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I'm glad we're learning more about the interviews, and it wasn't all rosy as we initially thought

dagolden:
10 people per state?
That's not possible. Check previous awarded scholars max is 5 per state, then 6 for oil producing states!

Actually it's very possible, coz this is a Bilateral Agreement and hence will cost PTDF a lot less (maybe only 1/3 of the cost of sponsoring students to UK).
Infact I if it's possible I think oil producing states should get like 13-15 each.
That of UK is could then be shrunk to 3 per state and 4-5 for oil producing states, considering the volume they're able to take under F/G/C

Xkanta:
I think we were interviewed by same panelists then... Environmental/management....the woman is a prof... Then a Dr and one other guy (I don't know if he's a lecturer)

Confirm, smallish figure, fair and wears glasses, omo that woman finish me oh, 2 of my former classmates who are lecturers told me about her and they made an extra effort to avoid her by selecting a different research area even though their proposals were in environmental engineering, they went to face an engineering panel coz she interviewed them last year and they didn't find it funny.

Xkanta:
During the FGC interview, I was interviewed by 3 panelists (all Hausa), one of them even told me I'm not serious, that I have Rainin wayo (I don't know how to explain the exact sentence in English), that i think they are there to play just because I didn't come with 5 copies of my SOP (of which I wasn't asked to bring).... But I just had to calm down to avoid more frustration.... Infact I can swear that they didn't ask you to present a research proposal (MSc candidate), I was asked to present both my SOP and proposal.... Which I did... And they had no other option than to just calm down also... Please....stop this your hate. It won't take us anywhere...

God bless u bro, I think it's coz the "Hausas" aren't whining about their experiences so the guy complaining feels he was stereotyped, I did my F/G/C in ATBU my alma mata, 3 Hausas interviewed me, one was a woman, Prof of biological sciences, the other was a Dr, was a DD St NOSDRA, omo by the time they finished with me ehn, I was sweating, questioned my everything about me, from my degree to my work place, I was shocked when I was seeing testimonies of ppl saying "just know ur proposal well" baba my own na die oh!!!
I even had to call 2 of my friends one is a lecturer in ABU and also did his interview, but told me it was a war of words oh, and this person is from Kano and the panelists were also "Hausas". He even said he met one of d professors a few days later at a gathering and told d man he had lost hope coz of d way he was grilled, d prof laughed and told him that usually they take time on a person if they're interested in d topic and most or all of the panelists have a grounded knowledge on d proposed research area.
I spoke to my friend who did his in abj, all he told me was that "bro the event is better imagined than experienced ".
On the flip side of d coin I did my UK interview today in PH ACE-CEFOR and it was fantastic compared to my experience in my alma mata, the man that interviewed me was Yoruba (I think), and allowed me explain my methodology even when it seemed like he didn't understand, I made a statement while presenting, he just cut briefly by saying "that's a wrong assertion but I should go on we will talk about that when you're done with ur presentation".
So that person whining should know he wasn't in anyway singled out.
I wasn't there when he was interviewed by if I was to comment about it I'll say he tried to prove he knew too much & d panelists will be like "OK na let's go there"
All d best to all of us.

FA13:
Pls are you Masters or PhD?

Phd sir

For those that applied for the UK version, check your mailbox, IVs just started dropping

Yes oh boss Acknowledged, very short notice sha

Tdarry:
My interview invite just dropped! Y'all should check your mails..

Goodluck!

TJ0987:
Dear Polyma,

Please can you send me an email about helpful tips for the interview. I applied for the UK scholarship (PhD). The thing is I don't have publications or national awards..
Any advice would be helpful. Thank you.
My email is oadeniji1@gmail.com.

