Macro231101:
yes u can use the language for discussion, I think buccaneer is the only cult group that has a full cult Lang, u can be communicating with your member and non members won't understand a thing.... And yes there is OT class and there are still several ways u can learn it.... It's no easy to learn the language though, e nor easy my brother, if I remembered how I Learnt mine I swear most times I cry because u will be thinking are these not your brothers.... Maybe I should write all my ordeal as a Member of the buccaneer confra

Your experience will be very much appreciated (for me and for the purpose of the thread).

It's interesting to know about the "OT classes". When you say that it's not easy to learn it. I must ask if all members are forced to learn it. What if you don't want to be "OT tested or rugged"?

Saltzman00:
you sound so funny and interesting at the same time and that’s why it’s like the 5th time I’m coming on here to check on ur write ups...listen my brother for what it’s worth I’ll score you close to 65%based on your research but you see all these has got an entire different meaning to an everyday buccaneer(I mean one who is still sailing actively in an higher institutions)That part is where you really need a true member past or present to help you out ...but mind you,I still strongly believe posting these write ups here would do more harm than good as far as we got younger ones who are yet to get into the higher institutions...(now I’m referring to every write up that has been posted here about OT’s of any cult group...let’s tell the stories and warn them but not push them into harms way all in the name of casting or better still reveling these things to them ...just like the ex buccaneer i already asked if you needed my help but it really can’t be vital parts that I’m sure would endanger anybody who isn’t or how wasn’t a member at any particular time...I hope you do understand me now

Thank you for agreeing to answer a few of my questions. Like I said before, my aim in this has to do with how language is used to reinforce cult culture and that is what I'm mostly concerned with. I won't ask you questions pertaining to your initiation rites, cult rituals or violent encounters. I believe I know those already. I have more than 50 BAN documents in my possession and these documents do explain many things. However, you are right in your submission that speaking with a current member may be useful in making more sense of the information at my disposal.

When I was designing the method for my research, I had to use a mixture of non-participant observation, content analysis and interviews. For the non-participant observation, it was clear that I wouldn't be allowed to witness certain aspects of the cults' activities. Apart from that, I am working with up to 5 cult groups and I can't possibly have observatory leeway into all. I had to use the online medium. I became a member of virtual groups and website forums and I've been doing my participant observation virtually (for ethical reasons, I had to seek consent in some cases).

With regard to the content analysis, I have many documents, including the official handbook of many of the groups. I also have poems, essays, songs and other exchanges that can be analysed. I've interviewed some persons (they are very secretive). I've not made real progress with my interviewees so far. However, other things have covered for this.


I'm giving you this background so that you can rest assured that I do not have any ulterior motive other than my research. One of the major challenges I've had with BAN (unlike other groups) is that members seem too committed to it and therefore, are unwilling to share important insights on how language is exclusively used to create a true sense of belonging. If you are willing to answer my questions, that'll be great. I've asked some before (to Macro231101) and you can still help me answer those ones. However, more specifically, I want to know how much value your group gives to your cult language? Have you ever encountered situations where non-initiates learnt the language and impersonated? What happened to them? Would you say the group places more value on personal identification (via decknames) or on the "capping" abilities of the member?

If you're not comfortable answering these questions publicly, you can send me a pm (although I'd very much like if you answer them here as others can learn too). If you have to say something sensitive, you can use your "13:13" lingo. I'm able to read it well enough.

Saltzman00:
so you think by writing down lingos of buccaneers he’s actually stoping anything??if u keeping quite cos u know these things why then are u bothered if comes all out and write these things here or not ...

From the onset, my intention concerning Buccaneer cult language was 100% clear. You shouldn't work yourself up too much. I learnt everything you saw in my posts without going through the initiation process or associating closely with any known BAN member. If I can decode your language and your "13:13 capping", you should know that others can too. Nothing is a secret these days. By revealing these things here, we may do some good in removing the mystery behind the cults.

Take a cold bottle of beer, relax, and enjoy.

Macro231101:
wow...U re good...i can aid u with your research though... Just type what u want i will write it out for u., but not some sensitives ones though.

