Developing Countries of Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme, Japan

The Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme is available for any applicants from developing countries. The scholarship award is specially targeted for young Customs managers for pursuing Master’s Degree programme in Strategic Management and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) programme at the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Tokyo, Japan. The successful applicants will awarded  cost of travel, subsistence, admission, tuition and other approved expenses.

Description
2014/2-15 The Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme (Scholarship Programme) provides a grant covering travel, subsistence, admission, tuition and other approved expenses to enable promising young Customs managers from developing countries to undertake Master’s level studies at the Aoyama Gakuin University (AGU) in Tokyo, Japan.

Benefits:
An all-inclusive allowance of147, 000 Japanese yen per month will be granted to cover the cost of accommodation, meals and incidental expenses for the study period. The amount of the allowance is subject to change according to the decision of the Japanese Government. (The allowance will be paid in Japanese yen.)

• The Scholars will be offered assistance by the AGU to find residential accommodation at a reasonable rent.
• The cost of travel (return trip) between the Scholar’s place of residence and Tokyo will be borne by the Programme budget. For this purpose, an economy class pre-paid air ticket by the most direct route will be arranged by the AGU through a local travel or airline office or by courier in the country of the selected candidate.
• Admission and tuition fees are paid by the Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Scholarship Program.

Eligibility

• The candidates should be in good health, preferably below 40 years of age as of1 April2014.
• The candidates should be customs officers fully proficient in English. (a minimum TOEFL score of internet Based Test (iBT) 79 / Computer- Based Test (CBT) 213/Paper Based Test (PBT) 550, IELTS 6.0, or its equivalent qualification to prove their language proficiency). They should have a university degree or equivalent qualification.
• The candidates should have at least 3 years of work experience in Customs and should have assessed potential for advancement.
• Individuals who have already been awarded a scholarship under the Japan-WCO Human Resource Development Programme in the past will not be entitled to apply for this Scholarship programme.

Application Procedure
The AGU requests online registration for admissions for the 2014-2015 Scholarship Programme. ID and Password to download the application forms will be obtained by submitting the Registration Form on the Web site by 22 August 2013. (http://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/).

The original set of Application Forms with all supporting materials should be completed and returned to:
Master’s Program Admissions Office
Graduate School of Business
Aoyama Gakuin University
4-4-25 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8366 Japan
Telephone : + 81 3 3409 6239
Fax : + 81 3 3797 9877
e-mail : info_smiprp@busi.aoyama.ac.jp
Website : http://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/

Submission Deadline
22 August 2013.

Website Link
http://www.aoyamasmiprp.jp/

Nigerian Postgraduate Scholarship: CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship, Nigeria

CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship is currently available for 2013 entry. The scholarship is targeted for Commonwealth citizens or the residents in a developing Commonwealth country. Each of the selected candidate will receive 5,000GBP (8,000USD) for his or her tuition fees at CIAPS for the duration of the recipient’s one-year postgraduate study.

Description
CIAPS is pleased to announce the establishment of these awards, as part of the CIAPS Scholars schemes for 2013-2014 entry. We are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, learning and understanding in the service of society. We look for students who are pursuing higher learning so that they can play a part in making their societies and the world a better place.
The CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships are part of the new CIAPS Scholars Scholarship programmes, which will directly benefit students entering postgraduate education in 2013-14. There are a total of eight scholarships available, worth a total of 40,000GBP (65,000USD).

Eligibility
All applicants of the CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarship should meet the condition below:

• Hold a first degree of at least upper second-class standard, or higher qualification.
• A lower qualification but with sufficient relevant experience.
• Have been offered and accepted his or her offer of a place at CIAPS, 2013 entry.
• Be Commonwealth citizens or be residents in a developing Commonwealth country.
• Refugees or people working with organizations linked with developing Commonwealth countries are also considered.

Application Procedure

• Step 1: Complete the CIAPS Scholarship Application Form online.
• Step 2: Carefully compose your Supporting Statement (remember the 1000 word limit).
• Step 3: Email your carefully composed Supporting Statement to scholarship@ciaps.org in Word or PDF format from the email address on your scholarship application form.

Submission Deadline
Please contact the scholarship provider

Website Link
http://www.ciaps.org/page.php?page=scholinf#midpage

9 Qualities A Good School Teacher Must Have

A good primary school teacher should possess the following qualities:

1. Basic knowledge of the subject matter

Subject matter or content is the teachable aspect of a subject which the teacher intends to deliver to his students within the lesson duration. It should be well known by the teacher for him to give his students the right information. This makes his students to have confidence in him.

2. Effective Communication Skills.

Communication is the process of passing information to someone who responds to it. If the teacher has good communication skills his student can understand the information he gives them

3. Effective Techniques of Instruction

Techniques of instruction are ways or methods of instruction. There're so many techniques of instruction such as questioning, discussion, hand gesture, illustration and others.
A good teacher should be exposed to a variety of techniques so as to know how best to impart knowledge to his students.

4. Effective Class Control and Management Skills

This is the teacher's ability to use his professional skills to bring his class students together for effective participation in the lesson. He becomes aware of his students individual differences and attends to them

5. Friendliness, Humour and Open mindedness

This means that the teacher should be able to cause amusement among his students and feel free with them. This makes for effective teaching and learning.

6. Appearance, Poise and Confidence

He should be good looking especially by the way he or she dresses up and shaves or makes his or her hair. The teacher should be balanced and trust himself that he knows what he is doing.

7. Creativity

He should be imaginative, that's have a mental picture or image of events, students' problems, feelings, aspirations, etc.

The teacher should also have this other qualities
8 Ethusiasm. Imagination
9. Tolerance of Stress

Note. This qualities applies to both male and female teachers

The BlackBerry Scholars Program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math, USA

The BlackBerry Scholars Program is specially targeted for female applicants studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Math at an accredited four-year college or university, and display an interest and/or aptitude in the mobile computing space.

Description
The BlackBerry Scholars Program, is a scholarship that is aimed at supporting female college students.  This scholarship is open to students all over the world (which makes it fairly unique).  As BlackBerry is big in the mobile sphere, the Scholars Program “is designed to help increase the number of women studying and influencing the future of mobile computing.”

Eligibility
All applicants of The BlackBerry Scholars Program must be female and entering their first year in a field of study involving Science, Technology, Engineering or Math at an accredited four-year college or university, and display an interest and/or aptitude in the mobile computing space.

