Undergraduate scholarship for Nigerian students 2012, Deadlines, Requirements

An overview of Undergraduate scholarships for Nigerian students in 2012: Deadlines, Requirements, Selection Criteria
The following undergraduate scholarship programmes listed below were offered in 2011 for Nigerian students. These award programmes are offered annually, so you have to take note of the deadlines for the applications in 2011 which will likely fall within same period for 2012 scholarship applications. You need to be aware of the time of the year these financial opporunities are offered, the selection criteria and requirements, and start early to prepare for the next award.
A number of Companies and Organizations in Nigeria offer scholarships generously to undergraduate students of Nigerian nationality to study in Nigeria Universities, Colleges or Polytechnics. These scholarship programmes functions in different ways; some programmes award full fee scholarships, while others reward selected winners with a specific amount of money.
Here is the list of undergraduate scholarships offered to Nigerian University/higher institution students in 2011
Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Programme
2011 Deadline: 20 June
Shell Scholarship programme is offered to first year students in a Nigeria University. The programme comes in two categories:

• The National Merit Award (NM), open to all eligible Nigerian Undergraduate and
• The Areas of Operation Merit Award (OM), for students from the communities where Shell Nigeria Operates

Basic Requirements
WASSCE and JAMB Results
University Admission Letter
Matriculation number
Letter of Identification from state of origin
Aptitude Tests are taken in Port Harcourt, Warri, Enugu, Lagos and
Abuja Centres.
Application often commences in mid-May each year.
Total Nigeria National Merit Scholarship Programme
Application in 2011 closed three weeks from the date of scholarship publication, Sunday, 16^th October 2011. That was 6^th November 2011
Total scholarships were offered in two categories in 2011:

• Host Communities Scholarship Award (a community Education Assistance Awards for post secondary students from  the companies host communities) and
• NNPC/TEPNG National Merit Scholarship Award

The award is open for full time Nigeria students, pursuing undergraduate degree programmes in recognized universities, who are in their first or second year of studies and who not beneficiaries of any other scholarship.
Basic Requirements
Proof of SSCE or equivalent certificate
Proof of UME scores and
Admission of the course of study
Application forms are completed online.
Mobil Nigeria National Scholarship Programme
Application deadline: within two weeks of publication in May 2011.
The Mobil-Esso National scholarship scheme are awarded annually to qualified undergraduate students from every state of the federation in Nigerian Universities.
Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:
Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology/Geophysics, Medicine (MBBS Only), Agricultural Science (And related fields)
Basic Requirements

• At least six subjects passed from SSCE or its equivalent at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.
• Full-time undergraduates in 1st or 2nd year of study
• Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University
• Current University Identity Card
• Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate LGA and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.

Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2011: April 8, 2011
Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers the National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme for full time 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria Universities, Polytechnic or College of Education.
Basic Requirement

• have 5 ’0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
• Submit an application with the following information:
• Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration
• SSCE/GCE O level certificate
• Evidence of state of origin/local government
• School ID card or National ID or Drivers’ license or international passport

NNPC/Chevron Nigerian University Scholarship
Application deadline for 2011 was October 31, 2011.
Chevron Nigeria Limited, in collaboration with NNPC offer a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified undergraduate Nigerian students. Full-time second year (200level) students studying specific courses (listed) in Nigerian Universities are invited to apply online.
NAOC National Scholarship Scheme
Application Deadline in 2011: 29 July 2011.
Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) offers Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme to Nigerian students.
Scholarship is offered on two categories:
1. Host Communities Merit Award (HCMA): For applicants from NAOC host communities; Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers
2. National Merit Award (NMA): For applicants from non-host communities.
Basic Requirement

• Only candidates studying Engineering and Medicine are eligible for the NMA
• Candidates for the NMA should obtain 275 Jamb Score and above.
• Evidence of Admission
• Matriculation Number

MTN Nigeria Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship scheme
Application deadline in 2011: November 27, 2011
The MTN Nigeria Foundation provides financial support through scholarships to eligible undergraduate Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria. The scholarship in Nigeria covers tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance). The scholarships are awarded to 200 level/2nd year full time students.
The scholarship award is N200, 000 per student per academic session
Recipients expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2011: 31 August 2011
Chief Gani Fawehinmi offers Scholarship Awards to 40 Nigerian students every year. Each scholarship winner receives One hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) for their education.
Basic Requirement

• must be poor and indigent.
• must be registered students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria i.e Universities, Polytechnics or College of Education.
• must have good academic performances.
• Each applicant should submit an application letter, not more than two pages.

