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Scholarship Description
The “African Business Education Initiative for Youth (or the “ABE Initiative”), is a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at Japanese enterprises. The plan selects participants who arrive Japan each year from 2014 to 2018.

The ABE Initiative master’s degree and internship program is to support young personnel who have potential to contribute to development of industries in Africa. It offers opportunities for young African men and women to study master’s courses in Japanese universities as international students and experience internships at Japanese enterprises. The is for them to develop effective skills so as to contribute to various fields.

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been appointed to implement a master’s degree and internship program within the ABE initiative framework developed for countries whose official requests have been approved by the Government of Japan.

Eligibility
Eligible applicants must be:
1. Citizens of one of the 54 African countries
2. Between 22 and 39 years old (as of April 1st in the year of you arrival in Japan)
3. A bachelor’s degree
4. Applicants from government sectors/ educators who have both of the following:
-At least 6 months working experience at their current organization -Permission from their current organization to apply
-Have adequate English proficiency, both in written and oral communication (IELTS score of over 5.5 is preferred)
5. Clearly, understand the objective of this program and have a strong will to contribute to the industrial development of their country while broadening and strengthening the linkage between their country and Japan
6. Not currently applying or planning to apply to scholarship programs offered by other organizations
7. Have good health condition, both physically and mentally, to complete the program

Target Participants:
Target participants are from among the following three types of personnel.
1. Persons from the Private Sector: Young individuals who are or will be involved in economic activities in the local private sector maintaining and developing strong ties with Japanese companies.
2. Governmental Officials: Young officials, such as civil servants, who take part in governance and policy-making in order to enhance industries to whose development Japanese companies can contribute, and has a recommendation by a Japanese company.
3. Educators: Young individuals who are responsible for educating in Higher Education and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) institutions in Africa, in order to enhance capacity building in related industries, and has a recommendation by a Japanese company.

Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries

Participating Institutions
Accredited Japanese universities; and
Japanese businesses, enterprises and corporations

Fields of study
Participants will be accepted in any field of study for master’s courses at Japanese universities while engineering, agriculture and economics/business administration are specified as key fields. Proposed research topics must be relevant to the program objectives to form a network of potential contributors to the development of African industries, who have strong ties with Japanese companies.

A full list of eligible disciplines and/or research fields can be found on the official webpage (link is below)

Number of awards
Participants will be selected and dispatched to Japan in 4 batches and the number of participants for each batch is planned as follows.
1st batch (arrived in 2014): 156 participants from 9 countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania)
2nd batch (arrived in 2015): 317 participants from 54 African countries
3rd batch (arrived in 2016): 348 participants from 54 African countries
4th batch (will arrive in 2017): 250 participants from 54 African countries
5th batch (will arrive in 2018): 200 participants from 54 African countries (planned)

Sponsorship duration
It is expected that the duration of stay in Japan will be a maximum of 3 years -- 6 months as a research student, 2 years as a student for master course and 6 months as an intern

Scholarship benefits
JICA will provide the following expenses for participant of the program which is equivalent to similar JICA schemes:
1. Tuition at Japanese university master’s degree programs (and research student)
2. Allowances for living expenses, outfit, shipping etc.
3. A round-trip airfare
4. Expenses for support programs during the study in Japan, including the costs of observation tours and internship
5. Other costs should be covered by the participants’ organizations or other individuals.
Participants are not allowed to work while their stay in Japan.

Method of Application
You will need to read the "Guideline for Application Form" before commencing your application. It is important to visit the official scholarship web page (link to it is below) for complete information on how to to apply for this scholarship/internship program.

DEADLINES:
Application period for 2018 batch is between August 2017 to 28th October 2017

PLEASE NOTE:
At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held in Yokohama in 2013, Japan's Government stated its policy of promoting support for the ongoing dynamic growth of Africa with stronger public-private partnerships. At that meeting, Japanese Prime Minister Abe announced the "African Business Education Initiative for Youth (or the "ABE Initiative", a strategic five-year plan providing 1,000 youths in Africa with opportunities to study at Japanese universities as well as do internships at Japanese enterprises.

Beyond acquisition of skills and knowledge, this program also intends to cultivate excellent personnel who can recognize and understand the contexts of Japanese society and systems of Japanese enterprises. The expected outcome of the program is a network of potential contributors to the development of African industries who will also lead Japanese businesses to engage further in economic activities in Africa.

Application Deadline: 28 October 2017
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY Africans)

Link: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic526.html

revagreats:
Please how many semesters are in the MBA program and how many exams fee will be paid. I really wish to start up but I don't want to be stuck along the line. Thank you

Just follow the link, all your questions will be answered.

menacity:
Can An Individual Apply

Sure if you have an existing social enterprise for 3 years or more

Scholarship Description
The GSBI Accelerator invites applications from social entrepreneurs around the world who use science and technology to address problems of people living in poverty.

Past participants include many in water supply, energy, agriculture, and environment in developing countries. The Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) at Santa Clara University serves social entrepreneurs around the world who are developing innovative solutions that provide a sustainable path out of poverty.

The GSBI Accelerator assists selected participants with business plans and other capacity building in support of investment. It provides quality, in-depth mentoring delivered by Silicon Valley business executives. The GSBI Accelerator program prepares trailblazing social enterprises to scale.

Eligibility
Audience for the program:
For-profit, non-profit, or hybrid enterprises
Social impact mission
Operational for 3+ years
Validated business model
Proven technology, product, or service
Preparing to scale impact
Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries

Participating Institutions
Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Santa Clara University, San Francisco, USA; AND
Silicon Valley, California, USA

Fields of study
What you will Learn:
How to secure the right capital for your enterprise
Fundraising strategies
Better articulate your mission, impact model, and business plan
Reach more beneficiaries
Strengthen your business model
Streamline operations
Build and manage your team and management
Sponsorship duration
The GSBI mentors coach, educate, and encourage you for 1-2 hours a week for 10 months

Scholarship benefits
What You Gain:
Silicon Valley mentorship
Due diligence folder
Financial plan for scaling
Organizational development
Talent management
Marketing strategy and execution
Operational excellence at scale
You work together with two Silicon Valley mentors to improve every aspect of your organization.

Method of Application
If you are interested, please read the Eligibility and Programme Details carefully before you apply here

DEADLINES:
Applications for our next GSBI Online and GSBI Accelerator cohort, launching in January 2018, are due October 20, 2017.

GSBI Accelerator Programme for Entrepreneurs (Silicon Valley Mentorship)
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PLEASE NOTE:
Founded in 1997, the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, formerly known as the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, is one of three Centers of Distinction at Santa Clara University. The Centers embody the University’s mission to unite students and faculty with Silicon Valley leaders to address significant public issues. The Miller Center accelerates global, innovation-based entrepreneurship in service to humanity. Its strategic focus is on poverty eradication through its three areas of work: The Global Social Benefit Institute, Impact Capital, and Education and Action Research.

Santa Clara University, a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located 40 miles south of San Francisco in California’s Silicon Valley is California’s oldest operating higher-education institution.

Application Deadline: 20 October 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Apply: http://www.scu-social-entrepreneurship.org/gsbi-accelerator

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa's largest consumer healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade, Ribena and Panadol.

Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership Programme

What is the Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership Programme?

1. The Esprit Programme is GSK’s leading global talent development programme for MBA qualified individuals which nurture a pipeline of diverse leaders, with the right capabilities and behaviours to drive GSK’s future strategic challenges. You’ll bring with you a wealth of knowledge and will recognise that there’s still plenty for you to learn and experience in order for you, to become an extraordinary leader.
2. Esprit Commercial Pharmaceutical programmes overall goal is to support, stretch, develop and deliver leaders of the future. You will nurture your breadth of experience and leadership capabilities through Esprit’s accelerated development programme.

