I'm currently in my finals studying food science and technology in a federal university of technology, I'm on a 4.38 cgpa. I want to apply for the commonwealth scholarship or any other fully funded scholarship. However, it would be for a taught masters as I hope to work with an FCMG (I do not want to lecture). I need your sound advice on how to go about it.

Heeyhun:
I'm currently in my finals studying food science and technology in a federal university of technology, I'm on a 4.38 cgpa. I want to apply for the commonwealth scholarship or any other fully funded scholarship. However, it would be for a taught masters as I hope to work with an FCMG (I do not want to lecture). I need your sound advice on how to go about it.

Hello,

Although I am a student like you, I believe I can help in cases like this.

What I will advise is that you apply for any scholarship that will give you a push in your career while at the same time you apply for any job(s) in the FMCG sector. Which ever comes first(hopefully the FMCG), you choose it and start a career in it. Moreover, you can always get the scholarship(You might have to go for both at the same time so that you'll have the prerogative to choose) and move late into the FMCG sector.

Greetings to everyone...just joined NL because of this thread and other inspiring and uplifting ones... keep up the good works...
#blessings

iamGraced:
Greetings to everyone...just joined NL because of this thread and other inspiring and uplifting ones... keep up the good works...
#blessings

u are welcome

Please I m a graduate of Mechanical engineering. ... I am at cross roads now. I would really need a job buh I dont ve much experience.... and my age is going fast. . my crossroad is this..
Should I apply for some professional trainings or go for Msc??

Thanks for replies.. note I already have a certification on HSSE 3... Right now I m considering going for training at AETI... I have been outa school since 2013, no engineering job save teaching. ..

So, masters or professional training?? thankz for replies

xfire:
Welcome to the new year 2014!

I will be sharing my experience and lessons on achieving the dream career of my choice amidst challenges. I will also share various ways you can enhance yourself and improve your skills. In the course of my write-up, I will touch on job hunting, good CV writing skills, aptitude test writing, interview skills, certifications, presentation skills, career progression, personal fulfilment and investment. I will also say a little about scholarship opportunities (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and job scams.

This is NOT a textbook theory on achieving a great career. Thus, don't expect text book approaches to career issues. The thread doesn't answer all career questions. It focuses on my peculiar experience and lessons learnt, including my modest career achievements, mistakes and obstacles. I will also refer to other people's experiences in many cases.

I'm still an ambitious young man, who is looking forward to achieving more in life and progressing my career. I am not perfect. I just wanna share this so that we can all learn. I hope my story inspires many. This is because I know that true life stories inspire far more than motivational write-ups. I am not a blogger and I am not here to promote any blog. Other people with varied experiences can also contribute.

It promises to be interesting, detailed and elaborate.

I also promise to update this thread at least once a week in 2014. I can't promise to do more for now.

I wish us all a fulfilled career and personal life in 2014.

Great an inspiring

Horayce:

Wow, you left school in 2011 and ur still 25. Man u r young. I studied mech too but went thru an unconventional route to work in high finance out of love (not necessity, biko kwa). But after a career meltdown im now goingback to my engineering roots. All my peers( bar none) who left to study for an msc in pet engr or a related degree virtually all have good jobs with the top oil majors or service coys like schlum and subsea7. I'm about to do same now, got admitted into very good msc petrolem and subsea programs in the states There's simply no other option for me, study now or live to regret wondering what if i did. Instead of talking about it I'd advise you take the risk of applying to only the top programs in the UK --Heriot watt, imperial, Cranfield --and US-- Stanford, UT austin, Texas A&M. If you are admitted with funding or scholarships, weigh the cons and pros of leaving a job you dread for a very promising career prospect. It's night and day in my opinion. Personally i think the upside of an msc is higher at this point in your career, considering you want to break into an oil major.

Hello, I just came back here to share my updated story from November 2014.
I applied for several overseas MSc scholarships including PTDF and NDDC, unfortunately I was offshore during the assessments so I lost out on them. With nobody in my family to support me for my school choices in the US and Canada(needed about N7-10m for tuition fees and living expenses for both countries) as I earn far more than the rest, I had to look for an alternative.
With more online research, I found a cheaper option and used 2015 to save up the required funds. I'll be leaving for my MSc this August at the University of Stavanger, Norway to study Offshore Technology. I required about N3m including Visa and Flight ticket costs. Stavanger is the Oil capital of Norway and apparently the North Sea.
One can only hope for the best afterwards with BabaGod in charge of my affairs.
Would love to know how you progressed since then.

xfire:
Welcome to the new year 2014!

