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NNPC/NAOC/Oando Joint Venture Tertiary Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024. Applications are now open for the NNPC/NAOC/OANDO Joint Venture tertiary scholarship Program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

• Host/Transit Communities Merit Award – For applicants strictly from NAOC Host/Transit Communities
• National Merit Award – For applicants from Non-Host/Transit Communities

Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science (ICCS)

We are an academic research group based in the Department of Zoology, University of Oxford. Our work addresses the challenges that humanity faces in halting the decline of global biodiversity. We work at the interface of social and ecological systems, using a range of methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to address key issues in current conservation.

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Requirements for NNPC / NAOC / Oando Joint Venture Tertiary Scholarship Scheme

To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST be:

• Registered FULL TIME undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
• Certified 100 level students at the time of application

NOTE: The following categories of students should not apply:

• 200 level students and above
• Current beneficiaries of similar Awards from other Companies and Agencies
• Dependants of NAOC/NAE/AENR/NACPFA

Only indigenes of NAOC Host/Transit Communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Imo States SHOULD apply for the Host Communities Merit Award.
Only applicants studying Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, and Agricultural Sciences are eligible for the National Merit Award.

How to Apply

1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clearly scanned copies of the following documents

• • • Passport photograph with white background not more than 6 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
    • School ID Card
    • O’level Certificate
    • Admission Letter
    • Birth Certificate
    • Proof of Local Government Area of Origin
    • Letter from Community Paramount Ruler (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award)
    • Letter from CDC Chairman (Only Applicants for Host Communities Merit Award).
    • JAMB Result

2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
4. Ensure to provide valid Email and Phone Contact for effective communication
5. All candidates are required to fill and sign the NAOC compliance declaration form. To download the NAOC compliance declaration, click https://dragnetscreening.ng/files/NAOC_compliance.pdf

Visit the website  For More Information.

Application Deadline

June 9, 2023

See also – King’s College London Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships

King’s College London Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships. King’s college London is now inviting applications for the Newsweek Global Leadership program. See how to apply below and the requirements.

King’s College London was founded by King George IV and the Duke of Wellington (then Prime Minister) in 1829 as a university college in the tradition of the Church of England. It now welcomes staff and students of all faiths and beliefs. King’s professors played a major part in nineteenth-century science and in extending higher education to women and working men through evening classes. The university has grown and developed through mergers with several institutions each with their own distinguished histories.

The African Leadership Centre of King’s College London is currently inviting applications for the Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships for international students made available for full-time entry students enrolling for the 2023/2024 academic session.

Successful candidates will receive stipends to cover their living expenses in the UK. This funding has been provided by Dr Dev Pragad, the CEO of Newsweek, an alumnus of King’s College London.

Benefits of King’s College London Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships

The African Leadership Centre is offering two master’s award, valued up to £24,660 (International fees), for 2023/24 full-time entry for international students onto the Global Leadership and Peace building MSc, as well as the additional £400 cost of the Leadership Weekend Workshop that is a compulsory component of the programme. Successful candidates will receive stipends to cover their living expenses in the UK. This funding has been provided by Dr Dev Pragad, the CEO of Newsweek, an alumnus of King’s College London.

Requirements for King’s College London Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships

To be eligible for Newsweek Global Leadership MSc Scholarships for international students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be international students
• International students applying for the full-time program who will be present in London throughout the academic year. Students from developing world countries are encouraged to apply.
• The award is open to change-makers within their communities who are interested in any and all aspects of Global Leadership and Peace building in the developing world.
• Applicants should be clear about why studying this program will help then enact transformative change within their societies of interest.
• Applicants will be selected based on merit and a personal statement outlining the financial impact the scholarship will have.

How to Apply

All applicants should complete the King’s College London online application process for the MSc Global Leadership and Peace-building. The personal statement submitted for that MSc application must include: a brief sentence stating that you have also applied for this specific award and a statement of the financial impact that this scholarship will have for them. Additional information might be required as stated in the full application instructions (see official page).

For more details visit: King’s College London website.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

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University Of Bonn BIGS-DR Doctoral Scholarship Program 2023/2024. The University of Bonn is now inviting applications for the BIGS-DR Doctoral Scholarship program. Interested persons should see how to apply below and the requirements.

