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The Young Innovators Competition seeks to foster innovative ideas amongst the next generation of social entrepreneurs working to change the world through technology. click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-itu-young-innovators-competition.html

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Student teams from degree granting institutions are invited to compete in the annual ACM SIGMOD (Association for Computing Machinery’s Special Interest Group on Management of Data) programming contest. This year, the task is to implement a streaming document filtering system. The winning team will be awarded a prize of USD $5,000. Submissions will be judged based on their overall performance on a supplied workload. Teams with the top-performing submissions will receive travel grants to attend SIGMOD 2013 in New York, USA . Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/acm-sigmod-computer-programming-contest.html

The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Google and their universities. These ambassadors:

Learn about innovative Google products and programs
Plan and host fun events on campus
Act as a campus contact for Google teams
Help Google better understand each university’s culture

It’s that time of the year again, when students are selected from universities across Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) to be part the Google Student Ambassador program. The second year of the program saw tremendous growth as it expanded from 6 to 12 countries, and grew from 28 to 97 universities with 160 Ambassadors within 1 year. Google Student Ambassadors (GSAs) are student leaders on campus whose mission is to use technology to make a difference, not only in their universities, but also in their communities more widely.

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-google-student-ambassador-program.html

The Turkish Government offers scholarships for Associate, Undergraduate and Graduate (Master/PhD) studies, as well as for Research and Turkish Language Summer Courses through the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship Program.
Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-turkiye-scholarships-for.html

Showcase your ideas on public policy and the role of markets by entering our essay competition. Each year the Institute holds a competition for students, designed to encourage and develop student writers.

$2,250 in cash prizes awarded each year.
Special category for high school students only.
Winning essays may be published in Fraser Institute journals.
Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-fraser-institute-essay-contest.html

PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in the 2013/2014 academic session in the United Kingdom and France (Grenoble INP) and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2013/2014 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only on subject areas listed below. Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/ptdf-scholarship-scheme-2013-2014-for.html

Coimbra Group is inviting application for scholarship programme for young researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa. The young researchers will undertake research (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) at participating Coimbra Group universities. Researchers must be under 45 years of age and holds nationality or current residents in a country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers must be current staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa and have postdoctoral or equivalent status. The Coimbra GroupThe Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for young African researchers aims to enable scholars to undertake research for a short research period (generally 1 to maximum 3 months) in which they are engaged in their home institution, at a selected Coimbra Group university, and to help them establish academic and research contacts. The following Coimbra Group universities are participating in the 2013-2014 edition of the scheme:
- University of Aarhus (Denmark)
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- University of Coimbra (Portugal)
- University of Granada (Spain)
- University of Graz (Austria)
- University of Groningen (The Netherlands)
- University of Leuven (Belgium)
- University of Padova (Italy)
- University of Poitiers (France)
-University of Salamanca (Spain)

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/20132014-coimbra-group-scholarship.html

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing Britain’s contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). The commission awards over 800 scholarships each year, including the most popular Commonwealth Scholarships.

The Commonwealth commission provides hope, encouragement and financial support for deserving students. In addition to the main Commonwealth Scholarships they also offer distance learning scholarships. Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-commonwealth-distance-learning.html

he National Youth Empowerment Commission (NAYEC) is offering a number of Undergraduate Scholarship awards to qualified Nigerian students. The program aims to promote academic excellence and improvedskills among young Nigerians. Applications are invited from full-time degreestudents in recognized Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/the-national-youth-empowerment.html

The International Association for Intelligence Education (http://www.iafie.org) is pleased to
announce its Essay Competition for 2013. This competition promotes IAFIE’s goal of providing
a forum for the creation of knowledge and the dissemination and exchange of ideas and
information for those interested in and concerned with intelligence education.
The Competition is open to everyone with an interest in furthering intelligence education. (IAFIE
officers and staff are not eligible to compete.)

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-international-association-for.html

With a view to promote international exchanges in the field of education, culture, communication,UNESCO.jpgescience and technology, and to enhancing friendship among peoples of the world, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has placed at the disposal of UNESCO for the academic year 2013-2014, under the co-sponsorship of UNESCO, twenty five (25) fellowships for advanced studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These fellowships are for the benefit of developing Member States in Africa, Asia and the Pacific and certain countries in the Arab States (Nigeria included). The fellowships, tenable at a selected number of Chinese universities, are of one year duration. These fellowships, which are in most cases to be conducted in English, are offered to senior advanced students wishing to pursue higher studies or intending to undertake individual research with periodic guidance from the assigned supervisor. In exceptional cases, candidates may be required to study the Chinese language before taking up research/study in their fields of interest.

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/03/2013-china-unesco-fellowships-for.html

The purview of the A.G. Leventis Foundation is very broad; it encompasses preservation of the natural environment, agricultural and technical education in West Africa. the granting of scholarships, financing of publications, the restoration, preservation and promotion of the wealth of Hellenic civilization in Greece, Cyprus and elsewhere as well as the promotion of activities for social welfare.
By providing scholarships at post-graduate level, the Foundation enables talented young people to pursue further study at leading universities around the world. ALBA Graduate Business School and the A.G Leventis Foundation, offer two scholarships covering full tuition, accommodation and living expenses for two qualified students from Nigeria to attend The ALBA MBA program in Athens Greece for the academic year 2013 – 2014.ALBA Graduate Business School is an accredited, research driven academic institution with international distinctions.

