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NarnieSnyper:
Why didn't this guy make this announcement before I got a place na. Kai! see juicy opportunity sha. I woulda used the opportunity to build myself bigger than this sef.

#banging fist on the table.

You can still apply if you think this is a better opportunity. No need and time for regrets

edeXede:

They want cheap labour

I don't understand. People pay training centre to learn coding and someone is willing to teach you for free and even pay you stipends. Cheap labor is when you are already qualified for the job

ivolt:
What do you think will happen to Zimbabwe's wife in Zimbabwe ?

At least she wouldn't be coming to SA freely to treat her ankles

kennygee:
Rotfl.

Like husband like wife.

Did the model stumble, fall and land on their kini?

The evil that men do live with them and their wayward children.

One geh, two brothers. Hian

Did you read the part when she said she came along with her friends?

Abibaa:
The post mention that she is already ambassador in Jamaica which means she is career diplomat therefore no need for 'which party'. But this is serious history. The really rich no dey make noise like all these jjc who just get money yesterday. They are quietly progressing. Congrats to them.

Very correct she is a career diplomat. Works at foreign affairs ministry. That is one of the best ministries to work in Nigeria besides ministry of petroleum resources. She probably told her sister Bianca about becoming ambassador while Bianca's family pushed the button

DreManuel:
No b only you....

...that moment when your school keep sending you updates about your arrival which is due in about 16 days from now and asking you to register for courses, and all you can do is hope. You are tempted to defer till next semester but you keep hoping that those helming the affairs of PTDF understand what dilemma you are faced with as prospective scholar. It is well.

Meanwhile, Mr DJ play me "Godwin". TGIF

I wonder why Univ of Michigan didn't give you funding. They used to be generous. Do you have your visa already? Sometimes you get an RA from a professor when you go to school early. Did you contact those in your research interest?

DreManuel:
It must have been a long time ago you got your MSc scholarship.
Pressid ended with the Goodluck administration and the last "scholars" that got the award in 2014/2015 never were sponsored. So I doubt if PTDF sponsors Pressid. I can't speak for Tetfund. But since these are different initiatives, while should PTDF bear the burden?

Yes you are correct. PRESSID has been stopped. NUC organizes the test and selected scholars are shared between PTDF and TETFUND for funding. This has to be the best 20 global university. Sometimes, it takes some scholar two year to get such univ. Those on PhD are still very much on studies. The scholarship takes care of master up to PhD for anyone selected. Most prestigious universities in the US undertake their PhD in 5 years

I was a beneficiary of PTDF's MSc scholarship. My younger brother and my younger sister too got same scholarship at different times. None of us was anyway connected to anyone.

However, I realized apart from the names on the list, there were so many other people that were selected and given award letters whose names were not on the list, some never even sat for the exam.

My point is this, these guys are very fair on merit, except times have changed. It used to be 9 persons from state and 13 from Niger Delta. This is very competitive scholarship. The other person is as good as you. Not everyone would be selected especially now the scholars per state are drastically reduced.

Lastly, PTDF actually sponsors other scholars from FG. one girl that did Msc with us was recommended by Presidency on account of National NYSC award to study up to PhD level.plus a job. PRESSID scholars are still been sponsored by PTDF And TETFUND till date. So they actually hv their hands in many things.

Hiccups:
There is no fraud in the system other than the bolded lies from NDDC, what fraud are they claiming? Was it perpetuated by scholars? Was there no fraud when NDDC earlier blamed delayed payment on FOREX earlier on? NDDC under Nsima Ekere is fraud itself

One 2016 MSc nddc scholar in US told me she received her living expenses and 500k naira two days ago. I am sure she is part of the approved 80 scholars. Everyone need to remind them about PhD already in the system

dejimariano:
Your replies were vague and you still got approved. Can experts on this thread see this?! Sometimes, it goes beyond the too much elobarative statements. All the ways, congratulations.

