7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2012-2013

MBA Scholarship for Nigerian Students by Seven UP Bottling Company Plc to Study at Harvard Business School USA in 2012-2013

The 7UP Harvard Business School Scholarship currently invites applications from Nigerian business students admitted to the MBA Class of 2013 entering in the fall of 2011. The scholarship which covers tuition, board and travel expenses for both years of the MBA program, will be awarded to a Nigerian citizen.

PTDF Scholarships in Nigeria & Overseas (UK & France) for Undergraduate, Masters & PhD 2012/2013

2012/2013 PTDF Overseas and National Scholarship for Undergraduate, Masters and Phd Nigerian Students to Study in Nigerian, UK and France Universities

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Masters (MSc) and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. The PTDF Scholarship will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2012/2013 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF) National Essay Competition for NYSC members 2011 - Over N1million Cash Award to Be Won

The Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF) in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) offers National Essay Competition 2011 for all serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. Up to N1,250,000 cash award to be won.
The National essay competition for Nigerian graduates currently serving as NYSC members is announced as part of the activities to commemorate the 77th birthday and celebration of life and virtues of Nigeria's former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon. The former Head of State and Patron of Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF), will clock 77 years on October 19 2011. Ten (10) winners will be selected.

Eni Full Masters Scholarship for African Students from Angola, Nigeria, Ghana – at University of Oxford 2012

Eni Scholarship for Masters Programme at St Antony’s College for Students from Angola, Nigeria, Ghana- 2012

St Antony’s College Oxford in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering three students from African universities in Angola, Ghana & Nigeria, the opportunity of fully funded scholarships, including fees and living expenses, to undertake postgraduate study at the Master's level at the University of Oxford commencing in October 2011. The scholarship is aimed to Strengthening African Leadership.

Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship 2011/2012

The Social Science Research Council, funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, offers fellowships to support the advancement of social science faculty toward completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program seeks to promote diversity and encourages women (as well as men) to apply. The fellowships support dissertations and research on peace, security, and development topics. Application is open till August 31st 2011.

University of Ibadan distance learning – Review

Distance learning or distance education is gradually gaining grounds in Nigeria as some Nigerian Universities are beginning to adopt this system of education. While a number of universities in Nigeria offer distance learning opportunities in the countries, the University of Ibadan distance learning program is one of the most popular among prospective home-based students. UI distance learning is mainly asynchronous learning (participants access course materials on their own schedule), unlike the synchronous learning method where all participants are virtually present at the same time.
Note: Prospective candidates that wish to apply for Five Sessions Degree Programme with O/ Level Qualification for University of Ibadan distance learning program can do so before July 29, 2011.

Sentinel Nigeria/Jude Dibia Fiction Review Competition 2011

Sentinel Nigeria is currently holding a book review competition tagged Sentinel Nigeria/Jude Dibia Fiction Review Competition. The book review competition involves contestants to read and review a book written by a Nigerian Writer. Six final contestants will be shortlisted, out of which, 3 winners will be selection for the Prize money and Certificate of Achievement. Competition closes on September 30 2011.

NNPC/ Esso International Postgraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2011- Mobil Producing Nigeria

Esso International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards

The NNPC/ESSO International Postgraduate Scholarship Awards is an annual scholarship program by Mobile Producing Nigeria for Nigerian Students
In it’s efforts to provide opportunities for developing careers in the petroleum industry, Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) offers International Scholarships to outstanding Nigerian graduates wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in the under-listed disciplines:
• Geosciences
• Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical,Sub-Sea and Marine)

African Humanities Fellowship Program 2011/2012- Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania & Uganda

Application Deadline: November 15, 2011

The African Humanities Fellowship for 2011/2012 announcement will be posted on the website (www.acls.org) in early July 2011. However the specifics below are modeled from the 2010-11 competition for information purposes only.
The African Humanities Program (AHP) seeks to revitalize the humanities in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda through fellowship competitions and meetings associated with them. The AHP is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Fellowship awards to promising African scholars are the centerpiece of the African Humanities Program. Approximately 40 such fellowships will be awarded annually. An initiative to publish the best manuscripts produced under the terms of AHP fellowships is now being established. All fellows will be encouraged to submit their completed manuscripts to the African Humanities Series, which will be a cooperative venture between AHP and a major African university press.

Postgraduate Scholarships for students from Nigeria at University of Sheffield 2011/2012

The University of Sheffield offers a range of scholarships to students from Nigeria who show exceptional academic potential and are starting their studies at the University of Sheffield in September 2011. The deadline (29 April 2011) for undergraduate application has passed. However postgraduate scholarships are still open for application for Nigerian students.

