Nigerians have been undertaking studies in Australia sponsored by the Australian Government since 2010 and, since that time, 92 Nigerians have received scholarships to study in Australia through Australia Awards. Applicants from Nigeria are eligible for two types of awards: Masters awards under Australia Awards Scholarships and short course training under Australia Awards Africa Fellowships

Please note, this scholarship is also available to citizens of Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo(Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia.

ELIGIBILITY: (For masters awards)

Target Group

You are a national of Nigeria.
You are a mid to senior 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.
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.
You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Masters 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.

Eligibility

You must be at least 25 and not more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
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.
You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 3rd Class Pass.
Public sector candidates must comply with Government of Nigeria regulations for government employees wishing to apply for scholarships.
Public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) when they apply.
You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree.
You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award.
You must meet the general minimum eligibility criteria for Australia Awards Scholarships – refer to the Australia Awards Scholarships policy handbook.

PRIZE: For holders of an Australia Awards Scholarship, entitlements include the full costs of tuition fees for up to two years for a Masters award and for up to 4 years for a PhD award. An economy class flight to and from Australia is provided and an AUD31,000 per annum stipend to cover living expenses whilst on award in Australia. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is also provided to cover Awardee’s basic medical costs. A one off Establishment Allowance of AUD5,000 is payable to assist with the costs of starting life in Australia and commencing your course (e.g. course books and materials, rental deposits, household items etc.). Awardees, whose families remain in their home country, may be entitled to a reunion airfare to allow them to travel home midway through the course, but this is only available to Awardees whose course is for 2 years or longer.

To apply, see here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/09/20142015-australia-awards-scholarships.html

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship programme, funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships support study at UK universities – mostly one-year Masters’ degrees – for individuals with demonstrable potential to become future leaders, decision makers and opinion formers.
The Chevening programme began in 1983 and has developed into a prestigious international scheme. Chevening Scholars come from over 116 countries worldwide (excluding the USA and the EU), and 700 scholarships were awarded in 2011-2012. There are over 41,000 Chevening alumni around the world who together comprise an influential and highly regarded global network.
The name ‘Chevening’ comes from Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Kent – currently the joint official residence of the British Foreign Secretary and the Deputy Prime Minister.

A Chevening Scholarship in Nigeria includes: a monthly stipend, travel to and from your country via an approved route, an arrival and excess baggage allowance, a thesis or dissertation grant, the cost of an entry clearance visa and tuition fees (a global tuition fee cap of £12,000 will apply for MBA courses).


Applications for 2014-2015 Chevening Scholarships in Nigeria are now open and will close on 8 November 2013

More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/09/201415-chevening-scholarships.html

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course. The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills-base among young Nigerians.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students must be citizens of Nigeria,
Currently enrolled in a first degree programme at an accredited and approved university in Nigeria, and
Must have gained admission during the 2012/2013 academic session.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:
SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
The Scholarship is in two categories - the National Merit Award (NM) and the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
National Merit Award (NM)
Open to Nigerians who are not indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States).
Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas).
Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Bayelsa (i.e indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government areas) and Delta States.

PRIZE: If selected for an award, you would be contacted by the Scholarship Team, and the terms and conditions of the award offer, will be sent, along with the deadline for acceptance.

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants should have their personal valid email accounts (for consistent communication).
Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply online, at www.shellnigeria.com to provide required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:
A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, that is not more than 200kilobytes);
University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and
Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.
Applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW) are to provide scanned copies of identification letters (duly stamped and signed) from;
The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).

Please note that:

Shell does not demand payment from applicants, the application is entirely free of charge.
SPDC does not assign ‘Representatives’ / ‘Agents’ to assist applicants’ process applications.
Applications should be submitted online before September 30, 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Click here to apply: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/08/20122013-spdc-joint-venture-university.html

Nigeria Village Square (NVS) in conjunction with Battabox is giving Nigerians opportunity to win IPADS and Kindles in a Photo/Video Essay Contest with the Theme “A Day in Life”.
The objective of the contest is to use photo/videography to raise the awareness of the general public on the life of the everyday Nigerian. So, share your images and thoughts from your unique perspective; your perspective of daily life at home or photos/videos of people, traditions, and local customs

ELIGIBILITY: Contest open to amateur Nigerian photographers aged 13 years old and above based in Nigeria.