How does the Esprit Commercial Pharmaceuticals Leadership programme work?

1. You will spend 3-4 years on a fast track development programme, working your way towards a senior commercial or country Management Team role.
2. Beginning in your home country, you will experience a variety of rotations which may include international experience. Through stimulating rotations, you will gain exposure to high profile and diverse roles, such as Marketing, Sales, Business Development and Project management.
3. Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to broaden your global business perspective and enrich your existing commercial experience and knowledge.
4. Every step of the way we’ll provide you with focused development, training and support to help you achieve your greatest potential.
5. Whatever it is you’re doing, and wherever you are based, you’ll be sharing in our mission to improve the quality of human life, by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer - all while building strong foundations for a successful career.

Is Esprit for you?

1. We’re looking for extraordinary individuals who can apply both academic excellence and commercial intelligence in a dynamic business environment - to recognise and deliver value for GSK.
2. Are you interested in working in our transparent and innovative Pharmaceutical business and do the following statements resonate with you;
3. You love what you do and want to work in an innovative, Inspiring, high-performing environment which also improve people’s lives
4. You are courageous to achieve results, excited by change, zealous about sales and marketing
5. You enjoy being accountable and you are ready to fast track your progression and take the personal accountability for delivering our commitments
6. GSK Values resonate with you and you want to work in an organisation where you can perform with integrity, transparency, treat people with respect and always have our patients first on your mind.
7. You will be MBA qualified or on your journey towards obtaining your MBA in 2018. You may have a dynamic and varied career experience within a commercial setting which highlights your already accelerated career to date. You will have a passion for Sales or/and Marketing with a strong interest to enhance your career further within the Pharmaceutical Industry. Ideally, you will have some experience with digital marketing (Knowledge/ experience or User). You will have demonstrated excellent communication skills and a flexible mindset to forge your career in a global matrix organisation. A key focus will be to further enrich your impact through leadership, innovation and decision-making capabilities.
8. The Esprit Commercial Pharmaceutical Leadership is truly unique in the breadth of roles and experiences available and covers a variety of commercial touch-points within Sales & Marketing. If you have an inquisitive mind and would relish the opportunity to flourish in a diverse, transparent and intellectually demanding global leadership programme then Esprit is for you.
9. Before you Apply - It is important to remember:
Esprit Development Programme is passionate about developing local leadership capabilities for local countries so it is vital you have eligibility to live and work in the country for which you are applying.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications:

1. MBA.
2. Experience in commercial area, passionate about sales and marketing.
3. Strong interest to develop career in healthcare industry.
4. Track record of taking accountability in both team and individual situations.
5. Ability to work in multinational environment, across cultures and in matrix environment.
6. Evidence of bringing innovative thinking and an ability to act as a change agent.
7. Proven accelerated development in career to date.
8. Eligibility to live and work in the country for which you are applying. This will be checked during the recruitment process.
9. Fluency in your native language and English, both written and spoken.
10. Flexibility, adaptability and highly mobile; you must be willing to move and work in any of the countries where GSK operates.

Preferred qualifications:

Digital Marketing (Knowledge/ experience or User).

Method of Application

Candidates need to be available to attend a 2-day assessment centre, all travel expenses will be covered by GSK.

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Apply here: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_gsk/external1931/en-us/gateway.do?functionName=viewFromLink&jobPostId=350168&localeCode=en-us

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

World Health Organization (WHO) is recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: National Professional Officer
Ref ID: 1702894
Location: Abuja
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-Term Appointment
Contract duration: 12
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria

Objective

1. Serve as WHO focal point for Maternal Health and Newborn Health, sexual and reproductive health, Elimination of maternal to child transmission of HIV/Syphilis , Family planning Programmed along the life course and continuum of care in the country to liaise with and provide support to all relevant government departments and institutions in collaboration with all agencies actively involved.
2. Assist the Ministry of health to plan an effective MNH programmes advocating the integrated approach with PHC development process.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direct supervision of the FRH Cluster Lead and overall supervision of WHO representative, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

2. Review and analyze national maternal and newborn health policies, strategies, plans and guidelines, programmes and related legislation.

3. Establish and coordinate effective partnership with key stakeholders and donor agencies involved in maternal and newborn health including family planning.

4. Assist in promotion and implementation of operations research for maternal and newborn health including family planning.

5. Coordinate maternal and newborn health care activities.

6. Assist and advise the national maternal and newborn health task force in the development of strategies for maternal and newborn health including Family planning.

7. Provide technical assistance in the development of operation plans and tools for MNH and facilitate the dissemination of maternal and newborn health including family planning strategies, plans and relevant tools.

8. Provide technical assistance for the implementation of maternal and newborn health including family planning interventions.

9. Participate in monitoring and evaluation of maternal and newborn health including family planning programmer/

10. Perform any other duties as required for the success of the programme.


Job Requirements
Min Required Experience:
5 year(s)
Min Qualification:
Bachelor's Degree


Qualifications and Experience

1. Medical Degree obtained from a recognized University; post graduate degree in Community Medicine or Public Health, or obstetrics and Gynaecology or Pediatrics and Modern Training Skills would be an advantage.
2. Prior experience in maternal, newborn health and sexual and reproductive health is an added advantage
3. Considerable experience in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and supervision at national, state or local government area.
4. Proven competence in documentation of events and evaluation of programmes
5. Excellent knowledge of English and a local language-reading, speaking, writing
6. At least 5 years of practical experience in program management.
7. Good knowledge and ability to use computer software: – Spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint, publisher and EPI Info or SSSP for statistical analysis.

http://www.hotproforum.com/topic520.html

Apply here:https://tl-ex.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1702894&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00

pabu:
my question is, since in Nigeria we operate on 5.0 CGPA scale, from what CGPA range is eligible to apply? I have a CGPA of 3.31 and would want to know if I am eligible to apply before proceeding to there embassy. Thanks

You can convert it here to 4.0 scale: https://y.byu.edu/ces/html/gpaCalc.html

Scholarship Description
The African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at the American University in Cairo (AUC).

Each year, fellowships are offered to nationals of African countries (not including Egyptians) for full-time study (9 credits or more) in any of the graduate programs offered at the American University in Cairo (AUC).

Eligible African graduates are encouraged to apply and submit an application for the African Graduate Fellowship at AUC within the announced application period. The deadline is usually February 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester.

African Graduate Fellowship at AUC

Eligibility
The eligible candidates must fulfill the following:
African non-Egyptian nationals
Bachelor of Art or Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum overall rating of 'very good', an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
Satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements, including submission of AUC graduate application, needed documents, and any needed additional test scores (GMAT for MBA applicants, GRE for Economics, Economics in International Development, and Journalism and Mass Communication applicants) as per AUC's graduate admissions requirements.
Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or an IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions. For the current cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions, visit the official website via the link provided below.
Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries (EXCEPT Egypt)

Participating Institutions
The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo; Egypt

Fields of study
All available graduate programs offered at AUC

Number of awards
Not specified

Sponsorship duration
Fellowships are awarded for two academic years and the intervening summer session.

Scholarship benefits
The Award value includes:
A waiver of tuition fees.
A monthly stipend of LE 1,200.
Student services and activities fee.
Graduation fees.
Medical service and health insurance fees.
A monthly housing allowance of LE 1,250.
In support of their professional training fellows are assigned 12 hours per week of related academic or administrative work.
Method of Application
Applications and all supporting documents should be submitted by the indicated deadlines. The application is a 2-step process:
Step 1: Download and submit the AUC graduate application form
Step 2: Submit the online fellowship application form
To download the Graduate Application Form AND to submit the online Fellowship Application Form; please visit the official website via the link provided below. The instruction manual, titled How to Apply for Fellowships, will be posted by September 1, 2017.