Application Procedure
This scholarship award can be applied online. Before you submit your application, please provide the documents below:

• Post-secondary academic details - a PDF copy of your acceptance letter, or some equivalent proof of your intent to register
• Recommendation letters from two sources - one from a teacher or academic advisor, and one from a personal, non-family acquaintance such as an employer, coach or community member, submitted as PDFs
• An essay of 2,000 words or less, submitting as a PDF or written/pasted in the form field

Submission Deadline
June 26, 2013

Website Link
https://scholars.blackberry.com/scholars-2013.html

ENTERPRISE CREATIVE INTERNSHIP SCHEME

The Enterprise Creative Internship Scheme  (ECIS) is an industry-centred and employer-endorsed, standardized internship programme to prepare young people for work in the media and entertainment sector.
The Enterprise Creative Internship Scheme is a competitive, paid internship designed with the needs of the employers as well as the interns in mind.

OBJECTIVES OF CREATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:

• Provide quality, paid experience in technical and specialist skills in areas where employers have identified current and future need.
• Introduce interns to the breadth of the creative industries and the numbers of potential occupations.

• E.g. within Music category alone, jobs can include performers; programmers; music director; assistant stage manager; production assistants; studio engineer; wardrobe/stylist; licensing/contracts; artist management; artists & repertoire; booking agents; publicity & promotions; publishing; marketing and communications; sound engineering, among other career pathways.

The ECIS will kick off in July, 2013.
For more information about becoming a registered ECIS Employer – send an email to info@enterprisecreative.org.
For more information about applying to the Enterprise Creative Internship Scheme –  register HERE.
Source: http://www.enterprisecreative.org/index.php/component/content/article?id=5

IFES Graduate Internship in Nigeria

The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) supports citizens right to participate in free and fair elections. Our independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions. IFES is a reputable International NGO that supports the building of electoral democracies with support from USAID.
IFES recognizes our future leaders in democracy and governance, and works with a large network of universities to provide year-round paid and unpaid internships.
IFES is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Internship
Location: Abuja
Duration: 1-9 Months
Description

• Responsible for assisting the program team research and extract news information for reports.
• Assist with event preparation by providing administrative and logistics assistance.
• Assist with sorting and distribution of newsletters.
• Clerical duties including filing, photocopying, and scanning.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors degree in any relevant field.
• At least one year working experience (National Youth service will suffice).
• Possess initiative, a positive attitude and have strong value for loyalty, respect for confidentiality and discretion, dependability.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft.

Application Closing Date
27th June, 2013
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their type written application, current resume, copies of certificates and three references to: ifesnigeria@ifes.org
Note:

• Highest consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate strong and proven track record with democracy and governance work.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HFI Michelle North Scholarship for Safety Education & Training in Helicopter Operations, USA

Michelle North Scholarship for Safety in memory of Michelle North is fully sponsored by Helicopter Foundation International. The scholarship is awarded in safety and safety education and training in helicopter operations. The scholarship provides for full tuition to attend the HFI Safety Management course at HELI-EXPO 2014 in Anaheim, California. Also includes a full registration to HELI-EXPO 2014, and dinner for two at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner courtesy of Helicopter Association International.

Description
This scholarship was founded in memory of Helicopter Foundation InternationalMichelle North, a long-time industry advocate of safety, to encourage a stronger focus on safety and safety education and training in helicopter operations.As the aircraft industry becomes ever more sophisticated, the requirement for highly skilled pilots and maintenance technicians becomes more and more critical. HFI is offering an array of scholarships to answer the need for both qualified helicopter pilots and maintenance technicians, and to provide further training for safety managers and other professionals in the safety field.

Eligibility
All applicants must already be working in the helicopter industry, either in the safety or safety management field or already preparing to enter the safety or safety management field.

Application Procedure
You will find the detail information of the application process at the website link below.

Submission Deadline
November 30, 2013

Website Link
http://helicopterfoundation.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1751&language=en-US

2013/2014 Fall Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Award, USA

The 2013-2014 Fall Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Award Program is now available. This scholarship program is awarding two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships “to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists.”

Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship funding for the 2013-2014 Fall semester. This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists. Graduate students or undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college for the 2013-2014 Fall semester to qualify for this scholarship. A pre-selected committee will award two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships among the candidates.

Eligibility

• Candidate must be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited college or university for  the 2013-2014 Fall semester
• Candidate must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field
• Graduate students must have received an accumulative undergraduate GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Graduate students should be maintaining a GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during Graduate School
• Sophomores and Juniors must have an accumulative college GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Freshman must have an accumulative high school GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Candidates must complete an application & submit unofficial transcripts [if selected, an official transcript will be required]

Application Procedure
Please find the application link at the website link below.

Submission Deadline
July 31, 2013

Website Link
http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/

Where is Nigeria's Blackface

The music sensation and indeed the wind sweeping through Nigeria's music industry is something which should be looked into.
The wind have blown some Nigerian musicians away, included is one man who has come a long way in singing and doing music, his name is Blackface.

So where is Blackface? Is he sleeping? Is he dead or have the wind blown him away too? where is he once more?
Too many questions begging for answers, but first lets get to know Blackface.

Who is Nigeria's Blackface?

Blackface whose real names are Amedu Augustine Obiabo was born and raised in Benue State of Nigeria, he was from the Idoma tribe.
He attainded Institute of Management and Technology Enugu, IMT, where he meet Innocent Ujah Idibia widely known as Tuface, who accidentally was from the State and from the same tribe, they hit it off and became a group with Chibuzor Nnaji known as Faze becoming the third member of their group known as the Planteshun Boiz.

Planteshun Boiz

A group formed by three different individuals with three different styles of music, Tuface an excellent pop singer then, Blackface a reggee specialist, and Faze backing them all up with a strong and excellent vocals. Out of the three Faze was the most talented in the sense that he can combine, both styles with his own. Tuface was the most succesfull having set the record as the best 9ja muscian to win many awards, though P.square are pretty close. So now what about Blackface? Blackface got talent there is no doubting that, but he is too busy playing Boss and fuming over the break-up of his group that he can't move up.

The Break up

Is painful seeing what you've worked so hard to build go down the wire, that's what happened to Blackface, he founded the group Platenshun Boiz, which grew to become the best music group Nigeria back then, they also won many awards.
It breaked up, the break up can be blamed on the three members, everyone played his own part, whether they know it or not.
Blackface is blamed because of his failure as the group leader to keep the group, by making sure Tufaze and Faze get to participate in major decisions. Faze can be excused from blame, though by virture of being a member he is automatically blamed. Tuface on the other hand is both the architect and the instigator of the break up. One thing is certain that song "African Queen" which Tuface sang alone broke them up.

