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5 Scholarship-Awarding Universities To Apply For In 2023

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Doing a graduate degree in a country that is known to have some of the best universities in the world is amazing: new environment, new colleagues, new culture, access to cutting-edge research, and super-professional teachers. But a degree abroad also involves a financial effort. After all, you are moving to another country. That’s why scholarships, awards and bursaries always come in handy. Plus, they not only help you study abroad, but are also a form of recognition of your academic potential.

5 Scholarship-Awarding Universities To Apply For In 2023

 

Knowledge is key in life. Doing a graduate degree in a country that is known to have some of the best universities in the world is amazing: a new environment, new colleagues, new culture, access to cutting-edge research, and super-professional teachers. But a degree abroad also involves a financial effort. After all, you are moving to another country.

 

 

That’s why scholarships, awards, and bursaries always come in handy. Plus, they not only help you study abroad but are also a form of recognition of your academic potential.

 

Doing a graduate degree in a country that is known to have some of the best universities in the world is amazing: new environment, new colleagues, new culture, access to cutting-edge research, and super-professional teachers. But a degree abroad also involves a financial effort. After all, you are moving to another country.

That’s why scholarships, awards and bursaries always come in handy. Plus, they not only help you study abroad, but are also a form of recognition of your academic potential.

 

 

1. University of West London Scholarships

One of the universities with the most generous scholarship programmes, is the University of West London. Almost every school within the university offers awards and scholarships which means that you have a lot of chances to be eligible for an award or scholarship.

For example, if you become a School of Law and Criminology student, you are eligible for a scholarship of 3,000 GBP. The main condition is to have had undergraduate studies in the same area of study. Other examples of awards are:

  • The Mollie Clay Scholarship: 2,500 GBP for outstanding achievements
  • The Syed Hamid Scholarship: 2,500 GBP for outstanding achievements
  • Exclusive alumni discounts: tuition fees discounts if you have graduated from a previous course at the university and continue with Master’s studies there

 

2. GCU Loyalty Scholarships

Glasgow Caledonian University, located in Scotland, can help you start your Master’s with a Loyalty Scholarship by cutting off 2,000 GBP off your course tuition fee in the first year, and 1,000 GBP for any subsequent year.

As the name suggests, the scholarship does come with an important condition. In order to be eligible, you must be self-funded, and you must have one of the following:

  • a previous degree from GCU
  • a Foundation, Pre-Master’s or Pre-sessional course with INTO GCU
  • a GCU Summer School
  • an exchange programme at GCU

This scholarship works great for you if you need to attend a pre-Master or any other type of course in order to qualify for a Master’s degree in a certain subject area.

3. Scholarships offered by the University of Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in England and offers a variety of Master’s specializations you can apply to, according to your background and ambitions. But its schools also offer scholarships to get you on the right track. Here are three types of scholarships that could be for you:

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Scholarships

If you are applying to one of 6 Masters in the field of Earth and Environmental Sciences and if you come from Nigeria or Ghana, you are eligible for a 20% discount from your tuition fee. Other important criteria to getting the scholarships are:

  • you’re fully self-funded
  • if you are from Nigeria, you need a minimum GPA of 3.0/5 in a relevant subject
  • if you are from Ghana you must hold a minimum of a Second Class Upper in a relevant subject

Faculty of Business and Law Scholarships

The Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Portsmouth offers EU students the possibility to get a 40% discount on their tuition fees. To be eligible you need to fulfil the following conditions:

  • you’re fully self-funded
  • you are an EU-national
  • you were accepted at an on-campus degree
  • you have a 2:1 from your Bachelors

Bonus: 2 University Awards

The university also offers 2 bursaries for international students which involve a 10% discount on your tuition fee, based on your country of origin. You don’t need to do anything to apply for this bursary. If you’re eligible for it, you’ll be awarded the discount automatically. Some of the conditions to be eligible are:

  • you come from an eligible country
  • you are self-funded
  • you haven’t previously studied at the University of Portsmouth
  • you don’t have any other scholarship

 

4. The University of the West of Scotland Anniversary Scholarships for 2018-2019

The University of the West of Scotland celebrates 120 years since it was founded. As a result, they are offering anniversary scholarships of 1,500 GBP. To be eligible you must have achieved academic excellence during your undergraduate studies and exams.

The scholarship is for you if you are a self-funding, full-time, fee-paying, non-EU/non-EEA student, and you apply for Master’s programmes starting September 2018 or January 2019.

5. De Montfort University Scholarships

De Montfort University in England offers two types of scholarship to ambitious international students.

First, they offer the Principal’s Scholarship for students who enrol at Leicester Castle Business School. The scholarship is worth 3,000 GBP. To be eligible, you need to apply to eligible Masters in the field of Business and Management for the September 2018 and January 2019 intake. There’s no separate application. You are automatically considered for the scholarship. 

