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UI Admission List 2019/2020 Session is Out

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UI Admission List

UI Admission List – University of Ibadan  first batch UTME and Direct Entry admission list for the 2019/2020 academic session has been released.

The University of Ibadan has released the UTME and Direct Entry admission list for the 2019/2020 academic session.

HOW TO CHECK UI ADMISSION LIST

  1. Visit University of Ibadan admission portal at http://www.admissions.ui.edu.ng/.
  2. Login with your username and password to access your admission status.

Successfully admitted candidates are to Login to JAMB portal to either ACCEPT or REJECT their admission offer.

Pay Acceptance Fee: University of Ibadan (UI) Acceptance Fee Amount and Payment Procedure The acceptance fee payment portal will open from Monday, 10 December 2018 to 04 January 2019.

Complete List Of Best Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students

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Complete List Of Best Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students
Undergraduate Scholarship: Are you an undergraduate student searching for scholarship opportunities that will make it easy for you to focus on your studies and not how to pay your tuition? Then, you’ve found the right page.
In this post, you’ll discover everything about the available undergraduate scholarships particularly if you’re a student studying in a Nigerian school. Also, you’d learn the requirements needed to enjoy these scholarship opportunities.
Typically, the scholarships are available yearly so you can maintain a steady stream of scholarship money for the duration of your stay in the university.
Here’s our list of the scholarship opportunities available to undergraduate Nigerian students.

Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF)

SEOF offers undergraduation scholarship awards to deserving Nigerians. The foundation believes that education is the cornerstone of our future.
As a result, the foundation provides comprehensive university scholarships to academically gifted but economically disadvantaged students. Since inception, over 120 scholarships have been granted. And for beneficiaries that graduate at the top of their class, the student will receive a car and offered full-time employment within the Chrome Group of Companies.

Federal Government Scholarships

With support from the Ministry of Education, qualified Nigerian students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions can participate in selection interviews.
All undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at Nigerian tertiary institutions are eligible and the scholarship scheme is available every year.
Also, this scholarship is applicable to Nigerian student studying abroad. The courses available under this scheme include Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc.
Also, the scholarship is available at Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and PhD) in all fields.
You can study in any of these countries: Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Romania, Ukraine, Japan and Macedonia.
The Postgraduate (PG) studies is tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, etc)
However, you have to meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • Must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificate, WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics.
  • Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2014 & 2015). Age limit is from 18 to 20 years.
If you’re eligible, you’re to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective zones of origin for proper identification. Usually, you’re expected to submit two sets of the printed and completed application forms at the interview centre along with the following attachments:
  • Application Form
  • Data page of current International passport, and
  • Four (4) passport sized coloured photographs on white background;
  • One certificate is accepted i.e WAEC of May/June only; • Statement of results must be confirmed by WAEC and forwarded to the Director/Secretary, Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja;
  • Photocopies of Authenticated academic certificates;
  • Specified Medical Reports & Police clearance certificate.
  • State of Origin/LGA certificate duly signed, stamped and dated;
  • Two copies of Birth certificate
  • Two sets of Photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonials of previous schools attended with the originals for sighting;
The undergraduate scholarship is available under the PTDF Scholarship Scheme
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), an agency under the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. The PTDF Scholarship is awarded for po studies in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only. 

Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarships Awards for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD – Overseas

This scholarship is available to both undergraduate and postgraduate Nigerian students. Also, the scholarship is available to students in Nigeria and foreign countries. Some of the countries include Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c

Lagos State Scholarships Award – Local and Foreign

The Lagos State Government provides local and foreign scholarships to indigenes and residents. 

Local scholarships

The local scholarship is applicable to students of Lagos State origin except otherwise directed by His Excellency. The students that qualify for this scholarship should be on full-time and not part-time studies at any Nigerian tertiary institution.
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Foreign Scholarships

This award is designed for students of Lagos State origin admitted for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in recognized tertiary institutions outside Nigeria.
If you’re interested, you can visit the scholarship website for more information.
Agbami Scholarship for 100 and 200 Level Undergraduate Nigeria Students
Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the Health and Engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, offers a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students of ALL the states of the Federation. The Agbami Scholarship is open for Year 1 and 2 Nigerian University students.

Agip Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

The Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited offers Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for Undergraduate Nigerian 100 level Students. Only candidates studying Engineering, Geology and Geosciences are eligible for the National Merit Award. For the Host Community merit Award (for students from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers states,) other fields of study may be considered.

Mobil Nigeria Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

The Mobil Nigeria National Undergraduate Scholarship Awards is open for students in Nigerian Universities. The scholarship is available to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Shell Scholarship for Nigeria University Students
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.

