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EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 5:13pm On Jun 28, 2016
diggy4real:
No one cares to answer?
I think you should go with a suit and matching tie with a nice pair of well shine brogues. It will boost your confidence!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 6:53pm On Jun 26, 2016
truebenny:
Yes. We were paid N500k pre-departure funds. However, this was paid 8 months AFTER we arrived the UK. Word of advice, if u don't have enough money to fund ur trip to the UK, and upkeep for about 8 MONTHS, Please defer ur admission. That should buy u some time.
Cheers man! Great piece of advice. Surviving in uk for 8months under this Brexit uncertainty would be mayhem.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 9:37am On Jun 26, 2016
na2016:
@Realman87, please has your living expenses been paid??
Any 2015 scholar in the house? Please did NDDC give any funds for visa application and flight ticket aside from the scholarship?
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 2:29am On Jun 26, 2016
BiggyB242:
This ish of how many pple are the panel does it really count? pple asking that question if you go to previous post you have been told bout 5 or so and y'al keep asking abi na disguise don't want to hit the nail on the head on what info you really want?
Biggyyyyy! Nothing spoil. Thanks for update, abeg one last question, about how long did the interview last?
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 10:54pm On Jun 25, 2016
rufus1555:
NECO was accepted but if you don't have your birth certificate they will ask you for your primary school leaving certificate. Also one man was not having his admission letter but they only marked X in the box corresponding to admission letter in the form he filled.
Thanks for the info Bros. How many people on the panel? How long did the interview last? All the best!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 12:54pm On Jun 25, 2016
BiggyB242:
lol , brotherly why you just they threatened us smiley
Bros, no be threat o! Na true yans, I just dey share info here. Apologies if you feel threatened, but try reason am, and find way factor am into your plan. When e reach time for your visa application (I dey prophesy say u go make an) you go see say no be beans and you go remember this info. Good luck!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 12:50pm On Jun 25, 2016
Nelzone:
lol. U goo fear campaign, u tink say na all this one u dey do here, go for ur interview first. The issue is not the whatsapp group, ish is people here are bein stingy with info, and few that are willin to giv it dont even know wat nairaland is. so its about gettin the info where u can, and discuss it where u want to.... So stop tryna make those wantin to join the whatsapp grp look like bad people. So now that u have successfully banned whatsapp group (if u did), what sufficient info do u have for the people here now regardin the interview, which everyone was cravin for when the whatsapp tin case came up. After we go say Buhari ban rice, and kini kini. How can u try to incriminate someone for tryin to make moves that seems for his or her best interest at the time, just cause u wanna protect nairaland legacy,, which is right. Its only natural for people to wanna go where they tink they will gain from at a time. if not na why all of us wan go school for America, abi UK or Canada. we should have stayed here now to keep our Universities and legacies up now, Abeg jare, sometime u people self, What we should have been sayin was that people who are on it, and are gettin the info, shuld come be droppin it here, or beta still we that are loyal to the nairaland legacy will go ourselves and bring it here, therefore bringin out lost citizens back. I was amazed when someone that does not know nairaland, buh coincidentally landed in the group was tellin me infos, its why opted to go check it out, (and for the records I am not on it till now, dem nor grin add me), I have done my own interview nee. My advice to those yet to do dont listen too much to people who have done like me. u wld only be misled, wuote me I said 'too much' o, not 'at all' But truth is if 15 people who read ur course tell u 3, 4 or even 6 questions were ask, the probability of even 1 been asked in urs is 1/1000. as in ehn, the panel just ask wat ever comes to mind. as a matter of fact before mine, I decided to stop tryin to know wat eva someone who came out said they asked him or her. cos u cld hear 1 for instance dam, before u try googling to get info about time, and even go into lakes, or other tins, tinky tins are from that direction, the next person would have come out to say they asked who won so so so worldcup and player of the year, why u are on that, another wld come and ssay they ask so so so governors. lol. as in ehnnn. just knw as much as u can abeg. even ur course self, they may ask frm a topic now, next person wld be be gettin another topic, thats even if they decide to ask from just a topic, almost like they did to me. and have I mentioned, they didnt even finally ask me wat we wld classify as current affairs, except for like just one general knowledge question. So my people, calm down, na God go give this scholarship to those him want like me and who else believes, before nddc go come give who come their mind. NA GOD slot many pass last last.... The epistles of nelzone for Edo/Uniben Constituency, to the great nairalanders. Grace be with u all. packing my bags now for the scholarship, see u there
Bros, I feel you! Apologies if the what's app stuff hurt you. I do reckon that it's gonna be hard to get an idea of what questions to expect but general info like:

How many people were on the panel?
How long did the interview last? Etc.

