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Taiwo Bankole Prize
Apply: Taiwo Bankole Prize for Ajegunle Students 2024

The Taiwo Bankole Prize offers an exciting opportunity for youths in Ajegunle to further their education.

This prestigious award was created to help one male and one female from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursue tertiary education in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or Law.

If you dream of advancing your studies, this prize could make it possible.

Eligibility for the Taiwo Bankole Prize 2024

To apply for the Taiwo Bankole Prize, you must meet certain criteria.

These requirements ensure that the award benefits those who need it most:

  • Age Requirement: You must be between 17 and 25 years old.
  • Financial Status: Only applicants from low-income families will be considered.
  • Course of Study: You must have gained admission to a public university in Nigeria to study a course in STEM or Law.
  • Residence: You must be a resident of Ajegunle, Lagos.

Application Process for the Taiwo Bankole Prize 2024

Applying for the Taiwo Bankole Prize is straightforward.

Follow these steps to complete your application:

  1. Visit the Taiwo Bankole Prize Application Page to begin your application.
  2. Gather the necessary documents listed below.

Required Documents

To apply, you will need the following documents:

  • SSCE Certificate: Proof of your secondary school education.
  • JAMB Result: Your score from the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board exam.
  • Admission Letter: Confirmation from the public university where you have secured admission.
  • ID Card: You can submit your NIN, International Passport, Voters Card, or Driver’s License.

Letters of Recommendation

You will also need two letters of recommendation.

One letter should be from a teacher or principal who supervised your secondary school education.

The second letter should come from someone in the Ajegunle community who can vouch for your character.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting your application is October 7, 2024.

For further details, visit the official Taiwo Bankole Prize website.

Take advantage of this chance to build a future in STEM or Law

 

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West African Research Center (WARC)
Apply: WARC Travel Grant for West African Scholars 2024

The West African Research Center (WARC) Travel Grant is now accepting applications for 2025.

This grant offers support to African scholars and graduate students to promote research and academic collaboration within Africa.

If you are looking to conduct research or visit another institution on the continent, this is a great opportunity.

Benefits of WARC Travel Grant 

The WARC Travel Grant provides up to $1,500 for travel costs and an additional $1,500 as a stipend.

This grant allows you to visit libraries, archives, research sites, or collaborate with other scholars in Africa.

Eligibility for the WARC Travel Grant

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a West African national.
  • Priority will be given to applicants affiliated with West African colleges, universities, or research institutions.

How to Apply for the WARC Travel Grant 2024

Your application must include the following documents:

  • A 50-80 word abstract of your proposed activity, clearly stating your purpose.
  • A research description (up to six double-spaced pages) that explains why the travel is necessary.
  • A proposed budget for your travel.
  • Your curriculum vitae detailing your research and teaching record.
  • A photocopy of your passport showing you are a West African national.
  • A recommendation letter from a professor or professional colleague.

If you are visiting another institution, include an invitation from the host institution.

If you are travelling to consult archives, describe the collections you plan to consult and explain their relevance to your research.

For graduate students, a recommendation letter from your research supervisor is required.

To apply, visit the WARC Travel Grant Application Page.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting your application is October 20, 2024.

For further details, visit the WARC Travel Grant Information Page.

Don’t miss this chance to advance your research and academic collaboration across Africa!

 

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2024 MATLAB Coding Challenge
Apply: 2024 MATLAB Coding Challenge for Nigerian Students

All Nigerian students are invited to participate in the exciting  MATLAB Coding Challenge 2024. This competition, designed to foster and showcase coding skills among Nigerian tertiary students, presents a unique opportunity to test your abilities and compete against your peers.

About the 2024 MATLAB Coding Challenge for Nigerian Students

  • Competition Dates: Monday, October 14th to Thursday, October 31st, 2024
  • Eligibility: Open to all Nigerian students, regardless of their discipline or faculty.
  • Registration: Interested UNILAG students are to register via the following link:  (https://forms.office.com/r/hLBPatwwJL)
  •  Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Upon successful registration, participants will receive further details about the challenge directly from MathWorks.

We encourage all UNILAG students to seize this opportunity to enhance their coding skills, gain valuable experience, and potentially earn recognition for their talents.