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THE NIGERIA LNG PRIZE FOR SCIENCE

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Prize is an annual prize aimed at stimulating the advancement and application of science and technology. It is expected that the quest for a prestigious prize in science will improve science and technology in Nigeria, resolve issues that are germane to development of the country and help improve the standards of living.

ELIGIBILITY:

This opportunity is open to both Nigerians and international participants, expanding its reach to global innovators and scientists. It’s crucial that your work applies science to enhance healthcare therapy in a novel way.

Exclusions: Members of the Advisory Board, Panel of Judges, and their relatives are excluded during and a year after their service.

Nigeria LNG Limited employees and their families are ineligible for five years post-service.

What Qualifies Your Entry: Your submission should be a completed work of outstanding merit, advancing knowledge or providing innovative climate change solutions. Proof of concept or tangible societal impact is vital. Remember, only one entry per individual or group is permitted.

BENEFIT:

USD100,000

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OCI FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE (CUS OR CBH) SCHOLARSHIP

Application Opens: 22 February; Deadline: 26 April, 2024

LOCATION: Nigeria

Apply for the OCI Foundation Undergraduate (CUS or CBH) scholarship. The 2024 Scholarship applications (for both the first-time and renewing candidates) will commence from midnight of February the 22nd 2024, and ends at midnight of April 26th, 2024. All times are based on GMT. Ensure you have the required documents, which should be submitted separately by email to: info@ocifoundation.org.

ELIGIBILITY:

First-Time Applicants:

A valid Government-issued identity (ID) document (e.g. an International Travel Passport, a Voter’s Card, a National Identity Card or a Driver’s License). Applicants who are below the age of 18 years and are unable to apply for a government ID can submit a birth certificate.

An official letter from your school (Head of Department) stating the following: Your full name, Gender, Matriculation number (Newly matriculated scholars who have not yet received a matriculation number or school ID must provide a  provisional admission letter from their institution of study), Course Title and Level, Department of Study;

Certified (by a qualified legal practitioner) copies of the following. Note that the originals must be presented by successful applicants during the interviews:

JAMB/UME result certificate

Senior Secondary School Exam Certificate (WASSCE or NECO)

A valid student ID for your host institution

A recent passport photograph

A letter of recognition from the Traditional Ruler of your town, confirming your Local Government Area in Anambra State of Nigeria. No other letters or documents will be accepted in lieu of this.

A 500-word essay, about “My family”.

Note that originals of all the submitted documents will need to be viewed during the interview, which will only be attended by successful candidates

Renewing Applicants:

An official letter from your school (Head of Department) stating the following: Your full name, Gender, Matriculation number, Course Title and Level, Department of Study, and your Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) for the years completed.                                                                                       AND/OR:

An official statement of your result for the completed year(s).

If applicable, a letter stating any change(s) in your circumstances (change in department, withdrawal from school, and so on).

Note that originals of all the submitted documents will need to be viewed during the interview, which will only be attended by successful candidates.

BENEFIT:

Full scholarship till graduation

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