There is nothing vague about the answers. The answers were very sharp and precise. Only an intelligent person can cut the ice this way

Henrydboss:
FTC.... So happy
Meanwhile
Pls does anyone know any university offering aeronautical engineering in Nigeria?? I recently applied for mechanical engineering in fupre but I don't know if they offer it as one of the final year options areas in mechanical engineering any fupre mechanical engineering student in the house thanks

You should try NDA or look outside Nigeria

ZorGBUooeh:
It must be an ibo man..Ibos are so caring,generous,loving ad very friendly

What about Evans? Don't tribalise good things

#That is not my real shirt o

yettyopy:
That's incorrect . I got here in April and my son was still
Admitted into senior kindergarten.

Do you guys pay fees for kindergartens in Canada? It's quite expensive here in US

mhbabanna:
Does that mean getting a good score in GRE the schools would automatically get across to me?

Some schools do at times. You have to apply to many with your documents and test scores.

If you are interested in schools in texas. Type the list of schools in Texas on google. Start checking their mathematics departments, then check their sites for financial aid and admission requirement. You would then know if funding is given to all admitted students.

My school, University of Missouri does give scholarship to all math graduate students.

You can visit the USA students' thread on the travel section on nairaland to get more information

mhbabanna:
Does that mean getting a good score in GRE the schools would automatically get across to me?

Some schools do at times. You have to apply to many with your documents and test scores.

If you are interested in schools in texas. Type the list of schools in Texas on google. Start checking their mathematics departments, then check their sites for financial aid and admission requirement. You would then know if funding is given to all admitted students.

My school, University of Missouri does give scholarship to all math graduate students.

DSSHQ:
I think you should start by taking the GRE. A score of at least 164 in the quant, plus a good SOP & CGPA , you are good to go. Mayflowa can shed more light on it. It is a bit easy for mathematics graduates compared to engineering graduates. I really don't know why that's so.

The reason is not far-fetched. Most science students, engineering up to agriculture and some social science undergraduates take classes with Mathematics dept. So the dept is always in need of Graduate Assistant to cater for the need of the students

mhbabanna:
Please were do I start from I have a btech 2.2 and an mtech 3.67. I want phd scholarship irrespective of the country let it just be outside the shores of this country. Please how and we're do I start from. My btech is in mathematics and computer science while mtech is in applied mathematics with specialisation in fluid mechanics

In truth, you don't need Nigeria's scholarship. mathematics is a hot cake in US institutions. Most mathematics dept fully fund their master and PhD students. You need to check institutions in US and probably write GRE

Is there anyone scheduled for PhD interview today? Something tells me that they would only entertain a small number of candidates today so they can round off their scoring today. The panelist would need to go home this weekend.

NIGHTMAREOO7:
women are very jealouse being ooh.
Na so my babe bash me... come deny me congo for 1 week.
Say me i dey look another woman nyash oo....
Like play like play babe lock up for a week o.
Make i Look inside "NO"
Ok make i jez put d tip...she no gree.
Ok make i hump with ur cloth on...baa baa.
Konji dealt with me for a week.
Shez a nice gal shaa

Lol. U nor serious. So you have sex every week with your girlfriend

Glurssymum:
Hello everybody. I went for students visa interview with my hubby on F2. I need to travel with him as we are young couple without any kid. Please gurus in the house kindly analyse my...

The VO did his job well for not giving you guys, albeit this is a sad news for you. You guys seem to be living a good life here in Nigeria. You and your husband are Engineers, with good job while where you are going is going to make your husband depend on you by US immigration law. So how does a Mechanical Engineer stay 2 to 3 years depending on his wife without access to personal earnings. Of course, he is going to become rusty!

To make matter worse, u going to school where you have all your families. Why didn't just name one distance family alone. There are just sometimes you have to withold some infos. You lack home ties. Everything points to your vanishing into America without looking back.You see why you won't give the visa to yourself if you were the VO.

It's good you applying alone now. It seems to wanna change a good career. Why don't you say MSc would give you a career edge in your job place. That it's easier to get into the management circle with a Master in your workplace and u think you ready to take on managerial responsibility. That shows a kind of home ties to your job.

Your husband can join you give two to three months you are there. It's easy for him to tell the VO he misses his wife, you guys are young couple and want to visit before coming back to his job in Nigeria.

The reason for F2 is to make sure he can visit you anytime for as long as you are student. The VOs hardly deny spouses going to see their student partners.

