Startup Nigeria is a 3-Month Incubation Program designed to support innovative idea-staged companies across Nigeria with funding, mentorship and trainings. The curriculum is specifically designed to move companies from ideas to viable products/services.

The Startup Nigeria Program gives Founders the needed leverage to excel with our specially designed curriculum to help idea and early-stage entrepreneurs find their footing and grow in Nigerias socio-economic terrain.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups in Nigeria (in the North West, North Central and South East geopolitical zones) that have a brilliant and innovative startup idea that they want to bring to fruition.

Startup Nigeria Incubation Program Benefits.

• Receive up to 2Million Naira in equity-free funding.
• The Startup Nigeria Program provides training that helps the companies to validate and justify their core idea and hypothesis and which help them in further building their services and products.
• The startups are provided with professional mentorship that aids in the growth of business and helps the entrepreneurs to succeed faster.
• The startups also receive funding to aid their idea to move forward and to support the act of fundraising in the future.

Scholarship Application Deadline

• Call for Application:The call for application stage commences from May 27 and ends on June 17, 2019
• Virtual Training:The next stage is the Virtual Training which starts in the first week of July (July 8) and ends on July 26, 2019.
• Virtual Training:The Incubation period goes on simultaneously with the Virtual Training. The Incubation stage starts from July 2 and ends on July 26, 2019.
• Pitch Bootcamp:The stage of the Pitch Bootcamp is scheduled for July 29 and 30.
• Demo Day and Post Program Support:The month of July is also booked for Demo Day while the months of August and September are for Post Program Support.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the Apply button below:

APPLY HERE

OFFICIAL LINK

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The University of Warwick UK is awarding the Alumni Program Scholarships to Outstanding Individuals who are seeking to pursue a degree program at the Institution.

This program is designed for International students who are self-financing their studies.

Eligible Countries:International

To be taken at (country):University of Warwick in UK

Type:Undergraduate, Master degree

Value of Awards:10% tuition fee discount

Number of Awards:Varies

Eligibility:

• Applicants must hold an offer to study a full-time Masters degree at WMG in the academic year 2020/21
• Applicants must have an IELTS score of 7.0 with no more than two components at 6.0/6.5 and none below 6.0.
• Applicants must have successfully completed, or be currently completing, an undergraduate degree in the School ofEngineeringat the University of Warwick.

How To Apply:To consider an application, applicants need to takeadmissionto the university. After taking admission eligible candidates interested in studying in 2020 should apply to their chosenWMG Masters courseas soon as possible.

VisitThe Official WebsiteFor More Information

Application Deadline:31 July 2020

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The Norwegian Business School Norway is awarding the BI Presidential Scholarships to Individuals who are seeking to pursue a degree program at the Institution.

Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and a stipend for living expenses for each semester, for up to two years, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

Eligible Countries:International

To be taken at (country):Norwegian Business School Norway

Type:Master degree

Value of Awards:100% tuition fee

Number of Awardees:Not specified

How To Apply:

• Write a scholarship application letter, maximum one-page, outlining why you are deserving of this scholarship and how your academic record qualifies you for consideration.
• Upload the scholarship application letter with your complete application for admission on the online application portal.

Students currently enrolled in BIs Sivk programme can apply in their third year by sending the scholarship application letter to[email protected].

VisitThe Official WebsiteFor More Information

Application Deadline:31 July 2020

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TheEuropean Commission is offering theErasmus Mundus Big Data Scholarship program to interested applicants who are willing to pursue a degree program in France

This scholarship program is createdto provide understanding, knowledge and skills in this broad scope of fields.Its main objective is to train computer scientists who understand and help develop the strategies of modern enterprise decision makers.

Eligible Countries:All

To Be Taken At (Country):Universit Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium, Universitat Politcnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Spain, Universit Franois Rabelais Tours (UFRT) in France, Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) in Netherlands and Technische Universitt Berlin (TUB) in Germany

Type:Masters

Number Of Awards:Not specified

Value Of Award:

• Tuition fees, participation costs (including insurance coverage), contribution to cover travel cost and installation cost, and include a monthly allowance.
• All scholarship holders will receive an insurance meeting the minimum insurance requirements of the Erasmus programme for JMDs.

Duration Of Program:2 years

Eligibility:To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:

• have been awarded a Bachelors degree (i.e., the equivalent of 180 ECTS) with a major in computer science, from an accredited university.
• be able to demonstrate proficiency in English by means of an internationally recognized test equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

How To Apply:Click to begin application process

VisitThe Scholarship WebsiteFor More Information

Application Deadline:15th December 2019

Award Providers:European Commission

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Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) operates in the land and swamp areas of the Niger Delta, under a joint venture agreement with NNPC (60%), NAOC (20%), and Oando (20%), with concessions lying within Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States.

Applications are invited for:

Location:Nigeria

Details

• Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Limited as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program offers Nigerian students in Nigerian Polytechnics opportunity to gain one year Industrial Training experience (from January to December 2020).