How to enter:

Your entry should be representative of your environment and overall experience.
Only one (1) entry from each participant will be eligible for the prizes. Should there be several entries from the same participant, only the first entry will be considered, so make your entry count!
Maximum pictures limit is 10 images. Video is limited to 15 minutes.
Photos should be in jpg digital format. We also suggest that the image be less than 60Kb to reduce transmission time. If selected, you may be asked to send the original picture in the original high resolution if available.
All entries should be from the participant's own original and not lifted from other sources. NVS and Battabox will not be held liable for any copyright infringement committed by the participant.
Entries should include the following
Photos/videos
location where picture was taken
date picture was taken
narrative (no more than 750 words across all photos)
name
e-mail address
mobile number
All entries shall be submitted via email to photoessay@villagesquare.org with subject: Name, NVS photo essay 2013
Video entries can be uploaded to: http://BattaBox.com/upload. (Make sure “Day in Life entry” is mentioned in your description)

PRIZE:

Winners will receive an IPAD, a certificate, and a letter of appreciation.
2 Runners up will receive a Kindle each.
There would be up to 10 consolation prizes of NVS T-Shirts, bags
Battabox will do a full documentary based on top-3 selected entries.
Winners will be announced on October 15, 2013 and will be contacted via email and text.
Winners must present a valid form of identification. Name on ID must match name on submitted entry.

HOW TO APPLY: See here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/08/nigeria-village-square-nvsbattabox-day.html

Do you love arts? or are you an artist? Win to free trip (transportation, accommodation and feeding inclusive) to Thailand to showcase your talent and meet with other artists.

Are you an artist? Are you constantly trying to improve your surroundings? Do you seek for an opportunity to express and show your art to the world? Are you ready to participate in an unforgettable and enriching experience that will change you forever? Then, this is the chance you have been waiting for.
This fellowship will bring together twenty-five Artists from all around the world with different backgrounds and specialties in a two-week Meditation and Artistic Retreat which aim is to educate, encourage and inspire these Artists through meditation, as well as exploring and understanding themselves. Afterwards, they will have the opportunity to help spreading the benefits and positive effects of meditation and self-development into their communities and around the world through their art and creativity.
The I Meditation Artistic Retreat will take place from January 14th to 27th, 2014 at the Mooktawan sanctuary, a stunning picturesque location situated on the top of one of the islands on Thailand’s Southern Coast. It will consist of a two-week meditation and self-discipline training, where the participants will be guided into meditation by the Teaching Monks four times a day, including self-development activities, connecting cultures and ethics lessons.
Participants will gain knowledge of various theoretical approaches that include:

The Role of Our Habits in Our Daily Life and How to Improve; the Five Rooms of Life.
The Factors that Determine Our Perception to Think, Act and Speak; Relation between Body and Mind.
Leadership: Eight Pillars for a Stable Peaceful Society.
Art Expression as Peace Building Tool.
Connecting Cultures; Raising Tolerance through Inner Peace.
Philosophy of Thai-Buddhist Studies.

THE THAILAND FELLOWSHIP INCLUDES

Full or partial sponsoring of airfare*.
Partial sponsoring of artistic working tools and materials.
Free accommodation.
Free catering.
Free local transportation.
Free meditation retreat fee.

More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/08/peace-revolution-i-meditation-artistic.html

The British Council (in partnership with Lagos Fashion and Design Week) is pleased to invite applications from filmmakers interested in exploring fashion as a theme, adding range to their body of work and contributions made to art.

This fashion film workshop will take participants through the central aspects of the fashion filmmaking process. The workshop includes:

An illustrated introduction to film language using examples of fashion film;
Introductions to planning, shooting and editing a fashion film.
Participants then plan, film and edit a simple sequence.


ELIGIBILITY: The workshop is open to filmmakers and their teams which should include a minimum of the following: editor and director of photography / lighting technician. The team can also include art director (optional).

Each selected film making team will work with a design team comprising – fashion designer, stylist, hair / makeup stylist.