Second, they offer the Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Scholarships targeting student who want to develop their performance in sports. The scholarship is worth 6,000 GBP. To be eligible for this scholarship you need to:

  • be enrolled on taught or research course during the academic year 2018/19
  • demonstrate commitment and passion for the sport you practice

 

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

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ZENITH BANK REWARDS HACKATHON WINNERS WITH N77.5M CASH PRIZE AT ZENITH TECH FAIR 4.0

 

A total sum of N77.5 million in prize money was won at the end of a keenly contested hackathon session at the Fourth Edition of the Zenith Tech Fair, themed “Future Forward 4.0: Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity & Growth Imperatives – The Impact of AI “, which held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The prize money was shared among ten finalists who emerged from the over 1,700 contestants that took part in the hackathon, with JumpnPass, a self-checkout technology solution reshaping the retail landscape in Africa emerging as the overall winner and taking home the grand prize of N25 million. This is in addition to a six-week mentorship and incubation program designed to help them grow and scale effectively, which will run from December 2024 to February 2025.

The first runner-up, CreditChek, a credit and verification service provider which leverages AI and open banking to streamline income and credit history verification for financial institutions, won N20 million and a mentorship programme, while the second runner-up, Salad Africa, a start-up which offers seamless integration of credit products for digital platforms and software companies won N15 million as well as a mentorship programme. Other finalists who took home N2.5million each include Regxta, CashAfrica, Middleman, Messenger, Pocketfood, Famasi Africa, Kitovu.

Earlier during the programme, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, in her welcome address expressed her appreciation to the Founder & Chairman, Dr Jim Ovia, CFR, for birthing the idea that led to the establishment of the Tech Fair initiative 5 years ago, she thanked him for his vision and foresight in utilizing technology to revolutionize the world of business and banking.

Commenting on the Hackathon, she said, “This prestigious annual event was created to empower and nurture young fertile minds. We hope to produce the likes of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk from the Zenith Bank Hackathons in the nearest future. According to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, 70% of Nigeria’s population are youths which is an economic asset when properly harnessed. This is part of the reason why Zenith Bank is hosting this event to support the development of technology startups. Their success not only fosters innovation and growth in Nigeria, but it also plays a vital role in creating employment opportunities for our youth.” She also stressed on the importance of innovation and embedded finance in ensuring strong and enduring institutions. According to her, “it is paramount that we adapt and adopt technology to stay ahead of the curve. We have seen various cases of companies that failed because of their lack of innovation. It is quite obvious that when companies fail to innovate; they can easily be displaced, so this is not the time to be orthodox, innovation should be a top priority for us.”

In his goodwill message, The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu called for a global approach to doing business in the country. According to him, “What we need to do is to be able to enhance our product and services in order to compete in the world. We can’t continue to act local, we need to think global. Anything that we’re doing now, we need to be able to know that we are not just serving a local market, we actually want to serve the global market, and that’s why I’m glad that consistently, for the past four years, I have kept up with the Zenith Tech Fair. I am sure 5.0 should be bigger and better than what we have today, but for us as a government, what we need to do is to continue to use platforms like this to reassure you of our readiness to provide an enabling environment for your ideas and innovative solutions.”

Described as a huge success by participants, the Fair featured the launch of the bank’s digital wallet, EazyByZenith, which will help to support the bank’s retail and financial inclusion strategy. The fair also included presentations on the leading technological innovations that cut across different aspects of life, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Financial Intelligence, Cloud Computing and Communication Technologies, with the keynote address, “Banking Transformation in a Digital World”, delivered by Robin Speculand, a renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist.

The event also featured goodwill messages by Jim Ovia, CFR, Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank; His Excellency, Hon. Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (represented by Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the Presidency on Economic Matters). Other eminent IT practitioners from top global brands who also made presentations include; Robin Speculand, renowned Strategy & Digital Implementation Specialist; Danilo McGarry, Global Expert on Digital Transformation and AI; Jania Okwechime, Partner, Africa, AI & Data Leader, Deloitte; Rupert Nicolay, Director, Microsoft Worldwide Financial Services.

The panel session had Wole Odeyele, Client Technology Lead for Microsoft Inc. as its host, and featured six discussants including Ada Jabaru, Founder & Director, Nistad Limited; Funke Opeke, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, MainOne; Guy Futi, Chief Executive Officer, Orda; Dr Auwal Adam Sa’ad, Founder, ZamzamPay; Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General/Chief Executive Officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

The Zenith Bank startup pitch competition and incubation program seeks to identify and fast-track the growth of high-potential Nigerian startups innovating in key sectors, including Embedded Finance, Cybersecurity, Fintech, HealthTech, Agritech, E-commerce, and more. The program provides an ideal platform for startups to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and gain access to invaluable resources to scale their businesses.

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY

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NEW BPP DG COMMITS TO EFFICIENCY AND STAFF WELFARE FOR IMPACTFUL SERVICE DELIVERY*

*_…begins review of bureau processes to enhance government procurement systems_*

The Director General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr Adebowale Adedokun, has outlined his vision to drive efficiency, enhance staff welfare, and reinforce the Bureau’s regulatory mandate in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope mandate and his commitment to improving Nigeria’s economy. This was made known during an interactive session with staff of the Bureau at the State House Banquet Hall on November 20, 2024. Dr Adedokun emphasised the urgency of delivering results as well as improving trust in the government procurement system to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, declaring, “Let us work together to get value for money for Nigeria’s developmental processes and achieve President Tinubu’s mandate of making Nigeria’s economy better.”

