Google Scholarships and Programs

Welcome to the Online Application for Google Scholarships & Programs. As part of Google's ongoing commitment to advancing computing and technology, we are pleased to provide scholarships and programs to encourage students to excel in their studies and become active role models and leaders. We hope these programs also help in dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields.
Google are currently accepting applications for:

    Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (US & Canada)
    Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (Europe, Middle East and Africa)
    Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship (Asia-Pacific)
    Generation Google Scholarship (US & Canada)
    Google Computer Science Summer Institute (US & Canada)

For a complete list of Google's Scholarships & Programs, and information about how to apply, visit our programs & scholarships site.

UNILAG ON SMOOTH SAILING

The management of the University of Lagos, Akoka, says it is impressed with the level of students’ compliance with the conditions laid out for their reabsorption into the campus.

This is contained in a statement by the Deputy Registrar, Information Unit of the institution, Mr Toyin Adebule and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.

According to the statement, a total of 19,373 students had downloaded the indemnity forms as at 12.30 p.m. on Friday, April 29.

It said that contrary to the resistance put up by the proscribed students’ union leaders of the institution, the students had been besieging their faculties to sign the necessary forms ahead of resumption.

NAN reports that the senate of the University had, on April 25, announced that the institution would resume full academic activities on May 2.

It had earlier been shut on April 7 following students’ unrest due to poor electricity and water supply in the community.

The senate, announcing the reopening, had, however given the students some conditions to comply with.

One of the conditions given to them was to visit the university’s website and download the undertaking and indemnity form.

The students were also asked to submit the forms at the various departments and obtain clearance.

According to the statement, students will only be allowed to participate in the 2015/2016 first semester examination as well as gain access into their respective halls of residence on completion of the process. (NAN)

Ondo University ASUU embarks on strike over non-compliance with demands

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State has threatened to embark on strike action if the management refused to meet their demands.

The union is demanding 70 year old retirement age for its professors, instead of 65years the varsity is currently running.

It is also asking for more funding into the institution, adding that the staff of the school were being poorly paid.

In the release signed by the institution’s ASSU chairman, Dr Sola Fayose, he lamented that the University staff had only collected part-salary payments for the last 5 months.

He said deductions and mandatory check off dues were not remitted.

The statement reads in part “The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) is constrained to issue this statement to call the attention of well-meaning indigines of Ondo State, lovers of education in Nigeria as well as appropriate agencies of government to the plights of academic staff members in AAUA.

“The specific issues this time around are the huge underfunding of the institution and untimely retirement of academic on professional cadre.

“While every government appointee and the Visitor to the institution have in the past popularised the axiom of competitive funding of the institution, the reality is that the institution has been under tremendous financial strains as manifested in the panicking templates by which the institution is run in the very recent times.”

The union noted that the agreement on 70 years retirement age of professional cadre was reached in the year 2009 under the regime of Dr Goodluck Jonathan in order to halo universities and the government conserve funds.

But, it said, the revise had been the case in Ondo State, as the academic members in the state-owned universities had been retiring at the age of 65.

The union also alleged that efforts to secure intervention of the State House of Assembly had proved abortive as the House had ignored their letters and boycotted meetings on a number of times.

It, therefore, called on the State govenment to intervene before things got out of hands

Scholarship Positions Newsletter

DAAD Scholarships for Developing Countries 2017-2018
Provided by: BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development), Germany
Courses: Postgraduate CoursesSubjects: Development-related subjects
Eligible Students: Foreign Students
Application Deadline Various
Apply Now
Tags: 2017, 2018, April Week 4,Business, DAAD, Developing Countries, 

University of Cambridge MOOC for English Language Teaching
Provided by: University of Cambridge and FutureLearn
Courses: Online Course 
Subjects: English Language
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Course starts on June 6, 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, English, Future Learn, June Courses, Language, MOOC, online course, University MOOC

RUB Deutschlandstipendium Scholarship Programme in Germany, 2016/2017
Provided by: Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Courses: First time or Second Degree Studies
Eligible Students: All Nationalities
Application Deadline 31-May-2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, 2017, Economics,Engineering, Germany, High School,International, Medicine, Scholarships

JGC-S(Nikki-Saneyoshi) Scholarship for International Students in Japan, 2016
Provided by: Tokushima University, Japan
Courses: Graduate ProgrammeSubjects: Graduate School of Science or Technology
Eligible Students: International Students
Application Deadline May 9, 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Africa, Asia, Graduate,International, Japan, Scholarship,Science

