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

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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Bayelsa state Unemployed Youths angry As Gov. Dickson And Senator Ben Bruce Hijack NDE Skill Acquisition Program.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson;  his deputy, Rear Admiral John Jonah (retd.) and Ben Bruce-Murray, a senator, Mr Emmanuel Paulker, also a senator; and other political bigwigs have hijacked the skills acquisition scheme for 2,000 jobless youths in the state, shutting out the people for whom it was established.

According to SaharaReporters' investigation, hundreds of unemployed people have been trying to acquire skills through Bayelsa State office of the National Directorate of Employment(NDE), which runs the Federal Government-funded scheme, but have been unable to access training that could make them self-employed.

The skills acquisition scheme was conceived by the Federal Government and set up in the 36 states to train 2,000 people in each state. SaharaReporters' checks revealed that lists of candidates recommended by politicians for the scheme adorn the walls of the NDE office in Amarata, Yenagoa.

Mr. Dickson has the longest list of names. Next to him is his deputy. They are followed by senators and members of the House of Assembly.
An NDE staff admitted to SaharaReporters that the selection of the people for the scheme in the state was done based on the lists from the governor, deputy governor, and serving ministers.senators, House of Representative members and traditional rulers among others.

Ebi Emmanuel, one of the unemployed persons, said he is unhappy with the way ordinary people were denied participation in the programme in preference for those on politicians' lists.


“I learnt that this programme targets at least 2, 000 unemployed people in each state of the federation, but here we are, some politicians have hijacked everything. I believe this is an open programme, but the reverse in the case.
How will those who do not have people in the corridor of power benefit? I am not sure this is what the Federal Government planned," he said.

Ayibatonye Alagoa, another unemployed youth, expressed the same sentiment. He lamented that politics has replaced fairness.

 “Using politics to do everything is not helpful. This way, favouritism will continue to rule,” Alagoa said.

 Another NDE official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the hijack, saying they were only acting on’ orders from the above’.

 He explained that the programme was meant for 2, 000 participants, noting that the training was to equip the unemployed youths with relevant skills and make them self-reliant.

 “It is a nationwide programme. The training is in two categories. Some are being trained in cosmetology and hairdressing, while others are being trained in phone and computer repairs,” the officer said.

Bayelsa State NDE Coordinator, Mr Napoleon Amachree, declined to disclose the criteria used in the selection of beneficiaries. He maintained that he merely carried out directives issued to him from the NDE headquarters.

LEAP AFRICA’S GRADUATE PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2018 FOR NIGERIANS

Application Deadline: Friday, February 9, 2018
LEAP Africa’s Graduate Internship Programme (LEAPGIP) offers a very unique opportunity for highly motivated, innovative and leadership savvy graduates to work in an innovative business environment while gaining professional and leadership experience.
Graduate Interns come from different works of life and will have the opportunity to participate in many exciting activities and programmes designed especially to enhance their knowledge of LEAP and leadership in Africa. Our ideal interns must have keen project management acumen, strong creative and analytic skills, tremendous drive for results and unparalleled curiosity and focus.

LEAP Africa is looking for innovative, passionate individuals to carry out the following functions:
Monitor and evaluate existing projects with or without supervision
Design and implement LEAP programs.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Demonstrate a high level of creative and problem solving skills in achieving work goals
Develop and market Leadership Programmes
Facilitate trainings
Create basic graphics designs
Carry out independent research and design training/ educational curriculum

Areas of interest

eLEAP : Content development ( educational sector), 2D, 3D animation skills, video editing and graphics skills and project management.
Youth LEAP: Youth focused program design and implementation, Facilitation, stakeholder management, curriculum development, project management.
Biz LEAP: Design and implementation of enterprise programs and solutions. Candidates must have high business acumen, networking skills and project management.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning : Research focused individual. A degree in statistics, political science or Economics will be preferred. Sound analytics skills, research writing and presentation skills, and project management.

