York University International Student Scholarships

York University offers Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships, United World College Scholarships, and International Entrance Scholarships specifically for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York.

Host Institution(s):

York University in Ontario, Canada

Field of study:

Any undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2016 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $68,000 ($17,000 x 4 years)

United World College Scholarship $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)

International Entrance Scholarships: $112,000 ($28,000 x 4 years)

All scholarships above are renewable for three years of full-time undergraduate study, provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year.

Eligibility:

To be considered for the Major International Scholarships, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:

•   Be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada.

•  Be applying directly from high school no more than two years after graduation and have no previous university or college studies

•  Have applied to an undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2016 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business

• Posses an excellent academic record (“A” average or equivalent) and have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports or other areas of individual achievement

• Submit all required documents to complete the York application by 15 Feb 2016 (e.g, predicted grades, copies of transcript or GAP letters or language proficiency)

• Complete the online International Student Scholarship Application Form by 15 February 2016

• Specific to York’s United World College Scholarship: You must be enrolled in a United World College and have a high academic standing.

Application instructions:

To apply, you must complete a scholarship application form online.  The deadline for applications is 15 February 2016.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

York UniversityBachelors (BS) Degree

Deadline: 15 Feb 2016 (annual)
Study in: Canada
Next course starts September 2016

Website:

 Official Scholarship Website: http://futurestudents.yorku.ca/funding#intl

Related Scholarships: List of Canadian Universities that offer Scholarships for International Students

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Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I) Job Recruitment 2016

Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment - The Government of Nigeria has emphasized the importance of diversifying the economy, supporting sectors that have potential for growth and creating massive employment. In line with this commitment, the Government has sought and received Credit from the World Bank to help Nigeria support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) operating in different high potential sectors throughout the country. This support is being implemented under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMIT&I) and operationalized in the Growth and Employment (GEM) Project.

The GEM Project Development Objective is to increase firm growth and employment in participating firms in Nigeria. The project became effective in July 2013, and will close in September 2018. The project focuses on manufacturing and service sectors, specifically supporting ICT, entertainment, tourism and hospitality, light in manufacturing and construction. Project support addresses crosscutting sector issues, assistance to specific clusters, and more direct support to firms channeled through a platform - called the Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Platform providing various trainings, technical assistance and grant schemes. The GEM Project intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments for consulting services.

The consulting services (‘the Services’) include implementation support to the project as regards to the daily management and coordination of all activities on the BIG Platform.

The GEM Project of FMIT&I now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest for the following positions below: 

•  BIG Unit Monitoring and Supervision Expert

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/104

•  BIG Unit Admin/Logistic Expert

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/106

•  BIG Unit IT Specialist

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/115

•  BIG Unit Training Expert

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/105

•  BIG Platform Unit Manager

Location: Abuja
Package Ref. #: GEM/CS/IC/2015/107

Method of Application
Expressions of Interest must be submitted in two (2) hard copies (one original and one copy plus one CD Rom) in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Expression of Interest for the engagement of individual consultant to Manage Business Innovation and Growth (BIG) Platform" delivered to the address below in person, or by courier mail:
The Project Coordinator
Growth and Employment (GEM) Project,
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment,
Block G, Room 225,
Old Federal Secretariat,
Area 1,
Garki-Abuja.
Tel: +2348039265356 or +2348051763523
Email: sanyunus2002@yahoo.com

Note

• The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to "paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrower Revised January 2011 and 2014" setting faith the World Bank policy on Conflict of Interest, individual Consultant will be selected accordance with the Procedures set out in the Consultant Guidelines.
• Further information can be obtained at the address above during office hours [from 09hours to 1600 hours] Monday through Friday (Except Public Holidays )from the Project Coordinator, Tel: +2348039265356 or + 2348057763523.
• Interested candidates should provide information demonstrating that they have the requisite qualifications and experience to perform the services.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
4:00PM Wednesday 17th February, 2016.

