The Kaduna State Government has announced scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates to study Medicine, Nursing and Health Technology-related courses in foreign universities.

Andrew Nok, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, told journalists in Kaduna on Friday, that the measure was to bridge the manpower gap in the health sector.

Mr. Nok said that to participate in the scholarship examination and selection interview, applicants must be residents of Kaduna State, adding, however, that priority would be given to candidates from indigent families.

“Applicants must be between the ages 17 and 20 and must also possess a minimum of six distinctions in science subjects in Senior Secondary School Examination (WAEC or NECO).

“The certificate should not be more than two years old, that is, it be must have been obtained between 2015 and 2016.”

He explained that the scholarship would cover tuition fees and up-keep.

The commissioner said the application form could be accessed online at www.kadunascholarship.com.ng

He said that after completing the form, candidates should attach WAEC or NECO certificate, birth certificate or declaration of age, letter of identification from local government of residence and passport photograph.

“Thereafter, the applicant should submit and print a copy. The date and venue of the aptitude test and interview will be announced later.”

According to him, there are currently over 100 beneficiaries of the state government’s foreign scholarship scheme.

He said that some were on PhD, Msc programmes as well as Medicine and other related courses in Malaysia, Uganda, Turkey, South Africa and Cyprus.

He said the students were doing very well, adding “we are getting value for our investment.”

Meanwhile, the state government had on Thursday commenced the disbursement of $21.5 million World Bank scholarship to female teachers and girl children.

The state Executive Chairman, Universal Basic Education Board, Nasiru Umar, said that the grant was being disbursed under the Global Partnership for Education/Nigerian Partnership for Education Project.

Mr. Umar said the grant was a World Bank intervention aimed at improving access and quality of basic education of the girl-child and “Almajiris”.

He said a total of 8,050 primary one to three girls from poor and backward communities in the state would each get N45,000 under the scheme.

The chairman said 1,047 female teachers would also receive N45,000 each under the scheme.

In addition, the scheme also provided grant for schools development, he said.

According to him, a total of 4,500 Nursery, Primary and Islamiya Schools will each receive N400,000 to improve infrastructure.

He noted that 2,563 Nursery, Primary and Islamiya schools benefited under the school development grant in 2016, resulting to a rise in public school enrolment.

Umar commended the state government for releasing N312 million for Teacher Professional Development (TPD) in 2016.

He said that 11,312 teachers had been trained on leadership and teaching skills to improve efficiency.

“This is a clear demonstration of the government’s effort towards improving teachers capacity for effective teaching and learning in public schools.

“It is our hope that the government will equally release the N500 million earmarked for 2017 TPD,’’ the chairman said. (NAN)

Source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/235496-kaduna-govt-announces-foreign-scholarship-opportunities.html

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El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

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While it is okay to train young brilliant sharps abroad, it is also worthy to note that the problem is not really shortage of manpower in the health sector. Ask yourself, what are the incentives on ground to attract doctors and other health workers to Kaduna state? How efficient are the health institutions in the state? I know many graduate doctor willing to go to the North if their pay and welfare are not rigmarolled.

By the way, what is the probability that those ones sponsored abroad with public funds will return back to work in the state?

Noted#Anoda means 2 divert our cash 2 their endless account

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I'm impressed,iyam tired of all this opportunities being only for their family and friends

NwaAmaikpe:


El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

braver and more intelligent..?!?!

He no even reach Tinubu sef, how much more Awo.

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Why would anyone want to go and study in Uganda?

NwaAmaikpe:


El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

How I wish this was true, I was so happy when he came in, now not so much. Looks like he's overwhelmed and confused, hope he picks up in the remaining time

If e no go cause another religious monopoly?

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After 57 years of independence and many dollar billionaires in the state who enriched themselves as soldiers of fortune from Niger Delta oil, should they not be ashamed to still rely on foreigners for scholarships to their own people?

Flamzey00:
Noted#Anoda means 2 divert our cash 2 their endless account

This is a cash grant. Not made in Nigeria. And it is to be used for this purpose except they are truly going to divert it

Nonsense people while your state universities rot!! Why not invest that money in your state university!!!!! This is common sense nah

In advanced country, Scholarships are more focused on science students..

Hate or Love him...this man is running one of the most transparent government in Nigeria. And like I always say..this man would be a better president than PMB not as honest as him thou.
You can also bring your governor for coaching and training to elrufa'i for free..thank me later.

NwaAmaikpe:


El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

Not like that bro this is Nigeria everyone knows he's eyeing presidential sit so i'm not moved by this why is he bringing it at this time. ......not after everything he's done last two years

martyns303:
Why would anyone wamt to go and study in Uganda?

Atleast them go still enjoy our currency is higher than theirs #100 equal 1021 shilling

In Nigeria,the motto is suffer to make it... See how hard the criteria is, and yet again connection must creep in. Everything about Nigeria is very nonsense.

You wan start tribal war abi. You are going to get zero attention.

NwaAmaikpe:


El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

DokitaDave:
While it is okay to train young brilliant sharps abroad, it is also worthy to note that the problem is not really shortage of manpower in the health sector. Ask yourself, what are the incentives on ground to attract doctors and other health workers to Kaduna state? How efficient are the health institutions in the state? I know many graduate doctor willing to go to the North if their pay and welfare are not rigmarolled.

By the way, what is the probability that those ones sponsored abroad with public funds will return back to work in the state?

Coupled with safety. Their intolerance level is too high.

that is a good development.
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NwaAmaikpe:


El-Rufai wants to be the Awolowo of the North...

Only he is braver and more intelligent.

Why do people like to look for trouble when they don't have to?
Is that a sign of reasonableness or stupidity?

Gerrard59:


Coupled with safety. Their intolerance level is too high.

You are right.

martyns303:
Why would anyone wamt to go and study in Uganda?

Because that's where the great Makerere University is.