Requirements
Only Polytechnic Students who have authorization from their schools to participate in the program and who have completed their National Diploma Studies in 2019 in the following courses are eligible to apply:

• Secretarial Administration/Office Technology Management
• Computer Science
• Accountancy
• Business Administration and Management

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Fill Application Form(docs.)

Click here for more Information (PDF)

Application Procedure

• Applicants must fill out all the required fields on the provided form via the link above and attach a pdf scanned copy of official letter/ form from their polytechnics
• Be sure to click the submit button to complete your application
• All applicants must have a valid Gmail account (for application and communication)

Note

• Only Applications from disciplines mentioned above and received within the specified time period will be processed
• Kindly note that limited slots are available
• Only FULL TIME POLYTECHNIC students should apply
• Candidates can sit for the selection tests in any location closest to them (Abuja or Port Harcourt)
• The company does not provide accommodation for Trainees in any of our locations. Candidates will bear their transportation/lodging costs if they have to travel to take the tests.
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the selection tests
• Timetable for Selection Tests will be made available to shortlisted candidates at a later date.

Application Deadline:4th November, 2019.

Source: Scholarships And Aid

The Google AI Residency Program is a 12-month research training role designed to jumpstart or advance your career in machine learning research.

The Google AI Residency Program was created in 2015 with the goal of training and supporting the next generation of deep learning researchers. With machine learning fast becoming a critical area for a broad range of applications, we recognized the need to evolve our research goals and expand beyond deep learning to include a breadth of machine learning subfields. People from a wide range of disciplines are beginning to realize the importance and impact of this area of research. With growing interest in the field, there is a corresponding need for researchers with hands-on experience in machine learning techniques and methodologies.

Residents will have the opportunity to be mentored by distinguished scientists and engineers from various teams withinGoogle AI, and work on real-world machine learning problems and applications. In addition, they will also have the opportunity to collaborate and partner closely with various research groups across Google and Alphabet.

The residency program is similar to spending a year in a Masters or PhD program in machine learning. Residents are expected to read papers, work on research projects, and encouraged to publish in top-tier venues. By the end of the program, residents are expected to gain significant research experience in machine learning.

Requirements:

• Most importantly we are looking for individuals who are motivated to learn and have a strong interest and passion for machine learning research.
• Ideal candidate either has a degree (BS, MS or PhD) or equivalent experience in STEM field such as CS, Math or Statistics. Having said that, we highly encourage candidates with non-traditional backgrounds and experiences from all over the world to apply to our program.

Timeline:

• Applications are open from October 21, 2019 to December 19, 2019, but we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Visitg.co/airesidency/applyto apply.
• Interviews (phone and video) will begin in December on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
• Program start dates for 2020 will be between June and October. Exact dates are yet to be finalized.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Google AI Residency Program 2020

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Please note that the application will only be accepted when it is complete, i.e. when all the required documents are attached. Should there be documents missing the application will be rejected and the applicant has to apply fresh for a new appointment. Complete documentation does not guarantee the issuing of visas. Using falsified documents will automatically result in the refusal of the application.

The visa fee amount of 60,00 Euro (only payable in 500 and 1.000 Naira bills) will NOT be reimbursed if the visa is refused, regardless of the reasons for the refusal. Application forms are free of charge.Visa applications of minors are possible only if accompanied by a person entitled to custody. If this is not possible, the minor has to be accompanied by an authorized representative.

The authorized representative has to bring along the original power of attorney as well as an identification card. Every applicant is asked to provide the following mandatory documents (original + 1copyof each document, unless otherwise specified)after having booked an appointment via our website www.nigeria.diplo.de:

• Valid passport + color copy of its data page –only E-Passports can be accepted, no observations or renewals allowed

• for non-Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria: copy of Nigerian residence permit

• 2 passport photos according to biometric specifications, one attached to application form and one loose (both identical photos)

• Schengen visa application form

• travel health insurance

• copy of the round trip airline reservation with passenger reservation number and travel itinerary (it is recommended not to buy the ticket until the visa is granted)

• confirmed hotel booking or proof of any other accommodation in Germany

• color copy of all previous Schengen visas if applicabletyped and signed sheet with the following information: name, d.o.b., place o.b., passport number, telephone number, email, postal address, contact in Germany (name and address)

• letter of introduction from the Nigerian church / Catholic Secretariat

• invitation letter from the German parish (original+copy, not older than three months)

• prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service

• proof of financing the intended stay:-personal bank statement of the last three months (only stamped and signed bank statements accepted)

• if applicable proof of landed property

• and/ or-Guarantor`s form, issued by the Aliens Authority in Germany (signed by the inviting parish/priest) or official letter of guarantee by the German parish

• Marriage Certificate (issued by the marriage registry) or, if traditionally married only, „affidavit of facts“ plus wedding pictures (not for frequent travelers)

• NPC Birth Certificate/s of minor children even if they are not traveling

Supplementary information or evidence may be requested in each individual case.Please be informed that incomplete applications (e.g. missing set of copies) are likely to be rejected!

Please be informed that the maximum size of a bag/backpack/luggage admittible to the Consulate is 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm. Please refrain from bringing bags larger than these measurements with you to your appointments at the Consulate General.

