the start of the scholarship period under a visa other than College Student are required to change it to College Student by the end of the month preceding the start of the scholarship. Applicants who change their resident status to any status other than “College Student” after their arrival in Japan will immediately lose their status as a Japanese government scholarship student.
8. Any applicant who meets any or all of the following below conditions is not eligible. If identified after the start of or during the scholarship period, the applicant will be required to withdraw from the scholarship:
   
   • If Applicant is a service member or a civilian employee registered on the active military list at the time the scholarship period is due to begin.
   • If Applicant is a grantee of a scholarship from an organization（including a governmental organization of his/her own country） other than the Japanese government （MONBUKAGAKUSHO:MEXT）;
   • If the applicant is a previous recipient of a Japanese government scholarship. Unless more than three years have passed since the first day of the month following the final payment of the previous scholarship, as of April 1, 2014 (In case where the student starts from the fall semester, the month of entrance.); or
   • If Applicant is, in principle, currently enrolled in a Japanese university with the resident status of “College Student,” or will be enrolled in a Japanese university as an　other source or self- financed international student between the time of application for this scholarship in his/her country and the time the scholarship period is due to begin. This does not apply to current self- financed international students at Japanese universities who will complete their course of study and return to their country before the end of the current year.

Eligible groups
Citizens / nationals of countries which have diplomatic relations with the Japanese government.