₦airaland Forum

seunlegend:
I'm presently processing my international passport. Where did you get the info that Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Commission only considers unconditional offer?

What course of study?

@Lalasticlala

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MyFlair:
not showing me anything. could it be opera mini?

Try using other browsers

aifybuu:
Please, does my proposed course of study have to be same with my degree course??

Eligibility to proposed courses matters most

@DMainman Any thread to follow on the nature of the exam for shortlisted candidates?

Mizjongy:
Same here...seems no exam? Interview. Guys what shoule we expect

It means you've been shortlisted

SenseiVoyles:
Shortlisted. Now to find out what the interview entails.
@dmainman Can one still apply for the UK one?

Yea you can

RalphJean:
PTDF scholarship is not meant to be a gateway for you to escape from Nigeria.
The aim is for you to go study, then come back and develop the country.
So I think this your post is not just nonsense, it shows that you don’t understand the philosophy behind the scholarship scheme.

The return home policy is for how many years?

AnonyNymous:
They've already warned us on Nairaland that the UK isn't a good place to go if you want to be retained/work after graduation and I've heard the same from others too

Can you expatiate on this?

Moreso the link to that will be appreciated

otoboson:
I just called flexisaf (those in charge of the PTDF scholarship), they said the portal is not online yet, but it will be live this evening. However, the guy said *'those who applied for France/Germany/China are ADVISED NOT TO APPLY for this one)'.*

But the outcome of that is not out

ama32:
I heard that the automated mail was sent to everyone..

Not everyone.

But the disclaimer at the closure of the mail from those that had received it calls is surprising.

ZealT:
Check your spam mail.

It's empty

aifybuu:
have you got any mail yet??

I am yet to receive any mail regarding the outcome of their nomination also.

martinagoha:
No mail yet o. What's happening?

Am yet to receive mail also.

ElJay162:
Will my referees have to respond to each of my multiple applications?

Cos I used the same referees for the two applications I made.

Yes. They have to respond to separate applications

ShehuAba:
Dial *948*100#, it'll be deactivated.

Had the same issue, but called their customer care centre, and that was given to me.

Hope it helps

Thanks for making my way

jidemoh:
Call Customer Care Centre, the last time I checked, it was free.

Thanks. Airtel agent calls are not available in my new location

I will be glad for your assistance as I wish to unsubscribe the WhatsApp plan on my airtel.I tried using the STOP to 141 but not working

JimmySmilez:
I applied for a graduate program.

No, I don't think they've made a short list for the interview yet. Here's the mail I received;



Hello, 

Thank you for submitting your application for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, it is now part of our review process. 

A University of Edinburgh Selection Committee will meet in February-March 2018 with an aim to interview shortlisted candidates in March 2018. 

If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. Interviews will take place either in person, one of us will be in your country, through Skype or phone. 

If you are not shortlisted for an interview, you will receive an email to inform you that your application has not been successful. 

The scholarship winners will be announced in March-April 2018. 

Please do not apply for admission to the University before the scholarship decisions are announced, unless you are applying for other scholarships in the University of Edinburgh. 

The successful Mastercard Foundation scholarship applicants will be supported by the MCF Team through the process of admission and will not need to pay any fees. 

Kind Regards, 

MCF Team 
University of Edinburgh

Your applied course?

ahnabelle:
For those who applied at edinburgh, have u received a mail telling u 2 prepare 4 ur interview? Check ur mails oo

!

The interviews are scheduled for March.

kayceerilyn:
Has anyone submitted the essays for University of Edinburgh post graduate MCF?

Any progress so far?

kayceerilyn:
Has anyone submitted the essays for University of Edinburgh post graduate MCF?

I submitted my application yesterday. Are you having issue(s) with yours?

Is your registration number the same as Test Report Form number? I will be glad for your response because I am having issue in collecting by TRF

pappiloo:
It was a remarkable contribution and duly appreciated. Even though i wished i could dispute all your facts and present to you my argument. I wouldn't like to drag this further at all, we all want to achieve success and surely we would. And the whatsapp group as been disbanded because i so much believe in the majority and i don't think my opinion is the most superior one since it was a suggestion that i submitted earlier. And i duly apologize to all the people that as been earlier added to the group.

To the note of those who disagreed with the opinion:
1) Is what we called privacy not selfishness from past experience?
2) Is the limitations cited in other platform not just a mare and unrealistic or false excuses?
3) If Chevening timely notifications are adequately sufficient for you unlike Nigeria's method, why are you on this platform?