It's great that you want to help my research. I'm actually interested in knowing how members learn the language (the encrypted one, that is). Do you go for special classes or you are taught at initiations? Do all BAN members know the language very well? Can you have a full discussion with the language? I want to know how central the "cappings" are to Bucanneer communication.

Kingfish542:


can SEC language also be deciphered,because it seems like jargons, just made up jargons

SEC doesn't use ciphers to communicate. Only BAN and BB use established forms of ciphering, to the best of my knowledge.

SEC's language is influenced by ornithology, dendrology, Yoruba mythology and their cult-culture.

For you to understand what they say, you must study them (as I have) and understand the sources of their lexical items. There is really nothing special about their language.

I will share my findings on cult communication when I'm done with the research. By then, most of what seems to be esoteric to you now will be better understood.

Saltzman00:
lol...OMG!!!....you are cracking me up right now...my advice for u...except u get an ex member to help u with ur research trust me ...you don’t know and will never have an idea of anything..do u think bolaji crew was just a normal guy with a normal % iq

Just so you know, and also for the benefit of others here, BAN uses a form of Caesar cipher which was developed in Ancient Rome. Dr. Carew didn't develop it. He didn't even modify it.

It is this cipher that they use in their so-called "cappings". It appears like gibberish but trust me, it is a well documented system that can be read. There are even free online tools that can be used to decipher the expressions. The only issue is that even if you read it, you must be familiar with BAN mythology and lore for you to understand it.

I won't say beyond this. My research is moving forward.

Saltzman00:
AGAIN!!...you’re so wrong!!!...do u really wanna know these stuffs ...are u sure u can live with them i might be willing to help out just a liltle

I am not a BAN member. I guess I made that point clear enough. Saying that I'm wrong without showing us the right thing is like pointing fingers at a liar's castle without telling us the lies.

Is it wrong that Carew created BAN based on the idea that Odas seized to be Odas in PC? Or that he changed the arrangement of the alphabets in his new Odas is Odas decree?

You should address us like an intellectual or, at the very least, like one who thinks critically.

Saltzman00:
lol...OMG!!!....you are cracking me up right now...my advice for u...except u get an ex member to help u with ur research trust me ...you don’t know and will never have an idea of anything..do u think bolaji crew was just a normal guy with a normal % iq

Dr. Carew was a normal man. You seem to forget that intelligence is relative to the perceiver. People have been able to read the Egyptian hieroglyphics without any help. Many have revived dead languages with only little information. Do not underestimate the power of a motivated mind.

I should also inform you that I can actually read some of the so-called cappings. I only needed help with the complexities of how they manifest in connected speech. As a linguist, I should not be wholly concerned with simple words but also how the strings make sense. Even if I read words such as "Njhzra" well enough, I am more concerned with the morphological and syntactic processes involved in connecting that word to other words in speech.

You shouldn't downplay my intelligence in matters like this. I know you have every reason to but you shouldn't.

hustla:



True

I listened to that of the Vikings on YouTube and it's a bit complicated. All the while, what was on my mind was how someone will dedicate his time to memorizing lots of words that sound like jargons

Them Vikings seem to have a close / similar culture to the Buccaneers for some reason and their lingo seems to be the most complicated

From this thread too, it seems Vikings have a lot of infighting or mutiny as it is called.

Just my own observation though

Yes. I agree with you on the shared ethos between Vikings and Buccaneers. Indeed, the Vikings Confraternity (or Norsemen K-Club) is based on sailing, just like Pyrates and Buccaneers. However, the key difference is that while Pyrates and Buccaneers are based on 16th-17th century pirates and privateers on the Atlantic Ocean axis (Europe and North America), Vikings is based on a much older Scandinavian group of nomadic warriors who held sway prior to the 12th century.

Viking cult language is influence by old Norse, some Latin and, of course, some Nigerian touch. Their language was one of the easiest for me to decrypt because the logic and mythology behind it is quite clear. I don't really have any issue with it. However, the Vikings cult seem to have inherited the inclination towards violence from Old Norse mythology which is evident in their language and tradition. You also find some Ikwerre or seemingly Igbo words too (this is no surprise as the cult started at the University of Port Harcourt).


