Standard Bank Derek Cooper (Fully-Funded) Scholarship for Africans to Study at Oxford University 2019/2020

The Standard Bank Derek Cooper Africa scholarship is awarded to three outstanding African students wishing to undertake a 1 year Masters programme at the University of Oxford.

Application Deadline: January 2019

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Angola, Botswana, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic

The Right People To Talk To When You Seem Astray

Life is like a roller coaster. There are ups, downs, plunges, and sharp turns. Expect them and prepare to deal with them. Your emotional status takes a major hit during these periods, and reality can become clouded.

THE 2017 EMERITUS PROFESSOR O. O. AKINKUGBE NATIONAL ESSAY COMPETITION FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS.

About the Competition

The 2017 Emeritus Professor O. O. Akinkugbe National Essay Competition for Youths is part of Alexander Brown Hall's commemoration of International Women's Day in March, 2017. The essay competition is aimed at initiating an interrogation into the peculiar grass root issues facing women of Nigeria.

Theme
The Women of Nigeria: Problems, Panacea and Prospects.

Submission Deadline: January 28, 2017.

Prize
First place - N70,000

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Requirements / Eligibility

1.  Applicants must be a citizen of Nigeria
2.  Applicants must be a student and must have gained admission into any of the Nigerian recognized tertiary institution.
3. There is no age barrier for application

UI DLC 1st And Supplementary Admission List 2016/2017 Released

The centre for Distance Learning Programme has released the list of candidates offered admission into the programme for the 2016/2017 academic session.

Both the 1st batch list and the supplementary list have been released.

Candidates can access the list online via the DLC Portal now.

To view the names of admitted candidates, click on the links below;

FIRST BATCH ADMISSIONS LIST

FIRST BATCH ADMISSION LIST - SUPPLEMENTARY VERSION

Wellcome Trust Seed Awards in Humanities and Social Science 2017

Brief description: Wellcome Trust is offering awards for research applicants from a low- or middle-income country within Sub-Saharan Africa, South-east Asia or South Asia.

Application Deadline: 27th September 2016

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Countries in Africa and Asia

To be taken at (country): Countries in Africa and Asia

Iowa State University Scholarship for International Students 2017 - USA.

Application Deadline: 1st March 2017

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Students: International students

To be taken at (country): Iowa State University USA

CIAPS Public Interest Essay Competition 2016 - ₦1Million Prize

The CIAPS Public Interest Essay themed “Nigerian Recession: Diagnosis & Prognosis”which has a total of one million naira (N1million) Prize is opened to Students, Graduates, Professionals, Academics and all Stakeholders with interest in and understanding of the Nigerian economy.

Application Deadline: 12am 29th November 2016

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

To be taken at (country): Nigeria

Commonwealth Class story writing Competition 2016 for School Teachers and Students

What does the word ‘Belonging’ mean to you?

All sorts of images might pop into your head – maybe of your family, friends, country, or perhaps even of your favourite sports team! It might not be an image at all, but a particular emotion, memory or sensation.

Capture what ‘Belonging’ means to you by putting pen to paper or fingertips to keyboard and submitting your story to our Commonwealth Class story writing competition.

Application Deadline: Monday 14th November 2016.

Call for Entries for Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) is accepting entries for its competition. The call for entries emphasizes that the submitted stories should be targeted and received by a Nigerian audience.
Eligible Fields:

• Print
• Radio
• Television
• Photography
• Online
• Editorial Cartoon

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

JAMB Result Validity Extended To 3 Years By The Senate.

The Nigerian Senate today passed the amendment to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Act into law.

In the amendment, the Senate strengthened the Board to allow the results of students in the annual examination be valid for more than one year.

University of Dundee Postgraduate and Undergraduate Scholarships 2017/2018

The University of Dundee is offering Undergraduate and Masters Scholarships to international students wishing to undertake degree programmes at the University.

Application Deadline: 31st January, 2017 for the January 2017 academic session

Offered annually? Yes

Scholarship Name: Dean’s International Scholarship

Eligible Countries: International

Robert Gordon University MBA Scholarship for International Students 2017

Brief description: The MBA scholarship, offered to Business, Management and Accounting students, can assist incoming students with the cost of a full-time or online MBA at the University.

Application Deadline: 

• 1st September 2016 for September intake
• 10th January 2016 for January intake

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): Aberdeen, Scotland, UK

Eligible Field of Study: Business, Management and Accounting

University of Oxford Dulverton Scholarships for African Students 2017

Application Deadline: 6th or 20th January, 2017

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Countries in sub-Saharan Africa and the EEA

To be taken at (country): University of Oxford, UK

Eligible Fields of Study: Master’s or DPhil courses

University of Warwick UK Full PhD Scholarships for International Students 2017/2018

Scholarship Name: Chancellor’s International Scholarship at University of Warwick

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications for 2017 entry is 18th January 2017

Offered annually? Yes

Brief description: 25 Chancellor’s International Scholarships at University of Warwick UK for PhD/Doctoral Students of any Nationality in 2017/2018 academic year

Accepted Subject Areas: Any discipline offered at University of Warwick for PhD degree