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transbut5:
I graduated with a cgpa of 3.29. Do I stand a chance in any of the scholarship?

Hello bro! About 2 years ago, when I decided I was going to do my master's outside Nigeria, with a scholarship in mind. I asked a friend at MIT, a similar question and this was his response:

" Hello Seun.
In a nutshell, your CGPA isnt quite good, and
may limit your chances, but should not stop you
from applying.
1. You should do your best to present an
application that is super-stellar in every other
area (-which of the fields of Pol Sci offered by
MIT do you want to study, and have you had any
accomplishments in this field? Published work?
Prestigious internship(s)? Do you have anyone
that can seriously attest to your ability to
succeed in a place like MIT?
2. I spent a few minutes on the MIT pol sci page,
and it appears they dont get many students from
Africa, and are most focused on US policies and
that of a few other developed nations, judging
from the job placements of previous graduates.
While this appears to be a cause for concern, it
should push you to put together an excellent
application. Who knows, the dept may just be
looking to expand its impact in other continents.
3. Dont apply to top schools only. I can
understand the desire to want to have an
Harvard or MIT degree, but just in case this
doesnt happen, you should have other options
you are comfortable with. I expect there are
good programs at other schools too. Some may
even have focus of training those from
developing nations, and may provide special
funding for them [MIT pol sci dept appears not to
directly fund students]. Do your research.
4. PhD candidates in engineering/science
programs usually get fully funded. If the same
applies in pol sci, you may want to apply to
straight-phd programs that you are comfortable
with. But then, the standards are much higher
than for candidates applying for a masters
degree first. So, you should mix this [apply for
masters in some schools (maybe the top ones)
and PhD in some].
5. Proactively explore all external funding
opportunities that you may have. You dont want
to get admitted and end up not going simply
because you didnt plan adequately for funds.
Realistically assess your parents' finances, your
state govt's scholarship oppotunities, etc
6. Pray"

I believe that you can get your answer from the response and others can learn something too.

WhyNa:
I dont know why its taking this long. Any other person out there waiting too? Seunbunni do you know any other Nigerians who got the scholarship too?

Results varies with courses. Some don't get to know their results till June. Well, I haven't seen a Nigerian who got the scholarship. My search brought me here. I also got an info that in the course I was preselected for a scholarship, I am the only student from Africa.

All the best bro!

WhyNa:
Nope. Till September. Seunbunmi is your first pathway Spain? and do you know when European commission will be approving the list?

Yes bro, my first mobility track is Spain. I heard the European commission usually approve the list between April and May.

izutex007:
Bro. Is the offer stl open?

Applications usually starts from October - January. Deadline for applications varies depending on the course. This is the best time to start preparing for the next session, don't wait till application opens.

spankyflex:
pls what's the minimum GPA accepted for the program? secondly can a graduate of estate management apply for the programm?thanks for a prompt response

The minimum CGPA required for most of the courses is 2.1. But a 3.80 CGPA above gives you a better chance. Also there are many courses you should be able to apply to, check their website in previous posts.

Yeah, I would be glad to give neccesary advices and suggestions to prospective Nigerian applicants.

We need to get more Nigerians in this programme, for the development of our country and Africa as a whole.

Regards.

WhyNa:
Big congrats to you. Still waiting. Which course accepted you

Thanks. Got accepted with scholarship to Masters in Education Policies for Global Development (GLOBED).

Hello all,

quite encouraging to know that many Nigerians are getting to know about this scholarship program.

I applied for 3 Erasmus Mundus Scholarship courses. I got admitted into 2 courses but on the Reserve lists for the scholarship. While I was preselected for scholarship for the last course, waiting for EACEA to validate the scholarship list.

All the best to those expecting their results.

Yvete: How do I explain my fvck up?

Seunbunmi & Kpolli were in Houston this weekend, and I could not see meet any of y'all.
I've met SB and will always see him any time, but Kpolli? ... Haba! *covers face in shame* I'm down with the flu and didn't wanna sneeze, blow nose mucus and cough all in y'alls faces. I spent my thanksgiving sleeping. I'm sorry!

@ Thread: Been M.I.A due to work overload. I'll breeze by often. Best wishes everyone.

Its all good. Glad you are back up

Mamacita007: Best man holiday is the best movie of da year. watch it & thank me later

U cAn say that again! I'm sure when they watch it, they will return d favor by calling u Mummy looll

Mamacita007: Houston? u people are flexing oo. have u seen yvete? she's not feeling well

Oh really. No I ve not seen her. I called her but she was not picking, so I sent her text. I will call her again tomorrow

Mamacita007: no welcome back. i'll be in houston for xmas. are u attending the nairaland party

Nope....I'm in somewhere around Houston

Where is everybody now ...Thanksgiving week, Houston calling so many things to be thankful for....hey Mamacita will u be in Houston for Thanksgiving?