Blackface compared to Tuface and Faze

Compared to Faze and Tuface, Blackface has achieved nothing of note since the break up. While Tuface has grown stronger in the music industry, winning many awards and accolades all over Africa and Nigeria, performed on countless number of shows, collaborated with top 9ja and American artists.
Faze on the other hand has grown too, just like Tuface he has won many awards, done many stage shows, has many albums, etc. Blackface is no where to be found, he hasn't done any song of note lately, his stage show offers are few or none, virtually no personal awards, the ones he has was the ones won by the group.

The way forward for Blackface

Blackface should forget everything and move forward, forget he ever was a boss before, forget and forgive Tuface and Tuface should reciprocate too (he refused to invite Blackface to his wedding). Make up with Faze.
Is the hurt that is eating him up, pride also is one factor he should put aside. If Blackface can do that I don't see the reason why he won't move up, even higher than others. Well if he don't, I mean getting Tuface and Faze back to his side once more not as a group but as friends, he can't survive with the likes of Whizkid, Flavour, Iyanya and others dominating. If you doubt me well you should know Blackface didn't go into hibernation or sleep mode because he wanted to, he has sung a couple of songs but it didn't make it in Nigeria's music charts because of competition.

Hoping Blackface will bounce back soon, 9ja music really miss him.

Do you know SKY B? The one that sang "cry for me" and "my baby am calling?" wondering what happened to him? Read 9ja music artist sky B where is he

Developing Countries Scholarship Awards of PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress Awards, Kenya

PATHWAYS now invites applicants from developing countries to apply PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress Awards, an international leadership training program and  fee assistance to pursue undergraduate degree at University of Nairobi or Kenyatta University in Kenya up to 2 semesters per year contingent upon satisfactory progress each year. Priority will be given to students from disadvantaged groups such as AIDS orphans and girls.

Description
PATHWAYS Leadership for Progress is a leadership program and is now accepting applications from highly qualified undergraduate students with financial need commencing studies in October 2013. The goals of the PATHWAYS program are to 1) develop the student’s leadership ability through supporting their efforts to improve their community, 2) facilitate the education and encourage career development of individuals who are highly qualified academically, motivated, and dedicated to improving their country, 3) provide mentoring to establish the future leader in his/her career and to assure the successful implementation of the community project and 4) foster lifelong civic – minded collaborations among youth from different ethnicities. Along with participation in this program is the availability fee assistance to those accepted to the University of Nairobi or Kenyatta University (only for students under the regular/module I programme).

Benefits:
PATHWAYS offers the opportunity for students to apply for modest annual awards ($500) to help them move their projects forward and assists them with university fees. The program will cover most of the student’s university expenses toward a Bachelor’s degree not covered by any government or private grants for 2 semesters per year contingent upon satisfactory progress each year. The student is expected to offer a cost share plan to outline how much they can contribute to their university expenses. The student is also expected to apply to PATHWAYS for a small grant to support progress on their project annually.

Eligibility

• KCSE overall grade average of B+ or higher.
• Financial need.
• Strong interpersonal and educational skills.
• Written project proposal (Rationale, Background, Objectives, Methods, Anticipated Problems and Solutions, Implications), written in collaboration with a community group, that can be made sustainable during the 4 years of university education.
• The proposal may focus on any area (e.g. economic development, infrastructure, food production, conservation), but it must in some direct way seek to improve the country and its people.
• Include letter of support from the community group.
• Three letters of recommendation from secondary school teachers/education professionals (or equivalent) familiar with the student’s abilities (attach).
• Copies of KCPE/KCSE official results certificate and recent school reports (attach).
• Copies of acceptance letters from UoN/Kenyatta U or completed application form (attach).
• Estimated university expenses and a cost share plan.
• Recent photo of student (will not be returned).

Application Procedure
The downloadable link of the application form can be seen at the website link below.

Submission Deadline
July 31

Website Link
http://www.pathwayslp.org/

Social Etiqette In America

The United States is such a socially and ethnically diverse country, so it is difficult to be precise about rules of social etiquette. It is possible to be general, however.

Most Americans are generally casual about their professional and social relationships. Therefore, it is not strange to call your colleague, your boss, or a new acquaintance by his or her first name. Americans have a democratic tradition that does not rely heavily on hierarchy, so titles are less important in America than they may be in other countries.

When greeting someone, it is not a must to shake hands unless you are being introduced to someone or in business situations. However, if someone offers you his or he hand, you should shake it. It is not customary to hug and kiss as a greeting.

Americans are very casual when it comes to the way they dress. Their priority is comfort, which is why they appear to be very informal. When it comes to business attire, there is a somewhat stricter dress code.
Women generally wear European-style business suits and men wear suit and tie. It is not uncommon, however, to see men in their shirtsleeves and without their jackets while they are having lunch, especially during the spring and summer months. In many companies, office workers have decided to dress down on Fridays and wear casual, comfortable clothes. It is not uncommon to see women wearing business suits and sneakers as the they are in the city. Working women in America can decide to wear fashionable business with their sneakers on their feet and their shoes in their bags.
This trend can be traced to New York at the begining of the 1980s during a strike, which forced many people to walk for miles to get to work.
During that transit strike many women took to the streets wearing their sneakers, while keeping their high heel shoes in their bags. Soon this trend became the norm for many women today.

In the United States people give a lot importance to time.
Americans are very respectful when it comes to schedules, be it entertainment or business. Most people try to stick to their schedules and make every attempt to be punctual. Therefore, if are invited to dinner or you've arranged to meet someone at a certain time, you are expected to keep to that time and arrive on time. Most Americans dislike it when people are not punctual. Time is an important factor in American life, that is why they tend to get angry when people are not punctual.

If you've been invited to go to someone's home for dinner, it is customary to bring a gift. The gift does not have to be expensive; it is merely a token of appreciation. You can decide to bring gifts like wine, flowers, or dessert.

When it comes to personal relations, men or women can invite each other to go out on a date. It is still somewhat customary for men to pay for meals when on a date, though it is not uncommon to split the bill in less formal situations. On certain occasions, women may offer to pay for the entire bill. If you've been invited on a date, you should offer to pay your share of the bill. You can accept you date's invitation to pay if he or she insists repeatedly for you to pay. But keep in mind that service is generally not included in most restaurants in the United States. But you are expected to pay a tip of fifteen to twenty percent of the total.

2013 Linux Foundation Linux Training Scholarship Program, USA

The 2013 Linux Foundation Linux Training Scholarship Program is now available. Each of the successful applicants of Linux Training Scholarship will receive benefits that cover the registrations fees for one Linux training course (travel, internet and other expenses are not included).

