Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018.
December 6, 2017
Scholarship, Upcoming Events

Applications are now open for the Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018.

Eligibility Criteria

THIS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME IS FOR LAGOS STATE INDIGENES ONLY STUDYING IN ANY TERTIARY INSTITUTION ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

1.      All applicants must have gained full time admission into an accredited Nigerian tertiary Institution for postgraduate studies (Masters or Doctorate).

2.      All Post-graduate applicants (Only applicable to Masters Degree applicants):

i. 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

ii.      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

3.      All applicants must be in their first year or above (admitted on or before 2016/2017 academic session)

4.      All applicants must have completed LASRRA Registration

5.      All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective Oba

6.      All applicants must have a signed letter of identification from their respective local government

7.      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.

8.      All applicants must upload clear scanned copies of all documents to ascertain the genuineness of their claims. Documents like:

i. Admission Letter

ii. Valid ID Card

iii. Letter of identification from Oba

iv. Letter of identification from Local Government

v. SSCE result

vi. Lagos State Resident Registration Agency(LASSRA) registration card

vii. Passport Photograph (clear background not older than three months).

viii. Certificate or Result statement from school stating graduating results clearly

ix. NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate

x. Masters Degree Certificate (PHD applicants only)

ix. Evidence of Consolidated Payment Confirmation Slip.

9. Shortlisted applicant must participate in a Computer Based Test to be conducted by Dragnet Solutions Limited in conjunction with Lagos State Scholarship Board.

10. Successful applicants will be contacted for oral interview

Guides for Applicants

1. 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:

  • 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

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University of Alberta, Canada is offering its Centenary Scholarships
December 6, 2017
Scholarship, Upcoming Events

The University of Alberta, Canada is offering its Centenary Scholarships to students who would like to pursue undergraduate studies in the university.

The aim of the scholarships is to financially support international students who want to pursue an undergraduate degree program.

The University of Alberta is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was founded by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta, and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president.

Worth

Variable from $20,000; payable over four years
Eligibility Criteria

  • Students on a Study Permit with superior academic achievement entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at the University of Alberta.
  • Selection is based on academic standing and demonstrated leadership qualities based on involvement in extracurricular and community activities.
  • Renewal of funding for the second, third, and fourth years is contingent upon achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a full normal course load at the University of Alberta while studying on a Study Permit.

Guides for Applicants 

  • In order to apply for scholarships, you must first apply for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta. After applying for admission in the university, you will receive a CCID and password. You will use the CCID and Password to access the scholarship application portal.
  • To access the scholarship application portal, applicants are to visit the online portal with their CCID and password to have access and apply for the scholarship.
  • If you are experiencing difficulties accessing the Major International Scholarship application, please contact the University via the email: awards@ualberta.ca
  • Please note that before you apply for the scholarship, you must have applied for admission to a degree program at the University of Alberta.

Deadline

18th December, 2017

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Apply in the HFG Foundation Young African Scholars Program 2018

December 6, 2017
Scholarship, Upcoming Events

The foundation places a priority on the study of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world and also encourages related research projects in neuroscience, genetics, animal behavior, the social sciences, history, criminology, and the humanities which illuminate modern human problems. Grants have been made to study aspects of violence related to youth, family relationships, media effects, crime, biological factors, intergroup conflict related to religion, ethnicity, and nationalism, and political violence deployed in war and sub-state terrorism, as well as processes of peace and the control of aggression.

Worth

The program includes:

  • a methods workshop
  • fieldwork research grants of $2,000 USD each,
  • editorial and publication assistance,
  • and sponsorship at an international conference to present research findings.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be aged 35 or younger and must have been educated on the African continent and currently residing there.
  • Applicants’ projects are expected to highlight the issues of violence and aggression.
  • Applications are due by December 15th . All application materials must be submitted by the end of that day (midnight, EST) in order to be considered.

Guides for Applicants

The online application will be available beginning October 1st.

Applications should be no more than six pages and include the following:

  • Research question
  • Short literature review
  • Description of research methods to be used
  • Two-page C.V.
  • Copy of passport or government-issued ID card
  • Apply online here (Requires a free account)
  • Or send application to:

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

25 West 53rd Street

New York, NY 10019

Deadline

15th December, 2017

Award Provider 

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation

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