I will be sharing my experience and lessons on achieving the dream career of my choice amidst challenges. I will also share various ways you can enhance yourself and improve your skills. In the course of my write-up, I will touch on job hunting, good CV writing skills, aptitude test writing, interview skills, certifications, presentation skills, career progression, personal fulfilment and investment. I will also say a little about scholarship opportunities (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and job scams.

This is NOT a textbook theory on achieving a great career. Thus, don't expect text book approaches to career issues. The thread doesn't answer all career questions. It focuses on my peculiar experience and lessons learnt, including my modest career achievements, mistakes and obstacles. I will also refer to other people's experiences in many cases.

I'm still an ambitious young man, who is looking forward to achieving more in life and progressing my career. I am not perfect. I just wanna share this so that we can all learn. I hope my story inspires many. This is because I know that true life stories inspire far more than motivational write-ups. I am not a blogger and I am not here to promote any blog. Other people with varied experiences can also contribute.

It promises to be interesting, detailed and elaborate.

I also promise to update this thread at least once a week in 2014. I can't promise to do more for now.

I wish us all a fulfilled career and personal life in 2014.

Am a student from the best University in the South East. I study History and International Studies. Am in my third year. Presently, am faced with a puzzle. Firstly, am a student politician/unionist/leader. I currently serve as the General Secretary of my Faculty. A position I took as the youngest in the History of my institution. Based on my track records, leadership qualities and innovative ideas, the Students' populace are urging me to test the waters of Students' Union leadership. However, am contemplating pulling out of Campus politics so as to explore other opportunities as an undergraduate. These opportunities includes - Taostmaters international programmes and certificates, debates, conferences, lectures etc. For instance, I will be a delegate at an upcoming United Nations programme. Am a decent 2'1 student, and I thirst to study harder to increase my CGPA that has dwindled as a result of my participation in campus politics. Campus politics consumes lots of money, time and energy. And even when you emerge, it brings about more stress and problems to face.

In terms of money, am okay, I lack no basic needs as am not even into campus politics for money but for the life lessons one learns from it. In terms of connection, am closer to my VC than even some SUG representatives as he loves the ideas I bring on board.

In summary, I want to focus more on my studies and seal my 2'1. I also want to explore other aspects of international opportunities like Toastmasters international, UN models, conferences, debates , improved scholarship et al.

More so, I already received a certificate of honour from the University authorities for my leadership qualities and contributions.

However, I believe am a born leader, filled with ideas and I evidently can serve the Student populace the best way possible. I see myself as a missing link. What is neeeded.

I can't combine the two, one has to step down for the other.

I plan to proceed to the United States for my postgraduate after my degree in Nigeria.

Your advice?

This happens to be the biggest decision of my life.

olujastro:

Hello, I just came back here to share my updated story from November 2014.
I applied for several overseas MSc scholarships including PTDF and NDDC, unfortunately I was offshore during the assessments so I lost out on them. With nobody in my family to support me for my school choices in the US and Canada(needed about N7-10m for tuition fees and living expenses for both countries) as I earn far more than the rest, I had to look for an alternative.
With more online research, I found a cheaper option and used 2015 to save up the required funds. I'll be leaving for my MSc this August at the University of Stavanger, Norway to study Offshore Technology. I required about N3m including Visa and Flight ticket costs. Stavanger is the Oil capital of Norway and apparently the North Sea.
One can only hope for the best afterwards with BabaGod in charge of my affairs.
Would love to know how you progressed since then.

Am a student from the best University in the South East. I study History and International Studies. Am in my third year. Presently, am faced with a puzzle. Firstly, am a student politician/unionist/leader. I currently serve as the General Secretary of my Faculty. A position I took as the youngest in the History of my institution. Based on my track records, leadership qualities and innovative ideas, the Students' populace are urging me to test the waters of Students' Union leadership. However, am contemplating pulling out of Campus politics so as to explore other opportunities as an undergraduate. These opportunities includes - Taostmaters international programmes and certificates, debates, conferences, lectures etc. For instance, I will be a delegate at an upcoming United Nations programme. Am a decent 2'1 student, and I thirst to study harder to increase my CGPA that has dwindled as a result of my participation in campus politics. Campus politics consumes lots of money, time and energy. And even when you emerge, it brings about more stress and problems to face.

In terms of money, am okay, I lack no basic needs as am not even into campus politics for money but for the life lessons one learns from it. In terms of connection, am closer to my VC than even some SUG representatives as he loves the ideas I bring on board.

