smo3:

U dey fear make scientist no remove your name, lmao...i can't help but laugh. It's well o.

csimms7:

Yeah my brother. I go fund the rest myself. I have an offer also from Salford University for Advanced Control Systems but I prefer Newcastle University cos of their ranking, lol. Baba, God dey, Him go provide for me, lol. All I need na for NDDC to call or send me text say make I show. Once dem do that one, I don dey sure say na movement o. Lol. Oluwa dey! My class tally also ain't much. The reason why they don't admit much into masters programs abroad is because they will assign professors to each student as a mentor kind of stuff. No be 9ja naaaaa! Lol

cabaye:

in other words, the Nddc scholarship is similar to partial scholarship. from my understanding, one has to budget 7200 pounds (2million plus) for the visa package and accommodation before Nddc reimburses you there after.

are you from akwa ibom ??

DSSHQ: It is obvious that many people are very optimistic about their chances of getting the NDDC scholarship.I wish we all could get it but let us all face the truth about it.NDDC scholarship has got an history.Politics is usually embedded in the selection process.Only GOD can help one out because our politicians are very greedy.Even if they can comfortably afford it,they still include the names of their candidates to discredit the process.The director of educational services is usually helpless on this.So be optimistic that no one removes your name for a 'special' candidate. If you're so sure you will get the award,you can go on with your admission and visa processing.I'm hoping to make the final 200 like you all but I have alternative plans as well so that I don't get disappointed.

GlobalCareers: Among the ten schs, two are well ranked: leeds and sheffield.

csimms7:

No bruv, I'm not from Akwa Ibom, if to say I fr there I for don go MD gate for village sit down since na. Press for come video me, I for tell them say Mbok Fogerrabout. Lol.
It depends on the school with respect to the scholarship, if I should choose Salford for my case, the money will cover the fees and I'd still have spare of 8k pounds or more left. So it actually depends. Past scholarships have been 30k USD and NDDC advises you apply to schools they've got partnerships with cos their fees are relatively cheaper and then it leaves you with enough for accommodation and upkeep but then most of those schools aren't even in top 50 plus other things dey to consider. On the other hand, if your fees is more expensive cos you chose a higher ranking school, you'd have to show proof of upkeep and accommodation for 9 months which is between 7-9k pounds that's if you've got the scholarship but if you are self financing you must show proof that you've paid fees or part of your fees and then the said amount. One more thing. Your statement of account which shows the sum must show that the said sum has been there for no less than 28 days. God help us all. Some people here dey say God save the queen. For me, May God save Pres Jonathan and NDDC cos na them wan give us scholarship! #nosentiments

cabaye:

let's assume my scenario, my tuition fee is 12500 pounds and my other expenses 7200 pounds which is more than 30000 dollars Nddc offers. I have a mind set of studying in Portsmouth which is not amongst the Nddc listed schools which is a difference of 2000 pounds higher than the 30

1. do I forfeit my course in Portsmouth and be forced to accept what ever course the Nddc schools offer?
2. would i be allowed to self finance the remaining balance of 2000pounds??

my reason for asking this is that I know of 2 past scholars from a distance studying in Portsmouth and Aberdeen which is more than what Nddc offers.

Frangbon: What if one gets more than one scholarship?

csimms7:

I dunno what will happen with that, it depends. I've asked also but on the other hand, honestly and candidly between us both, if I were to have two scholarships and I saw there was a way I could cash in on them, inasmuch as I'd be tempted to, I wouldn't. The reason isn't because I'm a saint. It's because there's someone out there, like me too is praying for such an opportunity to advance themselves. The only thing I'd do is take the better one and refuse the other one. That's my own choice though.

Frangbon: Who would it now got to?
The person out there won't get it anyway
If you were short listed as a successful candidate and you end up rejecting it an oga-at-the-top would find a way of keeping the proceeds

csimms7:

My question for you is this, would you rather have it on your conscience that your actions could have denied someone else the golden opportunity we all seek for? For me, e better say make the oga at the top do the dirt and be answerable to Oluwa himself than to bear it on my conscience. Secondly, what if the oga at the top decides to award it to someone else and doesn't play dirty? Remember there are two sides to a coin. Happy Sunday ya'll. another week of hope. Success to us all.

csimms7:

I dunno what will happen with that, it depends. I've asked also but on the other hand, honestly and candidly between us both, if I were to have two scholarships and I saw there was a way I could cash in on them, inasmuch as I'd be tempted to, I wouldn't. The reason isn't because I'm a saint. It's because there's someone out there, like me too is praying for such an opportunity to advance themselves. The only thing I'd do is take the better one and refuse the other one. That's my own choice though.

cabaye: www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nddc-md-in-the-eye-of-the-storm/183487/

rajrascal: PTDF releases Msc list,NDDC still pending.Check ptdf site if interested.It is well!!

cabaye:

are we waiting for a list or text message??

chivitech:

That is very true my friend. I know this is not NITDA scholarship thread. But I am quite fortunate to be among the successful NITDA shortlisted candidate. My question is this, do you know the exact amount NITDA offers? cos if it is higher than NDDC, I want to forget about NDDC and try to give others a chance while I pursue Oxford. thanks

kennyone: Forget about the oxford thing unless your tuition fee is not more than 20,000 pounds. That is the highest NITDA will pay for your tuition. And as regards the maintenance allowance, think NITDA has the best in the country so far. it is 10,200 pounds per year.

4mula22: Pls how do I check ptdf list?
Pls give me a link

SSGUniport:

@4mula22;

http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/index.php/34-
important-1/scholarships/224-2014-oss-msc-successful-candidates


Thank God For His Exceeding Grace.

kennyone: Forget about the oxford thing unless your tuition fee is not more than 20,000 pounds. That is the highest NITDA will pay for your tuition. And as regards the maintenance allowance, think NITDA has the best in the country so far. it is 10,200 pounds per year.

cabaye: The NDDC Acting Director, Education, Health and Social
Services, Dr. Solomon Ita......

does this mean its no longer Christy atako ??
www.m.worldstagegroup.com/readnews.php?&id=16718&active=news

GlobalCareers:

Yeah. I learnt she's gone on terminal leave.

csimms7:

Heartbreak. My name no dey the ptdf own and I no apply for NITDA. NDDC no dull me o. If not na protest tins. Lol.
For NDDC, it's either through phone calls or text messages that they will use to contact people.