Furthermore, in a bid to strengthen operational efficiency, the DG also announced key reforms, including introducing Service Level Agreements for the bureau’s processes ensuring that letters are treated within 3 (three) days, and ensuring reports are completed within 14 (fourteen) days. He also highlighted plans to secure a sustainable budget that would improve the working environment and provide better welfare for staff.

Dr Adedokun firmly stated the Bureau’s resolve to uphold its regulatory integrity under his watch. He warned that officers are prohibited from visiting Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) unless on official assignments stressing the need for officers of the Bureau to stay above board. He further declared that contractors are no longer allowed within the Bureau’s premises to ensure that officers can perform their duties without undue interference and influence.

Calling for a collaborative approach, the DG urged staff to embody the Bureau’s regulatory values by adhering to procurement guidelines, avoiding delays, and striving for excellence. “As a regulator, you must be seen to be guided by the procurement process,” he stated. He assured the team of an open-door policy, encouraging innovative ideas that could propel the Bureau to greater heights.

The session also featured a visit from former DG, Engr. Emeka Ezeh, OFR, FNSE, who led the Bureau from 2009 to 2016. Engr. Ezeh commended President Tinubu for appointing Dr Adedokun and urged staff to provide their full support to the new leadership. He encouraged staff to focus on leaving a legacy of excellence, saying, “Work in a way that you will be celebrated wherever you go in life.”

Senior Directors, including Engr. Nasir Bello and Engr. Isaiah Yesufu reiterated the importance of supporting the DG’s vision while emphasizing adherence to the Bureau’s operational guidelines. Staff also welcomed the session, sharing their perspectives on improving the Bureau’s operations and pledging their support for the new leadership.

In a related development, Dr Adedokun sought collaboration with the Presidential Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy (PODES) led by its Head, Mr O’tega Ogra, who is also the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, during a courtesy visit to his office on November 21, 2024. The DG emphasized the need to enhance the Bureau’s public engagement and visibility in line with the all-of-government communications approach being espoused by the PODES.

Mr Ogra congratulated Dr Adedokun on his appointment and highlighted the key role BPP plays in advancing Nigeria’s development agenda. O’tega further expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Bureau in amplifying its communication efforts and ensuring Nigerians understand and appreciate its critical role in national governance.

Dr Adedokun’s leadership marks a new chapter for the Bureau of Public Procurement, focused on accountability, efficiency, and impactful service delivery. His vision aligns seamlessly with the Federal Government’s goals of economic transformation and sustainable development as well as President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.

Janet McDickson
Director, Information & Public Relations/Head, Media-BPP

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Abducted Rivers bizman rescued, suspected robber arrested

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The Rivers State Police Command said its men rescued a businessman identified as Julius Madabuchi, who was kidnapped by a four-man gang at a filling station in the Oyigbo Local Government Area of the state.

The police said the man was abducted when the miscreants who were driving in a Black Toyota car stormed the area and started shooting discriminately before executing their plan.

The rescue of the man, the police said, followed a distress call sent to the command control room about the activities of the hoodlums on November 17 and immediately mobilised operatives to the scene, saying the abductors engaged the police in a shootout.

The spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, on Wednesday.

 

The statement reads, “On the 17th of November, 2014, at about 2023hrs, operatives of the command received a distress call from the Room indicating that a gang of armed men numbering about four operating in a Black colour Toyota Corolla car shot sporadically and kidnapped one Madabuchi Julius at Sabbath Filling Station, Oyigbo.

“Operatives were swiftly mobilised to the scene and the hoodlums on sighting the police operatives drove off, but they were given a hot chase by the operatives and subsequently intercepted along Egbu Street, Oyigbo and a gun duel ensued between the operatives and the hoodlums.

“The hoodlums could not withstand the police’s superior firepower and eventually abandoned the victim and their operational vehicle with registration number RIVERS PHC 938 AH and escaped. The victim was rescued unhurt and the vehicle recovered. He has since reunited with his family.”

 

The state police image maker however said an investigation is ongoing while concerted efforts are being intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang and recover their operational weapons.

In a related development, Iringe-Koko said the following day, precisely on Monday, operatives of the command acted on credible information, coordinated a covert operation at the St Lorinta Street, Oyigbo and arrested one Gabriel Morris, aged 25, at Mercy Ground in Kom-Kom, Oyigbo LGA of the State.

The state police spokesperson stated, “During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being a member of a syndicate that had been terrorising Oyigbo and its environs in recent times.

 

Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, listed items recovered from the suspect including one locally made pistol and a quantity of weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.

She added, “Investigation is ongoing, while concerted efforts are intensified to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.

“This successful operation further demonstrates the effectiveness of the Rivers State Police Command in combating kidnapping and all other forms of crime in the state.”

 

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