You should be careful of listening to those cult songs though. They can subconsciously create a desire for you to "belong" or at the very least, they can make you idealise the cults. Do not listen to them if you are influenced strongly by music.

hustla:
Also, i wonder how person go memorize all this them OT abi na creed come still sabi book. Space no go dey for person brain na

Do not understestimate the power of "cult culture". Once one is motivated to became a member and eventually does, it appears that he devotes most of his brain power to learning the traditions of the cult. This can sometimes take a while for those who are not quick-witted but they eventually learn most of their history and cult-traditions (otherwise called OT). The level of intelligence and efficiency that they use in mastering their cult-traditions, history, signals, signs, etc is quite astounding. Unfortunately, not many can replicate this rare commitment with their academic studies. If they could, all cultists should be intellectuals.

Passionate888:


Do you know his real name?

That guy man above me take style drop threat, him sharpaly deactivate.

His name was Dr. Bolaji Carew. He died in 2015. He was assisted by Kunle Adigun in the formation of the confraternity in 1972. They adapted some things from Pyrates Confraternity. They also read a novel entitled Fanny Campbell by Maturin Murray Ballou and got some Buccaneer privateering ideas from there.

I don't consider what the guy wrote as a threat. I have nothing to hide as my intentions were clear from the onset. I enjoyed his poetry though. I wonder why he deactivated his account. I would have engaged his poem to his delight.

JasperVII:

Quite educating, bravo. You said you're doing a research on all this stuff so if I may ask, is there something that motivated you to start researching on it or out of curiosity?

I have been working on Sociolinguistics (the connection between language and society) for a while now. I'm currently at the doctoral level. I have done ample research on religious and violent cults and gangs in the Western world. The next phase of my research is to look at how language is deliberately used to create "belonging" and to remove/alienate "outsiders" in Nigerian cult-formations. When I found this thread, I was glad. I learnt some things from the experiences recounted here.

My final analysis will be based on the last lines:

When the Call bellows, ALORA
The vile and deaf, tremble
In the spirit of foremost sail,
The Decree, remains AWUMEN.


"Alora" is the traditional call of the Buccaneers. This word precedes their pseudonyms and is akin to pyratical names in PC which are preceded with "Ahoy". You can have weird names like Alora Looting for Fingers, Alora Killer Disciple, Alora Mecca Morocco, Alora Jesus is Coming, Alora Sailing for Treasure, Alora Killer Assistant (THIS IS SOMEONE'S REAL NAME), Alora Pussy Pussy Cat, etc. These names are usually given as part of the initiation process. Some are funny, others are weird, and a few are quite disturbing. The names usually follow the 231 Buccaneer syllabic pattern.

"Awumen", on the other hand, is used as a sort of answer to prayers, declarations, etc.





If you have specific questions or need more details, you can ask them. I will end here. I have more than 50 data on Buccaneer alone. We have been treating ONLY ONE!

I am willing to do this with other confraternities too. I hardly have time as I am busy with research and writing. I will try my best in any case. It's good to have an academic angle to this issue. All in all, #saynotocultism

@Accountability: I believe I have shown enough goodwill for you to fasttrack my research if you have "privileged" information.

I have to skip some parts . I don't want my entire analysis to be online yet. I am writing a research paper on this.


The deck was set to move
Rigid CLASP, in profound recall;
Held fast, to keep brodas aligned
Cold breeze, from rough Sea hounds
The Red Cloak, kept him warm
As bonfire was guided to flame,
Major Sally, drowned the storm
Where are the sallying Sea Lords?


You already know what "deck" means at this point. The "Rigid CLASP" in the second line above refers to the secret handshake of the Buccaneers. It can be in different forms but the basic form involves the clasping of the fist in another's member's fist. Almost all cults seem to have derived their secret handshake from Pyrates Confraternity with some modifications.

The "Red Cloak" refers to the regalia of the "Big Eye" (leader of the deck) or Frigate Captain. "Bonfire" is self-evident. However, "Major Sally" is a play on words used to reflect the idea that Buccaneers are meant to "sally" (dance around bonfires with their songs). They have a way of using traditional drums to add musical value to the sally sessions. They usually have sally sessions based on regular or fixed schedules at the deck or frigate level or at their national conferences (called convajs).