Application Procedure:

Step 1: Video Challenge
Create a video on the topic “ Leadership begins with true self-awareness, leading yourself first before others”
What are your thoughts on this belief
Tell us of an example where you demonstrated and expressed this belief
What do you consider to be your greatest achievement and why?
Upload the video to YouTube and paste the link when filling the application

Step 2: Creativity Challenge
Design a PowerPoint presentation on the topic “ The power of one towards nation building ” and upload it when filling the application form. Note that you will be required to make a presentation if you get shortlisted.
You will be evaluated based on the following metrics
1. Conceptual skills
2. Research Abilities
3. Presentation design
4. Presenting / speaking skills

STEP 3
Step 3: Fill this application form
Or APPLY


For Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the LEAP Africa’s Graduate Paid Internship Programme 2018

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

About the program

A 12-month intensive networking and qualification program

AyadaLab takes place in Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana, from january to December 2018.

It consists of local and regional workshops, mentoring by some of the best African entrepreneurs in the fields of cultural, digital and social entrepreneurship, networking with leading German and French cultural, social and digital entrepreneurs. The program takes place in English and French, the two languages of the Lab.

Local & regional workshops

Taking place in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria and Cameroon, with African cultural, social and digital experts to bolster the startups

Individual 
mentoring

Round 2 selection of candidates for a full year individual mentoring and participation in the AYADA Lab regional workshop

Networking 
trips

to France and Germany to meet with European creative and tech industries experts

* ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

• Aged between 20 and 35
• Be a national of and based in either Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria or Cameroon
• Have a 1 year project experience or a tested idea creating value of innovation with high impact on society
• Have a project in the Cultural and Creative industries (fashion, books, cinema, etc.), Digital (online courses, e-learning, digital education), or Civil society issues (education, women rights and empowerment, civic tech, active citizens)

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CHANNELS TV RECRUITMENT 2018

Click on your preferred choice to register

1. BUSINESS NEWS/PROGRAM ANCHOR  –  CLOSES 7th FEB 2018

2. BUSINESS PRODUCER  –  CLOSES 7th FEB 2018

3.  SHOOT EDIT CO-PRODUCTION  –  CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

4. CO-PRODUCTION RESEARCHER  –  CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

5. REPORTER (CO-PRODUCTION)  – CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

6. MULTIMEDIA BROADCAST JOURNALIST CO-PRODUCTION  – CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

7. SENIOR MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST CO-PRODUCTION  –  CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

8. EDITOR CO-PRODUCTION  –  CLOSES 9th FEBRUARY 2018

European Development Days Young Leaders Program (Fully-funded to Brussels, Belgium) 2018

The European Commission is looking for 15 extraordinary young people (aged 21-26) from across the world, with proven commitment and community engagement, to represent the work and impact on development achieved by youth. Young people are ‘movers and shakers’ in their communities and countries, and are key to solving the universal challenges outlined in the EDD 2018 programme.
Application Deadline: 2nd March 2018

About the Award: Are you playing an active role in the fight for gender equality and women empowerment at the local, national or regional level? Do you want to share your vision of the future with other influential development actors? The time has come to make your voice heard: Apply for the Young Leaders Programme and grab the chance to be invited to Brussels to share your ideas!

The meaningful participation of children and youth is mandated by global and European policy commitments, including the right to express their views freely on all matters affecting them, for their opinion to be heard and taken seriously, and a role in decision-making. Youth inclusion leads to an innovative and more inclusive development. The empowerment of young people contributes to build responsible citizenship, which helps shaping democratic societies and good governance, which are high priorities for the EU. Motivating young people will ensure a long-term commitment to development, which can help increase ownership, accountability and innovation in their countries.

Type: Conferences, Training

Eligibility: 

• Applicants must be between 21 and 26 at the time of the forum (5-6 June 2018).
• Applications are open to young adults from all around the world, without restriction of nationality.
• Applications must be submitted in one of the following official European Commission languages: English / French / Spanish. The candidate must be able to speak clearly and comprehensively in one of these languages, as well as have a mandatory intermediate level of English.
• Applicants must be able to travel to and participate in EDD 2018 in Brussels (Belgium) from 29th May to 8 June 2018.

Selection Criteria: We will evaluate your application based on three criteria:

• 40% Your knowledge of your chosen topic and the relevance of your active engagement. We encourage candidates to show how their activities have had an impact on the community.
• 30% Your role as a representative of an organisation, other youth or community, and your leadership experience or potential.
• 30% Your public speaking skills and ability to speak at a high-level panel.