Goodluck on your next interview

Ability247:
You are right bro. As a matter of fact, I did a rigorous search on other online travel agencies and wakanow had the best deal. I settled for Qatar to Chicago for a little over 478k for 10th. I was wondering whether its possible to go to New York, then take a train to Chicago...? Would that be cheaper? I have a friend that is yet to purchase her ticket and the info would help her decide

No train to Chicago except you using bus, greyhound. You will need to book online on time to make it cheaper. You also have to consider taxi fare in JFK to greyhound station too. It all depends on how much difference is the flight fare.

Adamsfunakaye:
Daddy, mummy.. no 1 wants to knw ur research Q n A. We all have our proposals. D questions can never b outside that. Objects of resch methods of rsch and all within our various rsch. I believe pple just wnt to knw hw it was? D panel type? Procedures Nd just friendly chit chat on the interview. We not in a race. Everyone has his lane. Irrespective of ur performance, God has final say. I wish everyone of us his own type of success including success outside ptdf. 1 luv nairaland.

What else do you want them to share. A lot of the interview experiences have been shared here already and you really need to appreciate their effort.

Do you expect your competitor, albeit healthy, to give you his bullet for you to cock your gun to kill him? It is will be alter foolishness for them to quote things for you verbatim. Won't you prefer to have the scholarship more than anyone? People came from London and US, spent over a million naira just to do this interview and you expect to give u guidelines to help you prepare right.

If anyone share, all good but no one should be condemned for not sharing. We all are suppose to get into the interview Hall same day to be fair to them

DreManuel:
To the past scholars here:

I would like to know if PTDF pays in advance/reimburses scholarship winners transport fare to and fro Abuja plus accomodation for the orientation program.

Your inputs would be appreciated as some of us scholarship hopefuls wouldn't like to be caught unawares with such impending expenses. Thanks.

CAVEAT: I'm not trying to put the cart before the horse, I'm just a man of Faith who believes he will be shortlisted and is making financial plans because he takes care of his bills. Thanks

Accommodation and food for the 3 to 5 days orientation is on PTDF. I don't think there is any transport reimbursing.

MrChillz:
Lol. Anything can happen in naija


Between Connecticut and Massachusetts. My naija license expired last year and I've since not renewed. If I decide to go renew now, it will take months to get it.I've got about 12 years of experience. I hear I may have to take a written and on-the-road test. What I'll like to know is how long the entire process may take.

I

One or 2 days

smithsydny:
this transcript in Lagos is a white paper..

Please and please can student avoid abuja embassy for now at least.. I use God name they beg unah ooooo

This is quite true some other VOs might not overstretched this b4 giving out the white papers.

I noticed recently that Abuja VOs are now paying detail attention to bank statement as the easiest way to deny student visa. They just realise many of the monies come heavily in week preceding account statement print.

Truly this is ground for denial anyway in US as source of income is in doubt. However in Nigeria, many people don't keep money in bank and get money from varied source.

Students should go with account statement with even spread of money not in quick succession

guiddoti:
They returned all docs except your proposal. It seems to me your PhD n masters thesis must go in-line, and also if you are lecturer, you have upper hand of getting the scholarship.

Besides questions on research, was there any other questions off research line like about PTDF?

iLoveConductor:
This is the definition of Bravery. I wish I was quarter as brave as Nnamdi Kanu.

When you have the people behind you. You act as much as brave

Beegamer:
Thanks DeeTus

Don't mention your need to go to US arose from your Nigeria school being on strike if you like yourself. That only shows desperation and frustration which which signifies Ur intend not to come back to Nigeria.

electronic:
Gentlemen And Ladies.
Please which is the Bank to open a Domiciliary Account based on experience between GTB, UBA, Access Bank and Zenith.
Please consider charges and easy if service.
Thank you fam...
I believe the info would help the house.
Epistles are Welcome....

Standard chartered I believe

LagosismyHome:
I have no list but the quickest way is to use the search button and try different combinations such as

Chemistry VO funding
Chemistry VO GA
Chemistry VO scholarship
Chemistry VO TA

Thanks Angel

I have many times here schools with chemistry dept giving out GRA. Can anyone list some of the universities for me please.

Cc: lagosismyhome
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