The Fola Aina Scholars Programme is here to empower you!. Are you a bright and ambitious student from Boluwaduro, Ila, or Ifedayo LGA in Osun State? Do you dream of educational excellence but need support to achieve your goals?

This impactful program seeks to equip 10 exceptional indigenous scholars in secondary and tertiary institutions across the three LGAs with the resources and support they need to thrive academically.

Eligibility Criteria for Fola Aina Scholars Programme:

• Origin and Residence: Applicants must be indigenous to and reside in Boluwaduro, Ila, or Ifedayo LGA, with valid documentation to prove both.
• Age Bracket: 11-17 years for secondary school applicants and 16-21 years for undergraduate applicants. Proof of age is required.
• Institutional Affiliation: Provide documentation confirming your enrollment in a secondary school or tertiary institution.

Deadline for Fola Aina Scholars Programme:

The application deadline is

September 30th, 2024.

Apply here

Fola Aina Scholars Programme Osun Indigenes 2024

Apply: MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition 2024. The MTN mPulse Spelling Bee Competition is open to young Nigerian students from primary and secondary schools.

This competition encourages students to develop strong spelling and language skills while offering the chance to win over ₦24 million in prizes.

Competition Stages

The first stage takes place on the MTN mPulse website and is open to students aged 9 to 15 years.

The top 1000 participants from the first round will receive email invitations to join the second stage, which will also be conducted online.

The top 20 students from the second round will qualify for the Grand Finale, which will be held as a physical event.

MTN Spelling Bee Requirements

To participate in the MTN Spelling Bee Competition, students must:

• Be primary or secondary school students in Nigeria.
• Be between the ages of 9 and 15.
• Live in Nigeria.
• Register as students to participate in the competition.

Parents are not allowed to take part in the competition.

MTN Spelling Bee Competition Rewards

The MTN Spelling Bee Competition offers several prizes for students, their schools, and their teachers.

1st Prize

• Student: ₦5 million scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
• School: ICT lab with 10 laptops and 10 MTN Hynetflex devices.
• Teacher: ₦500,000 cash prize.

2nd Prize

• Student: ₦2.5 million scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
• Teacher: ₦300,000 cash prize.

3rd Prize

• Student: ₦1.5 million scholarship grant, 1 laptop, 1 smartphone, and an mPulse goody bag.
• Teacher: ₦200,000 cash prize.

4th – 10th Finalists

Each finalist will receive a ₦500,000 cash prize and an mPulse goody bag.

11th – 20th Finalists

Each finalist will receive a ₦200,000 cash prize and an mPulse goody bag.

How to Participate

To participate in the MTN Spelling Bee Competition, follow these steps:

1. Visit the MTN mPulse website.
2. Click on the Spelling Bee banner.
3. Register or log in as a student.
4. Complete the practice test multiple times.
5. When ready, click on Entry Stage to begin the competition.

Important Notes

• The competition is only for Nigerian students aged 9 to 15 years.
• Parents are not allowed to take part.
• Registration as a student is required to participate.
• Top 20 finalists must be on the MTN mPulse tariff plan.

For more details, visit the MTN mPulse Spelling Bee competition page.

Apply today and start your journey to spelling success!

Apply: Sohcahtoa Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2024. The Sohcahtoa Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic session.

This opportunity offers financial support to Nigerian students aiming to excel in their academic journey.

Scholarship Benefits

The Sohcahtoa Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship provides a yearly award of N250,000, which can be renewed each year until graduation, as long as you maintain a strong academic record.

Eligible Programmes

This scholarship is open to students studying in the following fields:

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
• Administration
• Law
• Humanities
• Medicine

Participating Institutions

The scholarship is available to students in all Nigerian public tertiary institutions, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Sohcahtoa Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship, you must meet these conditions:

• Be a Nigerian student in your 2nd year or above at a Nigerian public tertiary institution.
• Have a CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent in a 5-point grading system.
• Be enrolled in one of the eligible programmes listed above.
• You must not be receiving any other scholarship, bursary, or grant from another organisation.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Confirm your eligibility by reviewing all the provided information.
2. Start your application through the Sohcahtoa Foundation Scholarship application form.

Important Notes

• You may need to take an aptitude test as part of the selection process.
• Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a letter of consent from their parents or guardians.
• All applicants are bound by the terms and conditions of the Sohcahtoa Foundation.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for applications is September 20th, 2024.