Value of Program: The 15 selected Young Leaders will be invited to Brussels, Belgium, and all expenses (Visa, travel, accommodation) will be covered by the European Commission.

During their visit to Brussels, Young Leaders get the chance to visit European institutions, participate in workshops, meet key policymakers and interact with other young people driving change around the world. They will speak at various sessions and enjoy full access to the whole conference. Travel and accommodation is covered by the European Commission.

Duration of Program: 10 days

How to Apply: You will find the application form below then instructions for applying on the Program Webpage. Don’t forget that you should submit a completed form before Thursday 2 March 2018!

Apply here.

Visit Program Webpage for details

KADUNA STATE RECRUITMENT INTO LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE 2018

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EHEALTH4EVERYONE SIWES AND STUDENT INTERNS IN BUSINESS RELATED FIELDS 2018

Why work for eHealth4everyone? You will get the opportunity to work with a group of health IT enthusiasts passionate about bringing positive change to the healthcare industry. You will do exciting work in a friendly and conducive environment, and save lives in the process, while interacting with some of the best minds in healthcare. You also get mentorship and guidance as you develop your career.

Fresh graduates (applicants who graduated in 2017) and candidates based in Abuja are preferred, and are strongly encouraged to apply.

Many Roles are Available

Python Developer

We are looking for a Python Developer to join our ever growing IT team. The Python Developer will design and ship elegant python codes with foresight to avoid performance, scalability, usability, maintainability, availability and testability issues. Good hands-on understanding of Python3 is a requirement.
The main tools that would be used include Flask, Django, pandas, plotly, etc. This would be a full time role; however, a part-time or temporary arrangement is agreeable. This role will be based out of our Abuja office.

Graphics Design Intern

We are looking for a creative graphics design intern to interpret user and internal team needs into design solutions with high visual impact. The designer will work on a variety of products, including websites, manuals, training materials & course booklets, marketing materials, product packaging, corporate identity items, multimedia, etc. The role demands a flair for creative visual communication with a knowledge of current media and technology. The graphics design intern should possess and be able to display a good understanding of Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Knowledge of Adobe After Effects is an added advantage.

Data & Software Internships for Students

Web Developer Intern ( knowledge of Javascript or JavaEE required);  Wordpress webmaster Intern (thorough knowledge of WordPress); Data Visualization & Dashboards (knowledge of building dashboards using Excel, Python, PowerBI, R or other tools required); Data Science (using R or Python)

NYSC Interns (Abuja)

Web Developer Intern (solid Javascript knowledge required);  Wordpress webmaster Intern (thorough knowledge of WordPress); Human Resources Intern; Project management Intern (PMP or PRINCE2 certified); Data analysis Intern (Excel guru); Public Health Analyst (Bsc or Masters in Public Health); Graphics Designer (solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator); and Business-Support Intern (Degree in Business Management or equivalent required).

MERL Officer (Public Health degree required)

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) officer will be responsible for the implementation and technical quality of all monitoring, evaluation, research and learning activities at eHealth4everyone. He or she will assist with improving the visibility, utility and quality of health information systems (HIS) assets and data, and will work at the interface of Information Technology, M&E and Healthcare. The officer will be responsible for overall M&E of our projects and will collect, analyse and present findings to show performance of projects. He or she will also interface with key stakeholders.

Business Support Intern or Volunteer

To provide assistance and support to the Business units at eHealth4everyone. Tasks could range from supporting business development and strategic planning to executive support, marketing and digital engagement. The intern may also work on follow-up activities (with partners and clients) and will help support sustainable growth and strong relationships with clients.

Public Health Analyst (Public Health Degree required)

We seek a meticulous tech-enthusiastic public health analyst to focus on public health related eHealth research, as well as to help advise and manage projects focused on technology for public health.

DHIS2 Developer/Intern

To handle data analyses and management, and ensure regular maintenance of databases/information systems, The DHIS2 developer would also support setup, configuration and customization of DHIS2, participate in the development of new DHIS2 applications, develop and conduct DHIS2 competency assessment tests, develop DHIS2 training materials, prepare and deliver training courses on DHIS2 and support the set up and maintenance of consolidated data dashboards.