Description
The Linux Foundation helps meet this demand by providing professional Linux training opportunities that prepare Linux pros for these positions. But we understand not everyone can afford to take advantage of these opportunities, so the Linux Training Scholarship Program provides funds to developers and IT professionals who show incredible promise for building Linux careers and helping to shape the future of the operating system but do not otherwise have the ability to attend Linux Foundation training courses.

The Linux Foundation’s Linux Training Scholarship Program in 2013 will award five scholarships to individuals who demonstrate the greatest need and who have already demonstrated an interest in Linux and open source software. We seek to find individuals who want to contribute to the advancement of the Linux operating system and help influence its future.

Eligibility
The Linux Foundation is dividing into five categories:

• Whiz Kids: High school or college grads already familiar with Linux but who want to prepare for their career with extra training. Applicants must be 18 years or older.
•  Women in Linux: Women who have demonstrated leadership or want to take initiative in creating opportunities for themselves or other women in Linux.
• SysAdmin Super Stars: SysAdmins who have already begun using Linux in their workplace but want to take their work to the next level with additional training.
• Developer Do-Gooder: Developers who use Linux for good and who are looking to expand that good work while enhancing their Linux skills.
• Linux Kernel Guru: Individuals who have already contributed to the Linux kernel community and show promise of becoming a Linux maintainer.

Application Procedure
The online application link can be seen at the website link below. Please visit it to apply.

Submission Deadline
July 23, 2013

Website Link
http://training.linuxfoundation.org/free-linux-training/linux-training-scholarship-program

2013/2014 The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships, USA

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships are offered specially for students pursuing an education and a career in the food service industry. Deadline of the scholarship is on July 24, 2013.

Description
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation is currently offering a variety of scholarships to students ”who want an education and a career in the foodservice industry. The winners of this scholarship will be granted fund starting at $2,500 scholarships.”

Your application will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Quality and presentation of essay (quality of writing, spelling, punctuation, grammar, word count, etc)
• Industry-related work experience
• Strength of the letters of recommendation
• Foodservice certificates, including ProStart and ManageFirst certificates

Eligibility

1. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
2. You must plan to use the scholarship in a foodservice-related program at an accredited college or university
3. You must be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time or substantial part-time student taking a minimum of 9 credit hours each term
4. You must plan to be enrolled for at least the two upcoming consecutive semesters
5. You may receive only one NRAEF scholarship per calendar year.  NRAEF scholarships are paid over two consecutive terms, and overlapping scholarships are not permitted.

Application Procedure
You may access the online application link at the website link below.

Submission Deadline
July 24, 2013.

Website Link
http://scholarships.nraef.org/

2014 Edwards Lifesciences Scholarship Program, USA

Edwards Lifesciences Scholarship Program yearly offered for high school seniors residing in Orange County, CA or Salt Lake County, UT and plan on pursuing a STEM major in college. The 2014 round will available soon.

Description
This scholarship program is administered by Scholarship Management Services, a division of Scholarship America. Scholarship Management Services is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin

Benefits:
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a $2,500 award, which can be used for tuition, fees, books and supplies only. Up to ten (10) awards will be granted each year. Awards may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. Renewal is contingent upon continuing to major in a STEM field of study and satisfactory academic performance of maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) and continuation of the program by Edwards Lifesciences.

Eligibility

• Be current high school seniors who are residents of Orange County, CA or Salt Lake County, UT.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the entire upcoming academic year pursuing a STEM major.
• Be United States citizens or legal residents.
• Demonstrate financial need

Application Procedure
The program is closed at this time. You may return to the site link below in May 2014 to access the program guidelines and application form for the 2014 program.

Submission Deadline
Will be informed

Website Link
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/edwards/

Membership of Cults what is involved

If the activities are like the dynamics/power-house of cultism, the organizational structure is the architecture of cultism.
So, who are the members cults in Africa especially Nigeria? Who can become members? Any student who is not physically disabled or born-again Christian is qualified to be a member. Variously called civilians, Jews, lubblers and many nicknames every student is a target for recruitment. It has been said, however, that secret cults target the children of the wealthy, the proffessionals and highly-placed official in the society. It is surmised that the family name and influence would be used to protect a scion from dragging their name to the gutters.
Moreover, such members will be able produce the "lalas" or "fingas for chopping trebo". This is true but quite often members come from poor families especially those with an urge for upward mobility. Because of an inner urge to subvert, the cults target intelligent young people as if determined to lure them away from concentrating on academics.

An example of influence-peddling could be garnered from the following report:

"From- B.E Romania
To- GE, BAN

On Feb 13, 1990, there was a musical show at the school auditorium. During the course of the show, a canister of tear gas was thrown into the auditorium by some boys who are members of the Viking Confraternity. Consequently, their names were given to the Chief Security Officer by students and the Security started investigating the incident.
On Feb. 21, 1990, a lord, Tiger Tanaka, was attacked by some members of the Vikings Confraternity across the school gate.
Apparently, the security investigated the attack. The Viking boys lied and accused the Sea Lord for attacking them. A was set up and certain lords were invited including Acid De Dagger, Jaguar de Nana, Dirty Koroko, Simple De Komplex, Virgin de Breaker, Tiger Tanaka, and others, the roport continues

"On Apriel 12, 1990, expulsion letters were handed out to the lords that appeared. The lords consulted some lawyers Obunsen, R.I Esq and Nwakanwa, B. Esq. on this issue of expulsion and proceedings against the school were started. Dirty Konoko's father had earlier on met the head of the pane, a Professor who is a friend of his."
Finally the cult lords won and the expulsion was quashed. "Alora/GE, right now everything is under".

Surely, the membeship of Dirty Konoko proved most helpful in rescuing the operations of Vikings and Buccaneers in Abia State University, Uturu, in 1990. The use of influential people, parents, uncles, patrons and suck-like to buffer the cults is a most interesting phenomeon. It is as if these young people explo4t the inner contradiction of the social system to subvert it. Since the culture of the "Big Man" engages in influence peddling, corrupt value system as the touchstone of their anti-structure expression. Adults are manipulated to call black, white and vice versa.
Thus, the Chairman of a Panel, a University Law Professor subverts the decisions of his Panel. Quite often, they target students who are politically conscientized or under the tutelage of left-wing academics people who are angry with the system and who would yield easily to subversive rhetoric and practice.
Moreover, it is known that the children of the wealthy are prone to be indisciplined and keen on escapades.

Membership in the new cults is no longer based on good academic standing. The Jaw-Jaw (interview) exercise is used to gather extracurricular information on corruptible social network of individual, experience in delinquency and any other resources which could be used, for instance, experince in occultism and herbal medicine. A "civilian" is someone who intends to join the subversive squad.