The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is the doctoral program at ZEF. BIGS-DR is part of a group of international graduate programs at the University of Bonn. A graduate framework that maintains the highest level of academic quality.

There are two ways in which applicants can fund their studies. The first is through the BIGS-DR internal scholarship. This internal scholarship is funded through the Development-Related Postgraduate Course program (EPOS) of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The deadline for internal scholarship applicants is August 31st annually.

Applicants with a citizenship from a developing country or emerging economy can apply for a DAAD EPOS scholarship directly from ZEF.

We are one of eleven German Universities of Excellence. The only university with six Clusters of Excellence and more Nobel Prize winners and Fields Medalists have emerged from our University in the past decades than from any other German university. For 200 years, our University has been shaped by outstanding personalities from a wide range of subjects. We are known for research-led study programs. The international flair of Bonn as German’s city of the United Nations and as part of a dynamic science region in the heart of the live able Rhineland.

Benefits of BIGS-DR Doctoral Scholarship Program

The scholarship provides monthly allowance, living costs, study fees, health insurance, travel costs and German language courses for the whole course (24 months).

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Requirements for BIGS-DR Doctoral Scholarship Program

• A prerequisite for applying for this DAAD scholarship is having at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Only applicants who have not lived in Germany yet or have been a resident in Germany for less than 15 months at the time of application can apply for this DAAD scholarship.
• When filling in the DAAD form, select “Scholarship for a postgraduate course with relevance to developing countries”.
• Please make sure that you send one copy of the DAAD scholarship form and one copy of the BIGS-DR application form to BIGS-DR. It is not necessary to send additional copies to DAAD.

How to Apply

• You have to submit a DAAD application form which you can download here, from the DAAD home page, the German embassies, or DAAD offices worldwide.
• Please see the instructions as well as list of required application documents. 

Visit the Official University Of Bonn website.

Application Deadline

August 31, 2023

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HKBU International Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS) 2023 – Apply. Applications are now open for the HKBU International Postgraduate Scholarship program. Check the article below for how to apply and the requirements.

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) (Chinese:) is a publicly funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It was established as Hong Kong Baptist College with the support of American Baptists, who provided both operating and construction funds and personnel to the school in its early years.

The International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS) is a global initiative designed by the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) to nurture future business leaders. Since launching in 2018, it has attracted many highly?talented and intellectually-motivated international students who demonstrated leadership potential and aspired to make a difference to our designated full-time taught postgraduate business programs.

Benefits of International Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)

Full tuition fee waiver PLUS living allowance (approximately US$12,820)

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Requirements for International Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised tertiary institution
• Proof of English proficiency by IELTS or TOEFL (for applicants whose bachelor’s degrees were obtained from non-English medium institutions)
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an online interview

IPS Scholarship Eligibility:

You will stand as a strong candidate if you are:

• An outstanding applicant for one of our designated full-time postgraduate programs from countries/ regions outside Mainland China, Macau SAR and Hong Kong SAR
• A future leader who is determined to make a positive impact on the business community and the wider world
• Committed to take part in HKBU’s internationalization projects and activities during the study period
  • The admission committee of each program will evaluate each application thoroughly based on all the information submitted in the online application as well as the applicant’s interview performance. Please note that the IPS is a competitive scholarship for highly-qualified international students. The program office may offer a scholarship other than the IPS, or even no scholarships, to an admitted international student.
  • Click here to learn more about the scholarships, other than the IPS, offered to international students by the programs.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply.

• Submit your application online to one of the designated full-time postgraduate programs offering the IPS. Competition increases as the year progresses, so you are recommended to submit your application early.
• Pay a non-refundable application fee of HK$450.
• All prospective students with nationalities outside of the Greater China, who have submitted an online application to one of the designated full-time postgraduate programs offering the IPS will be considered for the IPS or other scholarships simultaneously. A separate application for a scholarship is not required.

For more details, visit the HKBU website.

Application Deadline

Not Specified

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Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program 2023 – Apply. Applications are now open for the Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program. Check below for application procedures and the requirements.

