The Duke of Portland Developing Solutions Scholarship for African Students at University of Nottingham in UK

University of Nottingham offers Masters Scholarship in the field of Crop Improvement for African Students in UK, 2013

Study Subject(s): Study subject is crop improvement.

Course Level: This scholarship is for pursuing master’s degree level.

Scholarship Provider: University of Nottingham

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
-are a national of (or permanently domiciled in) Africa AND
-are classed as an overseas student for fee purposes AND
-already hold a full-time offer to start the MSc in Crop Improvement at Nottingham in September 2013.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: The students of Africa can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: In order to encourage academic excellence, aid diversity, develop relationships with sponsors and offer real financial assistance in cases of hardship, whether individually or by region, The University of Nottingham International Office offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships.

Number of awards offered: One Scholarship is offered.

What does it cover? Full Tuition Fee

Notification: University’s aim to notify applicants of the outcome within 6 weeks of the closing date.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 26th April 2013.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Updated: Australian Development Scholarships for 1,000 African Students 2013/2014

Scholarship Name: Australian Development Scholarships for Africa

Brief description

The 2013/2014 Masters Australian Development Scholarships applications are now open for up to 1,000 African Students.

Priority Fields

• Agriculture/Food Security
• Education
• Health (including HIV/AIDS)
• Public Policy (including public sector management, public sector reform, trade, international diplomacy)
• Technical and Vocational Education & Training (available for Short Courses only)
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Long-Term Awards are postgraduate scholarships that lead to an academic qualification from an Australian university. For studies commencing in 2014, Long-Term Awards are available to eligible applicants from 28 African countries.

Short Course Awards are available for studies in a range of priority sectors including Agriculture, Maternal and Child Health, Mining Governance and Public Policy. Studies are conducted at locations in Africa and in Australia for periods up to 3 months. Short course awards are available to eligible applicants from 51 African countries.

About Scholarship

Australia Awards in Africa (AAA), an initiative of the Australian Government, is a pan-African program of development scholarships and fellowships that offers 1,000 postgraduate scholarships each year to eligible African professionals.

Australia is committed to developing the capacity and leadership skills of Africans to enable them to contribute effectively to development in their home countries. Over the past three years, the number of scholarships available for African professionals has increased ten-fold to a total of 1,000 development awards annually. One-quarter of all Australia’s development scholarships are now directed to Africa.

Scholarship Offered Since: 1980

Scholarship Type: Masters and PhD Scholarships for Africans

Who is qualified to apply?

• You must not be more than 50 years of age at the date of your application.
• You must have at least three (3) years’ relevant post graduate work experience. This work experience must be in a role relevant to your proposed field of study and to your employment organisation type (e.g. public sector applicants should demonstrate public sector work experience, and so on). Preference will be given to candidates with greater periods of experience.
• You possess, as a minimum, a Bachelors degree (or the equivalent) from a recognised Institution of at least 4 years in length with at least a 3rd Class Pass.
• Public sector candidates must comply with Government of your country regulations for government employees wishing to apply for scholarships
• Public sector, private sector and civil society candidates must provide evidence of completion of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) (for Nigerian candidates- visit adsafrica.com.au for country specific requirements) when they apply.
• You must not already hold, or be studying for, a Masters degree
• You must be willing to make a formal commitment to return to your current employment following completion of the award

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Target Group

• You are a national of an African country. See country list below
• You are an early or mid-career professional working in the Public Sector, the Private Sector or a Non-Government Organisation (Civil Society) in one of the listed priority fields of study.
• You wish to undertake a Masters degree in Australia in one of the listed priority fields of study. You cannot study a Masters of Business Administration.
• You have a clear vision for how you will use the knowledge gained through the Masters degree to improve policy, practice or education in the proposed field of study.
• Gender Equality: Australia Awards target equal participation by women and men. Applications from women are strongly encouraged, and mechanisms are in place to support women applicants and Awardees.

• Disability Inclusion: Australia Awards aim to ensure that people with a disability are given fair and equal opportunity to compete for and obtain a scholarship. Applications from people with a disability are strongly encouraged. Mechanisms are in place to support applicants and Awardees requiring specific assistance.