This article is part of series of posts on cults in Nigerian University System

2013/2014 Digital Futures (CRN) PhD Scholarships at University of Southern Queensland, Australia

The University of Southern Queensland moe offers PhD Scholarships in Digital Futures (CRN) program for both Australian and international students. The successful applicant will be granted $30 000 per annum.

Description
This is a rare opportunity for students looking to progress their career by engaging in research in digital futures, one of the most quickly developing areas of social interaction and impact in society today. The successful applicant will contribute to the enhancement of world class research programs at USQ in collaboration with experienced, high quality researchers at ANU and UniSA.

The successful candidate will be required to enrol full time on campus at USQ and commence in semester 2 2013. It is expected that successful project will advance research collaboration between USQ, Australian National University (ANU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) and as a result may involve joint supervision between the partner institutions. The recipient of the award will work across collaborative projects and may spend some time at the partner institutions.

Benefits:
The Collaborative Research Network (CRN) PhD scholarship carries a stipend of $30 000 per annum to the successful applicant. Payments are made on a fortnightly basis over the year. The period of the tenure for the award is three years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

Eligibility

• have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or a Masters degree (with a research component) or other qualifications equivalent to First Class Honours
• be eligible to be enrolled full-time in a Higher Degree by Research Doctor of Philosophy program at the University of Southern Queensland
• commence the degree by Semester 2, 2013
• undertake research in one of the above topics.

Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must complete and forward the following documentation by email to orhd@usq.edu.au:

1. CRN PhD Scholarship Application form
2. Preliminary Research Project Outline
3. two Academic Referee Reports
4. curriculum vitae
5. education qualifications (testamur and all academic transcripts including undergraduate and postgraduate)
6. list of research publications (if applicable).

Submission Deadline
28 June 2013.

Website Link
http://www.usq.edu.au/scholarships/usq/digital-futures-crn-phd-scholarship

Ways to Source for Funds In Africa and Nigeria for Projects

Are a you an African? Do you live and work in Africa? Are you from Nigeria? Do you have an idea, a dream project you wish to start and you believe the project has what it takes to go all the way?
It may seem very difficult obtaining funds in other to start your own business, but the truth is this; funds sourcing in Nigeria and Africa is difficult because of the gap in information, don't think you can't get funds, you can get it, however it all depends on where to look, which boils down to information.

What is sourcefunding

Sourcefunding is basically looking for money, usually to start something like a business, for charity and other projects requiring money or funds

Ways To source for funds

1. Apply to Foundations. From time to time foundations which are created by some sectors like telecomunication, Banks, and some NGOs funds project which has potential to excel, if you're applying to foundations for funds you need to make sure your project is very good and has potential to excel, remember you're not the only one applying.

Examples of Foundations

* MTN Foundation. MTN are group of companies, which is best known for it's telecominication arm, arguably the leading network in Africa, MTN has set aside 1% of their income to help people like you realise their dreams, by helping you get money to start up any thing which can empower you and also help the society. However you have to make sure your project is good, and has potential, to make profit and impact positively to the society, if you're in Nigeria e-mail them MTNFOUNDATION@mtnnigeria.net, if you not in Nigeria please apply to MTN Foundation
Note. MTN Foundation is avalaible in this countries South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and other countries where MTN operates

* Mike Adenuga Foundation This foundation was set up by Mike Adenuga the CEO of Globacom telecominications to cater to the needs of inventors and entreprenuers, which includes you if you have the right project, MAF is active in this sectors; sports development, poverty reduction, supports entreprenuers and other great projects. Some of it's main aims are:
* Development of Sports: Supports and sponsors National teams of Nigeria and Ghana, Confederation of African Footballer of the Year Awards, and the Lagos Nigeria International Marathon
* Alleviats Poverty: Partnerships with governments and other public sector development commissions and individuals to help unemployed youth establish their own bussiness
If you're in Nigeria e-mail them info@mikeadenugafoundation.org, or visit Mike Adenuga Foundation if you are not in Nigeria
MAF is available in countries where Glo operates.

2. Online Crowdfunding.

You can also source for funds yourself, how? By joining online crowfunding websites. Online or Internet crowd funding sites are websites created to help entreprenuers achieve their aim, you simply register, create your project which is not difficult, publish it, wait for approval once approved, the money starts coming in and it's free you don't pay a dime.
However you'll have to do a lot of promotion. Here is a list
* Rockethub Recomended for Africans mainly Nigerians
* Crowdfunder
* Indiegogo
For full understanding of crowdfunding and the full list, including their payment methods, and how to go about it, please read Internet crowfunding for beginners

The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship of United States Institute of Peace, USA

The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship is now available for international applicants who interested in conducting research in the field of international peace and security challenges.

Description
The Jennings Randolph (JR) Senior Fellowship provides scholars, policy analysts, policy makers, United States Institute of Peacejournalists, and other experts with opportunities to spend time in residence at the Institute, reflecting and writing on pressing international peace and security challenges. Senior Fellowships usually last for nine to ten months, starting in October, but shorter-term fellowships are also available. Fellowships are open to citizens of any country. Citizens of any country may apply. Non-U.S. Citizens without permanent resident status must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa to participate in the Fellowship Program. J-1 status requires recipients to reside in their home country for two years following the fellowship before applying for the H or L visa, or for permanent residency in the United States. There is no specific educational degree requirement for Senior Fellowship candidates. Fellows come from a variety of professional backgrounds and from early, middle, and late stages of their careers.Joint applications (two or more applicants for a single project) will not be accepted.

Benefits:
Fellows contribute to the collegial life of the Institute by presenting their work and participating  in workshops, conferences, and other events. The Institute relies on Senior Fellows to provide  in-house expertise via the media and other public forums. In these ways, Fellows play a major role in the Institute’s mission of promoting research and public education on the peaceful resolution of international conflict. To serve as collegial and intellectual resources within the Institute, Fellows must be in residence. Extensive fieldwork or archival research at other locations cannot be supported. In certain cases, the Institute may support limited travel when it is essential to the research project. The Institute favors applicants who propose projects that can be carried out primarily in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Eligibility

• Priority is given to proposals deemed likely to make timely and significant contributions to the understanding and resolution of ongoing and emerging conflicts and other challenges to international peace and security.
• Applications are invited from all disciplines and professions.
• Applicants should propose projects with clear policy relevance. Historical topics are appropriate if they promise to shed light on contemporary issues. Area studies projects and single-case studies will be competitive if they also contain a broad focus on conflict and its resolution, and/or can be applicable to other regions and cases.
• Senior Fellow awards may not be granted for projects that constitute policymaking for a government agency or private organization, focus to any substantial degree on conflicts within U.S. domestic society, or adopt a partisan, advocacy, or activist stance.

