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Application Deadline: 15th February, 2018
The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2018/2019 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award for:
i) Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco,Algeria, Serbia, Hungary,Egypt,
Tunisia, Turkey,Cuba, Romania, Ukraine, Japan,Macedonia; and
ii) Postgraduate (PG) studies tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, e.t.c

All qualified candidates are advised to:
a. Visit Federal Ministry of Education’s website www.education.gov.ng and click on READ MORE
on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:.
b. Read Guidelines and then Complete the Application Form online
c. Print the completed Application Form
d. Submit two sets of the Printed Application Forms at the venue of the interview as scheduled below FIELDS OF STUDY
a. Undergraduate level- Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,
Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture,
Medicine (very limited), etc; and
b. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secoundary School Certificates, WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics.
Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2016 & 2017).
Age limit is from 18 to 20 years.

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS:
All applicants for Undergraduate degree courses must hold a First Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2) years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria.
All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D. and only:
i) N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are accepted;
ii) Evidence of readiness to be released by employer.

NOTE ( For all Applicants):
i) Since the BEA countries are non-English speaking, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one year foreign Language course of the country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction; and
ii) All applicants for Hungarian Scholarships must visit the website: www.stipendumhungaricum.hu before 15th February, 2018.
• Complete the application form online
• Print the completed form and bring to the interview venue in addition to 2.0 above.

VENUE OF INTERVIEW:
All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective
Zones of origin for proper identification.
Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centres with the following attachments:
Two sets of Photocopies of Educational Certificates and
Testimonials of previous schools attended with the originals for sighting;
ii. Only one certificate is accepted i.e WAEC of May/June for Undergraduate applicants;
iii. Two copies of Birth Certificate from National Population Commission;
iv. State of origin/LGA certificate duly signed, stamped and dated;
v. Four (4) coloured passport sized photographs on white background; and
vi. Postgraduate applicatns will be required to submit Academic transcripts and NYSC discharge or Excemption certificates only.

NB: Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to Federal Scholarship Board the following:
i) Authenticated copies of academic certificates;
ii) Data page of current International passport; and
iii) Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals.
iv) Police Clearance Certificate where necessary.
TIME : 9.00 A.M DAILY

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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, for full-time Master’s study at a UK university.

Funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. These scholarships are offered under six themes:

Science and technology for development
Strengthening health systems and capacity
Promoting global prosperity
Strengthening global peace, security and governance
Strengthening resilience and response to crises
Access, inclusion and opportunity

Information on other scholarships offered by the CSC

Eligibility

To apply for these scholarships, you must:

Be a citizen of or have been granted refugee status by an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person
Be permanently resident in an eligible Commonwealth country
Be available to start your academic studies in the UK by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2018
By October 2018, hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) honours standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree)
Be unable to afford to study in the UK without this scholarship

The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. For further information on the support available to candidates with a disability, see the CSC disability support statement.

The CSC is committed to administering and managing its scholarships and fellowships in a fair and transparent manner. For further information, see the CSC anti-fraud policy and the DFID guidance on reporting fraud.

Eligible Commonwealth countries

Antigua and Barbuda
Bangladesh
Belize
Botswana
Cameroon
Dominica
Fiji
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Mauritius
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Islands
Rwanda
Samoa
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
St Helena
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia

Terms and conditions

For full terms and conditions – including further details of the scholarship themes, tenure and placement, value of the scholarship, and general conditions – see the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2018 terms and conditions

You should apply to study at a UK university which has a part funding agreement with the CSC. View a full list of UK universities with part funding agreements

Selection process

Each year, the CSC invites selected nominating bodies to submit a specific number of nominations. The deadline for nominating bodies to submit nominations to the CSC is 22 March 2018.

The CSC invites around three times more nominations than scholarships available – therefore, nominated candidates are not guaranteed to be awarded a scholarship. There are no quotas for scholarships for any individual country. Candidates nominated by national nominating agencies are in competition with those nominated by other nominating bodies, and the same standards will be applied to applications made through either channel.