User Experience Designer

We are looking for a User Experience (UX) Designer who shares our love for great design, has a love for research and data, a strong background in UX for multiple platforms, and is a quick-thinking problem solver who works well with all types of people in an environment that encourages a variety of thought processes. Must have a diverse portfolio demonstrating mastery of craft and a track record of results: the design of engaging experiences that created positive outcomes for both the customer and the business.

Project Management Intern/ Project Assistant / Assistant Project Manager

To provide support and ensure excellent execution of activities within planned timelines and scope, and with high quality. The Project Intern/Manager will oversee any operational aspects and logistics related to execution of activities. In addition, he/she will ensure the collection, management, analyses, and sharing of documents, data and materials to the right personnel, workers, and stakeholders.

Business Developer (Intern)

To grow eHealth4everyone’s value through providing solutions for new clients and customers and by increasing the satisfaction of existing customers and users. The main area of focus will be to generate new leads with the aim of creating more deals. The business developer will also work on follow-up activities. The goal is to drive sustainable growth through boosting deals and forging strong relationships with clients.

Health Informatician (eHealth related degree)

We would welcome a passionate Health informatician to join our team - ideal candidate would be someone who wants to change the world through health IT

WordPress Intern

We are looking for a developer who has a strong understanding of the WordPress back-end, sound knowledge of WordPress functions and popular plugins, and who can serve as support for content managers and editors.

Frontend Developer OR Web Developer Intern

We are looking for a frontend developer who can implement basic functional software using HTML, CSS, Javascript and other related web languages. Focus will be on Ionic and Angular (or React).

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant role is to further enhance the CEO’s capability to expand, develop and manage the business efficiently and effectively. The CEO’s executive assistant may at times be required to act on behalf of the CEO as he/she would be the first point of contact with clients, internal staff and other business contacts. We seek someone with a high level of organization and the ability to provide outstanding administrative support to the CEO. The Executive Assistant would maintain diary and meeting schedule for CEO, type documents and letters for CEO, prepare presentations for CEO, file and retrieve corporate documents, pass documents to appropriate departments from CEO, open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence including mail and rendering support to teams as the need arises.

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2018 British American Tobacco Nigeria Global Graduate Operations Recruitment for Nigerians

British American Tobacco is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future.
The Global Graduate Programme (Operations) enables you develop exceptional skills – a deep understanding of the dynamics of the market you operate in and how the BAT Operations work to achieve outstanding business results. It offers you the opportunity to challenge yourself on international projects, network with graduates from around the world and strengthen your leadership skills, through participation in our Global Academy and with the support of your dedicated Coach and Mentor.
This is a real job from day one. One in a tough and fast-paced environment that will stretch you to the limits – you’ll progress from graduate to manager in 12 months!
Application Deadline: February 28th 2018
Essential requirements
Do you have a university degree in Engineering?

Are you a recent graduate within the last 3 years, with a high-performance academic track record – minimum of Second Class Upper division or equivalent?
Have you completed the National Youth Service (NYSC)?
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English?
Are you ambitious, resilient and more proactive than others when it comes to learning new things? If yes, an inspiring journey awaits you here at BAT. The question is; Are you up to the challenge?
A global leader with more than 200 brands in over 200 markets; we bring together the world’s brightest and best minds, that’s why we value uniqueness.
BAT are looking for 3 Global Graduates (Operations) : 1 in Manufacturing, 1 in Leaf and 1 in Supply Chain.
If you’re driven, passionate, ambitious and courageous, our Global Graduate Prosgramme will help you achieve your potential.
APPLY NOW

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Graduate Programme (Operations)

Commonwealth Scholarships (Masters & PhD) in UK for Developing Countries 2018 (FULLY FUNDED)

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:

1. Science and technology for development
2. Strengthening health systems and capacity
3. Promoting global prosperity
4. Strengthening global peace, security and governance
5. Strengthening resilience and response to crises
6. 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.

DEVICE UPDATE FOR BATCH B NPOWER VOLUNTEERS

Good morning, The distribution of the 2nd batch of N-Power devices has commenced. It commenced in Lagos and will spread out to other states shortly. Please be patient, everyone will get their device. This applies ONLY to 2016 beneficiaries in the 2nd batch. #NPowerNG

Friends of Waldorf Education - Federal volunteer service Incoming Program in Germany 2018 (Funded)

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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