Application Procedure
You will find the detail information of application instruction at: click here

Submission Deadline
September 6, 2013. Letters of reference due September 13, 2013.

Website Link
http://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/jennings-randolph-senior-fellowship-program/senior-fellowship-application-informa

List of Undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria for students 2013

Updated: An overview of Undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria for university students in 2013.

The following undergraduate scholarships in Nigeria were offered in 2012 for Nigerian students. These award programmes are offered annually. To participate, take note of the previous deadlines for the applications which is likely to fall within same period for 2013 scholarship applications. You need to be aware of the time of the year these scholarships are offered, 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.

Table of Content
Federal Government Scholarships
State Government Scholarships
Scholarships by Oil Companies
Other Scholarships

Federal Government Scholarships

Federal Government Scholarship Awards in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Each year, application opens for the Federal Government Scholarship Awards Tenable in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. The Honorable Minister of Education, invites applications from qualified Nigerian students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions to participate in the selection interviews. All undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered at Nigerian tertiary institutions are eligible
Application Deadline Varies each year
More details at www.fsb.gov.ng
 

PTDF Scholarships in Nigeria & Overseas (UK & France) for Undergraduate, Masters & PhD
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Masters (MSc) and PhD as well as Undergraduate Scholarships, under the PTDF Scholarship Scheme.
The PTDF Scholarship is awarded for studies in the United Kingdom, France and upgraded Universities in Nigeria. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.
Previous deadline is 31 October
Visit http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/

State Government Scholarships

Rivers State Governor’s Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship  – for Indigenes and Non-indigenes
The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for selection in the State Government Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme.
Previous Deadline is December 31st
http://www.rssdangscholars.org/hcd/scholar.asp?id=scholar

Lagos State Scholarship Award – Local and Foreign
The Lagos State Government offers both Local and Foreign scholarships to indigenes and residents.
Local Scholarship:  This is for prospective students of Lagos State origin except otherwise directed by His Excellency. Students should be on full-time and not part-time studies in Nigerian tertiary institution.
Foreign Scholarship: This award is designed for students of Lagos State origin admitted for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in recognized tertiary institutions outside Nigeria.
Deadline Varies
Interested applicants are expected to purchase scratch card to participate. Visit www.lagosscholarship.org

Scholarships by Oil Companies

Mobil Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
The Mobil Nigeria National UndergraduateScholarship Awards is open for students in Nigerian Universities. The scholarship is available to qualified and suitable students from every state of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Application Deadline Varies
Visit http://www.mpn-essoscholarships.com/reg-temp.php?idx=3

Shell Scholarship for Nigeria University Students
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.
Previous deadline was 31 August
Visit http://www.shell.com.ng/environment-society/shell-in-the-society/education-programmes/students/scholarships/university-scholarship.html


Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme
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.

Other Scholarships

The British American Tobacco Nigeria BATN / BATIA Scholarship Scheme
British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN), in conjunction with British American Tobacco Iseyin Agronomy (BATIA) invites applications from qualified Nigerian undergraduates, for the Scholarship Scheme. The Scholarship is one of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to promote skilled manpower development in Nigeria’s Agricultural sector. British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)/ BATIA scholarship is tenable at Nigerian tertiary institution
Previous Deadline is 12th November
To apply go to: www.batnscholarship.com

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships
The MTN Foundation, Nigeria offers its MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students in various fields of studies tenable at Nigerian tertiary institutions. MTN foundation Scholarships will be renewed for the existing students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
Previous Deadline is October 29
To apply for this scholarship, visit the http://www.mtnonline.com/mtnfoundation/

MUSTE Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students
The Mankind United To Support Total Education (MUSTE) is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarships is offered for students in Nigerian Universities and higher institutions.
Deadline Varies
Visit http://www.youthempowerment.org.ng/muste.aspx

Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students

Each year, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For 20 to 40 Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Scholarship is tenable at Nigerian higher institutions including Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education
Previous deadline was 20 August

NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Women
Each year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia -NWAG- offers undergraduate Scholarships for 37 Nigerian female students (one per state of origin) in Nigerian universities on any course of study, in the amount of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000)
Previous deadline was May 30
Visit http://www.nwag.org

Apply Online for Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award 2013/2014

Brief description
Application for 2013/2014 Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award: Nigeria LNG Limited invites first year Undergraduate students in Nigerian universities to apply for the NLNG Scholarship award scheme for 2013/2014 academic year

Accepted Subject Areas?
Various Courses at Nigerian Universities

About Scholarship
The Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme started in 1998 as part of Nigeria LNG Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility to Nigerian Citizens to enhance human capacity development.
The Management of Nigeria LNG Limited wishes to invite interested First Year undergraduates in Nigerian Universities to apply for the 2013/2014 NLNG Scholarship Award. The purpose of Nigeria LNG Scholarship Award Scheme is to promote academic excellence amongst undergraduates in tertiary institutions in Rivers State and the rest of the country.


Scholarship Offered Since: 1998

Scholarship Type: Annual Undergraduate scholarship grant

Selection Criteria

Beneficiaries are selected through a rigorous and transparent selection process organized in collaboration with the Aptitude Test Department of WAEC.

Eligibility
Applicant must be first year undergraduate student in a recognized Nigerian university

Number of Scholarship: Several

Value of Scholarship

Scholarship recipient will receive the payment of a yearly Scholarship allowance as beneficiary Undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.

The award has undergone several value reviews from N30, 000.00 at inception to N50, 000.00 and then to value of N 100,000.00. May increase for this year.

Duration of Study: For the duration of the undergraduate degree

Eligible Countries: Nigeria

To be taken at (country): Universities in Nigeria

Application
Application deadline: All Entries will close on Wednesday 3rd July, 2013.

Offered annually? Yes

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship go to: https://sws.nlng.com/Undgrad and complete the application form.
All applications should include the following attachments:

• Scanned passport sized photographs
• Scanned copy of JAM B and University admission Letters.
• Scanned copy of WAEC/NECO/GCE/O Levels or A’ Level results
• Scanned copy of School Identity Card.
• Scanned copy of Letter of identification from Local Government of Origin.

Please note that only qualified applicants shall be short-listed for the selection tests.
The following candidates need not apply

• Beneficiaries of other scholarship schemes.
• Second (2) to Final year students.
• Part-time students.

