"Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience." — Francis Bacon

The purpose of creating this thread is to assist Nigerian youths, who are passionate about acquiring postgraduate education abroad, with reliable information. To achieve this aim, we would rely on the experiences of Nairalanders that are either studying abroad or have completed their programme there.

Contributions are also welcome from other members of this forum.

CC:
peacettw
DanjaNinja
aamstih
OGreene
drhopeful
Scholastica16
fredoricko
kinematicguy
darryjay16
Masterforcell
RexCheeng
sirRiddy
nastydamus
tensazangetsu20
donkafor
babyfaceafrica
Miracle212
oyek691
adetola007
Nigayoyo
Thermodynamics
Tosyno4tt
Sombrerogalaxy
et al.

Let me introduce myself and state my career goals briefly.

I am T. Adedeji, a Physics graduate from the University of Ibadan. My overarching career goal is to become a competent research scientist in the nearest future.

To achieve this objective, I am working towards securing a scholarship from a top Saudi Arabian university for my master's degree. As of now, I have these three schools in mind: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Saud University.

Like most other citadels of learning in various parts of the world, part of the requirements of these Saudi Arabian universities is that prospective international students should have a good score in TOEFL and/or GRE. So I will be seating for TOEFL in few months after solving the challenge I currently face with my international passport.

In our subsequent discussions, I will be sharing my findings so far about the scholarship programs of the above-mentioned universities. I also have a number of grey areas about pursuing a master's programme in a foreign university, which I need clarification on.

Cc:
ChineloSA
Detoyl
water4
esosa4real
dafemlions
FemiOja
phabulous88
wip7
et al.

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Interestingly following

This might help a prospective research student.

"Advice for Prospective Research Students"

https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~evans/advice/prospective.html


" Standardized tests and grades have minimal influence on your chances of admission and reveal very little about your potential as a researcher."

Credit: ogunsinamayowa (Nairalander)

Well, it is actually easy I suppose.

There are so many scholarship opportunities

Whoever is interested in scholarships needs to have his/her ear to the ground.

www.studyandscholarships.com does the trick.

That aside, everyone must be aware that in Nigeria, there are a few govt. programs (although PMB has not been forthcoming so far)

The chevening as well as the commonwealth shared scholarship is also very fair. Fair in that everyone gets a fair chance.

If you are looking to go to the USA, there they have many schools that offer no scholarship but studentship. In that case, you first get your admission, then you could get a "job offer" in the school that pays well.

All in all, I can only advice you to stick to the link I just shared as they let you know all available scholarship offers for developing countries.

"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." -- Sir Isaac Newton

People who are preparing for TOEFL, GRE, IELTS will find these threads useful.

https://www.nairaland.com/3217800/preparing-toefl-already-taken-toefl
https://www.nairaland.com/2426588/preparing-ielts-get-here
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

Lots of relevant materials for studying for these exams are shared on them. Also, they contain loads of tips and advice on prepping for the exams, and experiences of people that have sat for the exams.

Followers of this thread that plan to study in Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland will find these threads beneficial;
https://www.nairaland.com/1839337/anyone-studying-portugal
https://www.nairaland.com/2416231/anyone-studying-belgium
https://www.nairaland.com/836935/students-switzerland-nigerians-living-switzerland

ok

gensteejay:
"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." -- Sir Isaac Newton

People who are preparing for TOEFL, GRE, IELTS will find these threads useful.

https://www.nairaland.com/3217800/preparing-toefl-already-taken-toefl
https://www.nairaland.com/2426588/preparing-ielts-get-here
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

Lots of relevant materials for studying for these exams are shared on them. Also, they contain loads of tips and advice on prepping for the exams, and experiences of people that have sat for the exams.