DEADLINES:
The deadline is usually February 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester. The fellowship application system will be open from September 15 to November 1, 2017 for Spring semester 2018.

PLEASE NOTE:
The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a premier English-language institution of higher learning. The university is committed to teaching and research of the highest caliber, and offers exceptional liberal arts and professional education in a cross-cultural environment. AUC builds a culture of leadership, lifelong learning, continuing education and service among its graduates, and is dedicated to making significant contributions to Egypt and the international community in diverse fields.

Application Deadline: 1 November 2017
Open to International Applicants: No (ONLY non-Egyptian Africans)

Link: http://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/african-graduate

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mayadellish:
please concerning the recommendation letter, is it to be written inside the form 5 and the form 5 sealed or is the form to be completed separately and the receipt letter written separately and sealed.
And secondly is the recommendation letter by the recommender supposed to be typed or written with pen..
[sorry I have soo many questions]

I would advise you follow the step as outlined on the scholarship site.

The letter should typed and signed

IshaqAyinde:
I always love to be a fellow of Mandela Washington YALI, I have applied twice but it seems my write up is not interested to them may be its from me.

@ibnIbrahim don't know if you can assist in feeling of the form?

Funny enough, I have applied twice but was not selected. I will apply for the 2018 edition. We can always share ideas when the time comes.

meelerh:
No I don't have d energy for long turanchi these days

You can always make turanchi short if you want.

akujobi2641:
Please how do I apply for the scholarship please?
I really need this scholarship to leave the country

Read through the post and follow the steps outlined

mayadellish:
uh... M sorry to bother again... But if Wot i read was correct U wia talking about the photocopies.... FOR THE course or school to certify it is a true copy of the original.... So In this case, how am I going to go about the actual ORIGINAL copy since I can't give out the only one I have... Like My Waec result and grad cert..

Fnkz for ur reply

It's simple before the photocopies can be certified to be a true copy of the original, you have to present the original copy for confirmation. The original will always be yours. I have done this before, it's a lot easier than you imagine. In fact, I would advice you have about five certified copies in case you might need it for other application

mayadellish:
thank you so much.... I appreciate...

You are welcome

meelerh:
Hmmmm... I reserve my comment

please comment, we can always learn from each other.

This is a letter to everyone who has ever smiled, shrugged their shoulders, or nodded while either hesitantly or enthusiastically uttering the words, “Yes,” “Sure,” “OK,” “I guess so,” or, “Of course,” when a medical student has asked if he or she can talk to and examine you before your doctor comes in. We know that you are busy and that your time has value. We know that you have every right to decline, and it is ok with us if you do.

However, we are grateful to those of you who let us into your lives — even if only for a few minutes. We love hearing about your recent trip to the beach, your first day at your new job, and your opinion of the pumpkin craze that happens every fall. You entrust us with details of your lives that you would not tell anyone else. You generously allow us to be present when life begins and when it ends.



In the time we spend together, you teach us things that a textbook cannot. We may know how a disease affects the human body, but you live with the conditions that we read about. Words on a page will never do your experiences justice. Books do not tell us about how mundane tasks like opening a jar of peanut butter become a struggle for arthritic hands. They do not tell us about how you get up earlier in the morning than your friends do so that you can put on a vest to help clear your lungs because you have cystic fibrosis. They leave out any mention of how your chronic disease has a ripple effect that extends to your family, your friends, and even your community. If you ceased to share your stories with us, we would never learn some of the most important things about the art of medicine.

Medicine is complex, and we also must practice our skills many times to become proficient. You may watch us as we fumble with an otoscope the first few times we do ear exams, as we use an incorrectly sized blood pressure cuff, or as we realize a minute too late that we should have gotten a piece of tape ready to go before we started your IV. We try our very best, but we are still learning. Sometimes, you offer words of encouragement, telling us that we are doing a good job and wishing us luck with our studies. We appreciate your understanding as well as your kind words.

On behalf of all of us, thank you. You may not realize it, but you give us something that we can never repay you for: you make us better doctors.


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Oluwapresley:
Thank you very much, sir.

You are welcom

Course(s) Offered: Business, Management
Course Level: Postgraduate (MBA)
Provider: Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
Country to Study in: UK

Scholarship Description
The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students to the University of Oxford who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges. The Scholarship provides funding and exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors.

The Skoll Scholarship provides tuition for entrepreneurs who have set up or have been working in entrepreneurial initiatives with a social purpose, and who wish to improve their knowledge of market-oriented practices so they can be more effective in their subsequent social change pursuits.

The Scholarship is given in recognition that the MBA may represent a significant financial burden, particularly for those who have chosen to work in social ventures rather than the purely commercial or public sectors.



Eligibility
To be considered, you need to meet the following criteria:

1). Candidates must have started and grown a social venture that has been running for at least 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA, OR they have been responsible for leading a major expansion of an existing social venture or programme within a venture for 3 years by the time they apply for the MBA.

2). Candidates must demonstrate evidence of personal qualities strongly resonating with entrepreneurial leadership, and illustrate how these have influenced their career path thus far. These qualities include:
Single-mindedness and persistence in pursuit of a social/environmental benefit goal, including a willingness to face failure and start again

A bias towards action rather than reflection
A tendency to explore the environment for opportunities and resources
A willingness to take personal, and sometimes financial, risks
A propensity to develop networks and draw upon their members to pursue mutual goals.

3). Candidates must demonstrate how a business education can contribute to the wider development of the community within which they work. They will need to illustrate why a business degree at this stage of their career trajectory can help them amplify their impact.

4). Candidates must demonstrate some evidence of their need for the Scholarship. This may be exhibited, for example, in previous work experiences or personal backgrounds which make self-funding the MBA a significant financial burden.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries and nationalities

Participating Institution(s)
Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School (SBS), Oxford University, UK

Fields of study
The Oxford MBA programme. Find out more about the Oxford MBA programme

Sponsorship duration
The scholarship will cover the whole length of the program

Number of awards
Typically up to five scholarships are awarded in any year

Scholarship benefits
The Skoll Scholarship covers the full costs of tuition and college fees for the MBA programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. The Scholarship also covers partial living expenses based on need, up to an additional £8,000.

In addition to financial support, the Scholarship provides access to the Skoll Scholar community, a group of leaders who are positively impacting the world through innovation and systems change, as well as exclusive opportunities to meet with world-renowned entrepreneurs, thought-leaders and investors.

Method of Application
To apply for the Skoll Scholarship you first need to apply and be accepted onto the Saïd Business School’s MBA programme. The Skoll Center cannot consider candidates who have not been accepted by the School for the MBA. Tick the “Skoll Scholarship” box when you submit your MBA application! Then, if you are accepted onto the MBA programme, you will be eligible to apply for the Skoll Scholarship. The Skoll Centre will then send you a link to the Scholarship online application.

Complete the Skoll Scholarship online application. This consists of a series of short essay questions asking about your experience as an entrepreneur, your social impact, and why you believe you are a strong candidate for the scholarship.

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply, and also to access the MBA Application form.

DEADLINES:
Candidates must apply to the Oxford MBA programme during specific stages of the School’s application rounds to be considered for the Skoll Scholarship. For the 2018-19 academic year, you’ll need to apply during stages 1-2 of the MBA admissions process. The MBA admissions application deadline for Stage 1 is 29 September 2017, for Stage 2 is 5 January 2018, for Stage 3 is 16 March 2018 AND for Stage 4 is 11 May 2018.

