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Goal.com Nigeria and University of Sussex #WritingGamesNG Essay Writing Competition 2017

Nigeria’s biggest football website, Goal.com, and the University of Sussex are welcoming entries from suitably qualified candidates for the #WritingGamesNG Essay Writing Competition 2017.

The competition is created to spur young Nigerians to write using football as a vehicle to explore their imagination.

The #WritingGamesNG competition is open to two categories of entrants this year.

Category 1, sponsored by Goal.com and the University of Sussex, is for final year undergraduates of Nigerian higher institutions/NYSC personnel across the country.

Category 2, sponsored by the Study Group, is for final year secondary school students and seniors in sixth form colleges from all over the country.

Terms and Conditions/Eligibility
Read more here on how to apply @
https://campusnewsng./2017/08/27/goal-com-nigeria-and-university-of-sussex-writinggamesng-essay-writing-competition-2017/

Deadline ends in less than 14 days

WIN #1000000 In TECNO #LightUpYourDream Contest

1. Follow @TECNOMobileNigeria on Facebook and @TECNOMobileNG on Twitter and Instagram

2. Upload an image/video of what your dream is and tell us what that dream would be like in 10 years. (This could be a talent you are building, a skill you are working on or whatever you are doing to make impact e.g bead making, fashion designing, photography, social causes, artistry)

3. On Facebook, send your entry as a comment under the pinned competition post on our Facebook page and include the hashtag #LightUpYourDream

4. On Twitter and Instagram, Post the entry on your timeline using the hashtag #LightUpYourDream and tag @TECNOMobileNG

5. The top 10 entries will be picked across our social media platforms and rewarded with gifts and be invited to pitch their dream to an online live audience while the top 2 entries would be rewarded with 1 million Naira each.

6. The activity will run from 19th August to 25th September, 2017. Terms and Conditions apply
Success!

Do you know any student that falls in any of these category?
These may be very helpful

JUMIA Back To School Writing Competition

Here’s some cool way to get ready. Enter the Jumia Writing Competition for a chance to win up to 1 million Naira in scholarship and other amazing prizes.

Category 1: Primary 4-6

Topic: Online shopping is better than offline shopping. (Write for or against).
Prize: N200, 000 Scholarship.

Category 2 Jss1-3

Topic: Parental control on the internet should be enforced till age 18. (Write for or against).
Prize: N300,000 Scholarship.

Category 3: SSS1 – 3

Topic: What is the role of e-commerce as a means of diversification for the Nigerian economy?
Prize: N500,000 Scholarship.
Click on these link to know how to apply.
Deadline ends August 31st. Help students out there

http://campusnewsng./2017/08/27/jumia-back-to-school-writing-competition/

Masters Scholarship 2017 at The University of West Scotland in Cyprus

The University of the West of Scotland in Cyprus in partnership with the Management Centre of the Mediterranean is pleased to offer Masters Scholarship in the departments provided by the university.

Scholarships are awarded in the fields of:

Policy Analysis and Global Governance (MSc)
MSc Civil Society and Public Affairs (MSc)
Public Administration (MPA)
Creative Media Practice (MA)
Masters in Teaching English to Students of Other Languages (MEd).
Location:
Cyprus

Benefits

25- 75% scholarship on Merit basis.
Students who successfully complete their studies at UWS in Cyprus will receive a standard UWS degree parchment and this will be conferred by UWS at a formal graduation ceremony.
The issuing and conferment of these awards are the responsibility of the University of the West of Scotland.

Eligibilities

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Minimum CGPA: 3.0 (Over 4.0)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL iBT 80 (Required if Bachelor’s Degree was not taught inEnglish Language)
Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these scholarships.

Eligible Regions: Open for All

Click on this link below for application process:

https://campusnewsng./2017/08/27/masters-scholarship-2017-at-the-university-of-west-scotland-in-cyprus/

University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) 2018/2019

Application Deadline: 15th October 2017

Offered annually? Yes

To be Taken at (Country): Ann Habor, Michigan, USA

Eligible Countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda and other African countries

About the Award: The U-M African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty members from Ethiopia, Ghana, South Africa, Liberia, Uganda and other African countries to the University of Michigan for residencies lasting up to six months.

Read more here:

https://campusnewsng./2017/08/27/university-of-michigan-african-presidential-scholars-program-umaps-20182019/