Click here for details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/20132014-leventis-foundationgte-mba.html

VOA invites you to share a glimpse of your life through photography – and become eligible to win a new iPad.

Every day, VOA helps give you insights into the world around us. Now, we would like you to share your world with us. Send us your best photos that help capture the spirit or the essence of the people and places in your life.
Your photo may depict an everyday scene or a landmark. It could be something that shows the struggles of everyday life…or it may express the joy found in the simplest things.
Click here for details and application http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/2013-voice-of-america-global-photo.html

The 2013 National Essay Competition is presented by Youth Support Counseling Consult (YSCC). The competition aims to celebrate and nurture the creative talents of young writers from secondary schools across Nigeria, by providing a platform for students to compete with their peers.Click here for details and information http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/2013-national-essay-competition.html

The United World Colleges Movement is a non-profit making organization with International Headquarters in London. Currently, there are twelve Colleges located in various countries, namely United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada, Swaziland, USA, Italy, Hong Kong, Norway, India, Costa Rica, Bosnia Herzegovina and the Netherlands. The Nigerian National Committee was formed in 1982. Currently, Mr. Hakeem Belo-Osagie (an alumnus of UWC) is the Chairman of the Committee while Mr. Akintola Williams (CBE, OFR) is the National Patron.The Nigerian National Committee for the United World Colleges (UWC) invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian candidates for a limited number of Scholarship Awards to some United World Colleges.
The Colleges prepare students for a two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Certificate (the equivalent of ‘A’ levels). Parents/Guardians may be required to foot the bill of their wards’ flight ticket, pocket money, health insurance, clothing, etc. where applicable. Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 17 years.

Click here for details and application http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/2013-annual-united-world-colleges.html

It was a mistake. The deadline has long passed.

Formally known as Australian Development Scholarships are now published as Australia Awards Scholarships for the year 2013. These scholarships are available for international students who wants to live and study in Australia for full time undergraduate or postgraduate study. These awards are administered by AusAID for long term career development of students. This excellent opportunity is provided to the people of developing countries specially to undertake full time education in Australia.
To apply click here http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/ausaid-australia-awards-scholarships-by.html

Dufill Prima Foods Plc 2013 Scholarship programme for Nigerian students studying Nutrition and Dietetics at Post-graduate Degree level registration has began. The programme aims to assist in the training of high level Nutrition and Dietetic manpower in the country It is hoped that over a period of time this will produce a critical mass of highly trained nutritionists that will continue to sustainably chart and guide the way for optimum nutrition for all Nigerians. Applications are now invited from qualified candidates for the 2013 Awards:

For details and application: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/20132014-indomie-national-postgraduate.html

International education and training has long been one of the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund’s core operations, among many others. Human resources development programs play a vital role in assisting partner countries achieve sustainable development, and education is a crucial mechanism for training workforces in developing countries. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.
Scholarship Benefits
Entitlements: The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.

For more details and application, click here http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/taiwan-intl-cooperation-development.html

Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and Engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to qualified Nigerian students of ALL the states of the Federation.

Click here to apply http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/02/2013-agbami-chevron-scholarship.html

The 1st contest (http://www.facebook.com/AnkakaCom/posts/10151214211624555) was very successful so here comes the 2nd contest:

1st Prize: $1000 USD
2nd to 11th Prize: $100 each, you will be offered with a preselected list of wholesale electronics gadgets to pick as your rewards.
10 Popularity Awards: $50 each to 10 entries. Awards will be based on how many of your friends SHARE/LIKE/COMMENT/RETWEET your post. You will be offered with a preselected list of wholesale electronics gadgets to pick as your rewards.
Everyone else: $10 store credit(coupon)

Click here for details: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/01/my-advice-for-wwwankakacom-2nd-contest.html

The Nigerian National Committee of the United World Colleges (UWC) invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian candidates for a limited number of Scholarship Award to some United World Colleges. The Colleges prepare students for a two year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma certificate (an equivalent of “A” Levels). Parents/Guardians may be requires to foot the bill of their wards’ flight ticket, pocket money, health, insurance, clothing, etc cost where applicable.

Click here for details: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/01/2012-united-world-colleges-nigerian.html

The Mwalimu Nyerere African Union Scholarship Scheme (MNAUSS) has received
support under the Africa-India strategic partnership for some special scholarships in the
field of Agriculture for Africans working in African institutions of higher learning and
research. The Africa-India Capacity Building Scholarship Programme comprises:
1) Capacity Building Masters Degree Scholarship
2) Special University Lecturers PhD Fellowship Programme
The Commission of the African Union is pleased to announce the 2013 Call for the
Africa-India Fellowship Programme, tenable in reputable Indian Universities.
Note that the academic session commences in July 2013.

Click here to apply http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2012/12/2013-mwalimu-nyerere-african-union.html

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited (NAOC) Joint Venture in pursuance of its Community Development Programme invites suitably qualified candidates for its 2012/2013 Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme.

Click here for details and application http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/01/20122013-agip-oil-tertiary-institutions.html

DigitalSENSE Africa Media has announced its annual Essay Competition on Internet Governance for Development (IG4D). Topic: "Internet Governance and Cyber Security in Nigeria."

The annual DigitalSENSE Africa essay competition is open to students between the ages of 18 to 30 years. Interested candidates are to write an essay not more than 600 words on the above topic.

More details and application here: http://www.naijacompetitions.com/2013/01/2013-digitalsense-africa-media-students.html