Thursday, October 23, 2014

The Mankind United To Support Total Education Scholarship


The Mankind United To Support Total Education is a Scholarship arm of Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation; it was registered with the corporate affairs commission in Abuja Nigeria on the 17th of November 2003. It is founded and funded by Mr. Jim Ovia in the year 1998, to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths.

The awardees are given funding for undergraduate study for the duration of the undergraduate program. The award includes tuition and maintenance allowance. The scheme offers an average of 100 opportunities every year. The Financial records show that as at October 2010, Mr. Ovia has invested N98, 220,000 in the program on one thousand, four hundred and thirty-nine beneficiaries.
In establishing MUSTE, Mr. Ovia hoped to create a network of future leaders within Nigeria who can compete globally with their peers, bring new ideas, creativity and are committed to improving the lives and circumstances of people in their respective communities. Overtime it is expected that MUSTE beneficiaries will become leaders in helping to address challenges related to health, technology, and finance, all areas in which the foundation is deeply engaged.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) program is for undergraduate and higher degree studies only. All scholarships are awarded based on merit, using the information provided in the form, supporting documents and a screening test.  
Requirements  
Applicant must:
• Have their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination result or the equivalent  
• Have a current admission letter into a recognized higher level institution  
• Undergraduate applicant must have passed JAMB and Post-JAMB examinations  
• Undergraduates already in school must attach a recent photocopy of their school I.D   
• Higher degree applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, and have at least two years of recent full time professional experience, acquired after a university degree. 
• Present one personal reference letter and one academic/professional reference letter. All recommendation letters must be duly signed. 
• Higher degree applicant must include a cover letter stating “Why they intend to pursue a higher degree” (Not more than 250 words). 
• Attach recent passport photograph  
• Include a valid email address in the format (firstname.lastname@host.com), residential address and telephone number  
• All questions are compulsory unless otherwise stated

BENEFITS 
The MUSTE Scholarship provides bursary to cover the cost of completing an undergraduate or higher degree program that is within 3 – 6 years. It is also subject to satisfactory academic performance in the subsequent year of the degree program.  The Scholarship provides benefits for the recipient only, and intends to cover: 
• Tuition  
• A monthly subsistence allowance, for living expenses and books.  The MUSTE Scholarship does not cover:  
• Expenses for the scholar's family.  
• Expenses related to research, supplementary materials, field trip or workshops while at the university.  
INTERNATIONAL OR LOCAL TUITION FEES THAT EXCEED THE BURSARY AWARDED. This is a bursary of a fixed amount regardless of the tuition stated by the school. In addition,  
• The scholarship awarded is valid for the academic year immediately following the offer of the award and cannot be deferred for any reason.  
• Should you be granted the scholarship, your progress report is required at the end of every academic year as well as your annual academic results. These should be sent in prior to the renewal of your scholarship.   
The MUSTE scholarship only supplements and does not duplicate any other source of financial support the scholar might have. However, scholars must inform the Board of MUSTE if they have other sources of scholarship funds. Your MUSTE scholarship maybe withdrawn unconditionally or partially if during the scholarship period the Board has evidence of additional sources of support.

How can I Apply?
Visit MUSTE Scholarship webpage for details

Deadline: Not specified

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Apply for SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarship Award for Undergraduate Students 2014

Brief Description: The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University Scholarship Scheme is now open for application for undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities
Accepted Subject Areas?
The merit-based scholarship is open to FULL TIME undergraduates studying any of the under listed courses in Universities within Nigeria.
  • Chemical / Process Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geophysics
  • Geoscience / Geology
  • Instrumentation Engineering
  • Materials / Corrosion Engineering
  • Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
  • Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Physics / Applied Physics
  • Process Control Engineering
About SNEPCo Scholarship
Shell Scholarship 
SNEPCo on behalf of itself and its co-venturers is launching the SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarship Scheme.  The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians
Scholarship Type: Shell Scholarship for Nigerian University Students
Eligible Applicants must: ·
  • Have successfully completed a secondary education, with a minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels
  • Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.
  • Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application (attach transcripts or official records)
  • Submit online application at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SNEPCo
Number of Scholarships: Several
Scholarship Worth: Grant for the full duration
Duration of Scholarship: Scholarships are renewable through graduation. Recipients are expected to maintain high academic / ethical standards, and other conditions outlined in the scholarship award letter.
Eligible African Countries: Undergraduates in universities in Nigeria
To be taken at: Nigerian Universities
Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted online before Friday 31 October, 2014.
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
  1. Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents
  2. Ensure the documents are named according to what they represent to avoid mixing up documents during upload
  3. Ensure you attach the appropriate documents when asked to upload
    • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
    • School ID card
    • University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission letter
    • Birth certificate
    • O’ Level result and A’ Levels/OND/NCE Results as applicable
    • JAMB Result
    • Letter of Identification from State (Showing Local Government of Origin)
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