For more details, visit the Sohcahtoa Foundation official website.

Steps to Apply for Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2024. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is now open for submissions for 2025.

This prize invites writers to share their unpublished short stories with a global audience and compete for cash rewards.

About the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize began in 2012 under the guidance of Commonwealth Writers, a project of the Commonwealth Foundation.

The competition seeks to find and celebrate new voices from all 54 Commonwealth countries.

Each year, between 6,000 and 7,000 entries are submitted from around the world.

Prizes for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Five winners will be chosen, one from each region.

One regional winner will become the overall winner.

• Overall Winner: £5,000.
• Regional Winners: £2,500 each.

All winning stories will be published in Granta, a respected literary magazine.

Eligibility for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

To enter the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, ensure the following:

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country or a stateless person living in a Commonwealth country.
• Dual Citizenship: If holding dual citizenship of two Commonwealth countries, the entry will be judged in the region where permanent residence is.
• Age: Must be 18 years or older by 1st November 2024.
• Unpublished Work: Stories must be unpublished in any language and remain so until 1st May 2025.
• Previous Winners: Past overall winners cannot enter again, nor can those who have won the regional prize three times.
• Staff Members: Employees of the Commonwealth Foundation are not eligible.
• Other Competitions: Entries shortlisted or winning in other competitions are allowed if unpublished.

Prize Regions

Winners will come from five distinct regions:

• Africa: Botswana, Cameroon, eSwatini, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia. Overseas Territories: Saint Helena, Tristan Da Cunha, Ascension Island.
• Asia: Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka.
• Canada and Europe: Canada, Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom. Overseas Territories: Gibraltar, Falkland Islands.
• Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago. Overseas Territories: Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands.
• Pacific: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Overseas Territories: Cook Islands, Niue, Pitcairn.

How to Apply

Submit the story through the official Commonwealth Short Story Prize entry form.

Ensure all entries are sent by 1st November 2024 at 11:59 pm in any time zone.

For more information, visit the Commonwealth Short Story Prize official website.

Take this chance to share a story with readers worldwide and gain international recognition.

This is to inform the general public especially students of the higher institutions of learning that the Government of Ekiti State has graciously approved the commencement of full digitalization of Bursary/ Scholarship award for 2024/2025 Academic session from Undergraduate to post graduate levels.

Free Online Application forms for undergraduates, Polytechnic, Master’s Degree, Ph.D and Physically Challenged are now available to Prospective applicants at Ekiti State Scholarship Board, New Secretariat, Ado-Ekiti.

All applicants should apply On-line on our website https://schorlaship.eksgapps.com/

DATE: FROM 1ST SEPTEMBER TO 31ST OCTOBER, 2024

ELIGIBILITY for Ekiti State Scholarship Scholarship & Bursary Awards 2024/2025:

A: SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

Applicants must be in 2nd year and above in their courses of study to be qualified for undergraduate Scholarship Awards. And must possess WASSCE/NECO. with a minimum of five Credits including Engisn Language and Mathematics at a sitting, and minimum CGPA of 4.0 for University or equivalent of a Second Class (Upper Division), 3.50 for Polytechnics and 3.50 for NCE in their current institutions of study.

Applicants for Master’s Degree and Ph.D Scholarship Award must possess a minimum of 2nd Class (Upper Division) at Undergraduate level. A grade of distinction in Master’s Degree is an additional prerequisite for Ph.D Scholarship Award.

For Ph.D Scholarship, any candidate with a first degree certificate lesser than second class (Upper Division) and a grade of distinction in master’s degree is not eligible. A letter of recommendation from the H.O.D. is required.

Physically Challenged Students in Tertiary Institutions (University, Polytechnic, College of Education, School of Nursing/Midwifery, College of Health Tech and Post Graduates) are qualified for the Handicapped Scholarship Award.

Students on Part-Time and Sandwich Courses are NOT qualified for the Scholarship Awards.

B: BURSARY AWARD:

All undergraduates, Polytechnics, College of Education, Schools of Nursing/Midwifery, Colleges of Health Technology Students are eligible.

DATE OF SUBMISSION: All prospective applicants are to complete the process of application online on or before THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER, 2024.

LATE APPLICATION FORM (S) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD.

Ekiti State Scholarship Board announces scholarship & bursary awards, 2024/2025