Bags bigger than 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm cannot be stored at the Consulate which is why applicants who bring such bags with them cannot be allowed into the Consulate. Thank you for your understanding

Real Madrid are set to cut ties with a former Chelsea favourite after the Belgian star’s form has consistently dipped below the standards he set at his previous clubs.

Thibaut Courtois departed Stamford Bridge for the Bernabeu in 2018 on the back of several standout years in blue, and a superb string of performances at the 2018 World Cup – being awarded the tournament’s Golden Gloves for best goalkeeper in the process.

The 27-year-old was expected to assume the role of undisputed Real Madrid number one between the sticks for a decade after replacing former Los Blancos stopper Keylor Navas, but it has not been smooth sailing for the six-foot-six keeper to say the least.

A series of errors in his debut season at Real cast doubt over the long-term viability of Courtois in Madrid, but with Navas joining PSG in the summer, it was expected the Belgian would get another chance this season under returning manager Zinedine Zidane.

A resolute performance in Real’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray on Tuesday night reminded people of what Courtois can do, but a report from the Spanish media now claims that patience has run thin in Madrid and the Belgian’s time with Los Blancos could soon be coming to an end.

The report by El Desmarque (via Goal.com) states that Real Madrid “are running out of patience with out-of-form goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and are targeting Athletic Bilbao’s Unai Simon as a replacement.”

The article continues: “…the overall feeling is that he has not been up to standard since joining from Chelsea last summer.”

Please note that the application will only be accepted when it is complete, i.e. when all the required documents are attached. Should there be documents missing the application will be rejected and the applicant has to apply fresh for a new appointment. Complete documentation does not guarantee the issuing of visas. Using falsified documents will automatically result in the refusal of the application. The visa fee amount of 60,00 Euro (only payable in 500 and 1.000 Naira bills) will NOT be reimbursed if the visa is refused, regardless of the reasons for the refusal.

Application forms are free of charge.Visa applications of minors are possible only if accompanied by a person entitled to custody. If this is not possible, the minor has to be accompanied by an authorized representative. The authorized representative has to bring along the original power of attorney as well as an identification card. Every applicant is asked to provide the following mandatory documents (original + 1copyof each document, unless otherwise specified)after having booked an appointment via our website www.nigeria.diplo.de:

• valid passport + color copy of its data page –only E-Passports can be accepted, no observations or renewals allowed

• for non-Nigerian nationals residing in Nigeria: copy of Nigerian residence permit

• 2 passport photos according to biometric specifications, one attached to application form and one loose (both identical photos)

• Schengen visa application form

• travel health insurance

• copy of the round trip airline reservation with passenger reservation number and travel itinerary (it is recommended not to buy the ticket until the visa is granted)

• if you are not staying at the hospital: confirmed hotel booking or proof of any other accommodation in Germany

• color copy of all previous Schengen visas if applicable

• typed and signed sheet with the following info: name, d.o.b., place o.b., passport number, telephone number, email, postal address, contact in Germany (name and address)

• medical certificate issued by the treating medical doctor in Nigeria

• written confirmation of appointment by a hospital/medical doctor in Germany (not older than three months)

• information regarding the estimated duration of the treatment by a hospital/medical doctor in Germany

• proof of advance payment or written confirmation by the hospital/medical doctor in Germany that an advance payment is not necessary

• prepaid courier envelope by any major courier service

• if applicable proof of landed property

• Marriage Certificate (issued by the marriage registry) or, if traditionally married only, „affidavit of facts“ plus wedding pictures

• NPC Birth Certificate/s of minor child/ren even if they are not traveling

If applicant is employed:

• original letter of introduction by employer

• employment contract and pay slips of the last three months

• original bank statements of the last three months (only stamped and signed bank statements are accepted)

If applicant is freelancer / self-employed:

• Certificate of Incorporation / Registration of the company in Nigeria

• Memorandum and Articles of Association / Company and Allied Matters Act

• Federal Inland Revenue Service Income Tax Clearance Certificate/Company Income Tax Clearance Certificate of the past year

• personal bank statements of the last three months (only stamped and signed bank statements are accepted)

• company's bank statements of the last three months (only stamped and signed bank statements are accepted)

If applicant is a minor:

• child ́s NPC Birth Certificate

• letter of school confirming current enrolment and sanctioning leave of absence

• consent letter from both parents regarding child ́s travel

• copy of parents` passports

• if one parent is deceased: Death Certificate

• if parents are divorced: Court Order regarding child ́s custody

Supplementary information or evidence may be requested in each individual case.Please be informed that incomplete applications (e.g. missing set of copies) are likely to be rejected!

Please be informed that the maximum size of a bag/backpack/luggage admittible to the Consulate is 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm. Please refrain from bringing bags larger than these measurements with you to your appointments at the Consulate General.

Bags bigger than 30 cm x 40 cm x 15 cm cannot be stored at the Consulate which is why applicants who bring such bags with them cannot be allowed into the Consulate.

Thank you for your understanding.

Source: nigeria.diplo.de