In summary, I want to focus more on my studies and seal my 2'1. I also want to explore other aspects of international opportunities like Toastmasters international, UN models, conferences, debates , improved scholarship et al.

More so, I already received a certificate of honour from the University authorities for my leadership qualities and contributions.

However, I believe am a born leader, filled with ideas and I evidently can serve the Student populace the best way possible. I see myself as a missing link. What is neeeded.

I can't combine the two, one has to step down for the other.

I plan to proceed to the United States for my postgraduate after my degree in Nigeria.

Your advice?

This happens to be the biggest decision of my life.

Crispels:




Am a student from the best University in the South East. I study History and International Studies. Am in my third year. Presently, am faced with a puzzle. Firstly, am a student politician/unionist/leader. I currently serve as the General Secretary of my Faculty. A position I took as the youngest in the History of my institution. Based on my track records, leadership qualities and innovative ideas, the Students' populace are urging me to test the waters of Students' Union leadership. However, am contemplating pulling out of Campus politics so as to explore other opportunities as an undergraduate. These opportunities includes - Taostmaters international programmes and certificates, debates, conferences, lectures etc. For instance, I will be a delegate at an upcoming United Nations programme. Am a decent 2'1 student, and I thirst to study harder to increase my CGPA that has dwindled as a result of my participation in campus politics. Campus politics consumes lots of money, time and energy. And even when you emerge, it brings about more stress and problems to face.

In terms of money, am okay, I lack no basic needs as am not even into campus politics for money but for the life lessons one learns from it. In terms of connection, am closer to my VC than even some SUG representatives as he loves the ideas I bring on board.

In summary, I want to focus more on my studies and seal my 2'1. I also want to explore other aspects of international opportunities like Toastmasters international, UN models, conferences, debates , improved scholarship et al.

More so, I already received a certificate of honour from the University authorities for my leadership qualities and contributions.

However, I believe am a born leader, filled with ideas and I evidently can serve the Student populace the best way possible. I see myself as a missing link. What is neeeded.

I can't combine the two, one has to step down for the other.

I plan to proceed to the United States for my postgraduate after my degree in Nigeria.

Your advice?

This happens to be the biggest decision of my life.

I can't advice you to go ahead with student politics, I rather wonder...'who student politics don epp'?
Just face your studies and as you plan, proceed with your postgraduate studies.
All my friends who did student politics then ended up with not-so-good results and are still struggling to find their feet in the job market. I don't need to play student politics to venture into main national politics. I rather work hard, succeed in my career and get an appointment as Petroleum or Power minister than spend irretrievable youthful time in students politics that won't guarantee a successful political career eventually.

olujastro:

I can't advice you to go ahead with student politics, I rather wonder...'who student politics don epp'?
Just face your studies and as you plan, proceed with your postgraduate studies.
All my friends who did student politics then ended up with not-so-good results and are still struggling for find their feet in the job market. I don't need to play student politics to venture into main national politics. I rather work hard, succeed in my career and get an appointment as Petroleum or Power minister than spend irretrievable youthful time in students politics that won't guarantee a successful political career eventually.

Great one bro. Kindly send me your mail.

olujastro:

Hello, I just came back here to share my updated story from November 2014.
I applied for several overseas MSc scholarships including PTDF and NDDC, unfortunately I was offshore during the assessments so I lost out on them. With nobody in my family to support me for my school choices in the US and Canada(needed about N7-10m for tuition fees and living expenses for both countries) as I earn far more than the rest, I had to look for an alternative.
With more online research, I found a cheaper option and used 2015 to save up the required funds. I'll be leaving for my MSc this August at the University of Stavanger, Norway to study Offshore Technology. I required about N3m including Visa and Flight ticket costs. Stavanger is the Oil capital of Norway and apparently the North Sea.
One can only hope for the best afterwards with BabaGod in charge of my affairs.
Would love to know how you progressed since then.

Thanks for the feedback. Congrats on your admit!! Norway is a top destination for Nigerian Engineers. I came to the US last year to study for an Msc in Subsea Engineering at the University of Houston. I'll hopefully graduate by December 2016. It's been mostly a positive experience but also bit underwhelming due to the oil industry recession. Things may eventually improve we hope. Cheers

Horayce:

Thanks for the feedback. Congrats on your admit!! Norway is a top destination for Nigerian Engineers. I came to the US last year to study for an Msc in Subsea Engineering at the University of Houston. I'll hopefully graduate by December 2016. It's been mostly a positive experience but also bit underwhelming due to the oil industry recession. Things may eventually improve we hope. Cheers

I get you bro. The industry isn't smiling at the moment. I can imagine the great experience you've had all along as I've been in touch regularly with my friend and former colleague doing same course with you at Houston.
I understand the oil industry will pick up by late 2017/ early 2018 when prices are predicted to go higher. But before then God will make a way for his own. Cheers bro.

