Nigeria: Overseas Scholarship Fund to Study Abroad for Students from Nigeria: The Overseas Scholarship Scheme is fully funded by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund and is managed by Univation on the PTDF’s behalf.
Since the Scheme’s inception, it has grown both in strength and in reputation; Univation has placed over 500 Graduates onto MSc courses in top universities throughout the UK.
In addition to the MSc programme there have been 84 awards of scholarship funding for PhD scholars, 27 of whom have completed their projects.
The candidates selected for the scheme represent all regions of Nigeria and are selected through intensive testing by the PTDF in Nigeria. Once the selection has been made, Univation submits the applications to the appropriate UK universities. The scholarship normally covers course fees, travel costs, accommodation & living expenses.
The selection for the PTDF OSS is an annual process. The whole process from application through to selection is administered and managed by the PTDF; therefore please check the PTDF website for information on application form availability.
General Entry Requirements
2.1 in Engineering, Geosciences, Science & Environmental Studies
NYSC discharge certificate
Not more than 30 years for MSc and 40years for PhD
Must be Nigerians
Must have a credit in English Language in SSCE or required pass mark in TOEFL or IELTS
How the Application is Advertised
The PTDF places an advert in the national press in Nigeria announcing the next round of applications for the Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This is for both MSc and PhD programmes. Please check the website and at www.ptdf.gov.ng for information regarding the release of the application forms.
The advert will inform you of all relevant details of where, in each Nigerian state, application forms can be obtained.
THE 2008 REGISTRATION STARTS OCTOBER, 2008.
(Please wait for few days, if online application form is not active yet)
Eligibility Requirements
Online Applications
http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/
http://www.ptdf.com
NIGERIA:OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS FUND TO STUDY ABROAD FOR STUDENTS FROM NIGERIA
TUITION FREE EDUCATION IN FINLAND
MANDELLA RHODES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR 2009
Documents to accompany your application for scholarship
It is a requirement of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships that all applicants are citizens of African countries. All applicants must provide a certified copy of their birth certificate, passport or residency certificate attached to the application form. If this is not included the application will be ineligible. To obtain a certified copy, you will need to take the original document and a photocopy to someone who is authorised to make a certified copy.
1.2. Confirmed Academic Qualifications
Please provide a transcript of your confirmed academic qualifications (these are modules or qualifications that you have completed and have had conferred), or certified copies of your degree.
1.3. Awards, prizes or scholarships you have received and/or are still receiving
Please provide a summary list of any awards, prizes, fellowships or scholarships that you have received and/or are still receiving. This information is viewed as part of your academic curriculum vitae. You should also note that the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship holders may not hold concurrently any other scholarships, which provide the student with stipend. Therefore any such scholarship must be relinquished prior to the commencement of a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.
1.4. Scholarship Application Essays
These will be sent to shortlisted candidates.
1.5. Working History
Please list your recent employment history if you have been employed. Include contract work and permanent work. Please list leadership positions held, if any.
1.6. Institutional endorsement
Please include a letter endorsing your application from the Dean of Students in your university.
1.7. Letter of recommendation form
Please give the letter of recommendation form to your referees. Kindly ask them to fax it to us.
MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is a Premier Scholarship which offer opportunities to an excellent and outstanding young students to pursue their higher education in Malaysian universities. Funded by the Malaysian Goverment under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), it is administered by the Ministry of Higher Education. The award are targeted
for talented students with an excellent academic records and outstanding co-curriculum background to pursue their Bachelor`s Degree at selected and well established Malaysian public and private universities. The scholarship is a part of Malaysian Goverment’s objective in the encouragement of closer bilateral relations between Malaysia and the MTCP’s participating countries.
This scholarship is a Government-to-Government basis, without any bond imposed by Malaysia. Scholarships are intended for promising candidates who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from Malaysia.
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates should be the citizens of MTCP`s participating countries as listed in Appendix I. To be eligible for an award applicants must:
Have completed their secondary education with minimum of 12 years of successful study with good outstanding grades;
Have an impressive record of participation and leadership in extra-curricular or social and voluntary activities;
Have at least two recent references and evidence of any other achievements including school and community participation;
Meet the University`s academic selection criteria and English Language requirement;
Be in good health and be certified fit medically by a certified Doctor/Medical Professional of the bilateral partner country. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants; and
Not more than 21 years of age by 1st January 2008.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
The general academic requirements for admission into undergraduate degree programmes of the following level or its equivalent:
A minimum of 3 GCE ‘A’ Levels with all subjects Grade B.