Yousef Jameel Doctoral Scholarships for Arabic Countries in Germany, 2016
Provided by: Humboldt-University, Germany
Courses: Doctoral programmeSubjects: Informatics/ Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology/ Biomedicine, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Agricultural Science
Eligible Students: Egypt, Algeria, Iraq, Sudan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Mauritania, Qatar, Bahrain, Djibouti and Comoros), Malaysia and Indonesia
Application Deadline 5th July 2016
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Tags: 2016, April Week 4, Developing Countries, Doctoral, Geography,Germany, Humboldt University,Indonesia, Malaysia, Scholarship,Science, Updated Scholarships

BIGS Scholarships for German and Non-German Applicants, 2016
Provided by: Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics, Germany
Courses: MSc and PhD programmeSubjects: Mathematics
Eligible Students: German as well as Non-German applicants
Application Deadline 15 May 2016
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Tags: 2016, Germany, International,Mathermatics, MSc, PhD,Scholarships, University of Bonn,women

Joint PhD Programme by TeriI University and Deakin University, Australia
Provided by: TeriI University (India) and Deakin University (Australia)
Courses: Joint PhD ProgrammeSubjects:
Eligible Students: India
Application Deadline 30th June 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Australia, deakin university, Doctoral, India, PhD

APA/DUPRS Scholarships for Domestic and International Students in Australia, 2016
Provided by: Deakin University, Australia
Courses: Postgraduate ProgrammeSubjects: Multiple Subjects
Eligible Students: Domestic and International Students
Application Deadline 31st July 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Australia, International,Postgraduate, Scholarships

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) Scholarships for PhD Programme in India, 2017
Provided by: Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, India
Courses: PhD Programme Subjects:Indian History and Civilization, Sociology, Comparative Studies in Religion & Culture, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Ecology & Environment
Eligible Students: Indian Nationals and Nationals of other Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam
Application Deadline 31 May, 2016
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Tags: 2017, Afghanistan, April Week 4, Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan,Cambodia, Economics, India,Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives,Myanmar, Nepal, PhD, Philippines,Scholarships, Sri Lanka, Thailand,Updated Scholarships, Vietnam

Facebook Infrastructure Strategy Data Engineer Internship In USA, 2016
Provided by: Facebook, USA
Courses: Internship 
Subjects: Infrastructure Strategy Data Engineer
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline Contact Employer
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, International, Internship, unpaid, USA

L’Oreal Management Trainee – Marketing Internship In Taiwan, 2016
Provided by: L’Oreal
Courses: Internship Subjects: Management Trainee - Marketing Internship
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline 1-July-2016
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Tags: 2016, International, Internship, Marketing, Taiwan, unpaid

Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships for Indian Students in USA, 2016-2017
Provided by: Reliance Industries Limited
Courses: MBA Programme Subjects:Business Administration
Eligible Students: Indian Students
Application Deadline 15 June, 2016
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Tags: 2015, 2016, April Week 4,Fellowships, India, MBA, Stanford University, Updated Scholarships, USA

University of Aberdeen Development Trust International Taught Scholarship in UK, 2016-2017
Provided by: University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Courses: MSc programme Subjects:Geophysics
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline 29th of July 2016
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Tags: 2016, 2017, Geophysics,International, MSc, Scholarships, UK,University of Aberdeen

University of Southern Denmark PhD Scholarship in Neutrino Physics, 2016
Provided by: The University of Southern Denmark
Courses: PhD programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline 31-May-2016
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Tags: 2016, Denmark, International,PhD, Scholarships, University of Southern Denmark

2016 PhD Scholarship in Public Health at Curtin University, Australia
Provided by: Curtin University , Australia
Courses: PhD Programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: All Nationalities
Application Deadline 23-May-2016
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Tags: 2016, Australia, Curtin University, International, New Zealand,Public Health, Scholarships

2016 PhD Scholarship in Public Health at Curtin University, Australia
Provided by: Curtin University , Australia
Courses: PhD Programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: All Nationalities
Application Deadline 23-May-2016
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Tags: 2016, Australia, Curtin University, International, New Zealand,Public Health, Scholarships

Queen’s Anniversary Prizes Scholarship at Brunel University London in UK, 2016
Provided by: Brunel University London in United Kingdom
Courses: MSc programme Subjects:Climate Change and Sustainability; Environmental Management; Environmental Pollution and Monitoring; Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Design; Toxicology and Risk Assessment
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline 1 September 2016
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Tags: Brunel University, International,MSc, Postgraduate, Scholarship, UK