Skoll Scholarships online application sent to candidates 12 March 2018. Deadline to apply is 25 March 2018.

PLEASE NOTE:
Saïd Business School (SBS) is the business school of the University of Oxford. SBS is the University of Oxford's centre of learning for undergraduate and graduate students in business, management and finance, serving students together with their membership in the traditional colleges of Oxford. While business and management courses have been taught at Oxford since 1965, the school of management was rebranded as Saïd Business School in 1996, after its chief benefactor Wafic Saïd, a Syrian-Saudi Arabian billionaire financier, businessman and philanthropist.

Application Deadlines: 29 Sept 2017 / 5 Jan 2018 || 25 Mar 2018 (DEADLINES above)
Open to International students: Yes

Link: http://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ideas-impact/sk ... cholarship

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Oluwapresley:
Good evening sir.
I came across an ad some days ago about the Mandela fellowship. Please, can you enlighten on what its about? The benefits of joining the fellowship. please.

You can read more here: https://yali.state.gov/washington-fellowship/

The Mandela Washington Fellowships for Young African Leaders empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. It is not designed to help Fellows identify funding for projects or organizations.

Are you thinking of applying to the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellowship? The application season is fast approaching, so begin to prepare now! The YALI Network Team interviewed 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows and asked them to share their advice on putting together a successful application.

1. Advocate for Yourself
When you are timid or shy, you don’t fully explain what you have accomplished through your activities. You are not demonstrating who you really are and how you’re a leader in your community or within your organization. Your written application needs to be able to stand out in a large pool of applicants.

2. Reach Out
Don’t wait for someone to come to you and give you advice — take initiative and seek it. There are many Mandela Washington Fellows looking to help prospective applicants. Look up past Fellows and find their contact information, send them an email, or drop them a Facebook message and introduce yourself.

3. Visit yali.state.gov
When filling in their application, current Fellows found the online blog posts and FAQ page very helpful.

4. Take Your Time.
Start early and familiarize yourself with the application questions. Do not rush your application or try to complete it at the last minute.

5. Be Specific and Truthful.
Narrow down your focus. It’s great that you’re interested in a lot of different projects, but make sure to emphasize your expertise on a certain topic. Know your projects, know your passion. Don’t pretend to be interested in something you’re not.

6. Be Resourceful.
If internet access is scarce or expensive, find a place to print out the application forms and fill out the answers directly on the form. This also gives you a chance to reflect on and refine your responses. Once you have finalized your answers, go back online and fill in the application based on what you already wrote.

7. Ask For Help.
Find someone (or a couple of people) to review your application and provide feedback, especially if English is not your native language.

8. Take a Chance!
If you’re reading this list, you’re already a step ahead! You’re here because you want to better your community — believe in yourself and what you can do, and apply!

9. Stay Cautiously Optimistic.
Applying for the Fellowship doesn’t guarantee you’ll get it. (Last year there were more than 64,000 applicants!) Having realistic expectations can help you articulate your goals and what you would hope to achieve through the Fellowship. Keep in mind that there are a lot of other opportunities open to you under the YALI program aside from the Fellowship — like the Regional Leadership Centers and YALI Network courses and resources.

mayadellish:
hello. please i want to know exactly what high school transcript is as i am confused. and secondly, concerning the original and photocopied documents,how can it be done if thats the only original document you have [as of course there is only meant to be one original document]. please do help me out with this. thank you..

High School Transcript: your o level Waec or neco result.

The photocopies of the original documents will be certified in a court of law or by the issuing institution; of course, you are not expected to forward your original documents. I hope this explanation will be useful.

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Social media has become a major marketing tool for businesses. But new platforms are popping up all the time, and the old ones are always changing their features. As a freelance social media expert, you can help companies understand how to use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and every other platform to reach their business goals.


2. Blogging

Lots of business and entertainment sites need people to write for them. You can become a resident blogger for hire and earn a nice freelance salary in the process. Better yet, you can start your own blog and attract traffic with your posts. Then start monetizing it to turn it into a real business. For instance, I had one of my blogs making $9k a month, then I got an offer from and sold it to a group of U.S. investors for $280,000 last year.

3. Teaching

Thanks to video chat, teaching is a freelance job you can do online or off. If you have writing skills, know two languages, or possess just about any other teachable skill, there are people around the world who need your help. Charge a simple hourly rate for your freelance teaching services.

4. Interpreting

Sometimes, people need real-time translation, like at an important business meeting or political summit. Traditionally, interpreters performed these tasks in person. But thanks to online group-calls, you can easily do this remotely on a freelance basis. According to GlassDoor, freelance interpreters average $35.43/hour.

5. Advertising Copywriting

It’s not easy to write web copy that gets clicks. Most business owners don’t know what to write in their advertising copy to get results. If you’re an expert in advertising, you can offer out your services to write PPC and display ad headlines.

6. Tutoring

You don’t have to be an expert at something to help others learn. High school and college students need tutors for particular subjects you have a knack for, like math or chemistry. You can find tutoring jobs in your community or online. Here are 15 sites that offer online tutoring jobs.

7. Stock Photography

Have a nice camera and a knack for photography? You can start a freelance business taking photos and placing them on stock photo sites (iStockPhoto, for example) so you get a royalty for each purchase/download. In some cases, you sell the photos outright.

8. Ghost Writing

Some people need to write for their job but don’t have the time or skills to do it. That’s where you come in as a ghostwriter. You can write books, articles, blog posts -- you name it. Then the person who hired you will publish it under their name. Entrepreneurs do this all the time. Good freelance writers can make up to $55 an hour for these assignments.

9. Magazine Articles Writing

Lots of magazines and online publications solicit free contributions from writers, but not all. Here’s a list of over 200 publications that pay writers. All you have to do is come up with a story idea that works for their audience, pitch the idea, and land a paid writing gig!

10. Translation

The economy is more global than ever, making translators in high demand. If you speak Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic, or another major global language, you can get gigs translating business documents and other materials. Work is out there for more obscure languages also! And you can charge more for your rare skill (Between $20 and $50/hour depending on the language).

11. Legal Work

You don’t need to go to law school to work in the legal field. People need the help of legal interpreters, secretaries, court reporters and more. You’re not qualified to offer legal advice, but you can help people navigate the very complex legal system on a freelance basis.

12. Graphic Designing

Graphic designers are very in-demand online. People need logos, infographics, memes, blog post cover photos and more made all the time. The most freelance graphic design is piece work, but there’s so much of it out there you can easily work your way up to full time. Freelance graphic designers earn on average $44,109 per year.

13. Virtual Assistant Work

Businesses need all sorts of administrative tasks taken care of, like monitoring emails, providing customer service, issuing invoices, and balancing the books. Today, all these things can be done remotely online. Work as a freelance virtual assistant for one business or split your time between several.

14. Programming

The internet wouldn’t exist if it weren't for programmers, and it certainly won’t advance without it. If you’re savvy with coding language or software development, people will hire you to create complex websites, develop apps, and more. Freelance web developers make between $26k-$52k a year.

15. Music writing and production

Due to copyright laws, movie and TV producers are very limited in what music they can use in their productions. Many turn to freelance musicians to write and perform pieces for them. If you’re a skilled musician, you can start creating jingles and songs for businesses and get paid for doing what you love.

16. Photo Editing

Know your way around photoshop? You can offer your services as a photo editor online. People need vanity photo touchups and all sorts of other changes. They don’t want to buy their own photo editing software or just don’t have the time to do it, so that’s where you come in.

