CONCEPT INTERCOLLEGIATE MEDICAL ESSAY COMPETITION

Application Deadline: September 25, 2025

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Concept Intercollegiate Medical Essay Competition is an annual initiative of The Concept Academy, dedicated to advancing medical education in Nigeria. We believe that medical students are not just learners but future leaders with the power to reshape the healthcare system.

ELIGIBILITY:

This competition provides a platform for medical students across Nigeria to articulate their visions, ideas, and solutions for the future of medical education in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Essay Topic:
“The Future of Medical Education in Nigeria in the Light of Evolving Career Dynamics”

Open to ALL medical students (Medicine & Surgery) enrolled in any accredited Nigerian medical college.

Entry is FREE.

Prepare your essay (max 1000 words, and in PDF or Word format).

Visit www.theconcept.academy.

Fill out the entry form and upload your essay.

Multiple entries are not allowed.

Timeline:

Entries Open: August 25, 2025

Deadline: September 25, 2025

Winners Announced: October 2025

BENEFIT:

Prizes:

 1st Prize: ₦1,000,000 + $1,000+ worth of USMLE Prep Resources

 2nd Prize: ₦400,000 + $1,000+ worth of USMLE Prep Resources

 3rd Prize: ₦150,000 + $1,000+ worth of USMLE Prep Resources

 Top 10 Winners will share prizes worth over $10,000 in total

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FULLY FUNDED POSTGRADUATE STUDENT AGREEMENT PROGRAM (PEC-PG) FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2026.

Application Deadline:  September 29, 2025 until 5:00 pm (Brasília time)

LOCATION: Brazil

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG) for international students. The PEC-PG is managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES), and the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) (coordinating bodies). It functions as an international cooperation initiative, attracting foreigners to Brazil and encouraging the exchange of knowledge between partner countries, while also benefiting Brazilian institutions through the contact between Brazilian students and faculty with qualified researchers working abroad.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be considered for the Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG), you must:

Be nationals of partner countries in the PEC-PG cooperation agreement

Apply for Full Master’s, Full Doctorate, or Sandwich Doctorate programs at Brazilian higher education institutions (HEIs)

Submit required documents and meet the academic standards outlined in the program’s official notice

Commit to the program rules, as registration automatically implies acceptance of the conditions

Registration is free and can be done directly on the program’s website by completing the registration questionnaire and submitting documents, as described in the notice.

After submission, each applicant will immediately receive confirmation of receipt of the application at the email address provided in the form.

The candidate’s registration implies knowledge and acceptance of the rules and conditions established in each Notice, in relation to which they cannot claim ignorance.

Duration of scholarships:

I – Sandwich Doctorate: between 6 (six) and 10 (ten) months;

II – Full Doctorate: up to 48 (forty-eight) months and 

III – Full Master’s Degree: up to 24 (twenty-four) months.

This program is particularly ideal for talented international students seeking advanced degrees while engaging in cultural and academic exchange.

BENEFIT:

Modalities:

Full Doctorate in Brazil

Sandwich Doctorate in Brazil

Full Master’s Degree in Brazil

Benefits:

Monthly fee

Health insurance assistance

Passage from Brazil to abroad (financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

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