Followers of this thread that plan to study in Portugal, Belgium, Switzerland will find these threads beneficial;
https://www.nairaland.com/1839337/anyone-studying-portugal
https://www.nairaland.com/2416231/anyone-studying-belgium
https://www.nairaland.com/836935/students-switzerland-nigerians-living-switzerland

nice one for sharing this link address. Weldone.

gensteejay:
"Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience." — Francis Bacon

The purpose of creating this thread is to assist Nigerian youths, who are passionate about acquiring postgraduate education abroad, with reliable information. To achieve this aim, we would rely on the experiences of Nairalanders that are either studying abroad or have completed their programme there.

Contributions are also welcome from other members of this forum.

CC: HungerBad; AkinPhysicist; CACAWA; naturalwaves; peacettw; DanjaNinja; aamstih; OGreene; drhopeful; Scholastica16; fredoricko; kinematicguy; darryjay16; Masterforcell; RexCheeng; sirRiddy; nastydamus; happyday; tensazangetsu20; donkafor; babyfaceafrica; Miracle212; oyek691; adetola007; Nigayoyo et al.

following

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." Confucius

People who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in China, UAE, Saudi Arabia can check the following links for scholarship information on top schools in these countries:

Tianjin University, China: http://cscsholarships.com/tianjin-government-scholarship-2.html
Masdar Institute Of Science And Technology, UAE: http://esther.ng/apply-now-2017-masdar-institute-of-science-and-technology-scholarships-for-graduate-studies-in-uae/
King Saud University (KSU), Saudi Arabia: http://www.paknewspage.com/king-saud-university-ksu-scholarships-for-international-students-2017-18/
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia: http://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/king-abdullah-university-of-science-and-technology-kaust-fellowships-2017-for-study-in-saudi-arabia-fully-funded/
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia: http://www.scholarshipsads.org/full-ms-phd-scholarships-2017-2018-king-fahd-university-petroleum-minerals-saudi-arabia/

These scholarships will most likely be available few weeks or months before the beginning of fall semester in each schools. The scholarship programs of KSU, KAUST and KFUPM for fall semester will usually start around December (for the first two) and around Feb for the last for each academic year.

To get the actual dates, students should check the above links as often as possible.


Students that are interested in studying in China, Australia, Estonia, UAE will find some useful information here;
https://www.nairaland.com/2027910/nigerian-students-china
https://www.nairaland.com/215610/where-nigerians-australia
https://www.nairaland.com/1972275/lets-talk-estonia
https://www.nairaland.com/610038/nigerian-sudying-dubai-what-think

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gensteejay:
"Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience." — Francis Bacon

The purpose of creating this thread is to assist Nigerian youths, who are passionate about acquiring postgraduate education abroad, with reliable information. To achieve this aim, we would rely on the experiences of Nairalanders that are either studying abroad or have completed their programme there.

Contributions are also welcome from other members of this forum.

CC: HungerBad; AkinPhysicist; CACAWA; naturalwaves; peacettw; DanjaNinja; aamstih; OGreene; drhopeful; Scholastica16; fredoricko; kinematicguy; darryjay16; Masterforcell; RexCheeng; sirRiddy; nastydamus; happyday; tensazangetsu20; donkafor; babyfaceafrica; Miracle212; oyek691; adetola007; Nigayoyo; Thermodynamics et al.

gensteejay:
Let me introduce myself and state my career goals briefly.

I am T. Adedeji, a Physics graduate from the University of Ibadan. My overarching career goal is to become a competent research scientist in the nearest future.

To achieve this objective, I am working towards securing a scholarship from a top Saudi Arabian university for my masters. As of now, I have these three schools in mind: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, and King Saud University.

Like most other citadels of learning in various parts of the world, part of the requirements of these Saudi Arabian universities is that prospective international students should have a good score in TOEFL and/or GRE. So I will be seating for TOEFL in few months after solving the challenge I currently face with my international passport.

In our subsequent discussions, I will be sharing my findings so far about the scholarship programs of the above-mentioned universities. I also have a number of grey areas about pursuing a masters programme in a foreign university, which I need clarification on.

Cc: ChineloSA; Detoyl; water4; esosa4real et al.