2014 Shell University Scholarship for Undergraduate Nigerian Students is Now Open for Application

Brief description
Shell Scholarship for Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Universities 2013/2014 in two categories: National Merit Award (NM) and Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
Accepted Subject Areas?
Courses offered at Nigerian Universities
About Shell Scholarship
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SHELL /TEPN/AGIP Joint Venture) Scholarship Scheme offers first year students in all Nigerian universities the opportunity to study with an annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.  The programme aims to promote academic excellence and improve the skills of young Nigerians.
Scholarship Type: Shell Scholarship for Nigerian University Students
Who is qualified to apply?
Eligible Applicants must: ·
  • Be citizens of Nigeria, currently enrolled in an accredited and approved university in Nigeria.
  • Have gained admission during the 2013/2014 academic session, and pursuing a first degree programme.
  • Have a minimum of seven credits, including Mathematics and English, in their O/Levels.
  • Be enrolled full‐time, in a university in Nigeria at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 at the time of application
  • Submit online application at www.scholastica.ng/schemes/SPDC
The Scholarship is in two categories;
  • the National Merit Award (NM) and
  • the Areas of Operation Merit Award, East or West (OE or OW).
National Merit Award (NM)
Open to Nigerians who are not indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas (in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2013/2014 NM Application.
Areas of Operation Merit Award, East (OE)
For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational areas in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa states (excluding indigenes of Ekeremor and Sagbama local government areas). Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2013/2014 OE Application.
Areas of Operation Merit Award, West (OW)
For Nigerians who are indigenes of SPDC’s operational area in Delta and Bayelsa (from Ekeremor and Sagbama Local Government Areas) States. Applications must be sent in writing using the format below only and sent in an envelope clearly marked 2013/2014 OW Application.
Number of Scholarships: Several
Scholarship Worth: Annual grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of your course
Duration of Scholarship: For full duration of the course
Eligible African Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at: Nigerian Universities
Application Dealine: Application Submission Deadline is Friday 24 October, 2014.
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
All applicants should have their personal valid email accounts (for consistent communication).
Candidates who meet the above entry qualifications should apply online, at www.shellnigeria.com to provide required personal and educational details, and load scanned copies of the following:
  • A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant (i.e. jpeg format, that is not more than 200kilobytes);
  • University or JAMB (UTME or D/E) Admission Letter;
  • Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Scores;
  • ‘O’ Level Result(s); and ‘A’ Level /OND /NCE Result(s) as applicable; and
  • Letter of Identification from State (showing Local Government) of Origin.
Applicants for the Operational Area Awards (OE & OW) are to provide scanned copies of identification letters (duly stamped and signed) from;
  • The Paramount Ruler of the Community; and
  • The Chairman of the Community Development or Executive Council (CDC or CEC).
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Career Opportunity – Workforce Academy

WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT CENTRE (WFMC) is Nigeria’s premier Talent Management, Strategy & Organisational Transformation and Business Process Outsourcing professional services firm. We leverage our deep domain expertise to design, deliver and deploy solutions that will significantly impact our clients’ businesses as well as create sustainable values for all their stakeholders.
We seek young, intelligent, innovative and qualified graduates with passion for excellence for our consulting internship programme – Workforce Academy. Successful candidates will be required to go through an intensive and in-depth training and skill development programme; leading to an opportunity to build a lifelong career in management consulting.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

Interested Candidates must:
  • possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum grade of second class upper
  • have completed NYSC as at the time of application
  • not be older than 27 years by December 31, 2014
  • have at least one year work experience, preferably in consulting
  • be committed to personal development
  • be willing to work creatively in a fast paced environment
  • be computer literate
  • be result oriented and self-driven
  • be highly confident and assertive
  • possess basic presentation skills
  • demonstrate exceptional writing skills and
  • demonstrate capacity for hard work and possess the ability to work under pressure
Apply Here

KPMG Graduate Trainee Programme 2015/2016

100702BR
Graduate Trainee Programme 2015/2016
EMA
Nigeria
Lagos
Non Function Specific
Graduate/Campus
Graduate Hire

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing
Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.
Our vision is to build and sustain our reputation as the best
firm to work with by ensuring our people, clients and communities achieve their
full potential.

WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?

Our winning mind-set!  We are a
team of outstanding professionals with diverse backgrounds, varied experience
and probing minds. We always strive to win. Not as individuals but by working
as a team.  Our winning culture is based
on collaborative teamwork, and we create results by being open-minded, helping
each other and showing trust in each other’s method and capabilities.  And for that we need you on the team!



Qualifications
and Skills


·     Must be
below 26 years old
·
   
Have a minimum of
5 O' level credits (including English & Math) at ONE sitting
·     Have a minimum of second class (upper
division) degree at first degree
·     Law graduates must have a minimum of second class (upper
division) degree at first degree and
at Law school
·     About to complete or completed the National
Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme
·     Show adaptability, willingness to learn new
skills and commitment to exceptional delivery
·     Have exceptional oral and written
communication skills
·     Be innovative and creative
·     Be emotionally intelligent

Experience and Background

 No Experience required- just a passion and enthusiasm


Please do not apply if you have
written the KPMG Graduate Aptitude Test before