Shell/SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarships

The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University Scheme is open to undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The merit based scholarship is open for full time undergraduates studying specific engineering and science courses.

Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarships Award

The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award is available for first year Undergraduate students in Nigerian universities.
The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme started in 1998 as part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerian Citizens to boost human capacity development.

Total Nigeria Scholarships – National Merit Undergraduate Award

Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) is totally commited to the educational development of Nigerian Students through its annual award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies.

Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarships Programme

Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers the National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for full time 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.

NPDC/SEPLAT Undergraduate Scholarships Awards

The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited and Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc Joint Venture offers an undergraduate scholarship Awards.
The scholarship award is open to qualified and interested second year undergraduates of Nigerian Public Universities.

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships

The MTN Foundation, Nigeria offers its MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students in various fields of studies tenable at Nigerian tertiary institutions. MTN foundation Scholarships will be renewed for the existing students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).

MUSTE Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students

The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation. It was founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. Jim Ovia is the founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank.
The scholarship is offered for students in Nigerian Universities and higher institutions.
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students
The Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board offers N4 million worth of scholarships for 20 to 40 Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution.
The scholarship is applicable to students in Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education

David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships in Nigeria – for African Students

The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program awards full ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries.  The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.

NWAG Scholarships for Nigerian Women

The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) offers undergraduate Scholarships for 37 Nigerian female students (one per state of origin) in Nigerian universities on any course of study. The scholarship fund is N50000.
MTN Foundation / MUSON Music Scholarship Awards
The Musical Society of Nigeria in conjunction with The MTN Foundation offers the MTNF/MUSON Scholarship programme for a diploma course in Music at The MUSON School of Music, Lagos. The sponsorship cover tuition, book allowance, and stipend (pocket allowance). The deadline is usually in September. The foundation recently graduated its 10th set of scholars.

Merry Hearts Scholarships for Pre-university Students

The Merry Heart Scholarship isn’t exactly for undergraduate students. In this case, the Merry Hearts Foundation Inc reaches out to underprivileged pre-university youths in impoverished regions of the world.
This Scholarship Fund provides financial, moral, material and intellectual support in equipping students with the tools they need to succeed academically and socially.
The eligibility criteria for this scholarship are needs based. Basically, students are chosen to be recipients of the scholarship based upon the students’ family income, family structure and the total cost of attending the chosen school.
Also, the students are evaluated based on past academic performance, i.e. has the student proven that they are serious about their education by maintaining a satisfactory academic record.
The application for the scholarship includes the following:
  • Two letters of recommendation, one from the student’s parent and the other from a school official or member of staff,
  • a 500-word essay,
  • Your most current academic report and a photo ID must be received by the foundation in order for you to be considered for the scholarship award

Globacom GBAM Scholarships

The GBAM Scholarships, a major aspect of Globacom’s youth G-BAM Hi5ive program. This scholarship empowers both the Secondary and Tertiary (University, College of Education and Polytechnic) student in Nigeria by offering a scholarship of $5 million for 1,000 students.
If you want to be eligible for this scholarship, below are the eligibility requirements:
  • 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.
American University of Nigeria Scholarships
The American University of Nigeria Scholarships is open to all students. It is a way of promoting and encouraging bright students in their academic pursuit. The school’s primary academic partner in the US is Tulane University; the college supports development efforts around the world.
This scholarship is available to 15% of the student body at the American University of Nigeria.

Nigerian Girls Scholarships Fund

This program provides financial assistance to needy girls entering senior secondary school in Kano and Katsina states of northern Nigeria.
The number of girls out of school in these states is extremely high. Usually, the program supports the scholarship recipients until they graduate.
The girls are chosen on the basis of their academic record, financial need and service to the community.

Caleb University Scholarships for Lagos Indigenes

Caleb University is a Private Christian University that offers scholarship to successful candidates on any of its full-time degree programmes.
The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 5 credits obtained in two sittings at the SSCE/WASCE, GCE, NECO with results obtained before registration. You’re also expected to have scored at least 180 in the UTME.

Conclution

So that’s it. You have scores of scholarship opportunities to choose from if you’re a Nigerian students studying at any of the Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
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Study In USA – Top 10 Best African Student Scholarships For Nigerians

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Best African Student Scholarships

Best African Student Scholarships: Have you ever wondered how to get scholarship to study in USA as a Nigerian student? If so, then this article is for you. I am about to answer your questions as to “how do I get the scholarship to study abroad”.

The scholarships I am about to list and explain in this article are not restricted to Nigerians. They are African Student scholarships to Study in the United States.

