Thursday, 26 November 2015

Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award Worth N70,000



About Bode Amao Foundation (BAF):
Sponsor: Bode Amao Foundation (BAF)
Bode Amao Foundation (BAF) is a non-profit organization, founded in 2002, funded by Chief Bode Amao OON, and dedicated to the service of humanity and glory to God. BAF has so far supported 143 students in twenty two (22) Universities from year of award to graduation in all geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
About the 2015/2016 Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award
Applications are currently ongoing for the 2015/2016 Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award and all interested candidates are invited to apply for the scholarship award.
Applications are invited from qualified bonafide and registered Nigerian students from the catchment institutions for consideration for the award of scholarships to pursue first degree courses under the Chief Bode Amao Scholarship Award.

Scholarship Worth: The award is N70,000 per beneficiary per academic session and is active throughout the course of study.

Eligible Institutions:

University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Osun State University, Oshogbo
Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma
Abia State University, Umuahia
Adamawa State University, Mubi
Kaduna State University, Kaduna
Benue State University, Markudi
The Registrar of their respective Universities must certify the candidates are TRULY INDIGENT

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants are expected to satisfy the following requirements:
The eligibility of candidates will largely depend on the following criteria:
Attainment of high academic excellence with CGPA as the determinant factor
Undergraduate candidates should be at least at the 200 level of their course of study at the time of completing the forms

Number of Scholarships Not Specified by Foundation.

How to Apply for the 2016 Chief Bode Amao Scholarship
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Application forms are obtainable free of charge form the Registrar’s office of their respective institutions or can be DOWNLOADED HERE

The printed forms should be completed and supported by the attestation from the Registrar of their institutions, that, they have registered for the current academic year. The attested forms must reach the Secretariat not later than Monday, 16th November, 2015.


Candidates are advised to make ONE ENTRY ONLY, and fill the forms corretcly. ANy false information will attract automatic disqualification.

Registrars of Universities where students are currently enjoying scholarship award by BAF are required to forward copies of results of the affected students for the last last academic session to BAF Secretariat by post or scanned and send to the
addresses below:
scholarships@bodeamaofoundation.org
baf2002@yahoo.com
All applications should be addressed to:
Bode Amao Foundation (BAF)
P.O. 7088
Secretariat Post Office
Ibadan, Oyo State
Application Deadline:
Monday, 16th November, 2015.

Official Scholarship Website:
http://bodeamaofoundation.org/scholarships.html

Friday, 20 November 2015

2015/2016 NNPC/MPN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (APPLY NOW!!)


APPLICATION FOR 2015/2016 NNPC/MPN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
As part of support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities. Applications for the 2015 NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship is now open.
GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE
Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students who are currently admitted in Nigerian Universities irrespective of state of origin including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
  1. E-applications are invited from full-time undergraduates in their FIRST YEAR (100 LEVEL) or SECOND YEAR (200 LEVEL) of study in any of the under-listed courses in Nigerian Universities:

    1. Petroleum Engineering
    2. Chemical Engineering
    3. Mechanical Engineering
    4. Electrical/Electronics Engineering
    5. Civil Engineering
    6. Geology/Geophysics
    7. Medicine (MBBS Only)
    8. Agricultural Science (And related fields)
    9. Computer Science 

    ELIGIBILITY


    Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its Equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting.

    Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1st or 2nd year of study in any Nigerian University.

    Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies should not apply.

    Dependants of employees of Mobil Producing Nigeria, Mobil Oil Nigeria Plc and Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited are not eligible for this scholarship.


    Please note that we will accept applications through scholastica.ng only. Hard copies of any document submitted will not be processed.
Before you start this application, ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents.
  • Passport photograph with white background not more than 3 months old (450px by 450px not more than 200kb)
  • Current University ID card
  • Admission letter
  • Birth certificate
  • O' Level result
  • JAMB Result
  • SSCE result or its equivalent
  • Evidence of State of origin obtained from the appropriate Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary
Application closes midnight 1st December, 2015.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

Apply Here

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Update on Muste Scholarship 2015


A copy of this mail was sent to shortlisted candidates of Muste Scholarship.
Group tests
Group: MUSTE Applicants 2015
Group notes
Dear Applicant,
You have been shortlisted to take the MUSTE 2015 Scholarship Qualifying Aptitude Test.
 
Ensure you login with the details provided to you in a separate email sent out to you last week and today to familiarize yourself with the test site before 12 noon onNovember 21st 2015. Below are details of the Test.