A Cigarette, may seem like Trebor
But deep down, it is not one
If you are choppin Tirebo,
Give your broda small to chop

In Buccaneer parlance, "chopping trebor" is associated with revealing yourself to your "brodas". However, there is the concept of "Wekunle" too. You are not permitted to "chop trebor" (reveal your identity or the secrets of the cult) to non-initiates. If you do that, you become a "lagger". "Wenkule" is a "lagger".

Bag of Salt, is worth a sail
Since we sail in the path of Ricca,
A Buccaneer, is a Riccaneer
The goal, was never to tarry

In Buccaneer parlance, a sealord who successfully graduates becomes "salted" or "salt-coated". You move from ABC (decks) to XYZ (frigates and galleons). The first line in the poem above reveals that all Buccanneers idolise the idea of getting a "bag of salt". Ricca Ricardo actually graduated and even got his PhD before he died. Being a "Riccaneer" means you must follow in the path of Ricca Ricardo (being an intellectual). Unfortunately, many Buccanneers lose sight of this and delve into violence. The "goal was never to tarry" but many have lost their lives in the adventure. I am not quite surprised. If you "see the light" in a confraternity that says "blood is for blood", why won't you see violence as a normal thing?

The lubber was killed in them
Enough, to make a soul skillful
For tribe and tongue is null,
A Buccaneer is fair and square
Having seen and known the Light



The first line above uses the word "lubber". The word was morphologically derived from "landlubber". A landlubber or a lubber is one who is not skilled in the art of sailing. Buccaneers use the word to refer to non-initiates of the confraternity. "High Lubber", however, refers to members of other confraternities. Since this segment of the poem continues from the previous one, you can clearly see how the "jaw-jaw" is meant to "kill" the "lubber" in Sealords to be and make them "skillful".

The idea of tribe and tongue being null relates to one of the four "compass points" of the Pyrates confraternity (Against Tribalism). Ricca simply reimagined it in BAN. Even the line that says a Buccaneer is "fair and square" is a reimagination of one of the 3-4-7 creedo of Pyrates Confraternity.

The last line says "having seen and known the Light". In BAN, all Sealords must see the light before they can be considered fully initiated. It is part of the process.

Handpicked Crew, with noble guts
In the puzzle of “Who is Ripe?”
He could’ve gone against the grain
But a clash of jaw to jaw,
Revealed the chaff and grain in play


The above lines of the poem refer to the first initiation and membership of BAN. The "Crew" here, of course, refers to the Pieces of Eight (EXCO Members) of BAN. In finding "who is ripe", Riccado continued the Seadog's tradition of "jaw-jaw" which is meant to be part of the initiation process. You must go through this process before you are qualified to be a Sealord. This is why the "jaw-jaw" separates the "chaff" or the weak from the "grain" or the strong.

The lines that follow reveal how the cult was formed at the University of Ibadan (AKA Mothership or Modaship) .

Mothership’s mast, hoisted Black Jack;
To mark a new beginning
Her deck was built by hands:

The "Black Jack" is a symbol of war in piratical lore. It is usually depicted with a skull and bones. This is evident in the logo of the Buccaneers confraternity. The symbol of the cult is an archetype for death and human mortality.

"deckhand" refers to the lay members of the cult who are usually initiates of a specific deck or frigate.

The lines that follow in the poem begin with "Ricca wept". This clearly establishes that Ricca Ricardo instituted his own ideas based on his discontent with Pyrates confraternity. The ideas he instituted are
1. BLUD for BLUD
2. NO FRIEND, NO FOE
3. NO PRICE, NO PAY.

If you look at the tenets closely, you can clearly understand the basis for the code of 231. These fundamental tenets clearly reveal BAN as a cult that was created to satisfy the need for revenge. This is why scholars usually say BAN started the idea of violence in the campus cult-complex. These tenets clearly reveal this.

Let me make some things clearer for those who may not be able to discern them.

The poem begins with ODAS (orders) seized to be ODAS. This is one of the fundamental tenets of the Buccaneers confraternity. Pyrates confraternity has a quip that "Odas is Odas" (OIO). However, due to the bad blood that developed between Ricca Ricardo and NAS, he started his cult on the basis of Odas was no longer NOT Odas (IOI or 101) as way of getting back to PC. You can see that the first line of the poem is integral to Buccaneer history.

