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DJ CARES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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LOCATION: Multiple Regions

DJCares, the CSR vehicle of Digital Jewels, a specialized Information Value Chain and Capacity Building Firm, has instituted a Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. As part of the DJ Cares scheme for the year, a part scholarship will be awarded towards reducing the number of promising students who may otherwise have dropped out of School for lack of funds and encouraging them to excel.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the scholarship award selection, candidates must ensure they meet all criteria’s as stated below

IT related course of study. Specifically, Computer Science (single or combined degree), Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

GPA of at least 3.75/5 each semester since university enrollment.

Must not be more than 23 years by Oct. of the application year

Must have spent at least 2yrs in university

Must have English language proficiency (oral & written).

Must produce two (2) credible references, 1 of which must be a reference from your current institution e.g H.O.D, Dean e.t.c 

Students who meet eligibility criteria would write and submit an essay not more than 500 words on one of the three topics below.

Balancing innovation and security: The Ethical Dilemma of AI-Enabled Deepfakes in information technology and what it means for information security.

Tech Literacy and Its Importance in the 21st Century: Analyze the importance of tech literacy in today’s world and how it impacts personal growth and opportunities.

My Digital Footprint: Understanding the Impact of My Online Presence: Reflect on your online activities and discuss how your digital footprint can affect your future education and career prospects.

Students who have successfully written their essay will continue the application process by clicking the “Apply” button below to enable them fill in their data and upload essay.

Note: file must be in pdf format.

BENEFIT:

A Scholarship scheme of  N200,000  to support the cause of promising but indigent students pursuing an IT profession. 

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ACCESS BANK WOMENPRENEUR PITCH-A-TON PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: August 9th, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton program is the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by Access Bank’s W Initiative. This year hosts the 6th season of the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton in Nigeria and seeks to provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

ELIGIBILITY:

1st Stage

Applicants must have an Access Bank account number (Individual or Business account)

Applicant must be a woman in Business with a minimum of 50% ownership

Applicant must be between the ages 18 to 55

Applicant’s Business must have been operating for over 1yr

Applicant must complete and submit the application form

2nd Stage

Applicant must submit a one-minute video pitch about the Business

Applicant must have a Business account with Access Bank

Applicant’s Business must be registered

Applicant must be available to undergo the Mini-MBA program physically in Lagos

BENEFIT:

They will provide mini-MBA certification to another 120 women entrepreneurs as well as grants worth over N17.5 million Naira.

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