London South Bank University Stuart A Johnson MSc Scholarship in UK, 2016-2017
Provided by: London South Bank University, United Kingdom
Courses: MSc programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: International applicants
Application Deadline 30 June 2016
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Tags: 2016, 2017, EU, Europe,International, Management, Masters,MSc, Project Management,Scholarship, UK

ICFO Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Quantum-Nano Photonics in Spain, 2016
Provided by: ICFO, Spain
Courses: Postdoctoral PositionSubjects: Theoretical Quantum-Nano Photonics
Eligible Students: All Nationalities
Application Deadline 31st of December, 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Fellowship, International,Postdoctoral, research, Spain

Indian Oil Deakin University Research Fellowships in Australia, 2016
Provided by: Indian Oil Corporation Limited-R&D Centre, India and Deakin University, Australia
Courses: Research ProgrammeSubjects: Nanotechnology, Lubricant Technology and Tribology
Eligible Students: Indian Students
Application Deadline 18th May, 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Australia, India,Nanotechnology, PhD, research

Coventry University International Dean’s Excellence in Academia Scholarship in UK, 2016
Provided by: Coventry University, United Kingdom
Courses: Postgraduate programmeSubjects: Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline 25th July 2016
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Tags: 2016, Coventry University,International, Life Sciences,Postgraduate, Scholarships, UK

Singapore Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students in UK, 2016-2017
Provided by: Kings College London, United Kingdom
Courses: Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programme Subjects:Law; Natural & Mathematical Sciences; Arts & Humanities; Social Science & Public Policy
Eligible Students: Home and Singaporean students
Application Deadline 4th July 2016
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Tags: 2016, 2017, Arts, Humanities,King's College London, Law,Postgraduate, Scholarship, Singapore,UK, Undergraduate

2016 PhD Scholarships on Printed and Molecular Electronics, Italy
Provided by: Italian Institute of Technology
Courses: PhD Programme Subjects:
Eligible Students: Italy
Application Deadline 27th May 2016
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Tags: 2016, 2017, Engineering, Italy,PhD, Physics, Scholarships

Online Obesity Course To Explore Causes & Consequences
Provided by: University of Reading and FutureLearn
Courses: Online Course 
Subjects: Obesity: Causes and Consequences
Eligible Students: Worldwide Students
Application Deadline Course starts 2nd May, 2016
Apply Now
Tags: 2016, Future Learn, May Courses, MOOC, online course, University MOOC

2016 Puma Internship In Marketing- Lifestyle and Music, USA
Provided by: Puma
Courses: Internship 
Subjects: Marketing-Lifestyle and Music
Eligible Students: All nationalities
Application Deadline Contact Employer
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Tags: 2016, International, Internship, Marketing, unpaid, USA

CBS Television Stations Sales Marketing Internship In USA, 2016
Provided by: CBS Television Stations
Courses: Internship 
Subjects: Sales Marketing
Eligible Students: USA
Application Deadline Contact Employer
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Tags: 2016, Internship, Marketing, Paid, Summer, USA

We thank Prof Charles Asadu for the information.

best wishes

Professor Obinna Onwujekwe

Chairman: UNN Senate Research Grants Committee

MASS FAILURE IN CEDR 341, as the results looms

There was an utter silence in the faculty of engineering lecture hall today as they had their first CEDR 342 Class  today the 28th of April 2016.
The Class started in a very aggressive manner at exactly 8am,despite the bad weather. The lecturer whose name will not be mentioned for security reasons, was very hostile with the students as he claimed that the students failed to make  him proud in the last concluded  CEDR 341 exams.
Before the commencement of the lecture, he gave an overview of the results though not released but believed to have been submitted to the departments for processing, He said: You People failed woefully, the highest person in Electrical Engineering department scored 23/70 , Electronic Engineering department scored 22/70, Mechanical Engineering scored 18/70 while MetMat have the least score of 16/70. From his statements he was deeply disappointed on the students whom he claimed refused to read their texts and went ahead reading the popular ILOVICTOR summary.. He adviced the students to avoid shortcuts to success,as the Cedr text is the only password to an 'A' ,in the course.
He adviced the students to take this semester course very seriously and avoid every shortcut to success, he made them understand the bulkiness of the course and it's abstract nature..studying hard and in between the line is the only way to make it in the course CEDR 342,he said.

When we conducted some analysis; Over the years, Engineering students are known for their excellent and brilliant academic performance, how could their be such a massive failure as claimed by this lecturer?
If these Engine guys who are known for 'jacking' and  'smashing' could perform so poorly as he claimed, then what will be the faith of our other brethren over there..