Accountability:


Sure, but before I do so, can you be kind enough to share this ample knowledge of yours about various cult language here (not necessarily your complete research tho if you choose not to) in order to further enlighten people on the dangers of cultism&contribute, however little, to the sole purpose of this thread which is #saynotocultism. @cultismkills I'll prefer to leave this task of exposing the '13:13' cappings code to you since it pertains to your ex cult group, Buccaneers confraternity, that you intend exposing, while I remain behind the scene to correct any errors that arise, since no one is above mistake, either way it'll be demystified.

As a gesture of goodwill, I will actually share parts of my data here. Everyone should note that I am not cultist or an ex-cultist. What I will say are not based on personal experiences but on some months of research (I am interested in sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics and cultural studies). I have investigated cult societies for some years and I'm bringing my research home. I am particularly interested in how language is used as an indicator of "belonging" within cult formations. I will not really go too deep into the theoretical basis or motivations for my research. However, I'll start by giving some of my data, beginning with the Bucanneers.

To begin with, I've posted a poem below which is in honour of Alora Ricca Ricardo (or Bolaji Carew), the founder of the group who was expelled from NAS (Pyrates Confraternity).

On the surface level, the poem appears to be a normal English pirate poem set in the 16th or 17th century. However, a closer examination of the poem reveals the key tenets of the confraternity. It is also a chronicle of how the cult started at their so-called "mothership". It celebrates the "BAN culture". The poem has been attached for your scrutiny and analysis. I can answer some questions based on it too (if you have any).



Eyeland Adventure: evolutionary manifestation of Skull & Dry-Bones.
[HINT: ruggedity & humility, will be needed to chew and digest this meat.]
ODAS, ceased to be ODAS (1)
Ricca wept BLUD, FOR BLUD
In service of NO FRIEND, NO FOE;
Its value, had NO PRICE, NO PAY
Mothership’s mast, hoisted Black Jack; (2)
To mark a new beginning
Her deck was built by hands:
Handpicked Crew, with noble guts
In the puzzle of “Who is Ripe?” (3)
He could’ve gone against the grain
But a clash of jaw to jaw,
Revealed the chaff and grain in play
The lubber was killed in them (4)
Enough, to make a soul skillful
For tribe and tongue is null,
A Buccaneer is fair and square
Having seen and known the Light, (5)
Bag of Salt, is worth a sail
Since we sail in the path of Ricca,
A Buccaneer, is a Riccaneer
The goal, was never to tarry (6)
But to act within bounds of reason
In the quest for truth and bond,
All Free Beings, have their voice, alive
A Cigarette, may seem like Trebor (7)
But deep down, it is not one
If you are choppin Tirebo,
Give your broda small to chop
Behold, the Dead Man’s Chest! (8
Ancient Scroll, charted the Course
Shining Atupa, lights the Sea Route;
For the Sextant to navigate sail
The Skull, is lifeless and worthless (9)
Though stained with acquired knowledge
Slanting daggers in downward direction,
Guard tradition, to parry the wrong
In the old legs of dreaded voyage, (10)
Rugged Men, needed no femur
But Dry-Bones would thrive ahead
Hence, abominable, when they’re X-ed
Yet, a femur is strong enough; (11)
To bear the burden of any challenge
So, the young had to dig
And exhume, the Grandfather’s Bone
The Island was virgin, but bleak (12)
Filled with squeaks of alien creatures
Fine-Boys with prudent audacity,
Made hay of our foregone terrors
Crying out, Tom! Tom! (13)
Rhythmic tone, in measured cadence
For a laggard is hard of hearing,
Thunderous echo, fades his sail
While Tom isn't silly like Jim, (14)
It is fun with both on-board:
Moonlight Tales, in sequence of notes
Uplifting Vibe, from a twinborn duo
Barrels of Brew, ferment to taste (15)
Though Sea-Lords gulp, to sally on-board
Full of life, was the last man standing
Lest he'd maroon, in Laggardom Isle
As the moon begun to set, (16)
The deck was set to move
Rigid CLASP, in profound recall;
Held fast, to keep brodas aligned
Cold breeze, from rough Sea hounds (17)
The Red Cloak, kept him warm
As bonfire was guided to flame,
Major Sally, drowned the storm
Where are the sallying Sea Lords? (18)
Poor eyes for thee to see
Just as it is, for a child unborn;
So has an Eye, a Big Daddy
Deadweights, do no good (19)
On a vessel, made of wood
Leave no borras in the wood
For loose tongue, sinks ship
In recap, the Sea is deep; (20)
With a melting pot afloat
A leap at the cliff of mystery,
Helps to forge, and sail ahead
When the Call bellows, ALORA� (21)
The vile and deaf, tremble
In the spirit of foremost sail,
The Decree, remains AWUMEN.