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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said there would be “a slight delay” in the payment of Corps members allowance for January 2016. The agency has further given explanation for the delay.In a press statement issued out on Wednesday, the NYSC management explained that the delay of January allowancewas due to disparities in logistics and planning details for 2016 from the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, the Ministry of Finance as well as the NYSC itself.In this light, there have been continuous efforts to ensure the situation is addressed in order to facilitate the payment of January allowance to all corps members. It said: “Management regrets this delay, and is, therefore, working round the clock to ensure that all corps members receive their January allowance between now and next week.It will be recalled recently, the NYSC ordered its staff to declare their assets, the Director-General of the NYSC, Johnson Olawunmi, ordered the personnel of the scheme to declare their assets in line with the code of conduct for public officers.

source :http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/nysc-explains-delayed-corps-members-january-allowance/

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The Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London

The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of  the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.

Host Institution(s):

University College London, UK

Field of study:

Any Undergraduate Programme offered at the University

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend.

The scholarship is for one year in the first instance, but will be renewed subject to satisfactory progress, for up to a total of three years.

Eligibility:

Applicants should be:

• holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department;

• in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL;

• preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies;

• able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university.

Application instructions:

Applicants must provide UCL Student Number or UCAS Application in their application. Complete applications and supporting documentations should be submitted by email before Friday, 1 July 2016 at 5pm.

It is important to read the Guidance Notes and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

University College LondonBachelors Degree

Deadline: 1 July 2016 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts Sept 2016 

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/scholarships/undergraduate/denyshollandug

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Are You Having Problem With NYSC Monthly Allowance Payment?

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NYSC Online Registration Support Lines

For inquiries and any issue encountered during NYSC online registration, you're advised to call on these numbers for solution.  MTN: 08147869429, 09038034460, 08102790538(SMS ONLY) ETISALAT: 08092142661, 08092142614, 08092142616 AIRTEL: 07019190810(SMS ONLY), 07019190812 GLO: 07056726960, 07056726961

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Vacancy for Graduates and Interns at PAYit Consulting

We are seeking to hire 4 interns/graduates under our 2016 rotational program. Candidates will gain exposure to many departments including Sales, Warehousing, Studio/Photography, CEO's Office, Finance and Fleet Management. Candidates must be recent graduates, pre or post NYSC.

BENEFITS:

Competitive pay

Strong exposure, knowledge, experience related to the e-commerce industry

Mandatory company-paid training and courses

Personal employee handbook & full-time contract after 6 months of dedicated high-performance

Opportunity to be a part of a unique, non-traditional, indigenous, high-growth company

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Immigration To Recruit 5,000 Personnel Soon

Replaces dead, retired, officers with over 200 people in the North-East
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), will soon commence the recruitment of 5, 000 officers, following government approval, NIS Public Relations Officer, (PRO), Ekpedeme Kings disclosed Thursday.
The 5, 000 vacancies, Kings said were: “approved under the past administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for fresh recruitment in 2012, which is still pending.”

Speaking with our correspondent on the alleged recruitment scam in the NIS, the immigration spokesman said the service has not started any fresh recruitment.

He explained that the immigration only carried out over 200 replacements of officers that died in the North –East zone following the attacked by the Boko Haram sects, resignation and retirement of its personnel at the junior cadre within the last few years.

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Business Development/Sales Manager at Simplytrak Nigeria

 
Position:                         Chief Technical Officer

Education:                       BSC/BE/Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience:                     Minimum 12+ Years of experience in Technical         

                                      Operations & Project Management

Expertise Fields:               Fuel Management Solutions with RFID Tags/Automatic Tank 

                                      Gauging/Telematics/Vehicle Tracking with Data Mining 

                                      Solutions/Remote Power Management Solutions/Security 

                                      Solutions.

