The 500k would be paid into Nigerian account. The delay is the problem.

It's good we give a breakdown of the scholarships so that prospective applicants for next year award can have a good idea of the scholarship distribution. (Bear in mind that 1 PhD =3 MSc)
State. MSc. PhD.
Abia. 13. 4.
Akwa Ibom. 21. 8.
Bayelsa. 21. 7.
Cross River. 11. 4.
Delta. 22. 8.
Edo. 12. 4.
Imo. 14. 4.
Ondo. 12. 4.
Rivers. 23. 8.
Total. 149. 51.
Grand Total. 200.

This represents a reduction as compared to the past two years. It was 210 in 2014/2015 and 220 in 2015/2016. But it was 200 in 2013/2014.

Considering the prevailing economic circumstances, NDDC should be commended.

LacyG:
The 500k would be paid into Nigerian account. The delay is the problem.

Are you a previous scholar or is this just mere speculation?

If it's not speculation, is the 500k paid at the beginning or termination of your studies?

Will this 500k be taken from your $30,000 or is it extra scholarly allowance? (like the 10k we get for transportation when we attend interviews and predepature briefings).

Plz a previous scholar shud clarify on the 500k

The 500k is different. Not speculations

yamen21:
Plz a previous scholar shud clarify on the 500k

I am a current scholar and I have not received any 500k infact NDDC did not even ask me for a local (Nigerian) account.

Congratulations everyone.. Now that my name is on the list, I'm now afraid of going. Remembering everything I've read on this forum.

Please dont be. Just be thankful to God. I have been in school for over a month and this just came at the nick of time.

Hello house, is there anybody intending to study in Germany and he/she is yet to apply for admission? I would like to meet such on Tuesday and I intend to do so too. I confirmed from Mr Godson that we can use the offer in a German school. Pls let me know if you have an offer aleady.

Cc:niyogeol

Ruby17:
Hello house, is there anybody intending to study in Germany and he/she is yet to apply for admission? I would like to meet such on Tuesday and I intend to do so too. I confirmed from Mr Godson that we can use the offer in a German school. Pls let me know if you have an offer aleady.

U might wanna join the whatsapp group; information is power

odagogo:
for all those that made the list..lets try and connect so we can have a plan now that must of us have loss our admission.....text me your name and number to
0705 852 9485..... so we can all connect and probably meet at the venue on Tuesday. thanks

geobukky:
U might wanna join the whatsapp group; information is power

Add me on the Ways app group 08022099444

Pls add me to the whatsapp group tooo. 08067326236

add me

odagogo:
Congratulation once more to my fellow scholars
I think its time for us to connect and plan on the way forward....to join our League of successful scholars....text me your name and number to
0705 852 9485...... thanks

pls add me 08151037772

Congrats to all fellow awardees! I must similarly commend the efforts of our other friends. I trust the Lord to bless all ur expectations and labours, soon.
Pls, can I be added to the Awardees Whatsapp Group: 08037415042

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@Nuel, what's the dress code for the briefing?

Thermok:
on dressing code

Basically corporate, but you can wear anything so long as it's presentable. I don't think it's a good Idea to over dress (Ladies, you already have the scholarship, no need to impress anyone). Lol.

Nuel1647:

Basically corporate, but you can wear anything so long as it's presentable. I don't think it's a good Idea to over dress (Ladies, you already have the scholarship, no need to impress anyone). Lol.

Thanks

Basically corporate, but you can wear anything so long as it's presentable. I don't think it's a good Idea to over dress (Ladies, you already have the scholarship, no need to impress anyone). Lol.

Nuel1647:
Basically corporate, but you can wear anything so long as it's presentable. I don't think it's a good Idea to over dress (Ladies, you already have the scholarship, no need to impress anyone). Lol.