Macro231101:
Research kill u dere...Just say u want to know about it...

The art of "unscrupulousity" is a key paradigm in Bucanneer cult culture. You seem to be very uncouth and therefore, representative of the subconscious violence that is associated with cults. I've studied Nigerian cults for a while now. I know more than enough of Bucanneers to enable me have a strong leeway into my research. I asked the former poster for "privileged insights" due to ease, not that I wouldn't be able to decrypt the language eventually. I've decrypted even artificial and object oriented languages. There's nothing really special about constructed languages once you have the keycode to it. The keycode, ironically, is embedded in your ethos. One just needs to search more closely. My findings will be made public in due course.

Accountability:




231-primarily a numerical code whose corresponding position in the alphabets are BCA. Consequently adopted by Buccaneers Confraternity and converting the 'A' to 'N' in Buccaneers '13:13' capping code used to represent their initials BCN(B u-C ca- N eers), patterns for whistling, knocking on members doors etc.

101-a numerical code adopted by Buccaneers Confraternity to spite Pyrates Confraternity's code OIO(O das I s O das) by interchanging the positions of the letters&pronunciation of alphabets to numbers. Usually represented by folding the fist excluding the index and last fingers to form the two horns symbol or using the index and middle fingers to form a 'v' shape placed on the eye. Also used by members to identify one another at public places like bars through sitting position, drink bottles position etc.

I've composed a detailed post on how to effortlessly identify cultists around you&me, especially on your social media friends lists, through their individual cult group symbols, which will aid you to be more careful and #saynotocultism, but couldn't drop it due to the inability of the Nairaland site algorithm to display almost all the symbolic emojis. Nevertheless, in order to avert these derailing arguments, while we await more updates from @monicar if he so chooses to, @cultismkills and @notocult or any other remorseful person(cultist) willing to share experience can commence but for easy comprehension, kindly ensure your story follows the pattern I've always quoted to encourage aspiring members&undergraduates to #saynotocultism.

Please tell us about the so-called "13:13 cappings" of BAN. I've done some research into constructed languages and linguistic codes and I've been able to decipher many of the linguistic codes of some fraternities. I'm in the process of documenting my findings. I have been able to crack some common codes used by BAN. I'm aware of some alphabetisms and even some contortions. E.g. Mybnc, bdb, cm, etc. I've also seen instances of numerical-alphabetisms as you've identified. However, a large chunk of their jargons seems to be elusive, especially when you consider that they present them in connected speech.

The members I know are not keen on sharing the codes for the more complex forms of communication. I do not ever intend to become a member of any cult group just because of a research. I am still studying the language based on observations of their virtual discussions and other "cult-culture" formations. I believe that I will eventually be able to publish the key to cult communications, including those of the Buccaneers.

However, do you have any "special" or "privileged" insights that may help?

Dovelove543:
I recently discussed with my boss about my admission to study in Canada and if the company (my employer) for the past three years will stand as my sponsor, he agreed because I got a full scholarship and Teaching Assistant-ship job, with plans that I will return to Nigeria. My question is what documents do I request from my employer and what should I ask them to do to ensure my visa application is a success. Thanks

Details:
Tuition fees per yr = $7,900
Scholarship + TA = $ 24,000

My personal account is N200, 000


@Frankrobbn1 @Justmellow @Naijaforeigner @mcobex or anyone who has an answer to this

Why do you need sponsorship when you have enough funding? Don't complicate your application. Simply ask your employer to send whatever they're supporting you with to your personal bank account. Anything between N500,000-N1,000,000 in your personal bank account is okay to account for miscellaneous expenses.

