Scholarship and Internship Opportunities 2024-2025: Guidelines, Requirements, and Benefits

Phebe Keshinro Project Hope Scholarship

The Phebe Keshinro Foundation is proud to introduce Project Hope—a scholarship initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian students in their pursuit of tertiary education. With the goal of eliminating financial barriers and fostering academic excellence, the Project Hope Scholarship seeks to sponsor 100 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Forms for underprivileged secondary school students.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to financially disadvantaged secondary school students or recent graduates aged between 15 and 21.
• Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, and a commitment to community impact.
• Rigorous selection process focusing on perseverance, resilience, and academic dedication.

Benefits and Timeline:

• Financial support for JAMB fees for selected beneficiaries.
• Top three scorers admitted into a federal or state university in Nigeria receive scholarships covering tuition fees and a stipend for textbooks and educational materials.
• Scholars gain access to mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities to support both academic and personal growth.

Application Procedure:

1. Complete the application form with personal details and educational objectives.
2. Participate in a 30-minute assessment covering Mathematics, English, and General Aptitude questions.
3. The selection committee thoroughly reviews each application, considering financial need, academic merit, and extracurricular involvement.
4. Scholarship recipients are notified and awarded accordingly.

Deadline:
January 28th, 2024

Click here to apply.

NITDA/Google Scholarship: Cohort 3 Guidelines and Requirements

NITDA/Google Scholarship Program – Cohort 3

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Coursera, is excited to announce Cohort 3 of the NITDA/Google Scholarship program. This initiative aims to empower Nigerian citizens by providing them with opportunities to acquire professional certifications from renowned multinational tech companies such as Meta, Google, and IBM, as well as leading US universities.

Program Structure:

1. Categories of Certification Programs:

• Category A (IT Career Pathway): Offers 20 professional certification programs designed to kickstart a successful IT career. Each program comprises a series of interrelated courses, providing in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills essential for employment. Participants will receive certificates of completion for individual courses, and the professional certification will be earned upon completing all required courses within the program.
• Category B (Complementary Skills Pathway): Provides 4 certification programs to complement IT career skills. Participants can choose programs focusing on digital productivity tools, entrepreneurship, or freelancing skills.

1. Selection Process:

• Applicants are required to select one certification program from both Category A and Category B during the application process.

1. Application Details:

• Interested individuals can access program information and read about professional certifications through the attached program links.

1. Scholarship Benefits:

• Successful applicants will receive a Coursera license via email, presented in the form of a joining link.
• The Coursera license will be valid for a duration of six (6) months, during which scholars are expected to complete as many professional certifications as possible.

1. Enrollment Procedure:

• Scholars can enroll in their chosen programs by clicking on the provided Coursera joining link.
• Participants can only be enrolled in one certification at a time from the list of 3MTT (3 Months to Top) 12 core skills, including Software Development, UI/UX Design, Data Analysis & Visualization, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Animation, AI/Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Game Development, Cloud Computing, Dev Ops, and Data Science.

1. Program Duration:

• Each scholar will have a six-month access period to the Coursera license, during which they are encouraged to maximize their learning opportunities.

This scholarship program aligns with NITDA’s commitment to fostering IT education and empowering individuals to thrive in the evolving tech landscape. Successful candidates will gain valuable skills and certifications to enhance their professional journey.

Click here to apply.

NIG Internship 2024 | Guidelines | Requirements | Benefits

• Institution(s): The National Institute of Genetics
• Location: Japan
• Internship Period: June 13 – July 24, 2024 (1.5 months)
• Internship Focused Areas: Life Sciences
• Internship Deadline: January 09, 2024

NIG Internship Benefits

NIG Internship will provide the following benefits to their interns:

• A round-trip airfare between the intern’s place of residence (location of school) and Japan.
• A round-trip transportation fare between the airport in Japan and NIG.
• Accommodation fees at the institute’s guesthouse, and travel insurance during the program.
• Living and miscellaneous expenses other than the above will not be provided by NIG, and the interns must pay these costs by themselves.

NIG Internship Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the following criteria for the NIG Internship:

• Required Languages: English
• Eligible Countries: All world countries
• Applicants must be interested in life sciences and be in the prefinal-year at the time of application, i.e. in the 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s program, in the 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s program, in the 4th year of a 5-year program, in the 1st year of a 2-year master’s program, or in the 5th year of a 6-year program.
• Students who are interested in enrolling in our PhD program at NIG are encouraged to apply.
• Because of a highly competitive selection process, applications from non-prefinal students and students in a PhD course are not considered.

How to Apply for the NIG Internship?

Step 1: Identify your field of interest and preferred host laboratory.

Step 2: Make an online application.

Step 3: Upload the following documents:

• Letter of Motivation / Self-advertisement: Within 500 English words.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): In English. Includes education records starting from high school. Be sure to indicate your current academic year.
• Scanned Academic Transcript: Submit the latest undergraduate or postgraduate transcript that you can obtain. Please scan it and then upload it. In case your Academic Transcript is prepared in languages other than English, attach an English or a Japanese translation to each document. Please combine them into a single file when you upload multiple documents on the online application system.
• Two recommendation letters of your teachers: Must be entered by your recommenders through the recommender page of the online application system.