Those are the kind of info people like me are after. All the same thanks for the info and I wish u the very best!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:23pm On Jun 24, 2016
toprealman:
Oga, chill nah.....abeg.
Ok oh! No shaking. We'll all get there regardless, good luck!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 7:50pm On Jun 24, 2016
toprealman:
And do what? Send them to Switzerland instead of Swaziland? Come on man, allow people to do whatever they like.....their phone, their data and their time!
Even Britain decided to "breakaway "........
Loooool! Yes, breakaway and leave us alone na! Stop using our forum as platform to populated yours.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 6:50pm On Jun 24, 2016
I thought I'd hold this back for the successful awardees but its occurred to me those wanting to start in September may not have enough time.

Please for intending UK scholars please read the visa application requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa/overview

and visa application guide:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-application-for-uk-visa-as-tier-4-student

In summary you need 40 points to qualify:
30 points for CAS and 10 for available funds.

To get CAS you need an unconditional offer and pay a deposit of your fees. Most schools will even ask for evidence of funds before they issue CAS 'cos they don't want to have you rejected by UKVI as it will stain their reputation and can cause UKVI to issue them a warning.

For PhD you need ATAS, before applying for visa. It takes 20 working days to be issued, there's no express service.

Tier 4 applicants need tuberculosis test (few exceptions for those who have lived in a first world country for more than 2 years and have not spent more than 6 months in Nigeria on return). As at January, only 2 hospitals in Nigeria are allowed to conduct the test; 1 in Lagos the other in Abuja and I guess it cost around 100k.

All visa applicants need to pay immigration health care surcharge - IHS (£150 per calendar year of visa) before even applying for visa. MSc candidates will likely be offered 16 months visa so you IHS will be £150 + £75 = £225 (payable by credit card). PhD candidate may be issued 4 years visa and IHS will be around £675.

Available funds: please see my previous post (full tuition for 1 year + 9 months living expense which is £9,135 or around £11,500 for London scholars).

English language: I think WAEC is acceptable, again your school will confirm this before issuing you CAS. Otherwise you may need IELTS or you must have completed a degree in a majority English speaking country - Nigeria is not one according to UKVI).

I think that's it, but it takes a long time to get all this sorted (around 2-3 months).

Visa application fee is £328 and processing time is 3 weeks (1 week for priority service but you pay extra £150).

I hope this helps anyone! Start planning now if you're bent on a September start regardless of NDDC award.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 6:18pm On Jun 24, 2016
yamen21:
08067326236,,,, pls add me
Get out of here please. House, I want to appeal that no one should answer any question from any of the "breakaway" what's appers.

Those of you dumb enough to share your number here for sake of joining the what's app group, don't you think someone from NDDC can note your numbers and trace them back to your applications?
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 6:12pm On Jun 24, 2016
Akdam16:
Pls when are the letters usually issued. Because even if one is able to pay the tuition fee deposit and get the CAS one still need the scholarship letter to secure a Visa or else they will ask you to have millions in your account. Pls those who know should inform us
Yes, that's true. You need to show you have the fees for one year of your programme and living expenses of around £9135 (or around £11,500 for London schools) as your living expense for one year. This amount must be held in your account for up to 28 days prior to your application and the statement must not be more than 31 days old. However if NDDC offer you a letter and the award is $30,000 the pound equivalent is around £21,000 so if your fees is around £15,000 and your school is outside London, you still need to show you have (£15,000 + £9,135) - £21,000 = £3,135 which must be in a bank statement of not more than 30 days before application date and held for a consecutive 28days minimum.

Now that UK has opted out of the EU, the pound is bearish against the dollar and let's pray it continues that way so that the $30,000 can amount to a bit more than £21,000.

Having said all this, there's wisdom in defeating your admission of you don't have the balance as evidence when applying for your tier 4 UK visa.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 10:38pm On Jun 23, 2016
Tonycoast:
Add me please. 08037908037
Will please STOP mentioning the what's app group here on nairaland? Read previous comments and you'll see that we are not in support of the what's app group so STOP using our forum to quest for what we are not in support of.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 10:18pm On Jun 23, 2016
MzSheila:
Pls without paying the initial deposit, can I still defer?
Yes, you can provided it's an unconditional offer you've got. It's worth checking what entry dates your school and programme has. Some schools/programmes only have September intake.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:04pm On Jun 23, 2016
obiakorEmmanuel:
September is like 3 month from now,if I get the scholarship, can't I meet up with them by September for the academic activity?
For UK schools, If you're going for MSc which is a taught course, the school should normally give you two weeks after the official start date as your latest start date. For PhD which is a research course you could have up to 4 weeks after the official start date as your latest start date but please confirm. E.g. If your official start date on your admission letter for MSc is September 26, you would most likely have up to October 7 to enroll or defer.