Internet Society Foundation

At the Internet Society Foundation, we focus on funding initiatives that strengthen the Internet in function and reach so that it can effectively serve all people. Our work advances the vision of the Internet Society (ISOC): The Internet is For Everyone. To this end, we support efforts to ensure that the Internet is open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. We champion the use of the network as a critical technical infrastructure that can bring communities better education, healthcare and economic opportunity among other important areas of focus.

Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all.

Statements of interest and subsequent proposals should address topics related to one of the following thematic areas:

• Greening the Internet
• The Internet Economy 
• A Trustworthy Internet
• Decolonizing the Internet

Program Objectives

• Promote novel methodologies that generate solutions to Internet-related challenges
• Identify and support a diverse and collaborative group of researchers and research institutions
• Facilitate access to intersectional research. That can be applied to decision-making in government and industry

The Foundation supports research involving human or animal subjects when the project has been certified by a responsible body to be ethical and in compliance with local law. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator of the project to obtain these certifications.

Benefits of Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

The program provides for two levels of funding:

• Independent researchers may apply for funding up to US$200,000. Grants will be awarded directly to individuals who are identified as the principal investigator on the project. And he/she will be responsible for grant management including all reporting requirements during the life of the grant.

• Organizations and institutions may apply for funding up to US$500,000. One or more awards in each of the thematic areas are anticipated subject to fiscal year funding.

You can learn more about current and past Research grants on Our Projects page.

Requirements for Internet Society Foundation Research Grant Program

• Independent researchers should have a postgraduate research degree (PhD, Masters) and peer reviewed publications, patents, academic or independently published work in the relevant area.
• Public research institutions should be 501c3 or equivalent and should have a mission that is in alignment to that of the Foundation. (Private institutions are not eligible entities to receive funding).

Additional eligibility requirements for all Foundation grants are here. All applicants must ensure that they meet these basic requirements. Underrepresented groups in the research world should kindly apply.

Selection Process

Researchers should submit a full application to pass under review by the Independent Program Review Committee. Final submissions will get selection based on the following criteria:

• Is the research in line with one of the Foundation’s thematic areas?
• Is the research novel?
• Is the research applied?
• Is the research collaborative?

The IPRC meets twice a year to review proposals. The next Research cycle will open in April 2023.

See more information on the IPRC.

In 2023, the application process got an upgrade to include two application cycles: April and September. For the April cycle, applications will be accepted between April 12 and May 31, 21:00 UTC.

Additionally, the statement of interest was removed from the process. Applicants are now to submit a single application through Fluxx.

Applications are to pass under review by staff to ensure proposals are in alignment with thematic areas and eligibility requirements. If there are any questions staff will reach out to applicants through the provided contact information.

Those that are in alignment will move forward to a second stage where proposals will pas under review by the Independent Program Review Committee (IPRC). The IPRC recommends which proposals should get consideration for funding to the Program Officer. The Program Officer engages in the final review, negotiation, and determination of grant awards with successful partners. The whole process will take about two months.

How to Apply

Interested Persons should CLICK HERE to apply.

View application template.

See also – SOAS University of London International Postgraduate Scholarship

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

Dr. Adewale Adesina Foundation Scholarship 2023 – Apply Here. Applications are now open for the Dr. Adewale Adesina Foundation Scholarship program 2023/2024. See how to apply below and the requirements.

The Dr. Adewale Adesina Foundation (DAAF), in conjunction with Adecom College of Business and Management, Ibadan, is offering scholarship admission for the 2023/2024 academic session. This incredible opportunity is available to students who are waiting for their O’level results, Secondary School Leaving Certificate holders, those who sat for UTME 2023/24 session, and those planning to write UTME 2024-2025.

Benefits of DAAF Undergraduate Scholarship

The DAAF scholarship program aims to support and provide financial assistance to deserving students who wish to pursue their studies at Adecom College of Business and Management, Ibadan. With a focus on providing quality education and fostering academic excellence, the scholarship will cover studies at Monotechnic/Polytechnic.

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Requirements for DAAF Undergraduate Scholarship

• Those waiting for O level results.
• Secondary leaving certificate holders.
• Those that sat for UTME 2023/2024 Session.
• Those that are planning to write UTME 2024/2025

How to Apply

SOAS University of London International Postgraduate Scholarship – Middle East and North Africa 2023. Applications for the SOAS University of London International Postgraduate Scholarship program are now open. Check below for how to apply and the requirements.