Job Description:

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Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award is for :

• Undergraduate (UG) studies tenable in Russia, Morocco, Algeria, Serbia, Hungary, Egypt, Turkey, Cuba, Romania, Ukraine, Japan, Macedonia; and

• 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. FIELDS OF STUDY

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Zonal Sales Executive At May & Baker Nigeria Plc

May & Baker Nigeria Plc - We are committed to applying our resources and science to improve the quality of life. We provide quality and affordable medicines, food and beverages to those who need them.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Zonal Sales Executive

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Reporting to the Field Sales Manager, the incumbent will be expected to promote, sell and redistribute the company's products to distributors and retailers to achieve agreed sales targets.

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Chief Technical Officer at Simplytrak Nigeria

Position:                        Chief Technical Officer
Education:                       BSC/BE/Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Experience:                     Minimum 12+ Years of experience in Technical 
                                      Operations & Project Management
Expertise Fields:               Fuel Management Solutions with RFID Tags/Automatic 
                                      Tank Gauging/Telematics/Vehicle Tracking with Data 
                                       Mining Solutions/Remote Power 
                                       Management Solutions/Security Solutions.

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Graduate Trainee Programme At Nigeria Stock Exchange

Introduction
The Graduate Trainee Programme of The Nigerian Stock Exchange is an 11 months programme geared towards building global talents locally, and raising a new generation of leaders for the Capital Market and Nigeria's economy.  

Programme Details
The Programme is designed to build a talent pool for the capital market capable of bridging the existing skill gaps, and positively contributing to the growth of the Nigerian economy. Joining the NSE Graduate Trainee Programme is a great way to explore the various career opportunities offered by the Nigerian Capital Market. The Programme offers participants requisite capital market exposure, workplace experience, tools and support for both personal and career development. Trainees are guided by experts with relevant experience in soft, functional and technical skills. Participants will be exposed to the capital market ecosystem, leadership, social skills, etc. 

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David oyedepo Foundation Scholarships 2016

Course(s) Offered: All fields
Course Level: Undergraduate
Country to Study in: Nigeria

scholarship Description
The David oyedepo Foundation scholarship program is the major platform for promoting the vision and goals of the David oyedepo Foundation, DOF.

The scholarship program awards scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries, and have been offered admission to specific universities in Nigeria.

The scholarship program can essentially be divided into 3 categories: 1). DOF Scholars; 2). DOF Leadership Scholars; and 3). DOF Farmers Scholars.

The DOF scholars program grants individuals the opportunity to acquire a first degree at top schools in the African continent. It grants individuals the opportunity to build up the leadership potentials that are so evidently lacking in the leaders of our today’s society, through the yearly programs and community development initiatives.

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International Summer School Scholarships at University of Oslo

University of Oslo                                                                  
Bachelors/Masters Courses  

Brief description:

The University of Oslo offers scholarships to applicants from certain countries to study Masters and Bachelor’s courses offered during the International Summer School.

Host Institution(s):

University of Oslo, Norway

Level/Field of study:

See the list of Bachelors and Masters Courses offered at the International Summer School

Number of Awards:

The majority of scholarships awarded will be partial. Only approximately 50 full scholarships will be awarded.

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• Position title: Gender Officer - OWAS.2
• Grade: PL.5
• Position N°: 50066329
• Reference: ADB/15/152
• Publication date: 15/10/2015
• Closing date: 04/11/2015

Objectives

With its Ten Years Strategy (TYS) for 2013-2022, the Bank has positioned itself as a partner of choice to support Africa in its development. The Bank has taken the leadership in infrastructure (NEPAD Infrastructure Program, Infrastructure Consortium for Africa) and is carrying out a number of initiatives in the Water Sector through its Water and Sanitation Department namely, the Rural Water and Sanitation Initiative 

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Nlng Post Graduate Scholarship 2015

                                          
 

Nigeria LNG Limited Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme 2015
Applications are now being accepted into the Nigeria LNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2015.

Completed application form, along with an attached coloured passport photograph of the applicant should be submitted via email to nlngpgscholarship@ng.britishcouncil.org.

Criteria for Award

Potential beneficiaries must:

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