Australia Scholarships For International Students

Course(s) Offered: All fields

Course Level: Undergraduate, Masters and PhD

Provider: Australian Catholic University

Country To Study In: Australia

Deadline: 31^st September 2016

Eligibility And Selection Criteria:

This scholarship is open to commencing International postgraduate and undergraduate students with outstanding academic merit of at least an average result of 80% in prior studies.

Ø  Applicants must not be an Australian permanent resident citizen or New Zealand citizen;

Ø  Applicants must have an offer for a place in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD program at ACU;

Ø  Applicants must attend the relevant ACU campus as a full-time student;

Ø  Applicants must not be receiving any other major scholarship or award

Ø  Applicants must not be attending ACU as a Study Abroad or Exchange student.

Scholarship Value And Duration:
Scholarships are offered annually to up to 20 undergraduate and postgraduate students equivalent to one-half of the full-time fees for the recipient's course of study. 

 Up to two Higher Degree by Research scholarships equivalent to the fees and stipend for recipients enrolling in a Masters by Research or Doctoral course of study will also be offered. 

Method Of Application:

Click here to apply

Eligibility Group: International students

Official Website: http://www.acu.edu.au/international/costs_and_scholarships/scholarships_and_offers/international_student_scholarship

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Igbinedion Varsity To Represent Africa At Global Contest In Dubai

IGBINEDION University Okada (IUO) has again qualified for the annual global Petro-Bowl Championship among tertiary institutions studying petroleum engineering in Africa.

Following its victory at the regional qualifier-level among 32 African universities that took part in the competition, IUO will be represented by Ephenus Daniel, Adegbite Oluwagbemiro, Odey Micheal Ekpali Adedigba Victor Timileyin and Lamido Khamis in the competition, which is scheduled to hold October 2016 at Dubai.

Owing to its past success, the society of petroleum Engineers, Igbinedion University chapter was part of the top 36 universities in the world championship held last year at the society’s conference and exhibition House at Taxas.

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Important Information to all Bowen University Returning Students

Returning students are to resume for the 2016/2017 academic session on wednesday 21st september, 2016.

All returning students are to:

A. Report at the bursary department to pay the prescribed fees (for details on payment please check the university website)
the fees to be paid include:

i. School fees
ii. Ict skill acquisition fees
iii. Bbsf dues
iv. Bupaf dues
v. Jamb regularisation fees ( only for candidates who did not choose bowen as their prefered choice in jamb)

B. Proceed to hostel for room allocation

C. Report at the faculty office to obtain pin for online registration upon presentation of the following (original to be sighted and photocopy to be submitted):

I. Receipt of payment of the required fees
ii. Duly signed clearance slip from bursary
iii. Evidence of allocation of room from student affairs

D. Proceed to the i. D card centre, faculty of social and management sciences for collection of identity cards upon
presentation of bursary clearance and evidence of room allocation.

Signed

Dr. K. A. Ogunleye
registrar
5th september, 2016

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ASUU To begin strike 2nd of October

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said the union will commence on a warning strike which will last for a week, if the Federal Government fails to honor its agreement.

The union said they have tried to dialogue with the Federal Government, but the Federal Government have been playing  games with them.

They added that, they will begin a warning strike on 2^ndof October to show the Federal Government that they are not jokers.

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Education in USA vs UK

Are you planning to study in USA or UK ? here is a quick comparison for you.

United States

• ·         Americans are more likely to stay in school to 18 than UK children.
• ·         Sport and outdoor play is held in high regard.
• ·         Female students are better placed for success in the US, where “old boy” networks are less entrenched.

United Kingdom

• ·         You get a richer education in the UK, with emphasis on depth of knowledge.
• ·         Less rules-oriented, more ideas-based.
• ·         Pearson Education ranks the UK sixth and the US 14th in terms of educational attainment.

Adapted from: www.telegraph.co.uk

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PhD Scholarships at Imperial College London

Course(s) Offered: All fields

Course Level: PhD

Provider: Imperial College London

Country To Study In: UK

Deadline: 1^st August 2017

Eligibility:

·         Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality. 

·         Candidates must be among the highest achievers in their undergraduate cohort, and in receipt of, or due to receive a first class UK degree or equivalent. 

·         Candidates with Master’s qualifications should have achieved a distinction or, where this has yet to have been achieved, be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to a distinction. They should also hold a first class UK undergraduate degree or equivalent. 

·         Candidates with degrees from overseas institutions are strongly urged to determine if their scores/grades are equivalent to the relevant eligibility criteria. 

·         Prior to applying candidates must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise their research project. Please note that supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time.

Scholarship Value And Duration:
The scholarship covers full tuition and living allowances for the total duration of your study

Method Of Application:

There is not a specific scholarship application form.  You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Eligibility Group: International students

Official Website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/fees-and-funding/scholarships/presidents-phd-scholarships/

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MBA Scholarships to study in Curtin University, Australia

Course(s) Offered: MBA

Course Level: Masters

Provider: Curtin University

Country To Study In: Australia

Deadline: 9^thJanuary 2017

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for a MBA (Global) Scholarship:

·         Receive an offer of place into the MBA (Global) in Semester 1, 2017

·         Completed an undergraduate degree with distinction or equivalent

·         Not to be in receipt of any other Curtin funded scholarships

·         Not to be in receipt of any other sponsorship

Scholarship Value And Duration:
This scholarship will provide the following support for the expected duration of the MBA (Global) for up to a maximum of 2 years (based on a full-time load of 100 credits per semester):

50% of the student tuition fees* of the MBA (Global) each semester

*The fee component of the scholarship will be paid directly to the student fee account in two instalments per year to be paid prior to the census date relevant to each enrolled semester. 

Method Of Application:

Application process

Step 1: Download

Application form and guide available to download from right hand side of this page when scholarship is open for application

Step 2: Complete

Important information such as documentation requirements are detailed in the application form

Step 3: Submit

Closing date listed at top of page and on application form

Late or incomplete applications will be assessed as ineligible

Step 4: Receipt

Application receipt sent to email provided on application form within 10 working days of receiving application

Step 5: Assessment

Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:

Responses to questions and selection criteria in application form

Academic merit

Interview via phone or Skype (for shortlisted candidates only)

Step 6: Outcome

Outcome sent via email within 2 weeks after the closing date (all successful and unsuccessful applicants notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

Successful applicants must return acceptance documents within 2 weeks of scholarship offer

Please note:

Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Scholarship will commence from first semester of study

Scholarship is not transferrable to another major, course or university

Applications must be submitted in the following ways:
(Submit your completed application with all the required documentation)

Email:
Email: CBS.Management.Students@curtin.edu.au
Subject Title: 2017 Semester 1 - MBA (Global) Scholarship, Student Number (if known), Full-name
Accepted Formats are:
1. PDF (preferred)
2. JPEG
3. JPG
4. DOC
All other formats will NOT be accepted

Post:
Curtin University
School of Management
Building 408
Kent Street
Bentley WA 6102

Fax:
Fax Number: 08 9266 7897
Please attach a front cover page containing
1. Student Name
2. Student Number (if known)
3. Number of pages faxed

In Person:
Curtin University
School of Management
Building 408
Kent Street
BENTLEY WA 6102

Please note:

All applications must be signed.

Eligibility Group: International students

Official Website: https://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarships/scholarship.cfm?id=2764

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