Experienced filmmakers, especially those interested in producing short films and experimenting in the genre
Applicants should be able to assemble the team required to produce their film (as listed and underlined above)

More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/08/call-for-applications-participate-in.html

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is offering one undergraduate/postgraduate scholarship to Nigerian students. The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and overseas, and will reasonably cover tuition and board. Entrants must be Nigerian citizens who are currently undergoing, or have been admitted into, a course of study at undergraduate or postgraduate level at a government-approved institution of learning within or outside Nigeria.

o qualify for consideration for the scholarship applicants should submit an essay on the topic:
More Learning to More People: How can Nigeria be more innovative in bridging its literacy and skills gap?
Entries must be in English, and be between 2,000 and 5,000 words.
All essays should be submitted on or before August 31, 2013.

More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/08/2013-atiku-abubakar-special-scholarship.html

The MTN Apps Developer Challenge 2013 (the “Contest”) is a skill contest where Entrants must submit an application they have created that showcases innovation, relevance to the Nigerian audience, and creativity with regard to use of the specified operating systems for the MTN Nextapps store. Overall winner goes with:
Hyundai IX 35
N1m
Samsung Galaxy S4
Free promotion of the app in the MTN Nextapps store for 6 months

https://www.nairaland.com/1376806/mtn-app-developers-competition-thread

The Abuja Grassroots Youth Debaters

The Abuja Grassroots Youth Debaters is an initiative of Youngstars Foundation to mark International Youth Day, 2013. Powered by the Office of the Snr. Special Assistant to The President on Youth and Students' Matters, The Public Affairs Section of the United States Embassy Abuja, Konrad Group Inc, Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth & Advancement (YIAGA) and STEP C. Are you a youth residing in any of the Abuja Area Councils? Do you have good debating skills? Can you stand on the Platform and make your points count? This is your chance to win any of the prizes below:
1st Prize - N100,000
2nd Prize - N60,000
3rd Prize - N40,000

To apply, click http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/the-abuja-grassroots-youth-debaters.html

Each year, the Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship Board announces Four Million Naira Scholarships For Forty Nigerian Students in Nigeria tertiary institution. Applications are invited for the 2012 Chief Gani Fawehinmi Annual Scholarship for Nigerians Awards. This year’s award is for 20 students, each of whom will receive One hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000) for their education.

To apply, click http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/20132014-gani-fawehinmi-scholarship.html

Empowering the Teachers is a teaching fellowship that enables outstanding young Nigerian and Ugandan faculty in science and engineering to collaborate with faculty at MIT in developing new curriculum and teaching methods.
The program is offered by MISTI together with its corporate partner Total. The director of the program is Professor Akintunde Ibitayo Akinwande, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT.

To apply, click http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/mit-africa-empowering-teachers-2013.html

Apply for the 2013/2014 Mexican Government Scholarships for International Students
For decades, the Mexican cultural diplomacy has worked in different successful programs, such as the human capital training through scholarships for academic degrees awarding and research work performing in different areas of knowledge.
The 2013/2014 Mexican Government Scholarships is open International Students. The scholarship will cover:

Enrollment and school fees, where applicable.
Monthly allowance
Medical insurance coverage from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), effective as of the third month of the scholarship, as long as scholarship grantees comply with the delivery of the documentation requested in due time and manner in order to proceed with their admission into the IMSS system.
At the beginning of the scholarship, transportation from Mexico City to the location of the academic institution where the grantee is to study, and transportation from there back to Mexico City upon termination of the scholarship.
International air travel costs

To apply, click http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/20132014-mexican-government.html

Are you a university student from any part of the world? Then apply for The 2014 World Business Dialogue Ambassador Program (All costs covered: flight, accommodation, catering). Click to apply: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/the-2014-world-business-dialogue.html

University of Westminster, UK offers international scholarships for developing countries. The scholarships are available for pursuing master’s degree level. The scholarship includes: Full tuition fee waiver, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Apply for this scholarship by clicking here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/2014-university-of-westminster.html

Starting in fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University is offering a full- tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa. MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools and history. In addition, students choose an area of concentration such as International Relations and Security, International Development or International Business. More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/07/full-tuition-fee-scholarship-for-master.html

The State Scholarships Foundation (Ι.Κ.Υ.) announces that it will offer up to fifteen (15) scholarships to nationals (foreigners or of Greek origin) of Balkan and Eastern European
countries (non-member states of the European Union), Asia, Africa and Latin America and
fifteen (15) scholarships to nationals (foreigners or/of Greek origin) of the European Union
Member States, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, U.S.A., Canada, Japan and Oceania, for studies
in Greece, beginning in the academic year 2013-2014. More details here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/06/20132014-greek-government-scholarships.html