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Sponsors
Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited

Important Notes:
Please note that only qualified applicants shall be short-listed for the selection tests.
From inception, about 2,500 beneficiaries have benefited from the scheme. A total of about 500 million naira has been spent so far on the scheme. At present, this scheme is been reviewed and its scope expanded to cater for three levels: post primary, undergraduate and post graduate studies oversea.

9ja Music Artist Sky B Where is he

From the rave makingSky Bto Resonance AKA Chinwe Ike with their lee lee track down to the more recent Wakumzy, and Blackface formerly of the Plantashun boys which included the award winning Turface and the great vocalist Faze.
Nothing has been heard of this great 9ja musicians since their last albums, are they sleeping? Or is the competition too much for them? I mean with the likes of Whizkid, Banky, and even the more recent Splendid the "Aboki shine my shoe" crowner and other junior 9ja music artist per-say.
lets see how this three or four 9ja musicians made it to the limelight before vanishing into darkness.

Read What makes music a hit

SKY B

1. Artist : Sky "B"
Album : Pray For Me
Country : Nigeria
Genre : Hip Hop/ R&B
Tracks
1. Pray For Me
2. Keep It So
3. You Break My Heart
4. You Promise Not To Go
5. Am Calling
6. Here I Am
7. I’m Calling [ Remix]
Sky B. This 9ja guy made name for his self in 2007 with his debut album "Pray For Me" which sold nearly 1 miliion CD copies minus pirated copies, what really made that album tick was the hit track "I"m Calling" which made 9ja especially the Eastern part of Nigeria sit up! And go "gaga". The other tracks where hits also, some done with slow emotion laden beats and some done with what was considered party beats back then, although compared to now, those party beats are outdated can't match the current one produced now.
Based in Portharcourt Nigeria's Sky B was famous for how he mixes great vocals with local flavour producing a genre of Hip hop which we havn't seen of recent. Not even the likes of Baby oku crowner Flavour and 9ice can match him on that, the guy was so talented that people started grading him on par with the likes of P.square and 2face(both of them seniors).

Year 2008 Sky B was tipped to become a long time member of Nigeria's music industry, as bright and young as he is many expected him to become one of the pillars of 9ja music, as he was in the same form with Alingo crowners the group known as P.square, Ihe na eme artist 2face and the 9ja beef master Ruggedman not forgetting Idris. For a promising talent who burst into limelight to vanish like that is beyond comprehension, how many current Naija artist made it into limelight on their first try? Only two I know of Timaya and Sky B, Timaya with his first Album, that hit 1 million copies sold since then he havn't looked back.

Sky B six years counting

Is now six years since Sky B vanished from Nigeria's music scence, like a whirl wind, he vanished into thin air. While Sky B went into self-exile, P.square, 2face, D'banj and others has risen, they are growing from strength to strength, in six years P.square has produced over 2 dozens of solos, a handful of collabos, many awards, has signed record contracts with foreign record label, became ambassadors to many organizations particulary Globacom.
2face on the other hand is not left out, 2face is an example of a succesfull music artist, has won many awards, has collaborated with top International music artist, has won many Children (if you consider that an achievement) has finally settled down.
The koko master himself D'banj is not left out, in six years he has his own record label, collabos with many local and International artist, many awards.
In six years many new artist have entered 9ja music industry, during that period we have seen muscians like Flavour N'bania, KC, Wandy cole, African rapper no.1 M.I, Iceprince, Olamide, Nato C, Omawumi, Stomrex to name a few. Producers has risen to the challenge and has produced excellent beats, in many cases it is the beats that makes a song sell, if you doubt me listen to Iyanya's "Kukere". In six years party beats has evolved to a new level no longer what is used to be, the senior artist has also adapted like P.square first 100 percent party beat produced "Alingo".

Back to the matter where is Sky B

Everything has changed, the beats, the artist So Sky B has vanished, is he sleeping? Is the competition too much for him? Is he dead? Sky B where are you?. I'll try and find out even if it entails going to PH.

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2013/2014 Residential Fellowships in Humanity of The National Humanities Center, USA

International students are now invited to apply fellowship in the field of humanity for the period September 2014 through May 2015. The fellowship is sponsored by National Humanities Center in USA. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and new PhD should be aware that the Center does not normally support the revision of a doctoral dissertation.

Description
The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential fellowships for advanced study in the humanities for the period September 2014 through May 2015. Applicants must have doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and new Ph.D.s should be aware that the Center does not normally support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. The Center is also international and gladly accepts applications from scholars outside the United States.

Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. Several, however, are designated for particular areas of research. These include a fellowship for a young woman in philosophy and fellowships for environmental studies, English literature, art history, Asian Studies, and theology.

Eligibility
Applicants must have doctorate or equivalent scholarly credentials. Young scholars as well as senior scholars are encouraged to apply, but they must have a record of publication, and new PhD should be aware that the Center does not normally support the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. Eligibility for scholars applying from outside the United States: Successful candidates typically earned a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline from an accredited university at least five years prior to applying for a fellowship. Fellowships are awarded to established scholars, meaning that successful candidates usually have published at least one single-author monograph or a significant body of peer-reviewed scholarship.

Application Procedure
Applicants submit the Center's form, supported by a curriculum vitae, a 1000-word project proposal, and three letters of recommendation. A downloadable application form and instructions may be found at the Center's websit

Submission Deadline
October 1, 2013.

Website Link
http://nationalhumanitiescenter.org/fellowships/fellshipapinfo.htm

2013 BigSun Scholarship for Young Athletes Applicants, USA

The BigSun Organization now presents BigSun Scholarship for young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. All applicants respond the essay question below.

Description
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

Eligibility
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.

Application Procedure
Please send us a short essay answering the following 3 part question:

What are your most important extracurricular or community activities?   What made you join these activities?  What made you continue to contribute to them?

All essay submissions should be sent to:
athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com

Submission Deadline
June 21, 2013

Website Link
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme at Keele University, UK

Tullow Group Scholarship Scheme yearly offered by the Keele University for students who have a strong personality as well as ambition, entrepreneurial and creative spirit and leadership skills.

Description
The Tullow Group Scholarship is open to students from the following countries: Ghana, Uganda, Gabon, Cote D'Ivoire, Congo Brazzaville, Kenya, Ethiopia, Mauritania, Surinam and Uruguay. The successful applicants of this scholarship will be benefited with:

• full tuition fees;
• a monthly stipend;
• travel costs;
• warm clothing; and
• baggage allowance

Eligibility

1. Be a citizen and legally resident in participating country;
2. Ideally have a minimum of a bachelor degree or Licence (second class lower or better) or an HND (second classupper or better;
3. Be resident  in participating countries at the time of application;
4. Be currently employed with a track record of success in their field of endeavour
5. Must not have previously studied abroad or received an international scholarship
6. Must have a strong personality as well as ambition, entrepreneurial and creative spirit and leadership skills;
7. Must demonstrate commitment to return to country and make a contribution to the future development of the country; and
8. Must demonstrate a high level of competence in management, strategy and ability to train and develop others

Application Procedure
Please learn further at the website link below.

