24-year-old Nigerian Doctor Toluwalase Awoyemi emerges winner of the 2018 Rhodes Scholarships


Ike Chioke, National Secretary for West Africa flanked by Toluwalase Awoyemi (L) and Emmanuelle Dankwa (R) at the presentation of the 2018 Rhodes Scholarships for West Africa Awardees

Out of the 2,948 applications received from intending scholars across the world, Toluwalase and Emmanuelle were selected to be among the 15 most qualified candidates that made the final cut and eventually emerged winners. According to Ndidi Nwuneli, a member of the West Africa Selection Committee, it was a keenly contested award. He said, “All fifteen finalists were remarkably brilliant with outstanding individual qualities but we could only select two. For Emmanuelle and Toluwalase, this is an award well deserved, and we have no doubt that they will go on to excel in their chosen field of study and do the continent proud.”

 

International Students Scholarships at Sage University in India, 2018


The Sage University is offering scholarships for new international students. Scholarships cover 10% to 30% tuition fees to pursue degree programmes available within the university.

SAGE University (SU) where technology, innovation and entrepreneurship come together to create a dynamic learning environment. Learning for employment is key at SU.

Source : Scholarship-positions

Fully Funded WINTOUR Erasmus+ Scholarship for Masters, 2018-2020


Erasmus Scholarship Applications are now open for the 2018-2020 intake of the Wintour Master. These scholarships are designed to cover some of the expenses students incur throughout the entire duration of the WINTOUR course, which is 2 years.

The Erasmus Mundus Master on Wine Tourism Innovation (WINTOUR) combines a large expertise in Tourism and Oenology of three universities and regions: Rovira i Virgili University (URV – Tarragona, Spain), University of Bordeaux (UB, France), and University of Porto (UP, Portugal).

The language of instruction of the WINTOUR master is English. Other language skills/certificates are not compulsory. However, selection committee evaluates positively that candidates have other languages skills (such as Spanish, French or Portuguese, the languages of the countries where the course takes place). WINTOUR students are given the opportunity to study local languages during the first three semesters).

Source : Scholarship-positions

University of Alberta, Canada holds seminar in Lagos


The University of Alberta , Canada hold a workshop for final year and recent high school graduates at Digital Editions Conference Hall, Grace Court, Stillwaters Gardens Estate Road, Lekki, Lagos on Friday November 17, 2017 by 11 a.m.

It is one of Canada’s top five world clas universities, home to more than 500 graduate and 200 undergraduate programmes.

Mrs. Margaret Jibodu is the MD/CEO of Digital Editions, the representative of the university in Nigeria and a Canadian immigration consultant. According to her, the conference will provide parents and students with up-to-date materials and information as Canada has a high standard of university education recognised worldwide.

Source : Dailytrust

GLobal Scholars Program (GSP)


The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at African Leadership Academy offers either a 10-day or three-week, intensive, African summer camp for a select group of secondary school students.  Acceptance into the Global Scholars Program is competitive and there are limited spots available so you are encouraged to apply early. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Source : Alasummer

Apply http://alasummer.org/apply/

International Postdoctoral Fellowships at McGill University in Canada, 2018-2019


Applications are invited for Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships at McGill University in Canada for the academic year 2018-19. Two Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded to promising young scholars in the Humanities.

The Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to attract scholars from outside McGill.

McGill University is a public research university in Canada. McGill offers degrees and diplomas in over 300 fields of study, with the highest average admission requirements of any Canadian university.

Scholarship Description:

Applications close: November 13, 2017
Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue Postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded to promising young scholars in the Humanities.
Scholarship Award: The fellowship is a two-year (maximum) appointment, non-renewable.  The fellowship includes an annual salary of $52,000 CAD and enrollment in the McGill University employee benefits program.  In addition, there is an annual research allowance of $8,500 and up to $2,500 per year to invite a visiting speaker.  Relocation expenses will be reimbursed up to $1,000. Fellows will be given consideration for teaching one course per year during their fellowship tenure, contingent upon availability. Fellows who teach will be paid an additional teaching salary of approximately $8,220 per course.  Fellows are provided with office space by their host department.
Nationality: International
Number of Scholarships: Two fellowships are available.
Scholarship can be taken in the Canada.

Source : Scholarship positions

LAGOS STATE UNDERGRADUATE&POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP / 2018 Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme


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.
2.      All Under-graduate applicants:
i.       Where CGPA scale is 7.0 (e.g University of Ibadan) he /she must possess a minimum of 4.9/7.0
ii.      Where CGPA scale is 5.0 (e.g University of Lagos) he /she must possess a minimum of 3.5/5.0
iii.     Where CGPA scale is 4.0 (e.g polytechnics and colleges of education) he /she must possess a Minimum of 2.8/4.0
iv.     Where applicant is a medical student in 200L,  option i, ii and iii applies
v.      Where applicant is a medical student in 300L and above a minimum of Credit is required in their result

3.      All applicants must be in their second year or above (i.e admitted on or before 2015/2016 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 Revenue Office of the Lagos State Scholarship Board.

Source : Scholastica

Fully-Funded Clark University Presidential LEEP Scholarships, USA – 2018


 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