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The Etisalat Prize for Literature is the first ever pan-African prize celebrating first time writers of published fiction books. The Prize aims to serve as a platform for the discovery of new creative talent out of the continent and invariably promote the burgeoning publishing industry in Africa. By recognizing and celebrating writers and other members of the literary community across Africa, Etisalat plans to bring some much needed awareness and acclaim to the art of Fiction writing while also applauding and rewarding the efforts of those who have ventured into this genre in recent times. At the core of Etisalat’s vision is promoting passion, nurturing talent and providing a platform for communicating ideas, The ‘Etisalat Prize for Literature’ wholly embodies this vision, bringing together celebrated high profile writers, book critics and academics from across the Continent and beyond in order to give credence and honor to ‘home-grown’ talent while also rewarding new entrants and enco...

Are you an ARTIST?? If yes, then this scholarship is for YOU. Alexander Rave Foundation is offering scholarships to Artists all over the world to train at Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA) This scholarship is provided to train young curator, restorer,cultural managers and museum technicians. Eligibility - Applicants must provide a positive statement from their countries (Reference). - Applicants must have the knowledge of one of these languages:  -English  -German  -French - Applicants must have found a non-commercial partner institution in Germany that has agreed to a joint project. - Applicants must not be above 40years. - Applicants who do have have the opportunity to work or stay in Germany are also considered. Application Process - Applicants should download and fill in the  application form The application is accompanied by: - A CV(3pages max.) including educational qualifications - A letter of motivation(1page) - An abridged report(1page) on the current s...

Looking for a way to finance your studies? Confused about which ones you should go for? Read our guide below as we explain the difference between scholarships, grants and bursaries. In general, there are three ways in which students can receive monetary support when pursuing tertiary education, either locally or abroad. Scholarships, grants and bursaries offer some form of financial assistance for students who need it or for those who apply (and subsequently qualify) for it. These three are different, in the way that they are awarded to students and also in how they are decided. We tell you more about what they are and how you can apply for them here.  Bursary A bursary is a specific amount (in cash) that is awarded to students based on their financial situation, i.e the financial support that they can get from their parents. It is based on a sliding scale, where students whose parents earn below a certain threshold will be entitled to receive more money than someone whose parents ...

The Petroleum Development Technology Fund (PTDF) has disclosed that it will conduct an interview for the 4,949 shortlisted candidates under the Msc over sea and local scholarship scheme. Mr kalu Otisi, PTDF’s Head, Press and External Relations, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja said the test would be conducted in the six geopolitical zones on July 8 and would be held simultaneously in the designated centres across the country. According to him, candidates in the South-South zone will write the test at Destiny ICT Centre in Port Harcourt. The PTDF spokesman said that Lagos would host the South West at JJK building Ikorodu road while Abuja would host North Central at Chams City, Maitama Otisi Enugu would be used for South East; Bauchi for North East while Kaduna would host the North –West at AfriHub ESUT, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University and Kaduna State University respectively. “The latest ICT technology in electronic testing will be deployed for the test in each centre. “These innov...

We are pleased to announce that the 2018/2019 Chevening Scholarships are open. This is a good opportunity to pursue your studies in the United kingdom. Chevening provides fully-funded scholarships, leaving you free to focus on achieving your professional goals and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding professionals from your country and beyond to pursue a one-year master’s degree in any subject at any UK university. Applications Deadline:  7 November 2017. Scholarship Value:  Fully-Funded Number of Scholarship:  1,500 Scholarship Type:  Masters Courses:  Applicants will need to select three different master's courses, these can be three different courses at the same institution or the same titled course but ...