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

Academic merit of the candidate
Quality of the plan of study
Potential impact of the work on the development of the candidate’s home country

For further details, see the Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2018 selection criteria

How to apply

You must apply to one of the following nominating bodies in the first instance – the CSC does not accept direct applications for these scholarships:

National nominating agencies – this is the main route of application
Selected non-governmental organisations and charitable bodies

All applications must be made through one of these nominating bodies. Each nominating body is responsible for its own selection process. You must check with your nominating body for their specific advice and rules for applying, their own eligibility criteria, and their own closing date for applications. The CSC does not impose any age limit on applicants, but nominating bodies may do so in line with their own priorities.

You must make an application using the CSC’s Electronic Application System (EAS), in addition to any other application that you are required to complete by your nominating body.

Your application must be submitted to and endorsed by one of the approved nominating bodies listed above. The CSC will not accept any applications that are not submitted via the EAS.

All applications, including full transcripts detailing all your higher education qualifications (with certified translations if not in English), must be submitted by 23.59 (GMT) on 22 February 2018 at the latest.

You are advised to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, as the EAS will be very busy in the days leading up to the application deadline.

You must provide references from at least two individuals, which must be received by the CSC by 23.59 (GMT)on 22 March 2018 in order for your application to be eligible for consideration.

How to access the EAS

Please note that the CSC does not charge candidates to apply for any of its scholarships or fellowships through its Electronic Application System (EAS), and it does not charge organisations to nominate candidates.

Choosing a university/course

You may find the following resources useful when researching your choices of institution and course of study in the UK:

Study UK – British Council website, with guidance for international students and a course and institution search
Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
Postgrad.com – information for postgraduate students, with a course search
Prospects – information on postgraduate study in the UK
Research Excellent Framework 2014 results – results of a system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions
Steps to Postgraduate Study – a guide to asking the right questions about taught postgraduate study in the UK
UCAS Postgraduate – guidance on how to find and apply for a postgraduate course
Unistats – the official website for comparing UK higher education course data
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) – advice for international students on choosing a course of study

The CSC is not responsible for the content of external sites.

Any questions?

All enquiries about these scholarships should be directed to your nominating body.

The Incoming program is designed for motivated, socially committed women and men of 18 years and up whose permanent residence is outside Germany .
Are you interested in helping people with special needs? Would you like to spend 12 months living and working in a foreign country, experiencing a new culture and getting to know the mindset, work ethic and social structure of Germany? If so, you are heartily invited to acquaint yourself with Incoming on the next few pages!
The Federal Volunteer Service (in German: Bundesfreiwilligendienst – BFD) is a special voluntary program initiated by the German government, which started in July 2011.

Requirements:
You must
be at least 18 years old (there is no maximum age).
have permanent residency outside Germany.
be socially motivated and show dedication to your work or engagement.
know at least the basics of the German language. For those working in the fields of curative education (children with disabilities) and senior care (homes for the elderly), a good to excellent knowledge of German is a must. If at all possible, you should provide a certification of your studies or other official proof of your German language skills. It also expected that you be prepared to improve your German during the duration of your voluntary service.
have already gathered practical experience in working with people with special needs or with the elderly. Should you not have this experience, you will be required to carry out a 2-week internship or training program at a qualifying institution in your home country. The Friends of Waldorf Education will be happy to assist you in making contact with organisations that fulfil these criteria.
be prepared to work for 12 months in a full-time capacity. Shorter terms of service are not possible.
be entirely open to living together with the residents and patients of an institution for curative therapy (children with disabilities), social therapy (adults with disabilities) or a home for the elderly.
be eager for personal development and be ready to integrate yourself fully in a new culture and work environment.
show initiative and a strong sense of social engagement, as these fields of work will, at least in part, be quite demanding. Additionally, most of the institutions are located in rural agrarian areas.

Financing
Before and during the period of service, volunteers receive the following benefits:
Support with visa application (official invitation) prior to service
An allowance of at least 150 euros per month during the duration of the service
Free room and board while in Germany
Free health, accident and liability insurance
Contractually regulated holidays
Educational and administrative backing and support through the Friends of Waldorf Education during the voluntary service
20 accompanying seminar days, free of charge, at the beginning, during and at the close of the voluntary service, as well as transportation costs to and from the seminars

Travel costs to and from Germany must be covered by the participants themselves!

