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McGill University Entrance Bursary Program 2023/2024 – Apply. McGill University is now inviting applications for the Entrance Bursary Program. Check the article below for how to apply and the requirements.

McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from over 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country.

McGill University is committed to supporting the academic pursuits of qualified undergraduate students who require financial assistance. The University’s Entrance Bursary Program offers entrance bursaries to students from low to modest-income families who demonstrate financial need.

Benefits of Entrance Bursary Program

The Entrance Bursary program is a Need-based financial aid for future undergraduates.

The goal of the program is to make the University more accessible to those who face financial challenges by supplementing other funding resources such as government aid, Indigenous Band Support Funding, part-time work, parental support, and other sources of funding.

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Requirements for Entrance Bursary Program

Those eligible to apply include all:

• Newly accepted, first-year, first-degree undergraduates, and
• Newly accepted, first-year undergraduate direct entrants to professional programs in Medicine and Law (with prior degree)

How to Apply

Upon notification of acceptance to the University (either by formal letter or via the Admissions Status page on Minerva), the application becomes available on Minerva: select the Financial Aid/Awards tab > Financial Aid Menu > Apply for a McGill Entrance Bursary > Apply to Entrance Bursary Program > Complete then submit your application.

• Canadian (citizen or permanent residents) students living outside of Canada must submit a CSS Financial Aid Profile to the Scholarships and Student Aid Office in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.
• U.S. students who wish to apply to the Entrance Bursary Program from the University must submit a CSS Profile in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.
• International (non-US) students who wish to apply to the Entrance Bursary Program from the University must submit a CSS Profile in addition to the McGill Minerva aid application.

If you are a student with a disability who requires help completing online applications, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Visit the official McGill University website for more information

Application Deadline

May 30, 2023

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David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship Program 2023 – Apply Here. David Oyedepo Foundation is now inviting applications for the 2023 Scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

Dr. David Oyedepo is the founder of the David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF). He had his early education in Nigeria and later earned a PhD in Human Development from the Honolulu in Hawaii, USA. He is also the President and Founder of the David Oyedepo Ministries International, an umbrella non-profit organization which birthed among others, the Living Faith Church worldwide. The David Oyedepo Foundation is a Christian non-profit organization that is committed to showing the love of Christ to the world by developing platforms that would bring about change to the economy of Africa as a continent.

The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship programme awards full scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The scholarship seeks to develop youth leaders who are ready to put their learned skills to work in leading organizations, communities, and their local countries. The scholarship grants students the opportunity to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.

Benefits of DOF Scholarship Program

Value of Scholarships: 

• Full Academic fees for a maximum of 5 years. (In accordance with the University stipulated time for the duration of the chosen course).

The scholarship does not cover;

• Travel allowances
• Feeding allowances
• Medical/Health Insurance or allowance
• Any other fees outside university generated Academic fees for a course at any level.

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Requirements for DOF Scholarship Program

 To be eligible, Applicants must;

• Be citizens and permanent residents of any African Nation
• Be between the ages of 16 and 25 at the time of application submission.
• Be eligible to receive a Nigerian student visa
• Be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English
• Have a record of exceptional performance at the secondary school level which is bench-marked by:

1. At least 20 points above JAMB cut off points (for Nigerians only)
2. 80% recorded average or 4.0GPA/5.0 in Secondary/High School Transcript
3. Already have begun admission applications to Covenant or Landmark University

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA

The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme selection process is a need dependent, merit based open competition. After the deadline, all eligible applications will be reviewed by a selection panel. Following this review, chosen finalists will be interviewed by the David Oyedepo Foundation team, through an online video conferencing platform. If advanced to the final round, applicant must provide;

• Proof of application to Covenant or Landmark University
• Proof of citizenship
• All original copies of documents uploaded during application.

Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

• A proven record of superior scholastic ability Displayed financial need Outstanding character
• A proven record of leadership and community development involvement
• A commitment to influence home community with skills learned

TIMELINE

• May 19, 2023: Applications Open
• July 1, 2023: Application Closes
• July, 2023: Finalization of finalists applicants and contact of same
• August – September 2023: Resumption of Scholars in Covenant and Landmark University

How to Apply

Interested persons should  CLICK HERE to apply

The application for the scholarship does not guarantee admission to the specified Universities; all admission to the University is to be secured independently by going through the University’s admission process. Hence, the award of the scholarship is CONDITIONAL on University admission.

Check the attached PDF document for more information on this scholarship.

Visit the official DOF website for more information

Application Deadline

July 1, 2023

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McKinsey And Company Future Leaders Prize for Undergraduate South Africans 2023/2024. Applications are now open for the McKinsey and Company Future leaders prize for Undergraduate South Africans. See how to apply below and the requirements.

McKinsey & Company is a United States-based management consulting firm, founded in 1926 by University of Chicago professor James O. McKinsey, that advises on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations.