Postgraduate Scholarship for Nigeria Students at University of Westminster 2011/2012

The University of Westminster is offering full fee scholarship for Nigerian Students for January 2012 start. Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree and be a student from Nigeria. Apply for scholarships only after you have been offered a place (conditional or unconditional) on a course at the University of Westminster.

NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship to Study Abroad 2011- Master & PhD

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) postgraduate foreign scholarship scheme 2011 for Nigerian Students from Niger Delta
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is offering Postgraduate Scholarship for Masters and PhD students from the Niger Delta of Nigeria to study abroad in foreign Universities. The scheme is designed to equip postgraduate students from Niger Delta with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the current Administration as well as compete globally in various professional fields. Applicants must have gained Postgraduate admission into a recognized University abroad.

Shell Nigeria Research Internship for University Graduate Students 2011

Shell postgraduate students research internship programme is open primarily to talented Nigerian postgraduate students in Nigerian Universities but in exceptional cases to Nigerian applicants in overseas Universities. Selection will be based on post graduate programmes that are relevant to Shell disciplines' business objectives.

Leventis Foundation MBA Scholarship for Nigerian Students in Greece

Leventis Foundation Scholarships for Nigerian Students to study MBA at ALBA Graduate Business School in Greece for 2011/ 2012 academic session
ALBA Graduate Business School and the A.G. Leventis Foundation, collaborates to offer two scholarships covering full tuition fee, accommodation and living expenses for two qualified students from Nigeria to attend the Full-Time ALBA MBA program in Athens, Greece for the 2011 – 2012 academic year.
ALBA Graduate Business School is an accredited, research-driven academic institution with international distinctions.

Newcastle University Scholarship for Nigerian Postgraduate Students 2011

Newcastle University is pleased to offer a scholarship scheme specifically for high achieving Nigerian students looking to study a postgraduate programme in the 2011/2012 academic year.
Closing Date: 30th June 2011
The Newcastle University’s International Office is offering two (2) Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards to Nigerian students for postgraduate studies. The scholarships are available for high achieving Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies in September 2011.

Travelling to Lagos for UK Education Exhibition 2011 Starting on Monday

Did you hear/read about the UK education exhibition in Nigeria, scheduled to hold from Thursday, 17th to Tuesday,22nd of February, 2011? The Abuja version will be ending today, Friday the 18th, for the Lagos version to commence on Monday 21st and end on Tuesday. If you wheren’t in Abuja for the exhibition, you still have the chance to attend in Lagos.

The Education UK exhibition is a must-attend for prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students planning to study in UK in 2011/2012. You really should be present at this once in a year educational event to meet universities and colleges representatives, and ask personal questions. I’ll be travelling to Lagos on Sunday (6 to 7 hours journey) to attend the exhibition.

The UK education Exhibition is organized by the British Council Nigeria, and according to the organizers, about 60 UK universities will be present to showcase their various educational products. The event will help students make the right decisions on what, where and how to study in UK. The Univesities and College Admission System (UCAS) will be present to educate prospective undergraduate students on how to fill the UCAS application form effectively.

So If you happen to bump into me over there, please feel free to say HI.



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Bank PHB UK Education Loan for Nigerian Students

The Bank PHB UK Education loan is a partnership product between Bank PHB and the British Council office in Nigeria, which is aimed at encouraging eligible Nigerians to study in the UK universities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, through the provision of education finance facility. Though I assume a handful of students in Nigeria may be interested in getting a bank loan to fund their higher education abroad, I don’t consider this article a personal recommendation for this peoduct. This is meant to share an option/alternative for students who are really determined to study abroad and think they can afford it’s present and future cost. So if studying abroad is what you so desire and you think you can afford an education loan of this sort, then read on.

Australian Government Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2012/2013

Australian Government Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2012-2013

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) in Africa is offering scholarship for Nigerian students (and other selected African Countries) to undertake Postgraduate diploma or Masters Degree programs in Australia for 2013 intake (Annually). This program will focus in Education, Public Policy (including public sector reform, trade and diplomacy), Health and Agriculture/Food Security.

UK Scholarship for Nigerian Students at University of Reading 2011

Diageo plc and Diageo Foundation offer Students from Nigeria the opportunity to study at the University of Reading in England, through a scholarship scheme designed to boost the economic development of sub-Saharan Africa. The University of Reading is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings.

Education: UK Universities Exhibition in Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria 2011

Eighth annual UK Education exhibition in Nigeria representing 60 British universities and colleges.

If you are in Nigeria and with the intention to study in UK to further your undergraduate or postgraduate education, here is an opportunity for you to equip yourself with necessary information. The British Council in Nigeria is organizing its eighth -8th-annual UK Education exhibition, offering great opportunity for prospective students, young professionals, parents and other interested persons to meet with representatives of UK Universities and Colleges, and discuss career and study options to help guide them in making informed decisions. The exhibition is Open to anyone free of charge.