NIG Internship Requirements

Interns must agree to fulfill the following requirements:

• Conform to the regulations of NIG.
• Maintain confidentiality of unpublished information obtained at NIG.
• Dedicate full efforts to the NIGINTERN program. Complete assignments, tasks, and projects associated with the internship program.
• Participate in the project for the full term of the internship (on a full-time basis, five days a week until the end of the designated term). Work on the days and times agreed with the supervisor.
• Give an oral presentation on the scheduled day to report the research results.
• Submit an essay and a questionnaire at the end of the internship term.
• Submit all the boarding pass stubs of flights arranged by NIG to and from Japan.
• If the conditions listed above are not fully met, NIG shall take necessary actions such as reduction of the financial support and/or termination of the internship.

Website

To learn more about the NIG Internship, please visit the official website.

Khalifa University Scholarship

Level of Study: Masters / PhD

• Institution(s): Khalifa University
• Study in: Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Program Period:
• Duration of Master Degree For Full Time: 2 Years
• Duration of Master Degree For Part Time: 3 Years
• Deadline: April 30, 2024

Khalifa University Scholarship Degree Programs

Master Degree Programs:

1. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering.
2. Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
3. Master of Science in Engineering Systems and Management.
4. Master of Science in Information Security.
5. Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering.
6. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
7. Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering.
8. Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering.
9. Master of Science in Sustainable Critical Infrastructure.
10. Master of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering.
11. Master of Science by Research in Engineering.
12. Master of Engineering in Health, Safety, and Environmental Engineering.
13. Master of Science in Computing and Information Science.
14. Master of Arts in International and Civil Security.
15. Master of Science in Applied Chemistry.
16. Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience.

Doctoral Degree Programs:

1. Aerospace Engineering.
2. Biomedical Engineering.
3. Chemical Engineering.
4. Civil Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering.
5. Electrical and Computer Engineering.
6. Engineering Systems and Management.
7. Material Science and Engineering.
8. Mechanical Engineering.
9. Nuclear Engineering.
10. Petroleum Engineering.
11. Robotics.
12. Multidisciplinary Engineering.
13. Doctor of Medicine (MD).

For more information check here.

Scholarship Coverage

Khalifa University Masters Scholarship Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Free University accommodation for eligible full-time students only.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.

Khalifa University PhD Scholarship Benefits

• Full coverage of tuition fees.
• Basic monthly stipend of 20,000 AED.
• Additional monthly allowance of 20,000 AED, subject to approval and meeting scholarship progression criteria.
• Textbooks provided by the University.
• Support to attend international research conferences, subject to approval.
• Medical insurance coverage for full-time international students sponsored by Khalifa University.
• Mobilization and demobilization flights (between home country and Abu Dhabi) for full-time overseas international students, subject to approval.
• Coverage of UAE visa application fees for full-time international students.
• Commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study. The University reserves the right for any reason not to offer the student a post after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria for the Khalifa University Scholarship

To be eligible for the Khalifa University Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English.
• Eligible Countries: All world countries.

Master’s Degree Program requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• English Proficiency Certificate.
• Admission Interview.

Doctorate Degree Program requirements:

• Completion of a Master’s Degree.
• Research statement (500-1,000 words).
• Admission interview.

Participants can apply for Full Time as well as Part-Time.

Full-time: Students are required to Register for 3-4 courses each semester (9-12 credit hours or equivalent).

Part-time: Students are required to Register for 2 courses each semester (6 credit hours or equivalent).

How to Apply for the Khalifa University Scholarship?

Please follow the following instructions to apply for the Khalifa University Scholarship:

1. Create an account here.
2. Fill out the application and attach the required papers:

• Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate.
• Equivalency certificate issued by the UAE Ministry of Education for applicants who have graduated from institutions outside of the UAE.
• Official transcript showing the grading scale.
• English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or EmSAT).
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Passport-style photograph on a white background.
• Valid passport. International applicants who reside in the UAE should also upload a clear copy of their valid UAE visa.
• Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid – UAE National applicants only).
• Valid UAE national ID card (for national and international applicants who currently reside in the UAE).
• Statement of Purpose (500 to 1,000 words).
• Research Statement (500 to 1,000 words – PhD applicants only).

Notes: Know more about how to apply here. If you are accepted you will enter the second phase which is the interview.

Website

To learn more about the Khalifa University Scholarship, please visit the official website.

York University International Scholarships 2024 | Guidelines | Requirements | Deadlines

York University International Scholarships 2024

• Degree Level: Bachelors (BS) Degree
• Deadline: 15 Feb 2024 (annual)
• Study in: Canada
• Next course starts: September 2024

Brief description:
York University offers the Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships and the International Entrance Scholarships of Distinction specifically for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of York.

• Host Institution(s): York University in Ontario, Canada
• Field of study: Any undergraduate degree program that begins in the Fall 2024 term under the following faculties: Arts, Media, Performance & Design; Environmental Studies; Education; Glendon; Health; Lassonde School of Engineering; Liberal Arts & Professional Studies; Science; or the Schulich School of Business

Number of Awards:

• President’s International Scholarship of Excellence: 20
• Tentanda Via Award: 15
• Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: 2

Target group: International students

Scholarship value/inclusions:

• President’s International Scholarship of Excellence: $180,000 ($45,000 x 4 years)
• Tentanda Via Award: $120,000 ($30,000 x 4 years)
• Global Leader of Tomorrow Award: $80,000 ($20,000 x 4 years)
  All scholarships above are renewable for three years of full-time undergraduate study, provided high academic standing is maintained in each academic year.

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

• Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada
• Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2024
• Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award)
• Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent
• Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement
• Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable
• Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by 15 February 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time
• Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by 15 February 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Application instructions:
To apply, you must complete the International Student Scholarship & Award Application form online. A 9-digit York reference number is required, which you will receive within 5 business days of applying to York. You must submit your application for admission to York well in advance of the scholarship application deadline of 15 February 2024.

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

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