Congratulations to everyone. Goes to show that there're opportunities out there. With information and God on one's side, the sky is the starting point.

Crispels:


In summary, I want to focus more on my studies and seal my 2'1. I also want to explore other aspects of international opportunities like Toastmasters international, UN models, conferences, debates , improved scholarship et al.
More so, I already received a certificate of honour from the University authorities for my leadership qualities and contributions.
However, I believe am a born leader, filled with ideas and I evidently can serve the Student populace the best way possible. I see myself as a missing link. What is neeeded.
I can't combine the two, one has to step down for the other.
I plan to proceed to the United States for my postgraduate after my degree in Nigeria.
Your advice?
This happens to be the biggest decision of my life.

Brother, my advice is: Focus on your studies and come out with a strong 2'1,which you can use for your post-graduate programs. Forget SUG things, most times it's not fruitful at the end and excessively distracting.

A senior colleague of mine decided to run for the SUG president office, however, this was after he permutated that he wouldn't get a First Class. Howbeit, he's on a strong 2'1.(He won the election).

Moreover, I entreat you to learn any foreign language of your choice, it will be of invaluable push to your career. Read international journals, news, newspapers, articles. E.g The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Chatham house publications ditto for Brookings house.

Wish you the very best in your chosen career.

God I'll bless everyone that contributed to this thread. I am a graduate of international studies and history from and after my NYSC, I discovered the Labour mkt is somehow for people that read this course. Now I have come to see that jetting out of naija for further studies and learning a foreign language as well as having international exposure I'll be ideal. I plan to pursue a career in international politics or diplomatic world. But my headache now is that I don't know how to go about it as my people cannot afford to sponsor me. Please I need your ideas bf frustration I'll kill person here oo.

chaiks:
God I'll bless everyone that contributed to this thread. I am a graduate of international studies and history from and after my NYSC, I discovered the Labour mkt is somehow for people that read this course. Now I have come to see that jetting out of naija for further studies and learning a foreign language as well as having international exposure I'll be ideal. I plan to pursue a career in international politics or diplomatic world. But my headache now is that I don't know how to go about it as my people cannot afford to sponsor me. Please I need your ideas bf frustration I'll kill person here oo.

Befriend google then search, search and search. There might just be scholarships available for your course

Thanks @crudedude. Am a friend to Google already. I just needed additional info from bosses to know the way forward. I appreciate a lot .

Wow!!! so finally I came to the end of this thread, from page 1 to 35. I hardly read stuffs and infact I hate reading but this simply got me captivated. will drop my personal issues later to be tackled by my mentor xfire but for now lemme go back to page 1 and digest all I have read first...its been most inspirational to me especially the fact that we seem to have a lot in common apart from the part where u said u read a lot and to me reading is like the hardest chore ever

Hello, I'm a graduate of statistics and want to switch to information technology or quantitative financial engineering for my masters education. Which scholarship is preferable to study outside Nigeria without making it compulsory to come back to Nigeria? and from the two course listed, which is more lucrative in Nigeria?

Etfash:
@Jonath0012, You are welcome. Send a PM.

hi

good day everyone please I am awaiting service in November but I have the intention of Applying for full funded scholarship abroad in USA to be precise my question is do I need to write SAT or any equivalent exams or do I just keep applying online I studied Geo and planning n I'm looking at any course in Environmental science any one with useful website should tell me

qizick:
good day everyone please I am awaiting service in November but I have the intention of Applying for full funded scholarship abroad in USA to be precise my question is do I need to write SAT or any equivalent exams or do I just keep applying online I studied Geo and planning n I'm looking at any course in Environmental science any one with useful website should tell me

You do not need to write SAT as SAT is for undergraduate admission. What you need to write is GRE and TOEFL/IELTS. Follow this link to learn more about the GRE
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

adetola007:

You do not need to write SAT as SAT is for undergraduate admission. What you need to write is GRE and TOEFL/IELTS. Follow this link to learn more about the GRE
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

Thanks. A lot God bless you

adetola007:



You do not need to write SAT as SAT is for undergraduate admission. What you need to write is GRE and TOEFL/IELTS. Follow this link to learn more about the GRE
https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre

thanks alot again I hv explored I
hv gotten information there please I want to ask do u know were n how I can apply for full scholarship abroad

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