A photocopy of your current Identity card, A letter from your current Head of Department, including correct information of CGPA for the last academic semester, A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of such institution, A copy of the candidates registration form for the current semester.
Nigerian Women Association of Georgia Scholarship Programme
Application deadline for 2011: 30 May 2011
The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. U.S.A offers annual scholarship awards to 37 female students in Nigerian universities in the amount of Forty Thousand Naira (N40,000 as at 2011) – one winner from each state.
Basic Requirements:

• An applicant must be a Nigerian female student, in a Nigerian University.
• Two paged Essay, type-written and double spaced. Essay topic to be given each year.
• *A paragraph explaining why you NEED and should receive the scholarship.
• Photocopy of your University identity card.
• Letter of recommendation or letter attesting that you are a student, from your Dean, HOD or Dept. Secretary.
• Letter of introduction from, your Local Govt., Church or Mosque.

BAT Nigeria Scholarship-for Undergraduate Students
Application deadline for 2011 was 23 September 2011
In continuation of its support for Nigeria’s agricultural development, British American Tobacco – BAT Nigeria Limited, invites qualified Nigerian undergraduates to apply for the BAT Nigeria/BATIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program in Nigerian Universities.
Basic Requirement
Scholarships are open for:

• Qualified students who are children of farmers and other Nigerian citizens.
• Registered first year students of agriculture-related courses
• Holders of SSCE or irs equivalent with at least six subject passed in one sitting

Rivers State Government’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship
Application deadline for 2011: Friday Feb 18, 2011
The Rivers State Government, through the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency [RSSDA] invites qualified candidates of Rivers State origin to apply for the State Government’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for 2011/2012 academic year. For Engineering, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences (Excluding Law), Natural Sciences and Computer related studies.
Basic Requirement

• Must be of Rivers State origin
•  Not above 21 years of age (Confirmation of age, preferably by birth certificate)
• A minimum of five (5) WASSC credits relevant to intended course of study (not NECO)
• Must submit a copy of LGA identification letter

Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
The Federal Government Scholarship Award is available for application for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study in Nigeria Higher Institutions (Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics).
Basic Requirement
Completed application forms should be accompanied with. Photocopies of:

• Letter of admission to the institution
• Course Registration Form
• Student Identity Card
• All applicants should be registered full-time students in their second year or above in recognized Federal and State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education.
• They should also obtain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 on a 5 point scale, or its equivalent in the previous academic year’s examinations.

ABC Transport University Scholarship Award
Application deadline for 2011: January 31, 2012
The Associated Bus Company (ABC) Transport Plc, through its first ever ABC Transport University Scholarship Award, invites suitably qualified Nigerian University students to apply for a number of Scholarship awards. The university scholarship applications are open for full-time first year (100 level) students of the under listed courses, in Nigerian Universities. Click the subtitle above for basic requirements.
PTDF Scholarships in Nigeria for Undergraduate
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Masters (MSc) and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the 2012/2013 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. The PTDF Scholarships are awarded for studies in areas listed.The Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Basic Requirement

• Possession 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
• Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed.
• Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.
• Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
• Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:

i. Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level
ii. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
iii. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

MTN Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme (3rd Phase)

MTN Nigeria Foundation Limited was established in July 2004. This foundation was set up by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited to drive MTN Nigeria’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives aimed at improved the quality of life in communities across the country.

Student of the following approved disciplines will be considered or scholarship program.
1. Accountancy
2. Agricultural Science
3. Architecture
4. Communication Technology
5. Computer and Electronics
6. Computer and Information Science
7. Computer and Mathematics
8. Computer Engineering
9. Computer Science
10. Electrical Engineering
11. Electronics and Computer Technology
12. Electronics Engineering
13. Engineering Physics
14. Industrial Mathematics
15. Industry Physics
16. Information Technology
17. Mathematics
18. Mechanical Engineering
19. Physics Electronics
20. Physics Engineering
21. Physics/Computation Modeling
22. Pure/ Applied Physics
23. Statistics and Computer Science

The portal for the application will be open on Thursday, 10 November, 2011. The portal will close on Sunday, November 27, 2011.

Requirements:

All applicants’ details will be verified. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment. Shortlisted applicants will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following:

1. Two passport photographs
2. Any means of identification (National I.D card, Drivers license, International Passport)
3. Valid student identity card
4. Admission letter from institution and JAMB
5. Admission letter HND program (to polytechnic students only)

Instructions:

Please read these notes and instructions carefully before completing this form.

• Be sure that the information you provide is accurate.

• Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public Universities, Colleges of Education or Polytechnics in Nigeria.