How Many Funding Positions are available? Up to 1,000

What are the benefits? This is a Full government sponsored scholarship

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of the programme

Eligible African Countries

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo(Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia

In addition to the above, the following countries are eligible for Short Course Awards (SCAs) for the 2012 Intake

Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Mauritania, Niger, North Sudan, Republic of Guinea, South Sudan

To be taken at: African or Autrialian Universities

Application Ends By

Short Course Awards for 2013: Closing date 30 November 2012  

Long-Term Awards (Masters-level Awards) for 2014: Closing date 14 December 2012

Long-Term Awards (PhD Agriculture) for 2014: Closing date 31 March 2013

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

To submit an electronic application

1. Click on the link below “Click here to apply”
   1. Register your personal details and click on “Request Application”
   2. You will receive an email asking you to confirm your details
   3. Once you have confirmed your details, the system will automatically send you an electronic application form via email
2. The Application Form is an Acrobat document that you may save on your local computer or another device and complete offline.
3. When you have completed your application form, email the form and all supporting documentation to applications@adsafrica.com.au.  You may send as many emails as needed, provided you send the emails from the same email address.
4. If you experience any difficulties with the online application process please email enquiries@adsafrica.org

Hard Copy applications

• If you cannot use the on line application process please complete the attached hard copy application form. Download the hardcopy application form here
• Hard Copy applications should be couriered to the relevant AAA Office Courier Address as indicated in the application form, however applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic application.

How can I get more information?

BE SURE to visit here http://www.adsafrica.com.au/countryOption.php for country specific information

Sponsors

Australia Awards in Africa (AAA), an initiative of the Australian Government

Important Notes:

Application from women and people with disability is stronglyencouraged

MTN Foundation Scholarships 2012/2013 Now Open for Application

Scholarship Name: MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship

Brief description

The MTN Foundation, Nigeria offers its 2012/2013 MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students in various fields of studies

Accepted Subject Areas?

• Accountancy/Accounting
• Agric. Extension and Rural Development
• Agricultural Science
• Agronomy
• Animal Breeding and Genetics
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Production and Health
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
• Applied Physics
• Architecture
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer and Economics
• Computer and Information Science
• Computer and Mathematics
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Electronics and Computer Technology
• Electronics Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Geophysics
• Industrial Mathematics
• Industrial Physics
• Information Technology
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Petroleum and Gas Engineering
• Physics Electronics
• Physics/ Computational Modeling
• Pure/ Applied Physics
• Statistics
• Statistics and Computer Science
• System Engineering

About Scholarship

Applications are hereby invited for the 2012/2013 MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships for Undergraduate students. Following the applications, 1500 students will be shortlisted for the assessment test to be held in 3 centres in the North, East and West of the country.

The top scoring 500 candidates from the assessment test will be awarded scholarships and will receive their awards during the 2012/2013 academic year. MTN foundation Scholarships will also be renewed for the existing 1,015 students provided they have maintained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).

New MTN foundation scholarships will be made available to qualified and successful candidates in all states across the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

Scholarship Type: MTN Undergraduate scholarships for Nigerian students

Who is qualified to apply?

• Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education in Nigeria must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year.
• Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1)
• Applicants from public Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) programme and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma programme (HND).
• Direct entry level students must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND programme and must have secured admission into 200 level/2nd year in a public University
• Current Beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship award are not eligible to apply

How Many Funding Positions are available? Up to 500

How long will sponsorship last? For the duration of the undergraduate degree, subject to academic performance

Eligible African Countries

Nigeria

To be taken at (Institution): Nigerian higher institutions

Application Deadline

Closing date for receipt of application is Monday, October 29, 2012.

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

To apply for this scholarship, visit the Scholarship Webpage, read through the application instructions, then click on the check-box below the page to open the online application form

Sponsors

MTN Foundation

Important Notes:

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please read carefully before completing the form. Be sure that the information you provide is accurate. The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that an applicant /awardee provided false information.

Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies

2013 Post PhD Research Grants for International Students in USA

2013 Research Grants for PhD Program funded by Wenner-Gren Foundation in the field of Anthropology for International Students in USA

Study Subject(s):The Scholarship is provided to learn Anthropology

Course Level:This Scholarship is for Pursing PhD Level.

Scholarship Provider: Wenner-Gren Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: Students will get their studies in USA.

Eligibility:

- Qualified scholars are eligible without regard to nationality, or institutional or departmental affiliation.

- Applications are accepted from scholars who are close to completing their doctorate or equivalent degree; however, the grant cannot be awarded until the degree is completed. Note that the Foundation expects the degree to have been completed before the start date for the proposed project given by the applicant on the application form.

- Post-Ph.D. Research grant applications that were unsuccessful in a prior funding cycle may be resubmitted only if they are accompanied by a resubmission statement, explaining how the application is different from the prior application and how the referees’ comments have been addressed.

Scholarship Open for International Students:International Student can apply for this Scholarship.

