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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY

Application Deadline:  22nd of May, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan‑Atlantic University provides full scholarships to exceptional young Africans facing financial or socio‑economic barriers. The program prioritizes young women, refugees and displaced youths, and young persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusive access to world-class education and leadership development.

As the first Nigerian university to partner with the Mastercard Foundation, PAU is committed to educating 650 scholars over ten years. To date, 60 Scholars have joined the first cohort—

80% young women

20% young men

6.7% persons with disabilities

3.3% refugees/displaced youths

With the next application cycle, PAU aims to welcome an additional 70 scholars, continuing its mission to develop ethical, service‑driven leaders who will transform their communities and the African continent.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

Demonstrate academic excellence

Show leadership potential and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities

Demonstrate financial need

Have passed WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB with 5 credits, including English and Mathematics, and three other relevant subjects in Arts, Sciences, or Social Sciences (in not more than two sittings)

Have a UTME minimum score of 220
(Required UTME subjects: English Language and any three Social Science, Arts, or Science subjects)

Priority Applicants:

The programme particularly encourages applications from:

Young women interested in STEM programmes

Internally displaced young people

Young people living with disabilities

Eligible applicants who do not fall within these priority groups are also welcome to apply.

Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in not more than two sittings.

Interested candidates who DO NOT yet have their UTME result should complete the Interest Form to indicate their interest in applying and to begin the screening process.

Applicants must sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board – Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (JAMB UTME).

A minimum score of 220 is required to proceed to the next stage

BENEFIT:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides comprehensive support to ensure your academic and professional success, including:

Full tuition coverage

Accommodation and living expenses

Mentorship and leadership development

Internship and career support

Networking opportunities

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INTERSWITCHSPAK NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITION 8.0

Application Deadline: 11:59pm, Friday, 22nd May 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition 8.0 for secondary school students in Nigeria is now on. Registration of your students is open till 11:59pm, Friday, 22nd May 2026, and it is FREE.

ELIGIBILITY:

Schools are now allowed to register up to Twenty (20) SS2 Science Students each

You don’t need to travel to write the qualifying examination. The examination is fully online and can be written in your school, home or any convenient space.

Online CBT exams will be held from Tuesday, 9th to 16th June 2026, from 8am to 5pm daily. You have the chance to choose the day and time that best suits you to write the examination, and you have two (2) trials.

Mixed schools are required to register at least two (2) female students among the twenty (20) students registered.

This competition is open to students in SS2 (Year 11) between the ages of 14 and 17 who are enrolled in full-time secondary education in both public and private schools across Nigeria. Participation is completely FREE. To improve chances of advancing to the second round, each school is encouraged to present up to twenty (20) science students in SS2, regardless of religion, tribe, or state of origin. The examination will be conducted online.

Exam Format & Conduct: Only students registered online via http://www.interswitchspak.com can participate. Candidates may use a computer or smartphone with a stable internet connection, a camera, and audio peripherals enabled as prompted. Calculators are allowed, and students may use statistical tables. Candidates must take the test individually without assistance. Technical Rules A stable internet connection is required. If there is a delay in page loading, avoid refreshing to prevent system logout. The exam is monitored remotely, and any flagged irregularities may result in disqualification. Candidates must not switch tabs, minimize the exam window, or open other applications. Doing so three times will result in automatic log-out. Notifications and pop-ups must be disabled to prevent disruptions. Candidates must not use browser navigation buttons (Back, Refresh, or Forward). Using them repeatedly may result in log-out. Exam Attempts & Submission Each candidate has two attempts, and the higher score will be recorded. If a candidate accepts their first attempt’s score, they forfeit the second attempt. If time runs out before submission, the system will automatically submit the highest recorded score. Misconduct & Disqualification Cheating, impersonation, or external assistance will lead to disqualification. Candidates should not attempt to manipulate the system by tampering with settings. The organizers’ decisions are final and will not be subject to further review.

BENEFIT:

First Prize: The first prize winner will get a five (5) year University Scholarship and Annual stipend worth ₦15,000,000 (Fifteen million Naira). Brand New Laptop. Bragging right of being the best Science student in Nigeria.

Second Prize: The second prize winner will get a five (5) year University Scholarship and Annual stipend worth ₦10,000,000 (Ten million Naira). Brand New Laptop.

Third Prize: The third prize will get a five (5) year University Scholarship worth ₦5,000,000 (Five million Naira) + Brand New Laptop.

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