Applications are invited for the Presidential LEEP scholarship program which is made available to International students who are willing to pursue an Undergraduate degree program at Clark University, USA.

This scholarship program will cover Free tuition, room and board for four years.

Eligibility

- Applicants must be International students

- Applicants must have applied or applying to Clark University, USA

- Applicants have good academic records

- Applicants must be proficient in English Language

Application Process

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Application Deadline

The application deadline for this scholarship program is on 1st February 2018

The Centre of African Studies, School of African Studies(SOAS) University of London offers 2 PhDs Scholarships to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

Application Deadline: 31st March 2018.
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): University of London, UK
Fields of Study: The eligible PhD are only those within the following departments:

• Development Studies
• Law
• Economics
• International Relations/Politics
• CISD (Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy)
• DEFIMS (Department for Financial and Management Studies )
• Distance Learning: CEFIMS(Centre for Financial and Management Studies), DEFIMS

About the Award: The Centre of African Studies at SOAS, University of London, is pleased to announce the extension of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative, funded by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, for another three years, until 2021. The focus of the project remains the same in terms of creating a dedicated environment to support the study of the socio-economic, political, and legal links between governance and development.
 The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has generously provided SOAS with two PhD scholarships every year for African students undertaking a full‐time PhD and Masters programme in the field of Governance for Development in Africa.
Type: PhD
Eligibility: 

• Candidates must be domiciled (or permanent residents) in an African country.
• Preference will be given to scholarship candidates living in Sub‐Saharan Africa.

Selection Criteria: Candidates will be assessed on academic merit by a panel consisting of SOAS academic members. The assessment of your application will be based on the information in your scholarship application.
Number of Awardees: 2
Value of Scholarship: 

• PhD: The scholarship is on a part‐present form and it provides for fees for three years. However, accommodation and living cost are covered for the first year only. The scholarship will also cover in total 2 return flights : one during the first year, and one for the viva (plus one week’s accommodation around the viva). In year 2 and year 3, the successful candidate will also receive an annual stipend of £5,000. We also cover visa cost, provided receipts are submitted to the Centre of African Studies office. We expect students to be on fieldwork during the second year, and to write the thesis in the third year in their country of origin.

Duration of Scholarship: 3 years
How to Apply: In order to be considered for funding, applicants must first secure an UNCONDITIONAL OFFER for the PhD by applying directly to the SOAS Doctoral School.
The guidance notes and the reference form can be downloaded on the right hand side of the Program Webpage (See Link below).
Visit Program Webpage for Details
Award Provider: Mo Ibrahim Foundation, School of Africa Studies (SOAS) University of London
Important Notes: Please note that CAS reserves the right not to award scholarships and will only award them where there are applicants judged to meet sufficiently high academic standards and with demonstrable interests in fields relevant to the objectives of the GDAI.

As AFLI’s flagship leadership development programme, the Tutu Leadership Fellowship Programme welcomes an elite group of Africa’s highest potential young leaders, representing a wide range of sectors. 


Application Deadline: 15th December 2017.
Eligible Countries: African countries
To be taken at (country): South Africa. Other locations will be split between Oxford University and London (UK)

About the Award:  Offered on a part-time basis over six months, the Programme includes two 9-day Group Learning Modules with an impressive array of distinguished leaders and faculty. These are intensive interactive workshops; one at the historic Mont Fleur conference facility (South Africa), and the other split between Oxford University and London (UK).


The Programme has been designed specifically for African leaders in consultation with our African faculty and advisors and with Oxford, whose famous tutorial style has been adopted. It provides participants with an intensive learning and broadening experience on the principles and application of leadership, and an opportunity to explore the issues and specific characteristics of leadership in Africa, as well as the global challenges and dimensions of an African leader.

The programme places emphasis on learning and experiencing, not teaching, offering a variety of formal and innovative informal learning opportunities to enhance the leadership capabilities of the candidate. Emphasis is also placed on peer interaction and feedback, and the participants highly value being able to share pan-African perspectives and experiences. Overall it provides a unique environment for mid-career self reflection on one’s leadership journey in transforming Africa, and has been described as life changing by many participants.

Upon completing the Programme, Tutu Fellows return to play active roles in their respective communities, countries and spheres of influence. Great value is placed upon becoming a member of an established exclusive and supportive network of Africa’s future leaders – the Tutu Fellows. As part of this network of global leaders, all Fellows are expected to attend AFLI alumni events, as well as function as ambassadors for the Fellowship across all segments of society.