Nyenyenwq:
Hello house, I have a friend who has been worried about how to provide his proof of fund documents. He's 28 years, married and due to financial constraints was keen to source for funds. He was able to secure admission for PhD with funding from his supervisor that covers all his expenses including tuition and still has change. He also got another scholarship from faculty and this equally covers all expenses and tuition so he's left with enough money after offsetting all bills.
Note: the funding letter issued to him by the supervisor came from a well known Research Lab and was told to apply for study permit with the letter.

Question: He doesn't have another proof of fund. Can the two documents serve as his proof of funding. Please he needs a reply. Thank you very much all

Do you know his university and department?

He only needs to show his Statement of Account with proof that he can pay for his flight and initial resettlement expenses. An account balance of between N500,000 to N1,500,000 will do. In many cases, funded applicants even get approved with less than N200,000 in their accounts.

TimAke:
Good morning

I recently got a PhD admission with a partial funding from the University for $5000 and I am trying to raise my POF since I am self-funded. The first year tuition fee estimates to roughly $8500 and with Living expenses set at $10,000. By the end of the month which i intend to submit my application I will be able to show a balance of about $21,000 (5k funding included)

Would this be enough to get my application approved, especially as there is not enough to show that I have funds for subsequent years (PhD is min 3 years). Mind you, my funding letter show that I may be eligible for other scholarships and my supervisor also mentioned that there will be Teaching Assistantship position but this will be when I arrive.

Your funding offer is quite low. Which school/department is this? Do you know you can mail the Graduate Program Director of the department and see if the funding can be increased? The Director can even talk to Professors to offer you assistantships.

In my case, I got over 20k as living expenses alone but I still asked for more and eventually got an additional 5k.

However, if there's nothing you can do about it, you shouldn't bother so much about showing funds for subsequent years. The VOs are aware that PhD students can always work as Teaching or Research Assistants. You can even apply for external funding such as SSHRC or even Provincial Funding and win them easily. Do well to state your intent to apply for external funding in the S.O.P. which you'll use to apply for your permit.

jjohndoe83:
This might sound like a rookie question.

How often do people with PHD admission get refused?

Are gift deeds acceptable? i.e. my dad giving me money and signing a deed of gift to show that he has given me the money?

Anyone can get refused for incomplete documentation or other issues here and there. However, PhD applicants seldom get refused because of the following:

1. They are almost always funded (tuition+living expenses in most of the cases)
2. Only reputable institutions have PhD programmes. The institution one is admitted to plays a key role in getting a visa, as my research has shown.
3. PhD students have clear study plans, purpose, and job prospects.
4. They are not usually desperate. If you can get admitted to a PhD in Canada, you can get admitted anywhere else.


These are some of the reasons. However, like I said, some PhD applicants can be refused based on home ties or improper documentation.

Which PhD programme were you admitted into?

I want to confirm something.

As one of the conditions of my offer of admission, I was asked to provide "Proof of Graduation" (must be mailed directly from the school).

I intend to visit the schools (first & second degrees) to inquire but my inquiry can be better made if someone explains what they understand by "proof of graduation". I don't think they are referring to certificates as my school can't confidentially send that to them since they are with me. Do they mean transcript or certificate verification?

Has anyone done this before? Any insights?

saucepan:


Hello, I am applying for a PhD and would need help with my letter of intent. I can't just seem to connect. Can you please reach out to me, I have sent a mail to you via nairaland. Gracias.

Send to ndoeyopbennet@gmail.com

edoairways:

Has the issue be resolved? Is their pg fast now?

I've graduated but the problem is still there, to the best of my knowledge.

mcmind:
congratulations man. I also want to apply for doctoral admission in Medical microbiology and infectious disease in University of Manitoba and Alberta. please any advise. thanks

Thanks bro. Your chances of admission for a PhD are dependent on various factors including:

1. Your grade of graduation for both first and second degrees
2. Your proposal or statement of program. Make sure you write a convincing proposal with a standard working bibliography. Don't dwell too much on personal stories (only Masters applicants may need such stories). Simply connect your research to Canada and establish why the school you are applying to is the best option.
3. Support of staff. You may need to mail at least two or three professors in the department and introduce yourself and your research.
4. Your experience as a researcher or teacher