Deacon tells wife on a Thursday morning dat he's leaving for a 3 day prophetic conference.
Wife: Darling, let's share a word of prayer b4 u leave.
Deacon: Of course, dat's why I love u.
Wife: Father, in d name of Jesus, I thank u 4 my husband, grant him travelling mercies as he's going.
Deacon: Amen.
Wife: Father, by ur power, cause his penis 2 stop functioning if he dare commit adultery.
Deacon: (Silent).
Wife: Infact Lord, let him not return home alive after any adulterous act.
Deacon starts to sweat.
Wife: Lord kill him if .....
Deacon: Ooooo shut up! Wicked woman, I wont even go again, ah.
Happy New Month Everyone

Yepaiiiiii i missed Mamacinta birthday Olawale u are fired!!! for not telling me ....Mamacinta Sinorita of 9jaAmerica land Happy Birthday to u, wishing u God's blessing to infinity...nor vex, igbo man will say at all at all na in bad

Oya now, No Be Mistake today is Wale's birthday!!! Happy Birthday broderly...GOD bLess U REAL GOOD!...Beaumont go hear am today...Wale taking over the city

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxPsxU1XMkk

Yvete: awwww .... I missed my dear SeunBunmi's birthday!! *covers face in shame* I never miss anyone's birthday.
@ Y'all ... went to work out of town and saw this cute Zebra gated by the road side. It seemed quite lonely ... awwwww

That's cool, that means I'm in your book of records [i][b]"As the first person u will miss his birthday"[/[/b]i] Thanks for the call, it was nice hearing your voice again

Mamacita007: llooooll na so naa. i checked his profile & he was online some days ago without saying hello seunbunmi!!!!!!!

I just breeze in to check on everyone silently

Mamacita007: Happy birthday seunbunmi. may the favour of the Lord continue to shine upon thee in all things. come back from hiding. where av u been? lllooooll

Lolss Thank you so much Mamacita of life...It's not intentional, my schedule is just too cracy, i'm routing between Arlington-Plano everyday of the week really missed the tread.

olarwarlay: Happy Birthday to Seunbunmi, my wonderful brother from another mother...

Life has been interesting with you as a friend. May this day usher you into the realm of Blessings, Divine Upliftment and Unmerited Favor.

[b][b]Love you Bro!!! #NoHomo[/b][/b]

Brotherly u tooo much...Thanks mehn.....lmao at d bolded part

manny4life: I for slap am, the only thing be say the guy tall and since I be short man , I wan try but I no fit ... But shoot, I was losing it that day. I swear, I had to leave the store because I was angry... no be say na my money o..

No be by height now, u for still try the slap

What was Sinzu thinking when writing this song ...music don finish WATCANFA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPh8nEaU3MI

[quote author=I.Joan]Make sense...
Congratz bro [/quote]Thanks sis

Me self get ooo...My testimony song after my visa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb8YW64dL5c

Mamacita007: Talk to God becos he ALWAYS ANSWERS PRAYERS. no matter wat d situation might be. no forces can stop way God has started. olarwalay leave bb & join iPhone world. we rock

Thank u Mama...i believe oo becos no forces can stop a moving train!!!

olarwarlay: Hahahahaha.....lolz @ the forces that wants you to stay

Abi now my guy but God pass them

Mamacita007: yes what happens in vegas stays in vegas llooooooll. hope everything is fine. Texas is hot but not like Arizona. i was there 2 wks ago

Yes everything is cool in Texas, I'm loving the place...just some forces don't want me to stay they want me in Kentucky

Mamacita007: extreme is an understatement. Arizona is next to hell fire lloooool. even satan managed to escape i like it sha but im transferring to las vegas next month.

I guess that's where things are happening Las Vegas

Yvete: Timaya drives me crazy!!! I like his music, but I'm sick of his lyrics that people are after him.
"I dey carry cutlass eeii, Jehovah dey my side eeii. Tomorrow is, who kill dem mama eeii. Next tomorrow its, I no why people too dey jealous. I wanna know why dem no like people wey dey grow..."
I'm like shut up Timaya. Nobody is jealous of your success.

Is a commercial artiste

@Ricky Rozay and effulgence Congrats on your visa!

A special happy birthday shoutout to a special person. Happy birthday Yvete, thank u for being who you are. God bless u sis. Have a blissful year ahead.