We invite first year undergraduate students who aspire to be future leaders, making an impact that matters and those excited about growth and development to apply for the McKinsey Future Leaders Prize. You will have the opportunity to receive mentorship, learn, network and interact with our consultants. You will also learn more about what consulting is about, understand the type of work McKinsey is doing in South Africa and the continent. Two winners will each win a R15 000 cash prize. Submit a 1000-1200 word essay on the below topic.

Topic: “Given the opportunity, what socio-economic problem in South Africa would you like to solve? What are the innovative ways would you go about solving it? “

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm with six offices across Africa – Johannesburg, Lagos, Luanda, Casablanca, Nairobi, Addis Ababa. Our Johannesburg office was established in 1995 and has ~80 Consultants working across the whole continent. We have conducted over 1800 engagements in South Africa and have 10 nationalities represented among our Johannesburg office colleagues. We serve many leading African organizations across sectors including energy and materials, financial services, consumer goods and retail, telecommunications, infrastructure and logistics, as well as the public and social sectors. McKinsey & Company also play an important role in building capabilities and creating African leaders — both in our clients’ organizations and in our own.

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Benefits of McKinsey Future Leaders Prize

• Interact with McKinsey leaders as they talk about their professional journeys, personal experiences, and expertise
• Learn about the potential opportunities offered in our office
• Meet people, network and connect with our consultants
• Get exposed to skills development and personal development
• Find out about our recruitment process
• Those selected to attend will be notified after the application deadline

Requirements for McKinsey Future Leaders Prize

We welcome first year applicants from various academic backgrounds interested in broadening their leadership skills and learning more about the world of consulting. This event is non-evaluative, It is an opportunity for you to connect with us and learn more about working with McKinsey in Africa.

Documents Required for Application

• CV

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

To be considered to win the Future leaders prize, we ask that you submit the following:

• Your CV in English (1-2 pages). Your and Essay and your CV should include details of your education, extracurricular activities and achievements + your transcripts

Visit the official McKinsey & Company website. for more information.

Application Deadline

August 11, 2023

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MTN Scholarship Program for Undergraduate Students 2023/2024 – Apply. Applications are now open for the MTN Scholarship program. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The MTN Foundation scholarship scheme seeks to attract high performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of education) in Nigeria. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.

MTN Scholarships, a part of our Youth Development Cause, provides an annual platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. We have curated three scholarship categories to cater to the diverse needs of our exceptional scholars

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): Our flagship program since 2010, open to eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): Launched in 2012 and targeted at eligible 200 and 300 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 60 successful blind students are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

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Benefits of MTN MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

• 300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

Requirements for MTN MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

• STEM Students in Public Universities, and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper credit)
• STEM Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.
• Direct Entry level STEM students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program. And must have secured admission into 300 level/3rd year in a Public University.

Benefits of MTN MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)

• 60 successful blind students will get scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

Requirements for MTN MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)

• Blind Students in the Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
• Blind Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program. And must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

Application Deadline

June 18, 2023

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How to Apply

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WFSA Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship Program for Paediatricians In Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda & Zambia. Applications are now open for the WFSA Paediatric Anasthesia training in Africa Fellowship for paediatricians. See details below and how to apply.

World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA)

After the end of the Second World War anaesthetists found that international travel became more widely available. This coupled with a desire to learn from others and exchange experiences led, through a series of other meetings, to the establishment of an Interim Committee which met in 1953 and 1954. In 1955 the first World Congress of Anaesthesiologists took place at Scheveningen in the Netherlands. And at the end of the Congress the WFSA came into existence.

Fellows will work at the Department of Anaesthesia at National Hospital Abuja. Teaching will be provided by local faculty and visiting specialists.

PATA is locally led and supported by the WFSA, the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists, and experienced partners from the global surgery and anaesthesia space including Smile Train and the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre.

Benefits of Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship

The successful applicants will receive funding to cover tuition, accommodation and subsistence living expenses.

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Requirements for Paediatric Anaesthesia Training in Africa (PATA) Fellowship

• Must be registered and practicing medical practitioners in their country of origin.
• Must have a keen interest in paediatric anaesthesia and teaching.
• Must have completed residency training in Anaesthesia.
• Must be supported in their application by their own national anaesthesiology society which must be a member society of the WFSA.
• Must be supported in their application by their head of department or hospital management.
• Must be returning to their home country to a recognized post.
• Should ideally be working in a teaching hospital.

Selection Process

Selection

Young and upcoming anaesthesiologists will get preference.

Documents Required for Application

Please complete your application form and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s national anaesthesiology society
• Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s head of department or hospital management
• Copy of medical degree
• Copy of specialist anaesthesiology qualification
• Certificate of registration with the Medical board or council of the participant’s country
• Current practicing licence from the Medical board or council of the participant’s country
• Copy of photograph page of passport

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply

Select Chapter ‘Fellowships’ for your country’.

Eligible candidates must partake in an interview. Successful applicants will get information via email.

Successful applicants must confirm their intention to take up the scholarship within 3 days of notification. Failure to do so will result in the scholarship being offered to the next applicant.

For more details, visit WFSA wesbite.

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Application Deadline

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