Applicants from Brazil and South Africa can receive support, advice and preparatory assistance from their local Friends of Waldorf Education.
The volunteers themselves are expected to pay for a possible preparatory seminar in the volunteers’ home country, according to a solidarity cost model.

Preparatory Internship
An internship of at least two week’s duration is the most important preparation for your voluntary service in Germany.
This practical work experience will help you find out, if you have the right motivation to work in a social field.
As a fringe benefit, you will ease into your life in Germany a little better, if you have the head-start of knowing your field of work.
That way, not every aspect of your ‘new life’ (e. g. culture, language, etc.) will be foreign to you.
If you haven’t completed your internship yet, you may nevertheless apply. However, you should substantiate how you plan to go ahead in order to find a suitable internship. You’ll find more detailed information on the mandatory internship on our application form. Should the Friends have a partner organization in your home country, we urge you to apply for an internship there. We’ll be happy to help you, and provide you with the contact details of any affiliated institution you would like to apply to.

Application deadline and beginning your service
People of all nations are invited to apply for voluntary service in Germany sponsored by the Friends of Waldorf Education.
Most volunteers (approx. 75 people) will begin their service in August/September . Another group of approx. 50 volunteers will begin in February.
Deadline for applications for the August/September start date is normally in mid-March. However, more than half the available positions are typically filled by January. Applicants from countries that do not require a visa (European Union, Japan, Korea, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Israel) may submit their applications until mid-July to the Friends of Waldorf Education.
Deadline for applications for the February start date is the end of July of the year preceding the planned volunteer service. Applicants from countries that do not require a visa may submit their applications until the beginning of October to the
Friends of Waldorf Education.
PLEASE NOTE : If a volunteer withdraws from the program during the 8 weeks prior to beginning or during the first four weeks of voluntary service, he or she is required to pay 150 euros to cover costs already paid on his or her part by the Friends of Waldorf Education.
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The USD 100,000 prize celebrates

Africans who are taking control

of Africa’s agriculture agenda and

changing the reality of farming in

Africa from a struggle to survive

to a business that thrives. It puts a

bright spotlight on bold initiatives

and technical innovations that can

be replicated across the continent.

Eligibilty:

The Africa Food Prize can be awarded

to any individual or identifiable group

of individuals, as well as to established

institutions, associations, organizations

or government bodies with a formal and

recognized judicial and organizational

structure contributing to the overall

objectives of the Prize.The Prize can be awarded to any qualified

candidate, irrespective of nationality,

profession or location, whose work, and

contributions deriving from the work, has

had a clear impact on the African situation,

nationally, regionally or for the continent.

The Prize can be awarded with reference to

a specific contribution or achievement, or

a series of efforts and results in the recent

past, preferably within the last few years.

Nomination and Selection

The nomination process for the Africa Food

Prize 2017 starts with nominations being

sent to the Africa Food Prize Secretariat by

Monday, 5th June, 2017. Nominations must

contain the information requested in the

Nomination Guide.

The Africa Food Prize Secretariat then

assists the Africa Food Prize Committee to

screen and select candidates.

The Africa Food Prize Committee chooses

the prize winner by unanimous vote. The

Committee has absolute authority and its

decisions cannot be overruled or appealed.

Contribution to reducing poverty and

hunger and/or improving food and

nutrition security in measurable terms.

SELECTION criteria

• Contribution to providing a vital source of

income and/or employment in measurable

terms

• Potential for transformative change

through scalability, replication, and

sustainability

• Increased awareness and cooperation

among African audiences and

organizations

• Proven leadership potential of the

individual or organization, specifically the

ability of the to persevere despite

significant challenges or risks.

Guidelines for Submitting a Nomination

To be eligible for the Prize, a nomination

must be submitted in writing in either

English or French.

