The MTN Nigeria Foundation Limited by Guarantee (MTNF Ltd/Gte) was established by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited in July 2004 to drive MTN Nigeria's Corporate Social investment (CSI) initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in communities across the country. Under the MTNF Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students, the Foundation … [Read more...]
Excellence, Maxis Scholarship Rewards
October 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Maxis Bhd recently presented the Maxis Scholarship for Excellence Awards (MSEA), worth a total of RM5.68 million, to outstanding young Malaysian students as part of its on-going commitment towards education, talent and leadership development. Sandip Das (in striped tie) and Raja Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Arshad Raja Tun Uda (on Sandip’s left) … [Read more...]
Park Geun-hye Says Attacks On Scholarship Foundation Politically Motivated
October 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Saenuri Party presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye said Sunday current attacks on the Jeongsu Scholarship Foundation are politically motivated and reiterated that she no longer has any say in its operations. However, in a news conference, the 60-year-old candidate called on the current board to make the right decision on … [Read more...]
Perugia University Meredith Set Up For Kercher Scholarship
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A scholarship has been set up to honour Meredith Kercher in Perugia, the hilltop town where she was murdered nearly five years ago. The scholarship will be available to British students who want to study at Perugia's University for Foreigners, which is well known for its Italian language and art courses. Kercher, 21, of Coulsdon, … [Read more...]
Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners Awards $2,000 Scholarship
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va -- The Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP) awarded a $2,000 scholarship to Harrisonburg neighbor Emily K. Akerson, on Sept. 29 during the Virginia Nurses Foundation Gala at The Jefferson Hotel. Akerson is associate director of the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services at James Madison University and … [Read more...]
Ertegun Scholarship Formally Opened
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A study house for humanities scholars, funded in part by Led Zeppelin, has formally opened on St Giles this week. The band pledged to donate money from their 2007 sell-out concert in the London O2 Arena to an educational establishment in honour of Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, prompting his widow, Mica Ertegun, to donate £26 million … [Read more...]
Scholarship For Fair & Lovely
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
For the 10 consecutive year, the Fair & Lovely Foundation is inviting applications from women students across the country for the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship, 2012 that allows them to pursue higher education. The eligibility criterion to apply for the scholarship is a minimum of 60 per cent in Class X and XII. Applications can … [Read more...]
Somerville High School Scholarship Foundation To Unveil Brick Walkway
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many months and 80 bricks later, the SHS Scholarship Foundation will officially unveil the beginnings of a commemorative brick walkway outside the Brune Field House at Somerville High on Sunday. The campaign involves people buying a personalized brick to be installed in the walkway leading to the atrium entrance to the high school. With 80 … [Read more...]
Sauvé Foundation Seeks Applications
October 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Sauvé Scholars Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2013-14 Sauvé Scholars Programme, said a press release on Friday. As per details on their website, www.sauvescholars.org, the programme is designed for highly motivated independent thinkers with demonstrated skills as agents of change. Such individuals are offered a … [Read more...]
Ways To Become A More Employable Candidate
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Employable Candidate Nothing can be more depressing for new job seekers than working on your resume as necessary, sending countless applications, and still remain in the category of the unemployed. No feedback from employers, let alone a call for interview. Business owners are not looking to reduce the rate of unemployment. They are … [Read more...]
Creative Writing Competition for Secondary School Students
October 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Creative Writing Competition The Competition: Independence Creative Writing Competition for Secondary School Students This is a Creative Writing Contest, open to Secondary School Students in Lagos State to write an article on the topic: The Impact of Social Media and Internet on Nigeria's Education today; Positive or Negative? PASSNOWNOW … [Read more...]
NYSC Rejects Graduates Due To Bad Grammatical Errors
October 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To further question Nigeria educational sector. Three “graduates” of Enugu State University of Science and Technology mobilised to participate in the National Youth Service Corps scheme have shown lack of competence and intelligence level expected of genuine degree holders. The three corps members are: Nwankwo Elias Chukwuebuka, a graduate … [Read more...]
Stanbic IBTC Bank Graduate Trainee Program 2012
October 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Standard Bank (Stanbic IBTC Bank) is the largest bank in Africa and our highly visible brand, award-winning service, and strong global presence helps us maintain our market-leading position. We place huge value on the talent of our people to drive our continued success, and to support our plans for growth. We now need a talented and resourceful … [Read more...]