Hot African Student Scholarships To Study In USA

There are many scholarships available for Nigeria Students and African students in general to study in USA. The top scholarships include:

  • Government scholarships,
  • Foundation scholarships, and
  • University scholarships

1. The MSU MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program:

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Michigan State University for master’s students is open to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree at an African university and are residents or citizens of an African country.

The scholarship provides comprehensive support for the completion of a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

The found covers travel costs, Visa and SEVIS fees, Tuition and other MSU fees, Housing, food, and living expenses, Health insurance. Program Scholars are also provided with a laptop and backpack.

2. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program:

At University of California, Berkeley, the Program will provide comprehensive financial, social, and academic support up to 118 students eight-year program from 2012 to 2020, and is open to both undergraduate and professional Master’s students.

MasterCard Foundation Scholars receive a comprehensive scholarship equivalent to the costs associated with earning a Bachelors or Master’s degree, which includes travel, tuition, Berkeley student fees, visa and SEVIS fees, housing, food, living expenses, and cohort signature programs which will focus on leadership topics.

3. Foreign Fulbright Student Program:

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies.

The program is open in the USA for 4,000 Students (Masters and PhD) who are citizens of more than 155 countries worldwide, including countries in Africa.

The number of awards varies per country, but approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

4. The Imomoh Scholarship

The SPE Foundation is now offering “Imomoh Scholarship” to Africa Region’s students who are pursuing a master’s degree in petroleum engineering.

The foundation will provide USD 2,000 to 5,000 but the funding must be used for educational purposes such as tuition, books, living expenses, etc.

Award: USD 2,000 to 5,000

5. The MSFS Continues Scholarship for Students from Africa:

The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa.

MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools, and history.

Award: Varies

6. The African Water Association Scholarships

As part of its Research and Capacity Building Program, the African Water Association is setting up research fellowship for young water and sanitation professionals in West Africa.

This program, funded by USAID West Africa through the AfriCap Program (WASH – African Water Association – AfWA – Capacity Building Program –AfriCap), will provide young graduate students at the graduate level (Master II) with research scholarships.

Each grant, amounting to $ 1,000, will reward each selected project in accordance with the budget.

Award: $1,000

7. The 2018-2019 LAWA Fellowship

Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. is offering LAWA fellowship program for applicants from any African country.

Fellowship is available for those who pursuing the master degree program and be a women’s human rights lawyer from Africa in order to be considered.

Candidates who are admitted to the LAWA Program must be prepared to cover the costs of all additional expenses (such as their visas, travel, housing, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, books, etc.), and must be able to demonstrate to the U.S. Embassy for visa purposes that they have the funds available to cover those expenses (approximately $27,085).

Award: Approximately $27,085

8. The Inclusive Education Scholarship Program:

The Inclusive Education Scholarship Program is offering by the Open Society Foundation to African students who have an excellent academic record with a bachelor’s degree in teaching, public administration/policy, anthropology, social work, psychology, or related field degree.

The Program offers awards to individuals from China, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and selected countries in Africa and Latin America for an 18-month master of education degree.

Award: Varies

9. The Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Scholarships

At the University of Cape Town, the Klaus-Jürgen Bathe Leadership Program is open to all undergraduate students enrolled in any of the six Faculties of UCT.

While it is expected that the majority of scholars will be citizens of South Africa, candidates from other sub-Saharan African countries are also welcome to apply.

The scholarship offers full financial support to the value of R120,000-00 per year, intended to cover tuition fees, accommodation, meals and an allowance for books, stationery, and transport.

Award: R120,000 per year

10. The ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program

Institute of International Education (IIE) is offering the ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program to African students who will hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math or Geography. Recipients will receive full tuition for the completion of a Master’s Degree in Geosciences.

The program also provides a stipend for housing and living expenses and includes medical insurance, textbook and computer allowances, transportation to the U.S. at the inception and conclusion of the program, visa and academic support, and an intensive orientation program.

Provided by: Institute of International Education (IIE)
Course: Master’s Degree
Eligibility: African students
Award: Varies

That’s all for now. Hope you enjoyed the list of Best African Student Scholarships? Feel free to share with others via the share buttons and don’t fail to comment.

See Also: The best hottest undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria

MTN mPulse Essay Competition For Primary And Secondary School 2019 – How To Apply

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MTN mPulse Essay Competition

Application for MTN mPulse Essay Competition 2019 for Nigerian Primary & Secondary School Students has started. 

In commemoration of the 2019 International Day of the Girl Child celebration, MTN invites all primary and secondary school students in Nigeria to participate in a short essay competition.