17. Travel Consulting

If you’re well-traveled yourself, you can help make others’ travel experiences a whole lot smoother. Help people plan their vacation and book their trips affordably. You can do this independently or become a flight booking expert on FlightFox.com.

18. Accounting

Know your way around Quickbooks? That’s all the skill you need to help people track and manage their finances. If you're a tax whiz as well, that will earn you even more money. Many small businesses need help with their finances, and you can do it all remotely online.

19. Online Researching

Always got good grades on your research reports in school? That’s all the qualification you need to become an online researcher. Organizations need statistics for their whitepapers and infographics, for example. You can be their go-to person to find all the information they need to complete their work. You don’t have to write, just supply the data.

20. Editing

Editing services are in high demand. You can edit books, articles, research reports, news articles -- you name it! Get a byline as an editor on some freelance projects and you can find yourself landing gigs with big publishing houses in the future. Editors have an average salary of $53,500 a year. How much you earn will depend on the type of editing work (proofreading, copyediting, substantive editing, etc.).

21. Social Media Management

Social media matters a lot for businesses today. They use it to engage with their potential customers, provide customer service, and attract traffic back to their site. But doing it properly can take hours and hours a day. That’s where you come in. You monitor social accounts, post interesting stories and help businesses build their social following, all for a freelance fee. Social media managers can make up to $80,000/year.

22. Sales Consulting

If you know what makes people tick and can use this information to land a sale, businesses need your help. You can represent companies selling products and services and earn money on commission. Work as much or as little as you want in this freelance role.

23. Podcast Production

Podcasts are more than just a recording posted online. They need to be scripted, the sound adjusted, edited, and more. You can be in charge of all that as a podcast producer. Do this freelance for different sites that want to offer podcasts as part of their content.

24. Video Editing

People hand you raw footage with instructions on how to put it all together. You have the software and skills to do it. Video has quickly become the most popular content type online, which means your services are very in-demand. Video editors can make up to $84k a year.

25. Business Management

Plenty of investors out there want to own an online business but don’t necessarily want to run it. They buy businesses off auction sites and need someone with online business knowledge to run the show for them. I know this because the investors who bought my niche website needed one. If you have experience managing online businesses yourself, then this is a helpful service you can provide.


26. Voice Acting

Voice actors can fill a lot of roles online. You can provide audio narration for a book, act in cartoon content, narrate audio business reports, and more. Voice actors sell their services all the time on Fiverr and other freelance sites. Become well known and you can charge a lot of money for your services. Voice actors can earn up to $72/hour.

27. Grant Writing

Academics and NGOs need to write grants all the time to keep their work going, but many don’t have the time to keep up on it all. If you have experience and success as a grant writer, you can easily navigate the submission requirements and write grants for others. Grant writers earn $66,000 a year on average.

28. Marketing Consulting

A lot of online businesses today manage their own marketing, but they’re far from knowledgeable about every aspect. If you have experience in marketing as I do, you can become a consultant. Do an audit of a business’ marketing efforts and offer suggestions for improvement. Marketing freelancers can earn between $46 and $52/hour.

29. SEO Services

Spend a little time learning about what makes pages rank well in Google search. Get access to some of the best keyword research tools, and then you can sell your services as an SEO expert. Offer webmasters keyword research, on-page optimization and technical SEO services for a fee. SEO experts on average charge up to $50 per hour but you can earn well over $100 per hour if you match your expertise with a great track record – I know because I do.

30. Music Tutoring

So you never made it onto a record label back in your 20’s, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up doing what you love! Freelance music instructors can make some heavy change teaching classes or one-on-one pupils. A traditional salaried instructor can make up to $80,000 a year.

31. Google Advertising Consulting

Google advertising is pretty complex to navigate, but can do a lot to improve web traffic if you do it right. There’s search PPC with many different ad types, then display advertising and all its features. Get Google Adwords Certified (it’s free), and you can offer your services as an expert to businesses.

32. Interior Design Consulting

You don’t have to have a degree in design to become an interior design consultant. Just set up a portfolio of some of the successful redesigns you’ve done and ask your friends and family to start recommending you. You can work as a freelance interior design consultant through word-of-mouth.

33. Housesitting

Housesitting is one of the easiest freelance gigs out there! Get known in your neighborhood as the go-to person to look after people’s home while they’re away on vacation. Visit Housesitter.com to find house sitting opportunities as well.

34. College Admissions Essay Editing

If you got into a good college yourself, that’s credential enough to become a college admissions essay editor. Edit for content for applicants and offer suggestions on how to improve their application. It’s easy to find clients on sites like Upwork and Freelancer, especially during college admission season.

35. Wedding Photography

If you have a nice camera and knack for photography, you can make some extra freelance cash as a wedding photographer. Learn the traditional poses and family photos, and catch some candid shots. You can set up a website to display your work and attract business. Professional wedding photography services often start at $2,000 per project.

36. WordPress Site Consulting

WordPress has a lot of customizable features, but most people use it as a glorified word processor. But there are plugins, advanced features and customizations to take advantage of. If you know the ins and outs of WordPress, you can show people how to customize and improve their site (or do it for them) for a fee.

37. Pet Training

Are you an animal whisperer? Or maybe you have a lot of dogs that you trained well. Pet owners need your help! Offer your services as a freelance pet trainer and make house-calls to clients around town. Train pets (and owners) how to interact with each other in harmony.

38. Driving For Uber

Drive for Uber or Lyft in your spare time to pick up some extra cash! It’s easy to sign up and work through the app to find gigs in your town. Pay is not that great, but it is a nice way to earn extra cash when you have free time.

39. Data Analysis

Academics, organizations and businesses all need data analyzed and reported. If you have a knack for statistics and access to the right software, you can offer this as a well-paying freelance service. Data analyst salaries start at $50,000 a year.

40. Personal Fitness Training

Fitness trainers don’t have to be gym employees. You can do this freelance for individuals or groups at the gym, in the park, or anywhere else. A lot of people prefer to work with freelance personal trainers because your fee isn’t jacked up by the gym’s overhead.

41. Yoga Tutoring

In today’s busy business world, a lot of people don’t have time to travel to the gym every day. Instead you can bring yoga instruction to them right in their home! Become a certified instructor and offer this service to wealthy clients who want personal classes.

42. Tour Guiding

When people travel, they like having a local who can show them around town (or the country, if they’re traveling internationally). You can set up your own business as a professional tour guide to offer this service. You can even use an app like Viva Voice that connects travelers with local experts.

43. Being a Taskrabbit

TaskRabbit is an app that connects you with people in your neighborhood who need stuff done. They might need a handyman, a hairstylist, or simply someone who will go to the grocery store for them while they nurse a broken leg. It’s easy to find tasks you’re qualified to do with this app.

44. Investment Consulting

If you have experience in stock market investing yourself and the credentials to prove it, then you can help others invest their own money by offering advice. True, certified investing consultants can earn $91,000 a year.

45. Caregiving

Childcare is one of the most in-demand services in America today and there are plenty of apps you can sign up for that connect you with families who need a babysitter. You can also offer comfort and care for the elderly on a freelance basis.

46. House Cleaning

More and more people are hiring a home cleaner who stops by once per week these days. You can offer freelance house cleaning services around town to earn extra cash. Become well-known for your services and you can turn it into a full-time business.

47. Computer Training Services

No computer science degree required -- if you know your way around a PC, there are people out there who need your help. You can offer personal training lessons on how to use a computer and its features, and offer minor repair.


48. Real Estate Sales Consulting

If you used to be a real estate broker or just have experience flipping houses, you can become a real estate sales consultant in your spare time. More likely than not, people already come to you for advice on buying or selling their home. So why not get paid for it?