I got ur mail, but replying via email is kinda hard so I think it's best I put it up here for others to benefit based on my experience with d China/France/Germany application.
- For PhD applicantion, no attention was paid to my SOP as with others that did theirs before me (mine was on Fri 13/4/18).
- secondly, the panel that interviewed me consisted of a female prof of biological sciences, a Dr that was a DD in NOSDRA, a staff from FCC and another Dr who was a beneficiary of d scheme (meaning he got his PhD via ptdf scholarship), my research area was environmental sciences, but both science & Mgt were collapsed into one panel.
- I was asked for some documents, not all though, only BSc, MSC, Awards and publications, that's all.
- I was allowed to present my proposal verbally, after which questions were asked, most questions revolved around details of ur writeup, like method of sample collection, indicators, applications & viability of ur research, etc.
LESSONS LEARNT
- Know your research proposal very well, some questions are quite obvious and will come from there, they might just want to confirm you wrote it yourself.
- the rule was the proposal shouldn't be more than 5 pages, although no penalty if it's more, but I advise u keep to d 5-7 pages, not just coz of d rules, but coz you'll be able to memorise every page and also more write up will def give d panel more questions to ask.
- I was told by d prof that my ptdf award for MSC, will not be considered as an award, but they consider awards like best graduating student, any award in d office for outstanding performance, best project etc
- I didn't have any publications so I just told them I didn't have any
- I think everything from ur WAEC to grade of BSC & Masters, all have marks, also awards and publications will also have marks, ideally certifications should too and relevant work experience.
- if u do not have any awards or publications you're still qualified but ur marks won't be up to those with qualifications.
- selecting preferred centre of interview really doesn't have any effect, it's just for ease, unlike that of BEA that made ppl travel from one part of d country to d other.
- finally, this thing is basically a competition with ppl from ur state, the best in my state might have just a BSC & 2.2, while the worst in another state might have a first class in BSC, distinction in Masters, with awards and publications. So it's relative. I was told by some sources that The interview itself carries only 20marks, (pls is hearsay and not certain).
I hope this helps. All d best to all applicants, may God Bless our hustle.

feyijeunso:
Please house, is there anybody above 30yearsof age that was invited for M.Sc. scholarship interview?

Yes but with work experience

Admin pls 07038234708

Blissfulken:
The two dates are different, the first invitation said Monday 9th but the second invitation said Thursday 12th.

OK that's confusing, I think it's best u select the latest one coz from indications it contains details of requirements for the interview.
All the best

AlanTuringAI:
But why are these people like this. Sending me a mail by 11:22pm slating my interview for Monday 9am.. I'll have to travel an over 5 hrs journey to the interview venue. I'll have to print different documents and today is Sunday which I still have to travel. No time at all. This is bad.

Baba take heart and act fast, hit the road to the city of the venue then do all necessary printings in the evening, I suggest u also try to rest well tonight.
All d best

Blissfulken:
Please bro, what is the content of the email u got. I applied for MSc and I received IV in the afternoon, but just got another one this night with the content modified, different from the earlier one received.

If it's same date but different time I advise u to use the earlier time, if it's different dates I advise u use the latter date

athorello:
Who's a PhD applicant and received invite mail with centre's info? I'm yet to receive mine.

Phd applicant here
I just got my IV St 11:23pm scheduled for Friday.
Omo na serious game changer oh.
Lemme goan start preparing.
All d best to prospective applicants

Phd applicant
I just got my IV scheduled for Friday.
Omo na serious game changer oh.
Lemme goan start preparing.
Allah d best to prospective applicants

AlanTuringAI:
Is anyone going for PhD that they have sent invite?

I think it's safe to say no phd applicant has received an IV.
I just tried logging in and it took me straight to research area. Just to avoid any doubts I selected my research area and clicked submit.
I don't know but I think it's a decider on when we'll get our IV

cyborg123:
Because I think ideally, people who ought to have their interview on Monday ought to be aware by today. But then, anything can happen.