The big issue is applying for visa because most schools will request for a tuition deposit before they issue you CAS to apply for visa. And the visa application process can take up to a month. I suggest if you get the award and have your own money pay the tuition deposit and 1st instalment of your fees so that you can get your CAS and apply for your visa of you really want to start in September. If you do that, when NDDC pays (maybe around October) the school would refund you.

If you don't have the money, I agree with what others have said, just defer it but don't tell NDDC you've deferred.

I hope I've made some sense and not confused you altogether. Good luck!
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 7:28pm On Jun 23, 2016
Chydobe:
is there anyone whose school is resuming by September? When will the result of the interview be released? E be like sey na only me wey school dey resume September
My school resumes in August so don't panic, you've got more time than me.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 10:21pm On Jun 20, 2016
How much was given for transport? Did they give lunch? How long did it last? Hoe many people on the panel? Did they give any briefing on payment of tuition and upkeep for previous awardees? Did they say hoe much the scholarship is worth? Any general info will help, thanks and good luck. Hope to See you in the uk soon.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 11:18pm On Jun 16, 2016
Is anyone going to Cranfield, Newcatle or Surrey? We need to start forming groups and plan ahead with faith
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:30pm On Jun 11, 2016
Priceless200:
Hello guys, hope we're all good. Anyone got an interview invite already?? God is in control... Cheers
I don't think they've started sending out invites yet
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:34pm On Jun 08, 2016
Akdam16:
Please nobody is answering me about the documents we will be asked to bring to the interview.pls help us out here so we can all be prepared as we expect the text.
Note that many are still frustrated from the test. When interview invites start rolling out those invited will start giving tips.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 9:36pm On Jun 07, 2016
Out of no fault of mine, about 7 answer options were blank and I scored 25 so I hope they mark me 25/43 and not 25/50.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:44pm On Jun 04, 2016
For civil engineers thr questions were so unfriendly. No single civil question, not even common maximum bending or shear force of a simply supported beam. The questions favoured electrical, mechanical and a few chemical engineers.

Shame on the test organisers, if anyone relevant from NDDC sees this please find a way to factor the lapses from the examiners into your interview call up list and perhaps consider using a different agent next year. There are too many legitimate complaints about the format and organisation of this years test.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:36pm On Jun 04, 2016
Is a score of 32 for engineering enough to sail through to interview stage for PhD?
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 10:31pm On May 29, 2016
BobbyCreep:
Hey guys,

I just received something in the mail from a different source that looks really legit.

It's a scheme that has been repeated yearly.

Send me an email if you are interested.

I'm interested please: welcome2victor@yahoo.com
eazyslyke@yahoo.com
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 5:58pm On May 27, 2016
professorgome:
The test you are about to write is called BRAIN TEASERS and has different parts as listed below:

1. General Questions = 94
2. Logical Reasoning = 131
3. Quantitative Analysis = 305
4. Verbal reasoning = 164
5. Current Affairs = 300+
6. ICT = 14


The above is from the software. In all these they will select 50 to 60 questions at random. Because questions are selected at random, the question in my number 1 might be your number 60 as the case may be.

Now look at the ratio, out of 94+131+305+164+14+300+ = 1,008+. You will be required to answer only 50 or 60 from the 694 questions selected at random. That is why so many candidates fail.

What is your chance of making it to the interview and collecting the 10k transport? You need to see all or at least more than 90% [/b]of these questions.

I have extracted and arranged 1008 of these questions. If you need them drop your email or number, I will tell you how to get it from me. My date is [b]4 June
, goodluck at the exam and interview.
Hi, 09037584023. welcome2victor@yahoo.com. Please let me know how to get the PQs many thanks as I hope to hear from you soon. Alternatively, drop your details and I'll contact you.
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:36pm On May 25, 2016
Osamuzi:
Anybody from benin doing NDDC C.B.T PhD please halla osgecompany@gamil.com
I'm doing CBT for PhD. My date is 4th of June at 10am
EducationRe: NDDC 2016 Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Application Commences by VicWonder: 8:32pm On May 25, 2016
solleypee:
For those who might still need d cinfores software - extracted questions "widely regarded as NDDC P.Q" (verbal, general, logic & ICT) drop ur mail cos i'll be sending the most I can extract by tomorrow.
Solleypee, firstly many thanks for your kindness in sharing this. I'll keep praying that you get the scholarship.

Can you please send what you've extracted to me? welcome2victor@yahoo.com ?

Many thanks once again!

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