Test Details:
Exam Date: 21st of November 2015
Time: 12pm to 1.30pm
Allotted time: 90 Minutes
Test Preparation Tips:
1)    You must log in with the account details provided to you below to take the test
2)    You have between today and November 21st to log in and familiarize yourself with the test website
3)    You must complete the 90 minute exam within that time frame allotted as the test can only be written once.
4)    There will be no re-takes of the test so you are advised to plan your internet connection access ahead of the test day
5)    The test commences at 12pm sharp and will terminate by 1.30pm after which you will have no access to it.
***PLEASE NOTE THAT There is NO FEE payable for taking the exam. Paying for any past tests is a waste of resources.
Only candidates who meet the cut off mark will be contacted for the next stage.
Test Login-in Details/Instructions:

Go to: https://www.classmarker.com/
Your username: It has been emailed to you.
Your password: *******
Best of luck!

Regards,
Youth Empowerment Foundation
www.youthempowerment.org.ng 

Monday, 16 November 2015

Full List of SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR 2015 MTN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP


A copy the following email was sent to Shortlisted Candidates for the Phase 6 MTNF Scholarship

Dear CANDIDATE INVITATION TO MTN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APTITUDE TEST (PHASE 6)Following your application for the MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme phase 6, we are pleased to invite you to sit for an aptitude test with details as follows:
Date: Saturday, 21st November 2015Venue: JKK Nigeria Ltd, 229 Ikorodu Road, Ilupeju, Lagos State.
Time:  8amYou are required to provide the original and copies of the following documents on test day
  • 2 passport photographs
  • Print out copy of this invitation
  • Valid student identity card (for sighting and a photocopy)
  • Any of the following (i.e. Driver’s license, International passport, National identity card, etc. for sighting and a photocopy))
  • Original copy  of admission letter from JAMB OR institution and a photocopy
  • Admission letter to HND1 program(applies to polytechnic students only)
  • Your  Diamond Y’ello Account Number
 Please note that all documents are to be arranged in the order stated above before proceeding to the test centre. Failure to do so may lead to a delay in accreditation and/or subsequent disqualification from the exercise.Further Instructions
  1. This test invitation letter should not be shared/transferred as doing so will result in automatic disqualification
  1. Please note that ALL stipend re-imbursement will be made via your Diamond Y’ello Account.
  1. Requirements for a Diamond Y’ello Account:
  1. A Registered MTN Sim card
  1. Simply dial *710# from your MTN SIM and follow the simple instructions.
  1. Please be advised that the use of mobile phones inside the Examination hall is prohibited. Mobile phones and electronic/metal devices will not be allowed in the examination hall.
  1. Please note that this test will be administered electronically
  1. Please be at the center early for accreditation purposes.
  1. Also note that the following are banned from Test Centers: Wallets, Loitering and Arrival with friend/escort
  1. Calculators will not be allowed for the test
 For any other information on the Diamond Y,ello Account please click on this link http://www.mtnonline.com/diamond-yello-account We wish you the very bestWith Regards,MTN Foundation Scholarship Team 

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY - 4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH


WIT Conferences 'ECO-ARCHITECTURE 2016' - Alicante, Spain

 2016
CALL FOR PAPERS
Eco-Architecture 2016
6th International Conference on Harmonisation between Architecture and Nature
13 - 15 July, 2016
Alicante, Spain
Papers presented at Eco-Architecture 2016 will be referenced by CrossRef.
View the conference website for more information or to submit an abstract.
Eco-Architecture 2016 is organised by the Wessex Institute, UK and the University of Alicante, Spain. It is sponsored by WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, the International Journal of Design and Nature and Ecodynamics and the International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning.
Alicante, SpainLocated on the east coast of Spain and a part of the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a city which combines history with a lively coastline and beaches. The popular Postiguet beach and excellent climate attract many tourists every year; however the city has much more to offer with an old centre containing historic churches, art and archaeological museums, and traditional narrow shopping streets with many bars, restaurants and cafes. Close to the old town, the dramatic Castillo de Santa Barbara offers excellent views of the city and coastline from its elevated position, and is one of Spain's largest medieval fortresses. The city also hosts varied events and fiestas throughout the year.
Benefits of Attending
  • Conference Book
    Papers are published in a book by WIT Press. Delegates may choose to receive a copy of the book in either hard cover or digital format.
  • Indexing
    WIT Transactions have since 1993 been publishing exceptional conference papers which are referenced by CrossRef and have been indexed in international databases.
  • Reviews
    Abstracts and papers are reviewed by members of the International Scientific Advisory Committee and other experts.
  • Papers Online
    All conference papers are archived online in the WIT eLibrary.
  • View papers from Eco-Architecture 2014
  • Special Fee for Students
    PhD Students may publish and present for a much reduced fee.
How to Participate
Papers are invited on the topics outlined and others falling within the scope of the meeting. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted as soon as possible.
Delegates may also attend without submitting a paper.
Submit your abstract online or by emailing the Conference Secretariat.
Registration for the conference is available online now.
Conference Topics
  • Design with nature
  • Energy efficiency
  • Building technologies
  • Tall buildings and environment
  • Ecological impacts of materials
  • Biomaterials
  • Bioclimatic design
  • Water quality
  • Green facades
  • Ecological and cultural sensitivity
  • Education and training
  • Case studies
  • Design by passive systems
  • Adapted reuse
  • Life cycle assessment and durability
  • Transformative design
  • Sustainability indices in architecture
  • Bioclimatic design and passive systems
  • Recycle, reuse, reduce and recovery
  • Mixing it up and building flexibility
  • Architectural visualisation
  • New techniques: building information modelling

Conference Secretariat
Irene Moreno Millan
Wessex Institute
Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst
Southampton, SO40 7AA
Telephone: 44 (0) 238 029 3223
Fax: 44 (0) 238 029 2853
Email: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk

Scientific Committee
V Echarri
University of Alicante, Spain
C A Brebbia
Wessex Institute, UK
A Boeri
University of Bologna, Italy
A Galiano-Garrigos
University of Alicante, Spain
D Longo
University of Bologna, Italy
O E Mansour
University of Calgary, Canada
R J Hernandez
University of the Basque Country, Spain
N Nikolov
Lehigh University, USA
A Sanchez-Ostiz Gutierrez
Universidad de Navarra, Spain
N Simões
Pólo II University of Coimbra, Portugal
A Williams
Soft Loud House Architects, Australia
S S Zubir
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Please circulate this announcement to colleagues who may be interested in this conference. They can subscribe by emailing enquiries@wessex.ac.uk with 'Subscribe - Eco-Architecture 2016' as the subject line.
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IoT (Internet of Things) Spartans Challengem Worth 5000€ (For Developers)


IoT (Internet of Things) Spartans Challenge.
Please, check this website if you are interested in become a collaborator.

The Training Course for professors from 1st to 3rd December in IoT facilities so if the university becomes a collaborator, there will be one attendee place for free.

There will  be free webinars for students and make an online quiz afterwards that will allow them to earn points.

We will create an online ranking with the top 300 (the Spartans) and promote the list.



The top 3 developers will get a prize money (3000€, 1500€ and 500€) and the university with the most points from developers classified in the top 300 will have a material prize valued at 5000€.

You can find detailed info about the challenge at this links :\

http://bit.ly/IoT-Spartans-Agreement

http://bit.ly/IoT-Spartans-TC

Exhibits: enclosed.

I think it is a nice opportunity to educate in IoT with fun and high motivation for the developers. If you are interested in taking further steps, please contact them on:



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PARKING OF STUDENTS’ CARS AT THE DESIGNATED CAR PARKS FOR STUDENTS ON THE CAMPUS




Senate, at its emergency meeting of Thursday, October 29, 2015, noted the need for the University to create designated car parks at the University gates (in Ogbomoso and Osogbo campuses) for students owning vehicles to park on the Campus.
       Notice is hereby given to students owning vehicles to always park their vehicles at designated parks. Students are to also note that any violation of this directive will be penalized by impounding the cars.
      

Mrs. O.O. Oloke
For: Ag. Registrar

REG/AA/SEN/25
Thursday, October 29, 2015

Distribution
President, Student Union
All Students
Notice Boards

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

SALES AT TEACHING AND RESEARCH FARM, FACULTY OF AGRIC. SCIENCES' LAUTECH



FULL LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR AGBAMI SCHOLARSHIP


This is to inform all candidates who applied for the 2015/2016 AGBAMI Medical and Engineering Professional Undergraduate Scholarship That the list of candidates to participate in the screening CBT test have been released.
The Agbami Scholarship organizers through Dragnets Solutions contacted qualified candidates via SMS in which they where asked to check their email for full details of exam date, venue and time.
Below is a sample of the sms sent to all shortlisted candidates

Dear candidate,
you have been shortlisted for the 2015 Agbami scholarship test.
Date is 14th November 2015. Full details will be sent to your email shortly.

If you need past questions, feel free to use the contact me page or request for past questions page