Lastly, to all the applicant of Chevening 2017/2018, i will advice us all to try and put in our extra efforts in acquiring more information on the Chevening process, most especially the Interview aspect. When you go through the net, you will come across many opinions and advises from the past successful scholars. Nigeria always record the highest number of applicants, for instance; last year 2016/2017, Nigeria recorded 3375 applicants out of 43,000 applicants from 114 countries and only 45 applicants was successful out of the 3375 applicants from Nigeria. Even the 45 success recorded was an increment from the previous years where 12 success was recorded. Now lets imagine how strict this would have been; knowing quiet well that a single mistake could take you out of the process. Then what can we do: I, as a person doesn't believe that anyone is more superior than i am and at the same time i do not think that i am superior than anyone, i believe we are equal and we all want the same thing, the only thing that will define us is how prepared we are. Following a saying which says ''a genius is a man who can do for $1 what any other man could do for $100''. To be fully prepared, i have some opinions to share with you from some of the things have come accrossed from most of the scholars and also the chevening officials online.

Firstly, be updated, be informed of the process, never miss a process (Your mail notification should be switched on and be in contact with other cheveners like you frequently)!!!

Secondly, Research on the likely questions to be asked which may include the following;
a) research on the three institutions you applied to, what makes them your choices, and what is unique about them, maybe their attention to research is what prompt your decision or their achievements and how you think you can gain from them.
b) research on the three courses you applied to, why do you select them, how can they improve you, how can they benefit the chevening community and your country (always remember that the utmost objective of chevening is to develop your country) so your answers to their questions must circle round the objectives of chevening as being stated on their website).
c) be prepared to answer questions on yourself and be equally ready to SELL YOURSELF out to them!!! That is, be prepared to give account of your previous commitments and all the successes you have attained so far, don't be afraid to let them know that you are the best candidate they are looking for, sell yourself o, it's not called being proud, it's called the presentation of your past achievements to lead to the attainment of your future aspirations.
d) be prepared to answer questions on why UK, why you wish to study in UK, how will it benefit you and your country?
e) how you wish to contribute to your country on your return. Here, try to connect your course of study with how it can benefit your country.
f) can you successfully finish a masters degree in UK?
g) do your have leadership potentials?
h) will your studies benefit someone else beside you?
I) what are your plans?

STUDY YOUR APPLICATION AS MANY TIMES AS POSSIBLE, FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Thirdly, practice with someone (like speaking test in IELTS, for those who as sat for IELTS) and always answer the questions truthfully.

A comment by an applicant who just finished the interview: ''I wish I had applied to the universities sooner, so I could have had an answer by now. I seemed to get the feeling that it would have been a plus to be accepted already'' another comment by another applicant ''The interview lasted about 40 minutes. I would say – it was not the hardest one in my life, but it was by far a good test for my English speaking skills. Because of difficulties in this manner – I doubted my success. However, happiness comes when you do not wait for it. At end of May, provisional selection letter arrived.

Comment by the officials: ''For the interview stage, Mr. Pagna said that shortlisted candidates should dress properly as the selection committee will judge according to their first impressions. He advises not to be nervous during the interview and to think of it as a normal discussion, which will make candidates feel more relaxed. Demonstrating fluency with the English language is also another important thing. Lastly, if interviewees don’t understand questions, they should ask the interviewers to repeat themselves so that they can respond correctly''. Another comment by an official: ''Mr. Seth Suonvisal: He advises that the first important thing candidates should do is articulate the importance of their choice of “Subject/Major” and how it links with their past experiences. They should state how the scholarship could help them achieve their goal or objectives to contribute to the development of their home country. Secondly, they should do some research on courses they wish to learn in order to prove to the evaluation committee that they have a strong fundamental knowledge of the subjects. Thirdly, they should work on their Action Plan; how they make use of what they are going to learn after completing the program. Candidates should avoid copying “Good sample of Personal Statement” examples from the Internet or anywhere else. They should personalize their own writing by just picking some nice adjectives, but not the whole sentence. He added that winning a scholarship is all about the “two Cs”- Capacity (or Capability) and Commitment”


Be enthusiastic, be confident, have a plan, practice your English, be specific, understand what you’re applying for.

Finally, PRAY PRAY AND PRAY.

Please don't keep what you know to yourself! Share your knowledge and experience with us. Success to us all

#RYTHM

Thanks for your detailed explanations of the whole process

Overall 7.0

masonkz:
Hello house. Are there ways I can get Level 1 videos please? I would really appreciate this. I intend writing this December.


Thank you.

Mark Meldum I think. I am not sure of the correct spelling of his name, has wonderful tutorials on youtube that can be of help

Omnibuus85:
What exactly are the steps involved in registerng for the chevening scholarships? Please, Ineed an answer.

Kindly through their site and follow the easy highlighted steps in doing that.