Other internationally recognized qualifications of a similar standard will be acceptable.
APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY
University’s application for admission is solely the candidate’s responsibility. Proof of admission is not a pre-requisite to the award. Selection committee for Malaysian International Scholarship will only consider qualified applicants with outstanding academic achievement and professional performance.
Interested applicants are advised to apply before the beginning of the academic year which falls on the month of July for most of Malaysian university. The scholarship awarded does not guarantee a placement in the university. Admission to any program is by way of applications to the university. Applications must abide to the requirement and procedure for admission set by the university.
The scholarships are awarded to the applicants applying the accredited undergraduate courses in Malaysian public and private universities. However such awards are not available for undergraduate programmes offered by branch campuses of foreign university in Malaysia.
VALUE OF AWARDS
Each scholarship consists of:
a return air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;
an approved tuition fees by the respective university;
monthly maintenance allowance;
a yearly grant for books and internal travel;
practical training allowance, installation and termination grant.
No marriage/family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education or the Board of Admission of the particular university.
Field of studies are in the following priority areas :
Business and Finance
Science and Engineering
Agricultural Science
Linguistic/Social Science
Note: Applicants may choose any related courses within the field/areas mentioned above.
*Others areas of interest may be considered depending on the availability of the place offered by the universities
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants should complete the application form ( in 2 copies ) attached with this document. The following documentation must be attached with the application form:
A certified copy of the applicant`s current passport showing evidence of citizenship;
The applicant`s academic records, testimonials and/ or references relating to the relevant study, co-curricullum activities, achievements;
A letter from certified doctor declaring the applicant`s good health;
Passport-size photograph (2 copies);
Completed Medical Report;
A clear and precise study or research plan;
English language proficiency certificate or test score (if any);
Admission letter for post-graduate study (if any); and
Two letters of appraisal.
Notes:
All certificates and related documents submitted must be certified by a recognised official or by the institution that issued the documents and must bear the official stamp and signature of the certifier. Official translation in English is required if the transcript is in other languages.
Applications must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foregn Affairs or agency responsible for technical cooperation in the respective recipient’s Government and submitted to the Malaysian Goverment Representatives in the country in which the applicant has his/her permanent home; or send direct to:
The Secretary General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
Wisma Putra, No. 1
62602 Putrajaya
Malaysia.
All applications must reach the Malaysian Goverment Representative (or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia) not later than 31 December 2007. Application received after this date would not be considered.
FURTHER ENQUIRIES
For further enquiries, prospective applicants can either request or write directly to the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or the following address:
Scholarship Division
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1 PjH Tower
Precint 2
Federal Goverment Administration Centre
62100, PUTRAJAYA
MALAYSIA
website: http://www.mohe.gov.my
email : norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my
Please visit Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme’s website,
http://mtcp.epu.jpm.my for the details.
2008/2009 AVS STUDENT RECRUITMENT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
2008/2009 AVS STUDENT RECRUITMENT & SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Appellate and Visa Services Ltd is currently planning a Recruitment & Scholarship programme this year We are expecting institutions from around the world to be in attendance.In this year excercise, so many Nigerian students will be given scholarship opportunity to study in the UK. We are currently in the final stages of the organization of this event.
We are very much optimistic that the following institutions will be featuring in the programme.
London Training College – UK in Partnership with the University of London
The London Academy for Higher Education – UK in partnership with Queen Margreth university Edinburgh
JIMY COLLGE -UK
LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
LONDON SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY CYPRUS
CTL EURO COLLEGE CYPRUS
NATIONAL AEROSPACE UNIVERSITY
Meanwhile,Confirmation of attendance for other participating Institutions is still under progress
Keep checking this page to get the full information about the updated list of all confirmed participating institutions.
Highlights of the Programme:
• Opportunity to win full tuition scholarships to the UK.*
• Opportunity to win half tuition scholarships to the UK.*
• Opportunity to win a return British Airways ticket to the UK.*
•Opportunity to secure on-the-spot admission offer.*
•No Age restrictions
• Opportunity to gain admission and study Medicine, Pharmacy and other .... .....medical courses.
• Opportunity to gain admission to study Aerospace and Aeronautics Engineering and other Engineering Courses.
• Opportunity to gain admission to obtain a UK Bachelor's Degree in 2 years.
• Opportunity to gain admission to obtain a UK Master’s Degree in 10 Months.
• Opportunity to have a guaranteed and assured Visa.
visit by copying into your browser the link below:
http://avsimmigration.com/html/avsindex.html
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