Nice one bro. I admire your ginger.

Btw, any particular reason you are targeting the middle east (saudi) for scholarship? Also are you sure, they give foreigners scholarships?? Try and find out tho.


As regards other scholarships, there are other options like chevening (i applied for that even and expecting reply after interview), then there is this European scholarship and then DAAD (germany).......infact check www.opportunitydesk.org daily!!

All the best.

Do you want to get a United States degree? whether associates, bachelors, Masters, doctorate or post doctorate. Atlantic International University is the solution!

Are you a professional and urgently need that degree certificate to upgrade or get that promotion?

You can get your choice degree from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home and at your own pace.

100% online! Accredited by ASIC, respected and accepted all over the world!

Partial Scholarships of up to $2500 available

Monthly payment plans available too, very affordable

Visit www.aiu.edu for more information, all courses and programs available

Speak directly to an admission counselor via
owolabi@aiu.edu

Thanks, CACAWA and esosa4real.

esosa4real:

Nice one bro. I admire your ginger.

Btw, any particular reason you are targeting the middle east (saudi) for scholarship? Also are you sure, they give foreigners scholarships?? Try and find out tho.
All the best.

The Saudi Arabian universities give scholarships to foreign students; I know few Nigerians who are studying there on scholarship.

My reason for choosing the schools is because I am a Muslim. I will also research about schools in other countries to increase my chances of getting a full scholarship.

gensteejay:

The Saudi Arabian universities give scholarships to foreign students; I know few Nigerians who are studying there on scholarship.

My reason for choosing the schools is because I am a Muslim. I will also research about schools in other countries to increase my chances of getting a full scholarship.

Hopefully everything works together for you.

Got my second post--graduate degree from the UK and that was many years ago.

Things have changed since then,so not current with what is applicable these days.

Following your thread.

Goodluck.

HungerBAD:


Hopefully everything works together for you.

Got my second post--graduate degree from the UK and that was many years ago.

Goodluck.

Thanks so much, sir.

Registration for Pan African Universities scholarship is in progress.
Deadline: 31st May, 2017.

https://pau-au.net/en/admissions/call-for-studentsonline-applications

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." - - Malcolm X

Information for people looking to study in North America (US or Canada):
https://www.nairaland.com/1799712/studying-us-canada-faqs

Following
Brb

https://ng.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/educationusa-student-achievers-program-edsap/

US embassy in Nigeria is offering scholarship opportunity for graduate studies (Masters and PhD) in USA colleges & universities for ONLY FIRST CLASS graduates of Nigerian origin.

gensteejay:
https://ng.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/educationusa-student-achievers-program-edsap/

US embassy in Nigeria is offering scholarship opportunity for graduate studies (Masters and PhD) in USA colleges & universities for ONLY FIRST CLASS graduates of Nigerian origin.

oga oooo so na only first class graduates they need. What of the second class graduates and third class graduates too. Baba God do your wonders ooo.

Japanese Government(MEXT) Scholarship

* Application period for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for International Students for 2018 Academic year has opened.

Completed MEXT scholarship application forms can be submitted by hand or by post to the Information and Culture Section, Embassy of Japan office, No.9 Bobo Street (off Gana Street) Maitama, Abuja (PMB 5070, Wuse, FCT)

Scholarship is available in four categories:

1. Research students

2. Undergraduate students

3. College of Technology students

4. Specialized Training College students

Please note that applications forms for the current exercise is clearly marked - (2018). Applications made with the 2017 forms will, therefore, not be processed by the Embassy.

The closing date for submission of all completed application forms is June 9, 2017; applications not received on or before that date will not be processed.
More info: http://www.ng.emb-japan.go.jp/culture.html#MEXT2017.

Pogba:
Do you want to get a United States degree? whether associates, bachelors, Masters, doctorate or post doctorate. Atlantic International University is the solution!

Are you a professional and urgently need that degree certificate to upgrade or get that promotion?