In order to be considered by the Africa

Food Prize Committee, all nominations

and supporting documentation must be

received by Tuesday 15 May 2018.
Nomination can be done online: HERE

Or should be sent to:

The Africa Food Prize 2017

Attn: The Africa Food Prize Secretariat

West End Towers, 4th Floor, Kanjata Road

Off Muthangari Drive, off Waiyaki Way

P.O Box 66773, Westlands 00800, Nairobi Kenya

nominations@africafoodprize.org

Visit Africa Food Prize Page for more Information

Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2018.
Now the 3rd batch has opened up for application. Young researchers are encouraged to apply for IRDR Young Scientists from now.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) calls for enhanced role of science and technology for evidence based decision-making. It also urges the need for innovation and partnership, which is linked to practise and diverse stakeholders. IRDR, with its mandate for integrated and trans-disciplinary research, would like to promote capacity building of young professionals, and encourage them to undertake innovative and needs based research which makes science-policy and science-practice linkages stronger.

Objectives
Increase awareness among young scientists about Sendai Framework implementation and provide opportunities for further engagement through the Young Scientists Program on DRR.
Collate existing research knowledge on DRR and identify research gaps and priorities in relation to the Sendai Framework Priorities for Action
Identify opportunities to fund continued multi-disciplinary research by young scientists and early career researchers
Provide technical support to promising young researchers in DRR fields
Build and foster strong and dynamic networks among worldwide experts and institutions in DRR fields
Develop, over time, a community of high-quality young professionals that can provide support for policy making decisions related to DRR

Eligibility
To be an IRDR Young Scientist, following are the necessary criteria:
Age: Less than 40 years on the date of application
Nationality: There is no bar on nationality
Affiliation: The candidate needs to be affiliated with an academic program (either master or doctorate) either as a student or as a young faculty.
Research subject: The subject of research needs to be related to disaster risk reduction and its link to broader environment and development issues.
Endorsement: must be endorsed by academic supervisor (for student) or head of the department /graduate school (for the young faculties).
Duration: Minimum 1 year, and maximum 3 years. The applicant can make their choice, and the final decision will be made by IRDR.

Programme benefits
Once selected, as fellow can be an “IRDR Young Scientist” for a period of maximum three years. The fellow will receive the following benefits:
Link to IRDR network of professionals and practitioners
Access to IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) for academic support / advice
Participation in IRDR related training programs (there would be a different selection process for each of the training program)
A certificate for IRDR Young Scientist upon successful completion
Responsibility of IRDR Young Scientists
Contribute to innovative research in the field of disaster risk reduction
Be the ambassador of IRDR in different conferences and/or social media
Develop and contribute to networking of young professionals
Submit a 6-month report of activities in the prescribed format of IRDR
Acknowledge the contribution of IRDR in the academic paper, thesis etc.

Application
There will be a selection process based on the eligibility criteria, and once finally selected by IRDR, the applicant would get a notification. The call for application is twice per year.
The applicants should submit the following materials:
1. Application Form( Young Scientists Programme Application Form )
2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae
3. Detailed Research Plan (10 pages Maximum)
4. Recommendation/Endorsement Letter from the Supervisor
5. Copy of Student/Faculty ID Card
Submission

The applicants should submit the materials to connect@irdrinternational.org before
Feb 28, 2018.

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the IRDR Young Scientists Programme 2018

Application Deadline: February 20, 2018

The NEF 2018 Africa Energy Innovation Competiton is set to accelerate the development of early-stage energy firms across Africa. Across Africa, the main energy challenge is to rapidly deliver modern energy services to millions of households and businesses using sustainable and affordable energy technologies. This competition challenges early-stage energy entrepreneurs from Africa to collaborate with local research institutions or industries to develop a prototype model of a key device/equipment for a social energy enterprise or energy management system using local resources.

Competition Guidelines
Your proposed prototype model submission must not exceed 1-side of an A4 page and should include the following:
Project Title
Your solution (250 words)
Partner Institution or Industry
Expected impact (50 words)
Short abstract (50 words)
Design tools and method (50 words)
Problem Statement (50 words)

Eligibility requirements:
Young professionals between the ages of 18 and 35 years from Africa are invited to participate in the competition and nominate a relevant local research institution or organization.
Applications may be submitted by a team of up to three people.
At least 1 member of the team must be from the local research institution or industry.
Teams may be formed across different schools, institutions, companies, countries etc. Individuals or teams may submit multiple applications.