49. Pet Care Services

Many pet owners would love to have someone come over and look after their cats in their home while they’re on vacation. Or you can take their dog on a walk in the middle of every weekday. Get some extra money and exercise in the process!

50. Being A Notary Public

A notary public is someone appointed by the government to serve as an impartial witness in the signing of important documents. These are called notarizations, and the job is publicly commissioned. According to National Salary Data, a notary public can make as much as $90,000/year.

51. Party Planning

If you know how to throw a party, your services are needed. You can help people budget, book, and buy everything they need to make a wedding, graduation party, or anniversary go off right. Gain new clients through word-of-mouth in your community, and feature your successful parties on your freelance website.

52. Yard Work Services

Your dad used to make you trim the hedges and de-weed the flowerbed. Why not get paid to do these chores for others? Offer up yard work and basic landscaping services to different homes in your community. Get enough clients and you can start your own LLC.

53. College Counseling

If you’ve successfully gone to college, then you can be a college counselor. Help future students find the right schools for them, navigate the application process, and more. College counselors can make up to $53,000 a year.

54. Bicycle Delivery

You need more exercise, and now you can get paid while doing it. Use your bicycle to deliver goods around town. Become a delivery biker with DBike and they’ll find the customers for you. Uber is also starting to offer bicycle delivery services.

55. Professional Organizing

Maybe you’re known around town as having the cleanest, most organized home. The next time someone asks you “How do you do it?” respond with your own question: “Do you need some help?” Scatterbrains and packrats will pay good money to someone who can take care of their organization problem for them.

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Scholarship Description
Giving people the power to share and connect requires constant innovation. At Facebook, research permeates everything that is done. Facebook believes the most interesting research questions are derived from real-world problems. Its engineers work on cutting edge research with a practical focus and push product boundaries every day.

Facebook believes that close relationships with the academic community will enable it to address many of these problems at a fundamental level and solve them. As part of its ongoing commitment to building academic relationships, Facebook is pleased to announce the two years Facebook Fellowship program to support PhD students in the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years.

The Facebook Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering. Winners of the fellowship are entitled to receive two years of tuition and fees paid, an annual stipend, and conference travel support.

Facebook Fellowship Award

Eligibility
The Facebook Fellow Program is open to full-time PhD students (domestic and international) enrolled during the current academic year and studying computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system architecture, or any other related area.

Applications will be accepted from individuals with the following eligibility criteria:
Full-time PhD students who are currently involved in ongoing research.
Students work must be related to one or more relevant disciplines.
Students must be enrolled during the academic year(s) that the Fellowship is awarded.
The Fellowship Program is open to PhD students globally who are enrolled in an accredited university in any country.

Selection criteria:
Applications will be evaluated based on the strength of the student's research statement, publication record, and recommendation letters. While open to students in any year of PhD study, heavy emphasis on research and publication record favors students who are further along in their course of study.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries (i.e. both domestic and foreign students)

Participating Institutions
Any accredited university in ANY country

Fields of study
Applications will be accepted from students with research related to one of the following areas:
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Connectivity Hardware
Data Mining
Databases
Distributed Systems, Networking & Operating Systems
Economics & Computation
Electrical Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing & Speech Technologies
Programming Languages & Compilers
Security & Privacy
Social Computing
Software Engineering

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
The Fellowship term extends for 2 academic years

Scholarship benefits
Each Facebook Fellowship includes several benefits:
1. Tuition and fees will be paid for two academic years
2. $37,000 yearly grant (one-time payment during each academic year)
3. Up to $5,000 in conference travel support
4. Paid visit to Facebook HQ to present your research
5. Opportunity for paid internship

Method of Application
Applications must be done online and may be saved and edited up until the application deadline. Required application materials must include: (A) Research Summary [1-2 page research summary which clearly identifies the area of focus, importance to the field, and applicability to Facebook of the anticipated research during the award. Please reference the topical areas above.]; (B) Resume or CV [with email, phone and mailing address, along with applicable coursework noted]; and (C) Two letters of recommendation [from an Academic advisor and a Professional reference (can be from academia or industry) with their email addresses].

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on the Facebook Fellowship program, and also to apply.

DEADLINES:
Applications for the Facebook Fellowship Award open on Friday, September 1, 2017. Completed applications are due by Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at 06:00 pm PST.

PLEASE NOTE:
Facebook is an online social networking service headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Its website was launched on February 4, 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg with his Harvard College roommates and fellow students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. The founders had initially limited the website's membership to Harvard students but later expanded it to colleges in the Boston area, the Ivy League, and Stanford University. It gradually added support for students at various other universities and later to high-school students.

Since 2006, anyone who is at least 13 years old was allowed to become a registered user of the website, though the age requirement may be higher depending on applicable local laws. Its name comes from a colloquialism for the directory given to it by American universities' students.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2017
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Scholarship Description
The Korean Government through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) offers the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for Postgraduate students.

The scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

The Government of Korea invites all international students who wish to pursue a master's or doctoral degree in Korea to apply for the Korean Government Scholarships (graduate program). Graduate applications to study in Korea start February 2018.

Eligibility
To qualify for this scholarship:
The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships. Note: Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are NOT permitted to apply for this program.
Applicants must be under 40 years of age in the year of selection.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree as of September 1st of the selection year. Note: Applicants who have enrolled in or graduated from a university in Korea are NOT eligible for the KGSP program. Specifically, applicants who have previously enrolled in or graduated from an undergraduate program, a master's program, or a doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.
Academic achievement of applicants must meet one of these:
maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4.3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale, or;
grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution.
If the applicant does not satisfy the above requirements, he/she will be ineligible to apply to this program.
Eligible groups
Citizens of more than 100 countries (EXCEPT Korea)

Participating Institution(s)
All accredited universities and higher institutions as designated by NIIED
(Search Korean Universities, Or see Certified Schools)

Fields of study
Approved Master’s or Doctoral courses offered by participating institutions. Further details are available on the NIIED website or the university information section of the GKS website (link to it is below).

Specialized or professional graduate school programs such as law or medical school program, GSIS program, etc. are also eligible on the condition that the university covers all tuition over the initial 5 million won(KRW)/semester. Night schools, seasonal programs, broadcasting schools, and cyber-schools (including online distant learning programs) are NOT eligible for application.

Number of awards
Total number of grantees for graduate programs will be about 700

Sponsorship duration
For Master’s, it's 1 year of Korean language + 2 years of Master’s study; while for Doctoral, it's 1 year of Korean language + 3 year of Doctoral study.

After the Korean language course, the scholarship period of degree course (2 years of master’s or 3 years of doctoral) cannot be extended beyond the designated duration. In the case that a scholar possesses a TOPIK Level that is higher than 5, he or she is exempted from the Korean language course; the exempted period will be deducted from the total scholarship period (2 years for master’s or 3 years for doctoral).

Scholarship benefits
Scholarship include Airfare (round-trip economy class ticket), Monthly Allowance, Research Allowance, Settlement (i.e. Relocation) Allowance (200,000 KRW upon arrival), Language Training Fee, FULL Tuition, Dissertation Printing Costs, Medical Insurance (limited coverage), and Korean Proficiency Grants. See official website for complete information of benefits.

Method of Application
Applicants can only apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University (i.e. 1st Selection Institutions). To apply for this program, you should contact one of the 1st Selection Institutions (90 Overseas Korean Embassies or designated Domestic Universities) and submit the application no later than the designated deadline. These institutions then recommend applicants to NIIED (the 2nd selection Institution).