In line with the theme of this year’s celebration- GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable, the essay competition aims to encourage discussions on the empowerment of the Nigerian girl child. The essay topic for this year is: In what ways can the Nigerian girl be empowered to become unstoppable?

MTN mPulse Essay Competition Eligibility

  • Competition is open to both boys and girls in primary and secondary schools in Nigeria
  • Applicants must be resident in Nigeria
  • Essay must not exceed 200 words
  • 10 winning essays will be selected and exciting gift items will be awarded to the winners. Gift items include smartphones, mPulse school bags, headphones, t-shirts, math sets, water bottles, etc.

MTN mPulse Essay Competition Prizes

  • 1st Prize
    • MTN mPulse Winner’s trophy
    • 1 smartphone
    • 1 mPulse school bag
    • mPulse goody bag containing: 1 mPulse t-shirt, 1 mPulse head phone, 1 mPulse water bottle, 1 mPulse hand fan, 1 mPulse math set, 5 mPulse notebooks, 5 mPulse pens, 5 bubble stickers
  • 2nd Prize
    • 1 smartphone
    • 1 mPulse school bag
    • mPulse goody bag containing: 1 mPulse t-shirt, 1 mPulse headphone, 1 mPulse water bottle, 1 mPulse math set, 3 mPulse notebook, 1 mPulse hand fan, 3 mPulse pens, 3 bubble stickers
  • 3rd Prize
    • 1 smartphone
    • 1 mPulse school bag
    • mPulse goody bag containing: 1 mPulse water bottle, 1 mPulse t-shirt, 1 mPulse math set, 1 mPulse hand fan, 2 mPulse notebooks, 2 mPulse pens, 2 bubble stickers
  • 7 Runners-up
    • 7 mPulse school bags (1 for each runner-up)
    • 7 mPulse goody bags each containing: 1 water bottle, 1 math set, 1 hand fan, 1 notebook 1 pen, 1 bubble sticker

How to Enter MTN mPulse Essay Competition

To enter into the essay competition,

  • Login or Register as a student on the mPulse website www.mtnonline.com/mpulse
  • Select mPulse IDGCC Essay form from the dropdown menu
  • Fill your essay in the form that displays
  • Submit your essay form.

Deadline: 8th October, 2019.

Winners will be announced on 11th October, 2019.

ESUT Part-Time Degree Admission Form 2019/2020 [Mature Students’ Programme]

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Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) is now selling application forms for admission into its Mature Students’ Programme (MSP) for the 2019/2020 academic session. See the courses, requirements and how to apply for ESUT part-time degree form below.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified members of the public for admission into the Mature Students’ Programme of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology for 2019/ 2020 Academic Year.

The programme is designed to help the working class business men / women, artisan and the political class who, due to some challenges were not able to undergo the formal University Education.

ESUT Mature Students’ Programmes.

Faculties: the following faculties offer Degree courses in the following programmes

1. Faculty of Management Sciences.

  1. ACCOUNTANCY
  2. BANKING & FINANCE
  3. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
  4. COORPERATIVE & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
  5. INSURANCE & RISK MANAGEMENT
  6. MARKETING
  7. MASS COMMUNICATION
  8. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

2. Faculty of Social Sciences:

  1. ECONOMICS
  2. POLITICAL SCIENCE
  3. PSYCHOLOGY
  4. SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY

3. Faculty of Education:

  1. ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
  2. EDUCATION FOUNDATION
  3. EDUCATION MANAGEMENT
  4. GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING
  5. HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
  6. LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE
  7. MATHEMATICS & COMPUTER EDUCATION
  8. SCIENCE & COMPUTER EDUCATION
  9. TECHNOLOGY & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

4. Faculty of Agriculture:

  1. AGRICULTURE ECONOMICS & EXTENSION
  2. AGRONOMY & ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT
  3. ANIMAL/FISHERIES SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT
  4. FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

ESUT Part-Time Degree Admission Eligibility & Location.

Eligibility: Candidates for admission must possess the minimum University entry qualification i.e five credits in not more than two sittings which must include English and Mathematics.

Location: MSP is located Nkpokiti Road, Near the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Independence Layout, Enugu. and Nsukka.

How to Apply for ESUT Part-Time Degree Admission Form.

The sale of the form which is online can be accessed at the Zenith bank, fidelity Bank and other designated banks at a cost of #10,200.00 Only. Members of the Public can visit ESUT web site: esut.edu.ng

GENERATE MSP APPLICATION INVOICE

FILL MSP APPLICATION FORM

Rush now why the offer lasts.

Closing Date: The closing date for the sale and return of completed application form is 30th October, 2019.

For more enquiries call these numbers: 08036760064, 08037754748 or visit MSP Office.