In our interview with one of the students who was in the class and also had wrote the exam last semester, he claimed that exam 'too technical' as the examiners went off the track in the manner in which the exam is been set as compared to that of previous years..,the results are not yet out, and our hopes are still high,we always believe that will be some positive results when the results will be out.

Meanwhile as the students await the release of first semester results, we keep our fingers crossed, because Miracles still happen...Goodluck Friends!!   #teamUNNmySCHOOL 

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS

The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste-Italy), in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Academy(IAEA, Vienna-Austria),is organizing the Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on “Nuclear Structure and Decay Data: Experiment, Theory and Evaluation”, to take place from August 22-Sepetember 2, 2016.

This workshop is aimed to introduce both young and established nuclear scientists to the evaluation of nuclear structure and decay data, by providing them with the basic methodologies,

NITIMUN 2016

9TH NIGERIAN INTERNATIONAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS MODEL UNITED (NITIMUN) CONFERENCE 2016  aims at providing young people with an inspiring settings to rediscover themselves by looking inward to activite their potenials and skills rather than depending on  on floating promises or seeking opportuinties that might never exit anywhere.

Model United Nations can boost self confidence,improve understanding of  major international issues and most importantly develop capacity for  leadership.

All these and more will be discussed in this year's conference.Titled: Tackling Youth Unemployment and Imigration Crisis.

ADVERT FOR ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR 2016/2017 SESSION

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka offers programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and Doctorate degrees in various Faculties and in the areas specified under each Department and Institute below:

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE

      PGD, M.Sc and Ph.D programmes

1. Department of Agricultural Economics

Farm Management and Production Economics; Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance and Project Analysis; Agricultural Cooperative and Resources; Environmental Economics.

DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Students from Developing Countries 2017/2018

Application Deadline: Varies by University between August & October 2016

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: For students from developing countries who have a special interest in the economic challenges facing developing and transition countries.

To be taken at (country): German Universities and “Fachhochschulen” (Universities of Applied Sciences)

Brief description: Each year, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) support young professionals from developing countries with a variety of scholarships to pursue internationally recognized Master’s degree in selected Postgraduate courses at German Universities

Eligible Field of Study: At present, postgraduate courses are offered in the following fields:

    Economic Sciences / Business Administration / Political Economics
    Development Co-operation
    Engineering and Related Sciences
    Mathematics
    Regional Planning
    Agriculture and Forest Sciences
    Environmental Sciences
    Medicine and Public Health
    Veterinary Medicine
    Social Sciences and Education
    Media Studies

The programme is taught entirely in English.

About Scholarship

From among the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of higher education, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports a carefully chosen selection of programmes of particular interest to junior executives from developing countries. These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide young, academically-trained professionals in leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.

Scholarship Offered Since: not specified

Scholarship Type: Internationally recognized Master’s degree

Eligibility: The Typical Scholarship Holder:

Works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas. 

Holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.

Has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience.

His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.

Selection Criteria:

Selection criteria and procedures for DAAD scholarship recipients ensure that: priority target candidates have proven, development-related motivation and can be expected to make full use of their scholarship and education by taking on social responsibility later in their careers, acting as agents of change who stimulate and support development in their personal and professional surroundings (motivation, commitment to development),the candidates have the professional and academic qualifi cations necessary to ensure successful completion of the degree programme in Germany (final scores on previous academic examinations, language skills),women and candidates from disadvantaged groups who meet the required academic and professional standards and show proven commitment to development-related issues are especially targeted for programme admission..

Number of Scholarships: a number of DAAD scholarships are available

Value of Scholarship: Full and partial scholarships

Duration of Scholarship: 12-24 months depending on the particular institution for 2017/2018 Academic year

Deadline:

Deadline at the German Embassy: 31 July 2016. Deadline at the University varies between August and October 2016. Please check the relevant deadlines of the universities in the DAAD Brochure.

How to Apply

DAAD application forms are available on the DAAD website.

Applications have to be sent to the respective course directly!

Applications sent via e-mail to the DAAD cannot be considered during the selection process.

Download the DAAD Scholarship Brochure

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Scholarship Provider: the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Important Notes: Scholarships cannot be awarded without the official DAAD application form. Many courses, however, have their own forms, which must be submitted in addition to the DAAD application form.