You can get your choice degree from anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home and at your own pace.

100% online! Accredited by ASIC, respected and accepted all over the world!

Partial Scholarships of up to $2500 available

Monthly payment plans available too, very affordable

Visit www.aiu.edu for more information, all courses and programs available

Speak directly to an admission counselor via
owolabi@aiu.edu

please kindly paste the link of the school scholarship link please. Thank you.

gensteejay:
Japanese Government(MEXT) Scholarship

* Application period for the Japanese Government MEXT Scholarship for International Students for 2018 Academic year has opened.

Completed MEXT scholarship application forms can be submitted by hand or by post to the Information and Culture Section, Embassy of Japan office, No.9 Bobo Street (off Gana Street) Maitama, Abuja (PMB 5070, Wuse, FCT)

Scholarship is available in four categories:

1. Research students

2. Undergraduate students

3. College of Technology students

4. Specialized Training College students

Please note that applications forms for the current exercise is clearly marked - (2018). Applications made with the 2017 forms will, therefore, not be processed by the Embassy.

The closing date for submission of all completed application forms is June 9, 2017; applications not received on or before that date will not be processed.
More info: http://www.ng.emb-japan.go.jp/culture.html#MEXT2017.

I really appreciate your work here. I pray that God will bless you. Please I am little bit confuse here please. First I graduated from unilorin and study geology and mineral science but with what am seeing here I can't see my course or related course in order for me to registered as masters applicant isn't there. Please I need your concrete advice on it thank you.

Johnnyessence:
I really appreciate your work here. I pray that God will bless you. Please I am little bit confuse here please. First I graduated from unilorin and study geology and mineral science but with what am seeing here I can't see my course or related course in order for me to registered as masters applicant isn't there. Please I need your concrete advice on it thank you.

I created this thread to connect with Nairalanders, who are either studying abroad or have completed their programme there; so that prospective foreign students like us can learn from their experiences.

But sadly, other than few kind Nairalanders, like HungerBAD and the other commenters above, most of the people I tagged in the opening posts have not yet made any contribution.

Maybe I didn't tag the appropriate class of Nlers or some of them are too busy. Hopefully, more experienced members of this forum will assist with answering questions we may have.

I am sorry I can't really give much advice; I only have concrete information on the scholarships in the Saudi Arabian schools I mentioned in one of my posts above and am working towards seating for and passing the required exams.

I will post scholarship information that is related to your course if I see any.

You may also go through and follow the Nairaland threads of students living/studying abroad I shared above, and post your questions on the discussion page of the country you intend to study in.

Being a regular on the GRE and TOEFL threads may also help.

You may also ask dafemlions on the thread, https://www.nairaland.com/1799712/studying-us-canada-faqs

gensteejay:
This might help a prospective research student.

"Advice for Prospective Research Students"

https://www.cs.virginia.edu/~evans/advice/prospective.html


" Standardized tests and grades have minimal influence on your chances of admission and reveal very little about your potential as a researcher."

Credit: ogunsinamayowa (Nairalander)

Forget it! This doesn't apply to Nigerian applicants. How else will US schools assess your ability, if not with your GPA or test scores? Is it through the non-existent research experience we have here?

If you're really passionate about studying abroad (esp US), collect your transcripts ASAP, sit your butt down and prepare very well for the GRE, score as high as you can, find 2-3 people (lecturers or employers) who can recommend your work ethic, and reach out to people who can help you write a stellar Statement of Purpose.

Select good schools that fit your profile, apply and commit your journey into God's hands.

All the best!

gensteejay:

I created this thread to connect with Nairalanders, who are either studying abroad or have completed their programme there; so that prospective foreign students like us can learn from their experiences.

But sadly, other than few kind Nairalanders, like HungerBAD and the other commenters above, most of the people I tagged in the opening posts have not yet made any contribution.

I didn't see the thread on my Mentions list. I only stumbled on the thread. I guess it's the same for others you tagged.