Prizes:
The finalists and winners will be selected by a panel of academics and experienced development professionals from public and private sector institutions. Winners of the competition get the opportunity to:
Pitch their proposed prototype model at the 2018 Nigeria Energy Forum, in Lagos, Nigeria, using a poster and short video.
Benefit from unique networking opportunities with other young leaders as well as some of the most senior decision-makers in government, international development, academia and the private sector.
Attend a range of business development workshops, receive support from a dedicated start-up incubator and a cash prize of up to $3,000 to demonstrate the proposed solution.

Application Process:
Estimated costs and timeline (50 words)
Submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format by email to info@thenef.org .
The subject line of the email should follow the format: [Country] Title of the Project.
Submissions that exceed the word count may be disqualified. Shortlisted submissions would be invited to participate in the
final round by submitting a 1-page poster to summarize their design, with a detailed budget, 2-page Design Brief, and a Short
2-minute video to describe a prototype model of the proposed solution.

Timeline
Deadline for proposal submission: February 20, 2018
Announcement of submissions selected for the final round: March 4, 2018
Deadline for final submissions: March 23, 2018
Announcement of winners: April 17, 2018.

Click to download the NEF 2018 Africa Energy Innovation Competition Guide

For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the NEF 2018 Africa Energy Innovation Competiton

Application Deadline: 19th February 2018
Are you a B.Sc. or M.Sc. student (who will have completed at least three years of full-time studies at university level by next spring) in Computer Science or Mathematics, Engineering or Physics with a strong computing profile? Would you be interested in working on an advanced IT project for two full months during the summer? If so, you should apply to the CERN openlab Summer Student Programme!

During two full months corresponding to nine weeks (June-August 2018), the CERN openlab summer students will be given a series of IT lectures (link is external) especially prepared for them by experts at CERN and other institutes. The students also have the opportunity to attend the CERN generic student programme lectures (link is external), if they wish. Visits to the accelerators and experimental areas are part of the programme, as well as visits to external companies. A report on the work project carried out is to be handed in at the end of the stay.

Type: Training

Eligibility:

You must be a Bachelor or Master student in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics (with a strong computing profile)
You have completed, by summer 2018, at least three years of full-time studies at university level.
You will remain registered as a student during your stay at CERN. If you expect to graduate during summer 2018, you are also eligible to apply.
You have not worked at CERN before with any other status (Technical Student, Trainee, User…) for more than 3 months and you have not been a CERN summer student in the past.
A good knowledge of English is mandatory; knowledge of French would be an advantage.

Selection:

Once the applications are completed, the selection process begins. Applications are considered by the CERN openlab Summer Student Programme Comittee and by the future supervisors of the students.
The results of the selection procedure will be made available to the students by mid-April 2018.
Please note that applications may be forwarded to a panel of national experts for evaluation purposes.
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

BENEFITS

An allowance of 90 CHF per day during your contractual dates
Travel allowance (on a lump sum basis)
Assistance to find accommodation on the CERN site or nearby
Health insurance scheme during the duration of your contract
9 weeks of stay – 40h/week

Duration of Program: June-August 2018

Possible dates of stay are:

18 June to 17 August 2018
25 June to 24 August 2018
02 July to 31 August 2018

How to Apply: Please apply online before the deadline (19th February 2018). Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation e-mail. The following documents MUST reach us before the deadline in order for your application to be considered.

Required Documents

CV
Proof of enrolment at a university for the current year
Report on Candidate: Once your application has been submitted you will receive a confirmation e-mail which contains a link to this report which has to be forwarded to at least one referee (preferably a professor). In order to be considered, at least one new report must reach us before the deadline.The report on candidate needs to be less than 6 months old at the deadline.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The students are welcome to upload other relevant document(s) (e.g. academic records).

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION BILLATERAL AGREEMENT SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY ABROAD FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE NIGERIAN STUDENTS 2018

AYADALAB FRENCH-GERMAN CULTURAL,DIGITAL AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM FOR WEST AFRICANS 2018

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A 12-month intensive networking and qualification program

Local & regional workshops

Individual
mentoring

Networking
trips

* ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Young West Africans entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria
are more than welcome to apply :

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