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Call to apply for 3rd Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Workshop

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS) are inviting applications from participants to attend the 3^rdWorkshop on Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. The workshop is taking place from27 June to 1 July 2016 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Invitation to Chinua Achebe Memorial Lecture

The Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria is organizing a Biennial Public Lecture in honour of Late Professor Emeritus, Chinua Achebe on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium & Unity Hall, Nsukka Campus. 

The former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Obi will be the Guest Lecturer on the topic: "In the Service of the Arts: In the Service of Culture and Nation". 

TIME FOR SKILLS!

  UNN /GAZELLE ACADEMY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM

       (SKILL ACQUISITION PROGRAM)

The University of Nigeria in conjunction with gazelle vocational academy Lagos is organizing a free one week intensive training for 200 students of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Tailoring and Beauty makeup.

BETTER QUOTES TO CHANGE AND IMPROVE YOUR LIFE..

Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.

Never spend your money before you have it.

Never buy what you do not want because it is cheap.

Pride costs us more than hunger, thirst, and cold.

We seldom repent having eaten too little.

Nothing is troublesome that we do willingly.

How much pain the evils have cost us that have never happened!

Take things always by the smooth handle.

When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, a hundred.

—Thomas Jefferson

We are all ignorant about different things.

—Mark Twain

HMO CALLS FOR REVIEW OF NHIS

A Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), Ultimate Health Management Services, has called on the Federal Government to review the law establishing the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) “in order to make it compulsory for all citizens.”

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Organisation, Dr Lekan Ewenla, made the call in an interview with the
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja.

Ewenla said that health insurance should be part of government’s system to ensure that the general populace accessed health by achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

According to him, health insurance programmes should be part of the requirements to get individuals opportunity into any stage in national life.

He said “there is need for the law establishing NHIS to be reviewed to make health insurance compulsory.

“In any clan where you see health insurance or policy working, the compliance and enforcement apparatus are regularly reviewed, enhanced and enforced.

“Once it becomes part of the requirements to get enrolled as a student in school, to acquire a stall as a trader in a shopping mall, or as a trader in the market, you see that everybody will comply.”

He, however, added that it was crucial for NHIS to focus more on its regulatory responsibility which ensured that HMOs complied with healthcare delivery protocols to enrollees.

He added that the regulatory function of the scheme would engender enforcement and compliance among the citizenry as well.

According to him, there is the lack of coordination in the scheme in spite of the consideration by the Federal Government to capture the informal sector into health insurance programmes.

He said that the government needed to engage the various groups that made up the informal sector and majority of the populace for compliance.

Ewenla noted that “right now, government at the federal level is seriously considering the need to capture the informal sector into the formal sector because majority of Nigerians are in that bracket.

“And most people in that bracket are not paying tax to government and majority of them are not partaking in things that will enhance the development of the country.

“The only way we can expand health insurance in the country is when we have a means of capturing the informal sector that are the largest in terms of population.”

Established in 2005, the NHIS was originally targeted at civil servants and workers in the private sector but efforts were being made to include all Nigerians.

Source:Leadership newspapers

NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship to Study Abroad 2016 – Master & PhD

Application Deadline: April 22, 2016

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Niger Delta states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.

To be taken at (country): Universities Abroad

Brief description: Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian Students from the Niger Delta to study abroad

Eligible Field of Study: The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with elevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree(s) from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:

Engineering
Medicine
Computer Science/Technology
Geology
Geosciences
Environmental Sciences
Environmental or Gas/Oil Law
Project Management
Agriculture
About Scholarship

As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2016 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified

Scholarship Type Masters and PhD Scholarships for Niger Deltans, Nigeria

Eligibility Criteria

First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those  wishing to undertake a master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a recognized foreign University Abroad.
Applicants who have already enrolled in overseas’ universities are NOT eligible to apply
Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.


Member of National Assembly
Chairman of the LGA.
First class traditional ruler.
High Court Judge
Persons with  evidence  of  cult  membership  or  criminal   record  shall  not be  considered  for  the
Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University
Number of Scholarships: several

Value of Scholarship: Full-fee scholarship

Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the programme

Deadline: All completed applications must be submitted on or before Friday, April 22, 2016

How to Apply

Application must be made online at the Commission’s website: with the following attachments:

Recent passport photograph
Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
Y.S.C Discharge Certificate.
Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.

Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.

All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website,

Select Your Preferred Program from the Links Below to the appropriate application form

Masters Degree – forms.nddc.gov.ng/view.php?id=46

PhD Programme – forms.nddc.gov.ng/view.php?id=45

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Scholarship Provider: Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDCnductcom