Fact About Scholarships, Are They Genuine or Not?

FACTS ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPSAre scholarships real?
In as much as fraudsters can post dubious scholarship announcement to swindle unsuspecting victims. Scholarships are real . Many are enjoying scholarships. I have a couple of friends that have not paid even a dime since their secondary school days.yeah!seriously, they took advantage of Local Government Scholarships, e.t.c.
Are Scholarship Applications free?
There is no free lunch even in Freetown. Absolutely not !!! While only a few scholarship providers will ask for an application fee(please be certain before you make any payment), majority of the scholarships are free. But this does not mean scholarships are free. Many scholarships especially the high paying ones have very stringent requirements besides to make a good application that will stand the competition requires a lot of time. Time is money so scholarship costs. In addition scholarships, need a lot of research because at times they are good scholarships that do not get enough publicity.Hence you may be required to pay a token for SMS alert which on the long run would fetch you a fortune.
Which Scholarship is best for me?
The big question is How much fund do I have?. This does not mean that only indigent students apply for scholarships No!!!. Scholarships tells a lot about a person. Employers are always interested in applicants that have received one form of scholarship or the other, this to an extent show the degree of competition applicants can face.. Scholarship differs both with requirement and funding. The rule of thumb is to apply for the big scholarships(that is scholarships with full funding), but that is not always advisable. If you consider yourself as an averages student and have the necessary funds for a degree while we don`t advise you to leave any scholarship but it may be more profitable to focus on mid paying scholarship with lower competition than the high paying ones with cut throat competition.The likes of the Shell, NLNG etc, always have high number of applicants, so one should not put too much hope in them, but rather, the Local Government Scholarships should be targeted because they are usually lesser applicants,
When to apply?
In scholarships not planning enough is planning to fail. The rule of thumb is to start researching for scholarships about a year before your intended date of study. The competition is often scaring, in addition some scholarship program will require that you already have gained an admission to certain schools. So the ideal thing is while applying for admission, you should already have a mental picture of the scholarships you want to apply. When you know what you are looking for, do not apply until you have read all of the requirements.It means that our intending jambites shave a work to do, they should start checking around for the scholarships that suits them,
What if I am not accepted?
There are only very few people that have got all the scholarships they ever applied for. Please do not get discouraged if you are turned down. Maybe you got no reply after a long time, chances are you did not make it, but to be certain you can write the scholarships providers to confirm. For some scholarship programs, because of the number of people involved they often will reply only successful applicants. To be on a safe side when apply, check to know when you should be expecting results.

Scholarships For Nigerian and Developing Countries in Czech Republic

Scholarships For Nigerians & Developing Countries In Czech Republic, 2014/15

Thanks to a generous contribution from the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the Faculty of Social Sciences is able to offer a limited number of partialscholarships for students of all fee based programs in academic year 2014/15. A total of five scholarships are available, ear-marked for students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition.

What is on offer

1. Under the terms of this scholarship, students will receive a waiver of school fees for their first semester of study, plus a one-off payment of Kc 50,000 (about 2,050 Euro) as a contribution towards living costs.

2. School fees for the second semester of study will NOT be waived.

3. Although we would like to continue the scholarship scheme in school year 2015/16, this is subject to our receiving further funding for future years. At present, therefore, we cannot guarantee that similar scholarships will be available for students’ second year of study.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

1. Applications for these scholarships are open to all students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition, who are applying for study in one of our Bachelor’s studies or Master’s studies programmes at Charles University Faculty of Social Sciences from academic year 2014/15.

2. Applications must be made on the form that accompanies this announcement, and must include the following documents:

- completed application form;

- motivation essay of no more than 1000 words, explaining why they need a scholarship, and what they hope to gain from their studies at Charles University;

- two letters of recommendation from teachers, who know the student from their previous studies, including confirmation of the student’s financial need.

Note: The current scholarship holders who are reapplying do not need to submit the two recommendation letters or write the essay. Please include a cover note and one recommendation letter from a Charles University academic who knows you from your studies with your applicatioon.

3. Applications should be sent to Manager, International Office (at the address below). All documents submitted must be originals and written in the English language, or accompanied by certified translations.

4. The deadline for scholarship applications is 30 April 2014. Students who will have problems meeting this deadline due to inefficient or unreliable postal services may, as a temporary measure, submit fax copies and/or scanned copies by e-mail. However, originals must also be sent, and final decisions will not be made until originals have been received.

Selection of Applicants

1. All scholarship applications received by the deadline will be assessed by a Scholarship Review Board, which will recommend five students to receive scholarships to the Dean of the Faculty. The decision of the Board on which students it will recommend for a scholarship will be independent of the deliberations of the Admissions Panel regarding which students to admit. However, only students finally admitted by the Faculty are eligible to become scholarship holders.

2. In addition to the documents submitted by scholarship applicants, the Scholarship Review Board will take into consideration applicants’ results from their earlier studies. Priority will be given to students who have not previously had the opportunity to study abroad.

3. A final decision regarding the students to be offered scholarships will be made by the Dean. The Dean will not enter into correspondence with unsuccessful applicants regarding this decision.

Financial Terms and Conditions

1. Successful scholarship applicants will receive payment at the start of their first semester, no later than one month after they register for their studies. No money will be paid in advance of the students’ arrival in Prague.

2. Before students receive their scholarships, they will also be required to make an advance payment in respect of their school fees for the second semester. This payment will be held as a surety until February 2015, and will thereafter be used to cover the cost of the student’s classes in the second semester. No further charge will be made for school fees in school year 2014/15.

3. In the event that students are forced to terminate their studies for disciplinary reasons, the surety they have paid for their school fees in the second semester is not returnable. However, in the event that students are unable to continue their studies for medical reasons, an adequate refund can be negotiated.

4. Scholarships are awarded for school year 2014/15, and may not be deferred to later years.

5. In the event that the Faculty of Social Sciences succeeds in obtaining the necessary funding to continue this scholarship scheme in school year 2015/16, existing scholarship holders will be given the opportunity to reapply. However, any extension of the scholarship will be conditional on students achieving satisfactory results in their first year.

6. Scholarships will not be offered for a third year of study (master’s degree) or for a fourth year of study (bachelor’s degree) under any circumstances.

POST YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TO:

Manager, International Office

Charles University

Faculty of Social Sciences

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Dear Candidate,

It has come to our attention that candidates who applied forthe ESSO/EEPNL Scholarship have been getting messages from dragnet_solutions@yahoo.com inviting them for an examination.

Candidates areadvised to DISREGARD this message and any other messages from any email address other than messages from “Invitation@dragnet-solution.com“. This is the only mail address that would be used to manage all email messages in relations to the ESSO/EEPNL Scholarship campaign.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted soon with their Examination details via SMS and email.

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FUTO Announces Scholarship For Best Undergraduate Student

FUTO ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT!!!

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of

Technology, Owerri(FUTO), Prof. Asiabaka,

during the 31st matriculation ceremony of the

University, announced a scholarship scheme

for the best undergraduate student in each

School of the University with effect from the current academic session. He further explained that the modality for the award of the scholarship would be based on student with the highest cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

According to Prof. Asiabaka, the entitlements for the beneficiaries of the scheme include tuition and hostel accommodation. He explained that the

sustenance of the award will depend on the

high academic performance. Prof. Asiabaka therefore charged the new students with studious attitude, to shun cultism, violence and all manner of vices that could mar their academic ambition. Prof. Asiabaka used the opportunity to disclose his efforts for transforming the University in line with the vision of his administration’s Quest for Excellence. The new face of the University according to him is eloquently evident in the transparent conduct of examination, timely marking and grading of scripts as well as release of results, zero tolerance to sorting and improved

environmental friendliness to students and staff.

Scholarships, Essays and Bursaries Alert

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Scholarship Past Question and Explanatory Answers

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WAAW Foundation Scholarships For African Women 2014

WAAW Foundation Scholarships for African Women 2014 – Apply Today!!!

Scholarship Name: WAAW Foundation Scholarship for African Women 2014

Brief description
Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation Annual Scholarship program for Undergraduate African female students 2014

Eligible fields of Study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

About Scholarship

The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation. WAAW has announced the next round of its scholarship program for African women for 2014, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Application is open from August 1 through October 30, 2013.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship for African Women

Selection Criteria
(a) Female students of African origin. living and studying in Africa.
(b) Currently enrolled in undergraduate degree program.
(c) Studying in a university or college in Africa.
(d) Demonstrable financial need, and
(e) Excellent Academic Record.
Who is qualified to apply?
Female students of African origin living in Africa, less than 40 years, who have gained undergraduate admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa and studying a STEM related course.
The candidate must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.
Special consideration is given to orphans, underprivileged students, girls impacted by HIV and students in the first or second year of study.
How Many Funding Positions are available? Several (four in 2013)
Value of Scholarship
Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the 2012/13 academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.
Duration of Scholarship
Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance
Eligible African Countries
Women from all Africa countries
To be taken at: Applicants home country
Application Deadline on or before Midnight (CST) on 30 October, 2013
Offered annually? Yes
How can I Apply?
Visit the WAAW foundation web site at http://www.waawfoundation.org/ and complete the application form online.
Your application will include the following:

• Personal and Contact Information.
• Educational Information
• Responses to essay questions that address career goals, and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
• Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

The foundation also requires the contact information for two academic or professional references.
Sponsors
WAAW- Working to Advance African Women
Important Notes:
WAAW will only accept online application this year. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced by February.
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process.