My concerns exactly

udores:
I called one of the Flexisaf staff this afternoon. He said all successful applicants will get specifics about the next stage this evening. So let's keep our fingers crossed

Thanks for this update

Edakun oooh, I just tire, it also occurred to me yesterday but like you've observed no one has made mention of it, by now shortlisted applicants should've gotten specifics about their date, location & required materials to bring along to the interview.

Moonie:
Hi Guys why is no one talking about the so called interview next week. Today is Thursday and there are no specific invites. Anyone called Flexisat? Help us plan better.

Pls I'm still waiting

Hello,
Please I'm in desperate need of assistance, I got a small car in January, Renault Scenic, and I have taken d car to 3 diff mechanics, I swear none of them can locate where to check the gear box oil guage or even where to top d gear box oil.
I am concerned coz i need to know.
I have even searched YouTube and no luck, pls anyone that knows should help, thanks l.

UPDATE!!!!
I JUST SAW THIS MSSG ON THE APPLICATION SITE

"HELLO, FOR APPLICANTS THAT APPLIED FOR THE GERMANY, CHINA, AND FRANCE SCHOLARSHIP, KINDLY DISREGARD THE EMAIL THAT WAS SENT TO YOU IF THE PORTAL SAYS THAT YOU WERE NOT SHORTLISTED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED"

I am guessing this is clears the air for those who got the mail but were told they were not shortlisted when they tried to login.

All the best,

UPDATE!!!!
I JUST SAW THIS MSSG ON THE APPLICATION SITE

"HELLO, FOR APPLICANTS THAT APPLIED FOR THE GERMANY, CHINA, AND FRANCE SCHOLARSHIP, KINDLY DISREGARD THE EMAIL THAT WAS SENT TO YOU IF THE PORTAL SAYS THAT YOU WERE NOT SHORTLISTED. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED"

I am guessing this is clears the air for those who got the mail but were told they were not shortlisted when they tried to login.

All the best,

I am sure the specific date will be sent when they send the second text specifying our venues for interview. This information is just for shortlisted applicants to prepare for the interview.
I am also optimistic PhD will be an oral interview

AlanTuringAI:
The date they put is ambiguous. I don't think they expect everyone to be at a centre for a whole week, from 9th-13th. There should be a way to at least split it perhaps based on disciplines or MSc/PhD basis. Do you have an idea if it's going to written test or oral interview for PhD applicants?

Bravo121:
It's not a test but interview, stop passing wrong information.

I did not speak out of certainty, if u read well i said "i think" and "it seems"

BEA used same terms, but all ended up writing tests.

I am also hoping it is really interviews and not written tests.

I do not have any sources, but if you have made enquiries and your source is genuine, it is all good we all get to benefit.

She's a beauty, I called but you didn't pick up

UPDATE!!!!
PTDF is sending mails to shortlisted applicants to choose preferred centres of interview. Options should be made no later than 72 hours after recieving the mail else an option will be selected for you automatically.
Interiview will hold between 9th and 13th April. Thats a short notice so if you have confirmed you have been shortlisted better start getting ready.
Although it seems every applicant (PhD & MSc) will write tests. I think by interviews they mean tests.
All the best and may our efforts be rewarded.
For those who did not get shortlisted, do not despair, all hope is not lost. the UK option just opened.

UPDATE!!!!
PTDF is sending mails to shortlisted applicants to choose preferred centres of interview. Options should be made no later than 72 hours after recieving the mail else an option will be selected for you automatically.
Interiview will hold between 9th and 13th April. Thats a short notice so if you have confirmed you have been shortlisted better start getting ready.
Although it seems every applicant (PhD & MSc) will all write tests. I think by intervioews they mean tests.
All the best and may our efforts be rewarded.
For those who did not get shortlisted, do not despair, all hope is not lost. the UK option just opened.

Request is still open pls

agohmamuda:
Didn't get Any. U sure u didn't spell the address wrongly?? drop ur number

Yes sir I busy copied and pasted it, anyways here's my number 07038234708 u can also send me a mssg on WhatsApp with this.
Thanks