MasterCard Foundation $500 million Scholars Program for Africans

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate (primary, secondary, university), Postgraduate
Provider: MasterCard Foundation®
Country to Study in: Worldwide

Scholarship Description
In recent years, Africa has experienced an economic and political resurgence. There is mounting evidence of political stability and economic growth. New industries - manufacturing, telecommunications, banking, and agriculture - are flourishing.

The MasterCard Foundation® Scholars Program provides disadvantaged young people with the education and skills needed to succeed in the global economy.

The Program is building a global network of education institutions and non-profit organizations committed to its vision to educate young people in Africa who will contribute to the prosperity of the continent. This growing network will document and share best practices in real-time, as Scholars transition to university and the workforce.

Eligibility

DAAD Scholarship Program for Nigerians

Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters, PhD, research)
Provider: DAAD
Country to Study in: Nigeria, Germany

Scholarship Description
If you would like to study in Germany, DAAD is pleased to welcome you and is willing to help you select an appropriate programme, finance your stay, and provide information on how foreign students live in and are supervised in Germany.

DAAD Scholarship Programmes have benefited hundreds of African students since inception. The scholarship is offered to students from developing countries and is also available for Nigerian Students.

Each year, DAAD scholarship are awarded to postgraduate students wishing to study for a Master’s or PhD degree. The DAAD scholarships can support students who want to study in their country (i.e. In Country Scholarships) or abroad.

DAAD does not sponsor undergraduate studies for Nigerian Students.

Eligibility

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Masters, PhD) Nigerians

1. Course(s) Offered: Approved fields
   Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (Masters, PhD)
   Provider: Petroleum Technology Development Fund
   Country to Study in: Nigeria, Europe (UK, France)
   
   Scholarship Description
   The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, has a mission to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. 
   
   PTDF has a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region. 
   
   To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas Masters (MSc) and PhD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in the 2013/2014 academic session in the United Kingdom and France (Grenoble INP) and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2013/2014 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only on subject areas listed below. 
   
   Eligibility

2012/2013 NNPC/ADDAX Petroleum Tertiary Institutions National Merit Scholarship Award Scheme.

ADDAX Petroleum Development Nigeria Limited invites qualified candidates for it 2012/2013 National merit scholarship award scheme.

General Eligibility
Must be a Nigerian
Must be a register 100 level Undergraduate from any Nigeria University
Must have 5 O’level pass in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics
Note:
Candidates currently a beneficiary of a scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply
Dependent of employees of Addax are not eligible to apply.
Method
To qualify for consideration, applicants must submit an application with the following information
(a) Surname
(b) Other names
(c) Sex
(d) Functional email address and phone number
2. And attach scanned copies of original:
(a) Admission Letter into institution with information of course of study, year of entry and duration
(b) SSCE/GCE O’level certificate
(c) Evidence of state of origin / local Government
(d) School ID card or National ID or Driver’s licence or international passport.
Application without all these credentials will be rejected.

Aptitude Test

Globacom GBAM Scholarships for Nigerian students

Globacom G-BAM Quarterly Scholarships for 1000 Nigerian Secondary and Tertiary students

Course(s) Offered: Any field(s)
Course Level: Undergraduate (secondary, tertiary)
Provider: Globacom Nigeria
Country to Study in: Nigeria

Scholarship Description
The GBAM Scholarships, a major aspect of Globacom's youth program - the G-BAM Hi5ive program, empowers both the Secondary and Tertiary (University, College of Education, Polytechnic) student community in Nigeria by offering a scholarship of $5 million for 1,000 students.

The G-BAM Hi5ive program offers the lowest call tariff ever in the Nigerian market, allowing subscribers call five special numbers at only five kobo per second, and offers a unique proposition to Nigerian youths by making the immensely popular social networking site Facebook free. It also offers subscribers several other attractive benefits including free airtime and free night calls. 

Through the G-BAM Hi5ive program, Globacom Nigeria joined large companies like ABC Transport, MTN, Shell, Total and other company-funded financial aid providers to award scholarship offers to Nigerian students since 2012.

Other G-BAM HI 5ive packages include:

• G-BAM Weekender: Chat all you want with Free weekend chatting. Text ‘Chat’ to 20805 and enjoy free chatting with friends from Friday 6pm to Saturday 6am and Saturday 6pm to Sunday 6am.
• G-BAM Bonus: Earn N500 Free airtime upon SIM activation and recharge. Bonus of N100 on activation (N50 to any network and N50 to Glo) PLUS bonus of N200 each on 1st and 2nd recharge of N200 or more within 7days of activation.
• G-BAM Social: Socialize with your peeps like never before with Free Facebook browsing between 1am and 6am every day.
• G-BAM Nites: Own the night with G-BAM and share everything with your crew with Free Night Calls. Use N200 or more in 7days and enjoy free calling to all Glo numbers for next 7days between 12 midnight and 5am for next 7days.
• G-BAM Free Caller Tunes: Get your groove on! Come join Nigeria’s hippest crew and get all your callers rocking with your free ring back tunes.

NOTE: With the G-BAM Hi 5ive package/plan, you make calls at 5k/sec to 5 friends on Glo network. To Register Friends, Dial *101*1*FRIEND’S NUMBER#. Make calls to any network @ 25k/sec, however, all benefits are available at a daily access fee of N10 i.e N300 monthly.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible:

• You must be a Glo G-Bam Hi 5ive customer (To migrate, dial *100*5*1#)
• You must recharge at least a cumulative of N500 in a month.
• You must be enrolled in either a secondary school or a tertiary institution in Nigeria

Eligible groups
All aspiring Nigerian students

Number of Awards
One thousand (1,000) every year - 250 students will be selected every quarter

Scholarship Benefits
5000 US Dollars ($5,000) worth of scholarship for 250 students every quarter.
Other benefits to be made known later.

Method of Application
You must complete and submit an online application and questionnaire to be considered for the award of the Glo G-Bam scholarship. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.
Globacom reserves the right to cross check any personal and educational information you submit on the form with relevant bodies including officials of your institution. Incomplete and/or inaccurate submissions will be disqualified. If you are selected for the award of the G-Bam scholarship, you will be notified.

To apply, click on 'More Scholarship Information and Application' below.