See websites of Korean Embassy/Consulate in your own country. The guideline, application form, and university information will be available at the website of GKS, Korean Embassies, and designated domestic universities.

DEADLINES:
The deadline for the recommendation of applications by 1st Selection Institutions to NIIED for Graduate Program is March - April of the year of study commencement. The deadline for applicants' submission to 1st Selection Institutions is much earlier and will vary per country depending on the deadline set forth by the Korean Embassy (Consulate) in the country of origin or the universities in Korea.

For 2018/2019 session, the Korean Embassies or Consulates, and participating Universities, expect applications between February - March 2018, and recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by March - April 2018. Be sure to apply before this period. Applications start February 2018.

PLEASE NOTE:
As for detailed information on application deadlines and submission of required documents, applicants should contact the APPROPRIATE KOREAN EMBASSY or CONSULATE in the country of applicant’s origin (or in the neighbouring country), the 1st selection organization.

If the respective 1st Selection Institutions do not submit their candidates’ documents to NIIED on time, they will be excluded from the examination of NIIED Selection Committee, and their quotas will be substituted by the other 1st Institutions’ reserve candidates.

Applicants must obtain an admission from a University before entry into Korea. Applicants recommended by a Korean Embassy (Consulate) or overseas Korean adoptees must apply and gain admission into 1 of 3 of the designated universities. Applicants recommended by a university in Korea should enter the same university.

Application Deadline: February - March 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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Scholarship Description
The Australia Awards in Africa (AAA) (formerly Australian Development Scholarships, ADS), an initiative of the Australian Government, is a pan-African program of development scholarships and fellowships that offers 1,000 postgraduate scholarships each year to eligible African professionals.

The Australia Awards comprised two scholarships: Australian Awards Scholarships (the Master Awards), to undertake higher degree studies in Australia at Masters level AND Australia Awards Short Courses, to undertake short-term, targeted professional training courses, in Australia and/or in Africa, in a range of development-focused sectors (the Africa Fellowships & the Australia Awards Fellowships). Starting 2018, the Australia Awards – Africa program will pilot a third scholarship, the Post-Doctoral Fellowships.

One-quarter of all Australia’s development scholarships are now directed to Africa. The 2018/19 Australia Awards in Africa applications will open for up to 1,000 African Students. Applications will open on 1st September 2017.

Australia Awards in Africa Scholarships (formerly Australian Development Scholarships)

Eligibility

Please refer to the country-specific pages (see METHOD OF APPLICATION below) for specific country-based scholarship information. You are only eligible for an Award if these apply (varies by country):
1. You must be at least 25 and not more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
2. You must have at least three (3) years’ relevant post graduate work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
3. You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognized Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 3rd Class Pass.
Public sector candidates must comply with Government of your country regulations for government employees wishing to apply for scholarships
4. The public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) (for Nigerian candidates) when they apply - visit the official website for country specific requirements.
5. You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
6. You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award
7. You must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australia Awards Scholarships – refer to the Australia Awards Scholarships policy handbook.

Target groups
1. You are a national of an African country. See country list below
2. You are an early or mid-career professional working in the Public Sector, the Private Sector or a Non-Government Organisation (Civil Society) in one of the listed priority fields of study.
3. You wish to undertake a Masters degree in Australia in one of the listed priority fields of study. You cannot study a Masters of Business Administration.
4. You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Master's degree to improve policy, practice or education in the proposed field of study.
Gender Equality: Australia Awards target equal participation by women and men. Applications from women are strongly encouraged, and mechanisms are in place to support women applicants and Awardees.
Disability Inclusion: Australia Awards aim to ensure that people with a disability are given fair and equal opportunity to compete for and obtain a scholarship. Applications from people with a disability are strongly encouraged. Mechanisms are in place to support applicants and Awardees requiring specific assistance.
Eligible groups
Citizens of African countries

Participating Institution(s)
All accredited institutions of higher learning in Africa and/or Australia

Fields of study
Masters level, Doctoral level and Short term professional training courses in various fields specific for different countries. Sectors of focus for AAA are agreed with each participating Partner Government. The country specific information for applicants’ home country will indicate what those priority sectors are (see 'country specific details' on official website via the link below).

The award types and priority fields are listed out and explained below.

AWARD TYPES:
1. Short Course Awards available for studies in a range of priority sectors including Agriculture, Maternal and Child Health, Mining Governance and Public Policy. Studies are conducted at locations in Africa and in Australia for periods up to 3 months.
2. Long-Term Awards are postgraduate scholarships that lead to an academic qualification from an Australian university.

PRIORITY FIELDS (which varies by African country):
Agriculture/Food Security
Education
Health
Public Policy (including public sector management, public sector reform, trade, international diplomacy)
Environmental Management
Natural Resource Management (including mining related subjects)
Technical and Vocational Education & Training (available for Short Courses only)
Energy (including Natural Gas and Oil Technology)
Infrastructure
Natural Resource Management
Transport (including Ports, Roads and Airports Management)

Number of awards
Up to 1000 scholarships will be granted

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the Master's degree study, PhD program or short course stay

Scholarship benefits
This is a FULL government-sponsored award - thus covers full financial support for the postgraduate programmes

Method of Application
You need to obtain complete country-specific information, eligibility criteria and application process for the different types of awards. You can get this by going to your 'country page' on the official website. When you visit the official country page OR the Africa country map; select your country of origin (if country page) OR hover over the Africa map (if Africa country map). Follow the country-specific details and instructions to apply. Eligible applicants for the new Postdoctoral Awards should apply here.

Applications from women and people with disability are strongly encouraged.

DEADLINE:
Applications will be accepted as from 1st September 2017. Applications are received over a 4 month period from September to December each year. The closing date for the 2018/19 Australia Awards Scholarships is 30 November 2017 for the Postdoctoral Courses; 15 December 2017 for Masters Courses and 15 January 2018 for the Short Courses.

PLEASE NOTE:
Australia Awards, a cornerstone of the Australian Government’s development assistance program for Africa, provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries. On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2017, 15 December 2017, 15 January 2018
Open to International students: Yes (ONLY Africans)

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Entrepreneurs need to wear multiple hats if they are going to succeed.

And that’s why you will never find a single learning platform online that covers all the bases.

You need to go out of your way to diversify if you want to keep learning as a busy entrepreneur and find the best platforms for you in relation to all the skills you need for your business.

These are 10 of the best online learning platforms to help you hone your entrepreneurial skills and prepare for the life you want.
1. CodeAcademy

Bootstrapping entrepreneurs need to consider the fact that they will have to know a little bit about web design and web development in order to customize their online platform. The CodeAcademy is a free resource to help you do this. Create a free account and you can save your progress as you go.

This is perfect for learning some of the major languages, such as CSS, HTML, and PHP. By learning even the basics of coding, you can fix basic bugs and make minor changes without the need to consult a coder.


2. HubSpot Academy

The HubSpot Academy is a free certification for a range of issues, including inbound marketing and the creation of landing pages. These skills are necessary for any business, and they are even good to know for the future if you happen to work for someone else.

It’s by far one of the most comprehensive courses available, plus it’s constantly receiving updates as the playing field shifts. It’s an ideal resource that will make you a better entrepreneur.

3. Moz

Every smart entrepreneur is well aware of the value of Moz. Their introductory guides on SEO and content marketing are legendary. Any entrepreneur who is new to the game should pick out this resource. But there’s more to look at than the guides on their website.

One resource you have to check out is the Moz Academy. The Moz Academy is a free platform that gives you live and recorded webinars to view. There are guides on everything from link building to social media. The Moz Academy regularly attracts guest contributors from across the web.

