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CARDIFF UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR’S POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarships offer funding awards to international students across a variety of postgraduate taught programmes.

ELIGIBILITY:

This scholarship is available for students joining Cardiff University in January 2027. Eligible programmes for January 2027

Applicants domiciled in the following countries/territories are eligible:

Egypt
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Mexico
Pakistan
South Korea
Taiwan
USA
Vietnam 
Bangladesh
Nigeria

Eligible applicants initially awarded unconditional offers will automatically be granted the scholarship.

Scholarship awards are subject to meeting the criteria and deposit deadlines as set out in the terms and conditions for each intake.

You will automatically be awarded the appropriate funding as long as you meet our eligibility criteria as set out in the terms and conditions for your intake.

Applicants who do not meet their offer conditions and original admissions criteria (where applicable) will not be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, even if they are accepted into the university.

Scholarship eligibility is separate from admission eligibility. To qualify for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship, you must achieve the published minimum academic entry requirements for your chosen programme exactly as stated on the course pages of our website, at the time of your application.

International applicants from eligible countries/territories who accept an offer for selected postgraduate programmes and pay any required deposit by the date specified on their offer letter will automatically be considered for the Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

BENEFIT:

The standard award for this scholarship is £4,000.

Applicants domiciled in the following countries/territories are eligible for awards of £6,000:

Egypt
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Mexico
Pakistan
South Korea
Taiwan
USA
Vietnam 

Applicants domiciled in the following countries are eligible for awards of £10,000:

Bangladesh
Nigeria
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2026 JULIUS BERGER NIGERIA WORKSHOP ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

LOCATION: Nigeria

The Workshop Engineer supports the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities. This position is part of PED’s long-term plan to build strong local engineering capacity and develop future Workshop Supervisors and Workshop Managers.

ELIGIBILITY:

Requirement:

Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering or related technical field 

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in maintenance, repairs, fleet management, or engineering support within PED

A written recommendation letter from your current Supervisor or Manager confirming good conduct and discipline, technical suitability and readiness for development

Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems

Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, and workshop documentation

Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and safety awareness

Good communication skills and willingness to guide others

Ability to work in a fast-paced workshop environment

Job Details:

Support the Workshop Supervisor in all technical and quality-related aspects of repair, service, and maintenance activities within the assigned workshop or equipment group.

Review work orders and identify appropriate repair methods, tools, and materials to ensure technically sound and efficient execution.

Provide engineering assistance in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and the identification of alternative technical solutions or temporary repairs when standard parts or methods are unavailable.

Conduct or support in-process and final inspections of completed works, ensuring that repair quality, functionality, and safety requirements are met before equipment release.

Verify that test runs and functional checks are conducted under safe conditions by authorized and licensed personnel.

Document inspection results, measurements, and quality findings accurately in the Equipment Programme or designated records.

Report deviations, recurring failures, or non-conformities to the Workshop Supervisor and Senior Engineer and contributes to root cause analysis and corrective measures.

Assist in the implementation of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) and in monitoring technical performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Provide on-the-job technical guidance and knowledge transfer to mechanics, electricians, and technicians, supporting staff competence development.

Ensure that workshop standards, safety procedures, and quality requirements are consistently observed during all maintenance operations.

Ensure that all maintenance operations follow PED safety guidelines.

Support the Supervisor in enforcing discipline, order, and correct use of tools and materials.

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