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution. With our vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, we are uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world. Our programs are taught by respected academics engaged in fieldwork and research which influences government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe.

Benefits of International Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship values £5,000 (fee waiver).

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Requirements for International Postgraduate Scholarship

• Have applied for a Postgraduate taught (on-campus) degree for September (the scholarship selection panel will only be able to award a scholarship to those applicants who have received an offer by 31 May)
• Classified as an Overseas fee-paying student from the Middle East or North Africa (Libya, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt)
• Minimum UK upper second-class (2:1) or international equivalent

Please be aware that eligible qualifications do not automatically guarantee a scholarship.

Selection Process

Selection criteria:

Academic merit with a minimum of a 2:1 degree or international equivalence and a 500 word supporting statement.

How to Apply

Interested persons should CLICK HERE to apply.

Apply for the International Scholarship via the online form . You should save a copy of your application form for your records. If you wish to print a copy of the application then please do so before clicking SUBMIT.

Visit the Official SOAS University of London website for More information.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2023

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World Bank International Corruption Hunters Alliance Blog Contest For African Students 2023. Applications are now open for the World Bank International Corruption Hunters Alliance Blog Contest. See how to apply below and the requirements.

About World Bank

With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. Together, IBRD and IDA form the World Bank, which provides financing, policy advice, and technical assistance to governments of developing countries. IDA focuses on the world�s poorest countries, while IBRD assists middle-income and creditworthy poorer countries.

Benefits of International Corruption Hunters Alliance Blog Contest

Two (2) selected winning authors have their choice of:

• being sponsored to attend the World Bank Group’s International Corruption Hunter’s Alliance 2023 forum, scheduled for June 14-16, 2023 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, pending their availability, OR
• receiving a USD $500 equivalent prize. Top entries from all submissions will have an opportunity to have their blog published on the World Bank’s website.

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Requirements for International Corruption Hunters Alliance Blog Contest

To be eligible for the competition, you must:

• Be a citizen of one of the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Be between the ages of 18 and 28 on May 31, 2023;
• Not have been a winner of previous editions.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria

The winning submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

• originality;
• clarity in writing and presentation;
• practicality and relevance;
• potential impact on development.

How to Apply

Submit your original blog entry by May 20, 2023, written in English or French, detailing your ideas about addressing corruption and the negative impacts it has on society.

Email a PDF or Word document to ICHA Blog Contest: icha_blog_contest@worldbank.org.

Visit the official World Bank website For More Information.

Application Deadline

May 26, 2023

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SOAS University of London Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship. Applications are now open for the SOAS University of London Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship Program. See application Procedures in the article below and the requirements.

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specializing in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS is a remarkable institution. With our vast repository of knowledge and expertise on our specialist regions, we are uniquely placed to inform and shape current thinking about the economic, political, cultural, security and religious challenges of our world. Our programs are taught by respected academics engaged in fieldwork and research which influences government policy and the lives of individuals across the globe.

Application now opens for the Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship 2023 for Students from Developing Countries.

Benefits of Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship

Each scholarship is valued at £5000 in total.

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Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship Courses

• Law

Requirements for Anthony Dicks Memorial Scholarship

• Must be domiciled in a developing country. Here’s a list of developing countries
• Not have studied or worked for one (academic) year or more in a high income country
• Possess a first class honours degree from a UK institution or overseas equivalent.
• Have an unconditional offer (without pre-sessional English language) of admission to pursue the full-time LLM at SOAS by the scholarship application deadline. If your offer is conditional, please ensure you meet the conditions and receive an unconditional offer by the deadline. If your offer is unconditional with a pre-sessional English, please ensure you retake your English test and receive an unconditional offer (without pre-sessional English language) by the scholarship deadline.

Selection Process

Selection Criteria: 

Candidates Assessment will be on:

• On academic merit by a Selection Panel.
• Based on the information provided in your scholarship application and in your online admission application for admission. Selectors will be looking at the degree results and also at academic references, statements and other relevant information.

How to Apply

Visit the official SOAS University of London website For More Details on how to apply.

Application Deadline

June 19, 2023

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