Type: Fellowship

Selection Criteria: In terms of selection criteria, AFLI emphasizes integrity, strong values and responsibility, courage and a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire. A candidate must demonstrate a commitment to Africa and to serving the greater community. We seek leaders not managers.
Selection Process: Competition is extremely tough for the 20 fellowship places available; each year we receive over 200 top quality nominations from all over Africa, which are put forward by our existing Fellows, Partners and network of influential leaders.
Only once candidates have been nominated, may they submit an application to AFLI.
Number of Awardees: 20
Value of Fellowship: 

• Entry into awards
• Thought-leadership and speaking opportunities
• Advocacy opportunities
• Networking opportunities and network memberships
• Access to projects, causes and campaigns
• Collaborating with like-minded peers on projects
• Job opportunities
• Pan-African exposure
• Attendance of multi-country meetings
• Leadership of, and participation in, multi-country organisations and projects
• International exposure
• Opportunities for ongoing debate and knowledge-exchange
• Profiling in the media
• Peer to Peer accountability
• Selected as board members or trustees to high profile companies/organisations

Duration of Fellowship: 1 year
How to Apply: Only once candidates have been nominated, may they submit an application to AFLI.
Visit Fellowship Webpage for details
Award Provider: African Leadership Institute (AFLI)

Application is open for Lagos State Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Award 2017/2018 for students in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.
 Application Deadline: 15th December, 2017
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Lagos state indigenes in Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Nigerian tertiary institutions in and out of Lagos state

Eligible Field of Study: Courses offered at Nigerian tertiary institutions
Type: Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Masters/PhD)
Selection Criteria and Eligibility: Applicants must be Lagos state indigenes, who are students in Tertiary institutions in Nigeria and meet the eligibility criteria as outlined below;
Undergraduate

• All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution.
• All Under-graduate applicants:
  • Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must possess a minimum of 4.9/7.0
  • Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must possess a minimum of 3.5/5.0
  • Where CGPA scale is 4.0 (e.g polytechnics and colleges of education) he /she must possess a Minimum of 2.8/4.0
  • Where applicant is a medical student in 200L,  option i, ii and iii applies
  • Where applicant is a medical student in 300L and above a minimum of Credit is required in their result
• All applicants must be in their second year or above
• All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration
• All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba
• All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government
• All applicants must purchase a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board.  

Postgraduate

• All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution for postgraduate studies (Masters or Doctorate).
• All Post-graduate applicants:
  • Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must have graduated with a minimum of 4.9/7.0 at undergraduate level
  • Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must have graduated a minimum of 3.5/5.0 at undergraduate level
• All applicants must be in their first year or above
• All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration
• All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba
• All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government
• All applicants must purchase a Scholarship application form. (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board.  

Number of Scholarships: Not specified
Duration of Scholarship: Scholarships are renewable for the period of education through graduation. Recipients are expected to maintain excellent academic performance and make presentation of progress report as evidence that they have moved to the next stage of their program.

How to Apply: 
Undergraduate: Before you start this application, ensure you have purchased a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board.
Then secure your Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office. Thereafter, have clear scanned copies of the following documents (For Undergraduate):

1. • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
   • Treasury receipt of N2,000 for the scholarship form
   • Admission Letter
   • School Identity Card
   • SSCE Certificate
   • Letter of identification from Oba
   • Letter of identification from Local Government
   • LASSRA registration card
   • Transcript or Statement of Results duly signed and stamped from school stating previous session CGPA results clearly
   • Evidence of Consolidated Payment Confirmation Slip

2. Ensure that information are filled accurately to avoid mix up after application
3. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
4. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload.
Postgraduate: Before you start this application, ensure you have purchased a Scholarship application form (Payment of N2,000.00 for Local Scholarship) through the Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board 
Then secure your Voucher pin from the Scholarship Board office. Thereafter, have clear scanned copies of the following documents (For Postgraduate):

1. • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
   • Treasury receipt of N2,000 for the scholarship form
   • Admission Letter
   • Valid Identity Card
   • SSCE certificate
   • Letter of identification from Oba
   • Letter of identification from Local Government
   • LASSRA Registration card
   • Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly
   • Evidence of Consolidated Payment Confirmation

2. Ensure that information are filled accurately to avoid mix up after application
3. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
4. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
Sponsors: Lagos State Scholarship Board
Important Notes: Application can only be submitted online from the link above.

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is currently offering Undergraduate and Masters scholarship for international students including Nigerians.



The scholarship offers a 50% tuition waiver for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.

Eligibility

To apply for this scholarship, you must:

- Be an international or a European Union (non-UK) fee paying student(Including Nigerians)

- have achieved a minimum of 2.1 or equivalent in your honours degree and must meet the English and academic entry requirements for your course(For Postgraduate)

- have achieved or exceeded the English and academic entry requirements for the course(For Undergraduate)

- Have an offer for a full-time taught undergraduate or postgraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University.

- Be self-funding your studies

- Be able to pay any additional fees your course may require, for example field trips

Application Process

Interested and eligible applicants are to apply for a course in the University and receive an offer of admission before applying for the scholarship HERE .

Applicants are to equally send their transcripts to support their scholarship applications to transform@portal.shu.ac.uk

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this scholarship is on November 1st, 2017

This is to inform all prospective corps members, i.e. Nigerians who have graduated from Universities and Mono/Polytechnics both home and abroad, that the NYSC On-line registration portal will be opened from 24th October to 12th November 2017 to enable them register for the 2017 Batch ‘B’ mobilization.