• Applicants from Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and evidence of admission for the HND or Direct Entry Program.

• Current Beneficiaries of other Scholarship award(s) are not eligible to apply

The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that the awardee provided false information.

All successful candidates’ names will be published in Nigeria National Dailies and on MTN Nigeria Website (www.mtnonline.com).

We wish to emphasize that all applicants must accept these terms and conditions in order to submit their applications.

click here http://www.mtnonline.com/mtnfoundation/mtnfscholarship to apply for MTN Nigeria Scholarship scheme

CLOSING DATE FOR  APPLICATIONS IS NOVEMBER 27, 2011. HURRY NOW BEFORE THE APPLICATION CLOSES. WISHING YOU SUCCESS.

How to Block Certain Incoming Texts on a BlackBerry

he capability to send and receive text messages can be a convenient and fun way to keep in touch with family and friends. But when those text messages are coming from unknown individuals or from companies trying to advertise their products or services, those same text messages can become a dreaded annoyance. Fortunately, as a BlackBerry user, you do have some control over the text messages you receive. By altering the settings on your phone or by taking advantage of text blocking services from your cellular provider, you can eliminate most unwanted text messages.

Instructions

1. Block Text Messages

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     Click on the "Text Messages" icon on your BlackBerry phone.
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     Navigate to "Options" and select "Text Messaging."
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     Go to the MMS section and look for Message Filtering.
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     Place a checkmark next to the certain incoming text messages you want to block. You can select Reject Anonymous Messages or Reject Advertisements.
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   Block Text Messages With Roaming

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     Click on the "Text Messages" icon on your BlackBerry's screen.
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     Set the Multimedia Reception and the Automatic Retrieval fields to "Home Only."
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     Press the "Menu" button on your BlackBerry keyboard and select "Save."

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When a thief forced you to take money from the ATM, do not argue or resist, you ...might not know what he or she might do to you. What you should do is to punch your PIN in the reverse...

Eg: If your PIN is 1234, you punch 4321.

The moment you punch in the reverse, the money will come out, but will be stuck into the machine half way out and it will alert the police without the notice of the thief.

Every ATM has it; It is specially made to signify danger and help. Not everyone is aware of this

how to choose laptop to buy:8 checks you must carry out before you pay for that laptop

Today laptop are much more powerful that even the hottest desktop computers of yesterday .they are more stylish .many people are opting out of desktop computers altogether and use a laptop for all their computer  needs,if you are thinking of going this route, check out these shopping tips

1.phyiscal check: pick up the laptops at the store (ask to have them unlocked if necessary)choose one that feels sturdy,solid and not too heavy

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3.check features: test the pointing device ,track pad or track ball,the laptop alternative to a mouse some of all these can be hard to master, you will be able to connect an external mouse ,but the built-in device is handlier when you are mobile

4.check bottom: check if the computer bottom gets uncomfortably hot when it’s running –a problem if you actually use the laptop on your laptop

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8.check the DVD drive : check to see if the laptop has a  dvd burner, that make backing up documents ,music files and pictures a snap because of the high capacity of the disc

List of Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students 2011/2012

A number of Companies and Organisations in Nigeria offer scholarships generously to undergraduate students of Nigerian nationality to study in Nigeria Universites, Colleges or Polytechnics. These scholarship programmes functions in different ways; some programmes award full fee scholarships, while other reward selected winners with a specific amount of money.

Here are some undergraduate scholarship Programmes in Nigeria. Please note that the deadlines for the applications might not fall within your present time. You just need to be aware of them and start early to prepare for the next award. Also, be sure to visit or contact the sponsors through the contact details provided, for more current information.

1. Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Programme

This is an undergraduate scholarship programme for first year students in a Nigeria University. The programme comes in two categories:

The National Merit Award (NM), open to all eligible Nigerian Undergraduate and

The Areas of Operation Merit Award (OM), for students from the communities where Shell Nigeria Operates.

Requirements

WASSCE and JAMB Results

University Admission Letter

Aptitude Tests are taken in Port Harcourt, Warri, Enugu, Lagos and

Abuja Centres.

Application often commences in mid-May each year.

For Enquires on SPDC Scholarships Contact

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria LTD

Freeman House

21/22 Marina,

PMB 2418, Lagos

Nigeria

Tel: +234 1 2769999

www.shell.com/home

2. Total Nigeria National Merit Scholarship Programme

The award is open to undergraduate students of Nigerian origin in Nigerian Universities.