@Nuel, I heard you deferred your scholarship. Where there any fears or complications? Thanks

There is nothing like N500,000 from NDDC. Scholarship worth for M.Sc is $30,000 and for PhD is $90,000. Convert your school fees in pounds into dollars (note PhD is 3years) and deduct from scholarship amount, that way you will know what's left for you. Flight, visas, accommodation, and feeding is self provided (£1 = N610). You will wait for 5months after landing in UK before NDDC transfer your upkeep allowance which is the amount left after they pay your school fees. So how do you survive when you are there? For the sharp ones apply for your National Insurance Number immediately (check HMRC.gov.uk) and start applying for part time jobs (don't be selective, anything that comes grab it). If you have the stamina get up to 3 jobs and juggle between them and school. These are the few tips i can post. For those of you who can't leave by June 2017 (as your award letter is back dated to August 2016, and you are to make use of the scholarship within 6months) NDDC will retrieve the award. Wish you all best of luck.

Thermok:


@Nuel, I heard you deferred your scholarship. Where there any fears or complications? Thanks

There is no fear whatsoever, just follow the rules and submit all your documents as at when due. Within six months of collecting your letter, make sure you have secured a new admission and other requirements. Fill all the forms you were given at the predepature briefing and complete your documentation with NDDC during this six months period.

NDDC will then give you an updated scholarship letter, stating your new school and course if there are any changes.

Godson of Margeducation will always be available to help. Although he didn't help me, he helped a lot of people and I hope it's still free of charge. Some institutions will be present at the predepature briefing to offer admission to those who need it.

Thanks for this information. Please could you also comment on the 500k payment?

Nuel1647:

There is no fear whatsoever, just follow the rules and submit all your documents as at when due. Within six months of collecting your letter, make sure you have secured a new admission and other requirements. Fill all the forms you were given at the predepature briefing and complete your documentation with NDDC during this six months period.

NDDC will then give you an updated scholarship letter, stating your new school and course if there are any changes.

Godson of Margeducation will always be available to help. Although he didn't help me, he helped a lot of people and I hope it's still free of charge. Some institutions will be present at the predepature briefing to offer admission to those who need it.

tjaz:
Thanks for this information. Please could you also comment on the 500k payment?

It's fiction.

geobukky:
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geobukky:
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geobukky:
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Nuel1647:

There is no fear whatsoever, just follow the rules and submit all your documents as at when due. Within six months of collecting your letter, make sure you have secured a new admission and other requirements. Fill all the forms you were given at the predepature briefing and complete your documentation with NDDC during this six months period.

NDDC will then give you an updated scholarship letter, stating your new school and course if there are any changes.

Godson of Margeducation will always be available to help. Although he didn't help me, he helped a lot of people and I hope it's still free of charge. Some institutions will be present at the predepature briefing to offer admission to those who need it.

Thank you so much Nuel

Please does anyone know if NDDC pays the PhD tuition fees for the three years all at once or is it paid yearly? I have also heard some conflicting information that NDDC pays the $30k to your school and then you can get the balance (i.e. difference between $30k and your actual tuition fee) from your school. Anyway, tomorrow a lot should be clarified and please ask as many questions as you can guys.

VicWonder:
Please does anyone know if NDDC pays the PhD tuition fees for the three years all at once or is it paid yearly? I have also heard some conflicting information that NDDC pays the $30k to your school and then you can get the balance (i.e. difference between $30k and your actual tuition fee) from your school. Anyway, tomorrow a lot should be clarified and please ask as many questions as you can guys.

It's $30,000 per year for the three years.
If you are doing a PhD you get paid three times once per year. For MSc it's once.

You heard wrongly.

NDDC only pays the tuition to your school.
The balance between the tuition and your $30,000 is paid directly by NDDC to your account.

Nuel1647:


It's $30,000 per year for the three years.
If you are doing a PhD you get paid three times once per year. For MSc it's once.

You heard wrongly.

NDDC only pays the tuition to your school.
The balance between the tuition and your $30,000 is paid directly by NDDC to your account.

Many thanks for clarifying this....