Brief description

BlackBerry is reaching out to women in
Nigeria to urge them to apply for the
new BlackBerry Scholars Programme, an
initiative designed to inspire women
globally to enter and develop careers in
the fields of science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.
Eligible Field of Study
The Fields of Science, Technology,
Engineering And Mathematics

About Scholarship
The BlackBerry Scholars Programme is
available to women in Nigeria and will
provide scholarships to outstanding
applicants who are seeking degrees at
accredited local colleges and universities
in the areas of STEM across Nigeria.
The scholars will be selected by a panel
of inspirational and accomplished
women, led by Alicia Keys, who will
recruit candidates based on their
academic merit and passion for entering
the mobile computing industry.
Blackberry Scholars Program
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 secondary school to
university, and as they rise through their
careers.

As more than 55 per cent 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.

Scholarship Offered Since: First phase
Scholarship Type: Scholarship for
undergraduate female students
Eligibility

Nigerian girls who will be entering
their first year of study in the
2013-2014 academic year
All applicants to The BlackBerry®
Scholars Program must be female
and age 18 or older (or the
equivalent age of majority where
you live). If the applicant is a
minor, consent for participation in
the program and acceptance of the
Award is required from their parent
or legal guardian at the time of
application for the Program.
The Program is open to U.S. and
non-U.S. students worldwide,
unless otherwise indicated in these
terms and conditions or in other
documentation associated with the
Program.

Applicants must be entering as a
full-time first year undergraduate in
the 2013-2014 academic year at an
accredited college or university and
planning to pursue a course of
study majoring or concentrating in
the fields of Science, Technology,
Engineering or Mathematics.
Transfer between Science,
Technology and Math programs will
not affect payment of the award,
however BlackBerry must be
notified prior to any transfer.
Employees of BlackBerry and
members of the scholarship
selection panel, and members of
their immediate families or others
living in the same household, are
not eligible for a scholarship
through the Program and should
not apply.

Applicants must not have ever
been convicted of a crime or have
acted in a manner that will bring
BlackBerry into disrepute, in
BlackBerry’s sole discretion.
Selection Criteria
Secondary school (high school)
academic record
Quality of answers to written essay
questions
Extracurricular, community, and
other leadership activities

Recommendations
Demonstrated financial need

Number of Scholarships: Up to ten
(10) Awards will be granted by
BlackBerry

Value of Scholarship: not specified
Duration of Scholarship: For the
duration of study
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): accredited
local colleges and universities


Application Deadline
Applications are now open to candidates
in Nigeria, who are interested in the
scholarship, and will close on June 26,
2013, the firm added.
Offered annually? Not Specified
How to Apply
Visit scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors

Eligible candidates to apply through this link:

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


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Jokes.

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