Submission Deadline
The next round will be informed soon.

Website Link
http://www.keele.ac.uk/international/thinkingofapplying/postgraduatetaughtmastersdegrees/feesandscholarshipinformation/

Keele International Student Scholarship for Postgraduate Students, UK

Keele University provides KISS Scholarship for postgraduate students from all non-EU countries is worth GBP3000 towards the cost of your Master's tuition fees.

Description
The Keele International Student Scholarship for postgraduate students from all non-EU countries is worth GBP3000 towards the cost of your Master's tuition fees.

The Scholarships are awarded to students who can demonstrate excellence in at least two of the following areas:

• Academic qualifications,
• English Language ability,
• Understanding of the course and motivation to study at Keele,
• Extra-curricular or work experience

Eligibility
To apply for the KISS Scholarship you must have applied to Keele and been offered a place to study here.  You must then complete a separate application form (download KISS Application Form). Applications must have been received and processed before the start of academic year for which the application is made.  KIS Scholarships cannot be awarded to students who have already started their degree at Keele.

Application Procedure
Please learn further the detail information of the application procedure at the official link below.

Submission Deadline
28th June 2013

Website Link
http://www.keele.ac.uk/

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF Grant) for Women Applicants From Developing Countries, South Africa

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF Grant) is specially targeted for women students from developing countries who are currently studying in South Africa at the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Witwatersrand. MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.

Description
MMMF Grant is available for students who are currently studying at the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, the University of Stellenbosch and the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa.

After the completion of the program applicants must return to their home countries. Applicants must be in financial need and must have good academic performance. MMMF awards grants of approximately US$4,000 each.

Eligibility
A woman is eligible to apply for an MMMF grant if she meets all the following criteria:

• Has a record of service to women and a commitment to improve the lives of women and/or children in her country or other developing country.
• Is enrolled at the University of Pretoria, the University of Cape Town, the University of Stellenbosch or the University of Witwatersrand when applying and remains enrolled during the entire year covered by the grant.
• Resides in South Africa at the time she submits the application and during the course of the academic year in which the grant applies (except for dissertation research elsewhere, to be so indicated on application).
• Will use the grant toward completion of her degree.
• Will be able to use the grant money which is to be paid into her student’s account at the enrolled university.
• Is a national of a lower or middle income developing member country, as designated by the MMMF (Country Eligibility List).
• Intends to return to her country or another developing country within about two years of completing use of the MMMF grant and perform at least two years of service.
• Demonstrates financial need and satisfactory academic performance.
• Is at least 25 years old by the application deadline.
• Is not related to any World Bank Group staff member or his/her spouse.

Application Procedure
You will find the online application link at the website link below. Please visit it for further info.

Submission Deadline
August 14, 2013

Website Link
http://www.mmmf-grants.org/grants-sa.html

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2014 MO Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship for Africans only, Tunisia

MO Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship is only offered for Africans' students. Successful candidates will take leadership guidance from the President, the Chief Operating Officer and/or a designated Representative. Administratively, the Fellow will be assigned to the Office of the President of the Bank. With this guidance, the Fellow will contribute to the design and implementation of strategic assignments that will increase and enhance their professional and leadership capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries.

Description
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation (the “Foundation”), is financing the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship position  in the Bank. The Fellow will perform the functions and duties of the position at the Temporary Relocation Agency of the Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, the headquarters of the Bank in Abidjan, the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, or any other location from which the Bank carries out its operations.

The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, with the intention of contributing to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders.

Eligibility

• The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career, and new executives. He/She shall be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;
• He/She should not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;
• He/She should not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother.
• Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;
• Under the age of Forty (40) years or Forty-Five (45) years for women with children;
• Hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, International Development, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or any discipline relevant to the Bank’s business: such as outstanding academic credentials, relevant work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others ;
• Have at least 8 years work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;
• Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;
• Experience in strategic planning and execution ;
• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management;
• Enhanced skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures;
• Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;
• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources;
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data;
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.

Application Procedure
You will find the appliation link at the website link belew.

Submission Deadline
16 July 2013

Website Link
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowship-program-2014-1680/

BlackBerry Launches Global Women’s Initiative

Global Creative Director, Alicia Keys, Inaugurates BlackBerry Scholars Program – a multi-level strategy to engage young women across the globe in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Orlando, FL and Waterloo, ON – May, 14, 2013 – Today, BlackBerry^® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) Global Creative Director, Alicia Keys, launched the new BlackBerry Scholars Program, the first step in its global women’s initiative designed to inspire more women to enter and develop careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The program was unveiled at BlackBerry Live in Orlando, Florida.

The BlackBerry Scholars Program will provide full, four-year tuition scholarships to outstanding women who are seeking degrees at accredited colleges and universities in the areas of STEM with a particular interest or aptitude in the area of mobile computing.  This scholarship program is the first step in BlackBerry’s long-term commitment and multi-tiered strategy to engage young women at every step of their education from high school to college, and as they rise through the workforce.

While significantly more women enroll and graduate college than men, only 25% of U.S. IT jobs are held by women, and 56% of these women eventually leave the field of technology for other careers. As more than 55% of BlackBerry customers are women, BlackBerry aims to champion this generation of female leaders as they strive to achieve their ambitions in this highly-competitive industry.

“Women are underrepresented in fields of science and technology, and we feel strongly that it’s time to drive a change,” said BlackBerry Global Creative Director, Alicia Keys. “It’s important to connect the dots for young women in high school and college, and show them that careers in science and technology are within their reach. And when women do land these jobs, it’s vital they receive the mentoring and support they need to advance in their careers. I’m proud BlackBerry is demonstrating leadership in women’s education, both in school and in the workplace, and giving back to its most loyal users in such a profound way.”

In addition to providing full, four-year course tuition, BlackBerry will also offer mentorship and professional opportunities for each of the scholars. The scholars will be selected based on their academic merit and passion for entering the mobile computing industry. A panel of inspirational and accomplished women, led by Alicia Keys, will choose the applicants from the pool of nominations submitted before the deadline of 5pm EDT on June 26, 2013. 

For more information about the program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, please visit www.blackberry.com/scholars.