4. Souters Training

An administration is a huge part of what it is to be a successful entrepreneur. The Souters Training organization has been offering training courses in office skills and administration since 1988. They offer courses and certification pieces of training on skills that are relevant to management, business development and the modern workplace.

Courses available include taking audio transcriptions, typing, and taking minutes.

5. LearnVest

The reason why some entrepreneurs succeed while others fail is money management. If you can’t manage your money, you are never going to get the success you want. If you overspend, you are going to find yourself out of business. Smart spending can grow your business into a success.

The LearnVest lessons available aren’t free, however, but they are affordable. You can still find the How to Budget and Building Better Money Habits classes for free, though.

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6. Niche Consultant Courses

Sometimes you don’t need to look for platforms you need to look for individual practitioners. Some great practitioners offering niche courses from their websites include MyOwnBusiness and Natalie MacNeil. Try to use Google to search for specific courses in your niche.

The problem with a lot of online platforms is they simply don’t offer the niche courses many advanced entrepreneurs require.

7. edX

edX is one of the largest free online learning platforms for entrepreneurs around. On here you will find more than 300 courses, including those on Entrepreneurship 101 and Financial Analysis and Decision Making.

There are general business courses and more specific business courses. What makes this platform stand out from the rest is the fact that it’s perfect for both beginners and intermediates. You will even find industry-specific courses, such as those on environmental conservation.
8. Khan Academy

The Khan Academy is one of the most well-known providers of online training on this list. They offer everything from courses in math to history to art. They also offer interactive exercises and courses on technology. These lessons are geared toward use in the workplace.

They tend to take the format of a whiteboard, where the teacher speaks and draws out diagrams of the concepts they are explaining onto the whiteboard. The Khan Academy is ideal for visual learners and audio learners who need to keep their skills sharp.

Many of these courses can seem basic since the Khan Academy is geared toward high school students, but the courses on taxes and accounting can be a great introduction for entrepreneurs.
9. MIT Open Courseware

MIT became one of the first universities to provide their courses online for free. Entrepreneurs can take advantage of this offer with MIT Open Courseware. What makes these courses so interesting is that these are the courses actually taught to students of this college.

Recently, the school opened up a page specifically for entrepreneurs. These are the courses that MIT believe will be relevant to new business owners. There are comprehensive lessons on software and the early state capital.

10. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

The Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is another higher education institution that has decided to make its courses available for free. This university has 100 on-demand courses available entirely free of charge. The reason why Kutztown has been singled out is that they offer courses that are perfect for entrepreneurs.

For example, they offer comprehensive courses on business planning and small business taxes.

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Conclusion: Choosing Your Course

All 10 of these learning platforms had to fulfil some key criteria before they were included on this list. The main factor was that they had to be updated on a regular basis with useful content. Entrepreneurs have to be extremely careful of choosing outdated courses because they could get them into trouble.

When choosing a course to help you evolve as an entrepreneur, make sure that it’s applicable to your current situation. Go out of your way to inspect reviews of the course and see what others are saying first. Your time is precious and you should treat it that way.

Which of the learning platforms listed here will you try out first?

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Everyone immersed in the culture of medicine knows that physicians sometimes defer the discussion about prognosis to patients who are battling a life-threatening illness. Everyone, that is, except the patient. We arrive on your doorstep believing that our presence indicates the obvious. So, how are we to know that we have to ask for something as life altering and important as a prognosis? Deferring to the patient for prognostic discussion occurs among health care professionals so much so that it has become lost on the most important person of all. The one who has the illness. The one who may lose his or her life, and the one who needs to make decisions based on the facts — not false hopes or useless treatments.

Not every physician elects to leave the discussion about the prognosis for a life-threatening illness up to the patient, but far too many do. Putting off the necessary conversation does nothing to soften the blow that for some, will inevitably come later in the disease process. It is too late when it is time for hospice. Patients no longer have the time or energy to carry out that which is important to them, and they will go to their grave in angst over what could have been.



So, what do patients want from their physicians when communicating prognostic information? Unless we have informed you otherwise, we want your total honesty. Tell us what you know. We do not want to hear that you cannot predict exactly what will happen during the course of our illness. That is not what we are asking. We want to know, statistically, how does this disease at the stage we are presenting, usually unfold. We understand that you cannot provide a locked-in concrete answer. We are still dealing with probabilities in the early phase of our illness. We need to hear what could happen and what is likely to happen, with no guarantees, in order to make preparations for what could either be a negative or a positive outcome.

If patients want the truth, and they do, then they also want their own doctor to be the one to deliver it. Leaving this discussion for a resident physician is not something that we will appreciate unless the resident physician has been our primary caregiver. First of all, if we hear a poor prognosis from someone less experienced than you, we are not going to believe it anyway. We do not want it to be true, and if our attending physician has not mentioned it, then perhaps this less experienced physician is mistaken in their assessment of our condition. Likewise, if we catch you by surprise during morning rounds having received such a disclosure from an intern or resident, do not try to minimize the disclosure unless it was overstated. As dismayed as we may be, we do not want you to change the facts to make us feel better. We trust you, and the problem with falsehood is that once it is discovered, we can never believe anything else you say. That would effectively be the end of our doctor-patient relationship, and if we are in crises, that is the last thing we need at the moment.

Choose your words carefully. Once spoken, you cannot take them back. At a local community hospital where I was once employed, I overheard a physician tell a patient that she had to stop chemotherapy. When the patient asked what else the doctor was going to try, he said, “Nothing,” and abruptly left the room. The patient burst into tears. As patients, we would prefer something a little more subtle. In contrast, it was once my good fortune to hear an experienced oncologist say the following to a dying patient:

You aren’t responding to treatment as well as I had hoped, and the chemotherapy is making you very sick. Let’s discontinue treatment for now until you are feeling better. We can revisit your medical status in a week, and we can talk about your options then.

If you have already engaged the patient in an honest assessment about the progression of their disease, the meaning of the above conversation will not be lost. Over the next week, we will go over the possibilities in our own mind. Although we may be disappointed, it will come as no surprise if you recommend that no further curative treatment be pursued. The one to two week period between conversations gives the patient time to slowly absorb the shock and to come to terms with the realization that they may be losing the battle with their disease before they have to face the concrete determination.

Consequently, what we want most during the course of our illness is YOU. We acknowledge that you are only one person, we are not your only patients, and there are only so many hours in a day. But when things go south, we want our own physician. We understand that we will not always have the advantage of your physical presence, but we want to know that you are up to date with our medical status. If we are in the hospital, we want to know that the culture of collaboration between you and your colleagues is such that we can rely on them in your absence. Patients want to know, that in your absence, every aspect of their care will be covered. They do not want to have to worry that another physician, who doesn’t know them, will arrive and disregard your orders.

If you strive to do the very best that you can, it will be enough. You will have your patients’ loyalty and gratitude for your efforts, regardless of their personal outcome.

Kevinmd

In what world can a 10 hour online diploma course with Shaw be on the same level as a diploma from a prestigious university that takes 2 years to complete.

If people are doing these courses with SHAW in the belief that they can use them on their CV to gain employment in whatever field they have an interest in they are fooling themselves.

No employer will take these qualifications seriously and it may do more harm than good. SHAW who 10 hours online!! Seriously!!!..Are you having a laugh!!!

How could you possibly be qualified in anything after 10 hours! It is proven that to be an expert in anything you need to dedicate 10,000 hours to the subject matter. So that’s 0.001% from Shaw. Yes, Only in your own mind will you be qualified.

I guess this writer is not in tandem with the current digital revolution. You do not need to spend hours to acquire some skills. Productivity is what employers are looking for.

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