Contact

www.ng.total.com/03_total_nigeria_commitments

3. Mobil Nigeria Undergraduate National Scholarship Programme

Mobil Producing Nigeria, operator of NNPC/ MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified students in Nigerian Universities.

Applications for NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship Awards is offered to qualified students from every state of the Federation.

Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:

Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology/Geophysics, Medicine (MBBS Only), Agricultural Science (And related fields)

ELIGIBILITY

* Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting with a minimum of 5 Distinctions.

* Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.

Requirements

* Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent

* Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.

* Evidence of current year of study

* Current University Identity Card.

* Current Passport Photographs.

* Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary.

Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying Test are published on the National Dailies.

Web link: www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/mpn-nat.php

4. Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme

Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited offers National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme in Nigeria.

ELIGIBILITY

All Candidates must:

be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution

have 5 '0' level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Submit an application with the following information:

A. Surname, B. Other Names, C. Sex, D. Functional Email address and phone number And attach scanned copies of the original:

i. Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration.

ii. SSCE/GCE O level certificate

iii. Evidence of state of origin/local government

iv. School ID card or National ID or Drivers' license or international passport.

An aptitude test for selected applicants is conducted at the following state centres on a date that will be communicated to successful applicants through their email addresses. Applicants should indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications: ABUJA CALABAR LAGOS PORT HARCOURT OWERRI

All applications should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following email addresses not later than the deadline, usually in May each year.

Applications from North East geographical zone -

Email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from North West geographical zone -

Email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from North Central geographical zone -

Email address: CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from South West geographical zone -

Email address: CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from South East geographical zone -

Email address: CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com

Applications from South South geographical zone -

Email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com

Website: www.addaxpetroleum.com

5. NAOC National Scholarship Scheme

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) offers Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme to Nigerian students.

Categories of Awards -

1. Host Communities Merit Award (HCMA): For applicants from NAOC host communities; Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers

2. National Merit Award (NMA): For applicants from non-host communities.

Eligibility:

applicants MUST be:

- Registered A FULL TIME undergraduate in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

- Certified 100 level students.

Only candidates studying Engineering and Medicine are eligible for the NMA

Candidates for the NMA should obtain 275 JAMB SCORE and above. This does NOT apply to HCMA.

Method of Application

Submit an application with ALL the following information STRICTLY in this order on one (1) sheet of A4 paper:

a) Surname

b) Other Names

c) Sex

d) JAMB result

e) Evidence of Admission

f) Year of Study

g) Institution

h) Course of Study

i) Matriculation Number

j) Home Town/ Community

k) Local Government Area

l) State of Origin

m) Personal Telephone Number

n) Personal e-mail Address

o) Permanent Address (NOT P.O. Box)

p) Preferred Test Centre

q) Two recent Passport Photographs with full names written on the back.

Aptitude Tests are conducted in Port Harcourt, Omoku, Yenagoa, Asaba,

Lagos, Owerri and Abuja.

Deadline often falls within March each year.

Contact details

The General Manager,

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students 2011/2012

Each year, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For Forty Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Applications are invited for Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship for Nigerians Awards. The award is for 40 students, each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for their education.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant must be poor and indigent.
2. Applicant must be registered students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria i.e Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education.
3. Applicants must have good academic performances.

How to Apply
Each applicant shall submit an application letter, not more than two pages. The letter must include the name of the candidate, course of study, year of study, state of origin, and why the candidate believes that he/she should be given the scholarship award. The application letter must be accompanied by:

(a) A photocopy of the candidate's current Identity card.
(b) A letter from the candidate's current Head of Department, including correct information of the candidate's CGPA for the last academic semester.
(c) A letter from the Registrar certifying that the candidate is a student of such institution.
(d) A copy of the candidates registration form for the current semester.
The application letter, with all the supporting documents, should be forwarded (by hand or by postal delivery) to:
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board,
Nigerian Law Publications House
Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D. Alausa,
Ikeja, Lagos
Or; P.O. Box 1114,
Sululere, Lagos
Or; Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board
C/O Dr. A. B. Baffa, ASUU-BUK Secretariat, Old Campus,
P. O. Box 301, Kano

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, August 31, 2011


Interview and Award Ceremony
(i) Lagos:
All Applicants within the Southern States will be interviewed on Wednesday, September 13, 2011 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos at 10.00am
(ii)Kano:
All applicants within the Northern States will be interviewed on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at ASUU Office, Bayero University, Kano at 10.00am
Award Ceremony:
Successful candidates will be awarded the scholarships on Friday September 15, 2011 at Nigerian Law Publications House, Jobi Fele Way, C.B.D. Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos at 12.00 Noon