See NYSC Online Registration Procedure and Requirements

In order to ensure a seamless registration, Prospective Corps Members (PCM) are to note the following for strict compliance:

1. The Website address is any of the following:
portal.nysc.org.ng/nysc1/
www.nysc.gov.ng
www.nysc.org.ng

2. PCM should ensure that they have functional e-mail addresses that they can access and Nigerian (GSM) telephone numbers with which to register.

3. Locally trained PCM are expected to use correct Matriculation numbers to register.

4. For locally-trained graduates, only those whose names appear in the Senate/Academic Board Approved Result lists submitted by their Institutions will have access to the register on the NYSC portal.

5. Foreign-trained PCM should ensure that their Institutions are accredited. Where in doubt, it is their responsibility to approach Federal Ministry of Education for verification. The letter of verification must be uploaded during registration.

6. Those who graduated from Institutions outside Nigeria, (Foreign-trained graduates), are to visit the NYSC portal, register and upload the following documents:

West African School Certificate(WASC) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or General Certificate of Education (GCE O’ Level) (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or NECO (with not less than 5 Credits at 2 sittings) or its equivalent; or High School Diploma or its equivalent.
First Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate (Second Degree or Ph.D not necessary).
Transcript of the first Degree or HND.
International travelling Passport showing data page and date of departure for the course of study.

7. It is the responsibility of the prospective corps members who studied in non-English speaking countries to get their Certificates and Transcripts translated into English language before uploading.

8. All graduates of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physiotheraphy, Radiology, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Science and Pharmacy are expected to have their Certificates of Registration with their professional bodies. Payment receipts are not acceptable.

9. Unlike in the past, Foreign-trained graduates should NOT visit NYSC Headquarters, Abuja for verification of their documents. This exercise will now be done at the Orientation Camps. They should simply print their call-up letters on-line and report at the Orientation camps in their States of deployment, but should come to the camp with the original documents they uploaded for verification.

10. Anybody who presents any fake document will be demobilized and decamped.

11. Prospective corps members should ensure that Passport photographs used meet the following specifications:
Ensure your face (eyes, nose, ears, mouth and jaw) is fully shown without bending
Ensure the picture fills the frame and centralized
Ensure the Photo background is white or off-white with no shadow.

12. On no account should prospective corps members register by PROXY. They should also remember the fingers used for their biometric capturing as these will be used for verification at the orientation camps. Those who cannot be verified with their biometric at the orientation camp will not be registered.

13. Only prospective corps members who want their call-up numbers sent to them through SMS and wish to PRINT their call-up letters on-line are expected to pay the sum of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000.00) (see NYSC Portal on how to make payment).

14. PCM who do not want to pay the N3,000.00 have the option of going to their schools to collect their call-up numbers and call-up letters.

15. All prospective corps members who paid for the online registration before but were not mobilized need not pay again.

16. Married female prospective corps members (whether locally or foreign-trained) should upload copies of their marriage Certificates, evidence of Change of name and their husbands’ place of domicile during registration.

17. The orientation camp is highly not ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers. Prospective corps members in this categoriy are therefore to note that they will not be accommodated.

18. PCM who graduated from Institutions located in the following Geo-Political Zones with challenges related to mobilization should contact the following Telephone Numbers between 23rd October to 12th November 2017:
North Central – 08092142614
North East – 08102790538
North West – 08092142661
South East – 09038034460
South West – 07019190810
South South – 08092142616

19. All Part-time graduates are expected to register online and wait for collection of their Letter of Exclusion at their various Institutions. For those willing to print the Letter of Exclusion online, this can be done on payment of Three Thousand Naira (N3, 000.00) only.

20. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONCE THE PORTAL IS CLOSED ON 12th November 2017, THERE WILL BE NO FURTHER REGISTRATION.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, on Friday reminded the 9,018 graduating students of the university to brace up to the new challenges providence might likely bring their ways.

Abdukareem said this during a convocation lecture preparatory to the 33 Convocation for the 2016/2017 Graduation of the university in Ilorin.
“As you step out of this hall, probably thinking erroneously that the struggle has ended.

“I must caution that the majority of you, especially those of you that have humble background, will begin a life of another struggle.

“But you should not fret, but be prepared to brace up to the new challenges of life.” he advised.

He explained that the university produced 89 First Class graduates, 1,932 Second class Upper Division, 3,727 Second Class Lower Division, 1,309 Third Class, and 117 Pass.

Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the institution, Dr Abdullahi Oyekan, said the university had good reasons to celebrate in view of its monumental success records.

Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi Student Union Invoke Over Hike Of School Fees with increment of N3000 

The Student Union of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi has invoke of over the increment of school fees by the management.

The Student Union through their Facebook group called FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, as instruct student not to make pay the fees yet.

Great Makurdians! 

We have noticed with dismay that there has been an addition of #3, 000 to the school fees, great makurdians are to be aware that this was not discussed with the Union in any way.
Please all students are to SUSPEND ALL PAYMENTS henceforth until this is rectified with the University Administration.

Thanks
Cc:Speaker to Council
All college Presidents
All tribal heads
All religious heads

More on that, according to the one of the student report that David Pin,e the current Student Union President has also directed students to hold on with the payment.