Scholarship Description: Post-Ph.D. Research Grants are awarded to individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent degree to support individual research projects. The program contributes to the Foundation’s overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity’s cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. The Foundation supports research that demonstrates a clear link to anthropological theory and debates, and promises to make a solid contribution to advancing these ideas. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or integrate two or more subfields.

Number of awards offered: Not Known

Tenure of awards: There is no time limit on the duration of the grant and funding may be requested to cover distinct research phases (for example, two summers) if this is part of the research design.

Value:Total offer is of US $20,000

Other Benefits: Not Known

Selection Criteria:As with all Wenner-Gren awards, the main criteria of evaluation are the quality of the research and its potential contribution to anthropological knowledge, theory, and debate.There is no preference for particular geographic areas or topics.Proposals whose primary objective is to “fill in” knowledge about a culture, a region, a language, a site, or a primate species will not be competitive unless a further case can be made for the importance of this finding to broader issues in anthropology.

Notifications: Final decisions are made six months later.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Do submit your applications till 1 Nov 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

London Metropolitan University and ISH Scholarships for Developing Countries, UK (Bachelor & Masters) 2013

Scholarship Name: ISH/London Met Scholarship Scheme

Brief description

London Metropolitan University offers ISH/London Met Scholarships for Undergraduate or Postgraduate Students from Selected DevelopingCountries, UK 2013

Accepted Subject Areas?

Courses offered at the University

About Scholarship  

This scholarship scheme is run jointly by International Students House (ISH)and London Metropolitan University. International Students House provides accommodation and a varied, multicultural social programme for full-time international students in the centre of London.

Only students from the ISH Scholarship countries are eligible to apply (see list below)

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship

By what Criteria is Selection Made?

Applicants are judged on academic merit and on the likely economic/social benefit to their home country.

(This must be clearly demonstrated in the personal statement. Evidence of paid and/or voluntary work done should also be included in the scholarship application, where applicable)

Who is qualified to apply?

Students from the under listed countries applying for the ISH/London Met scholarship must hold an unconditional offer on one of undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses.

How Many Funding Positions are available? Not Specified

What are the benefits?

Successful students receive free tuition for the duration of their degree at undergraduate or postgraduate level

Plus one year of free accommodation at International Students House.

(Undergraduate scholars have the possibility to request a second year of free accommodation at ISH. Requests have to be sent to the University in writing in advance.)

How long will sponsorship last? Scholarship will be available for the duration of the degree programme

Eligible African Countries

Angola, Bhutan, Cameroon, Gambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe

Other Countries

Afghanistan, Armenia, Cuba, East Timor, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Nepal, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Tibet, Uzbekistan, Vietnam,

To be taken at (Institution): London Metropolitan University UK

Application Ends By

31st May for courses starting in September

and 31 October for courses starting in February.

Offered annually?  Yes

How can I Apply?

Please note that Short Courses, English Language Courses, Foundation Programmes, HND’s and Pre-Masters are not covered.

Student may fill in the application form and return it to the address below or apply online.

Scholarships
 International Office
 London Metropolitan University
 166-220 Holloway Road
 London N7 8DB, UK

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Sponsors

London Metropolitan University and International Students House (ISH)

Important Notes:

Any queries should be addressed by email to: scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk

MBA Scholarships for Nigerian and South African Students at Cranfield University School of Management, 2013 UK

Scholarship Name: Cranfield School of Management Scholarships for Outstanding Nigerian and South African Students

Brief description

The Cranfield University School of Management, UK offers Full-time MBA Scholarships for Nigerian and South African Students 2013

Accepted Subject Areas?

Masters in Business Administration

About Scholarship

The Cranfield University School of management scholarships are offered on a competitive basis. There is no separate  application form  and if you would like to be considered for one of the scholarships, please indicate so in the application form, stating why you think you should be awarded this scholarship.

You are strongly advised to apply by the scholarship deadline for consideration for a scholarship.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

Scholarship Type: MBA Scholarships

By what Criteria is Selection Made?

The selection criteria for the scholarships will be based on both:

• Strength of the application: an applicant’s achievements, academic credentials, professional track record and personal merit.
• The interviewer’s report: an assessment of the applicant’s communication and interpersonal skills, leadership and/or entrepreneurial potential as well as the candidate’s likely contribution to the professional and cultural make-up of the cohort.
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Who is qualified to apply?

The Scholarships are open to successful MBA candidates from Nigeria and South Africq who want to pursue a full-time MBA at Cranfield School of Management.

Self-funded Nigerian and South African nationals

How Many Funding Position are available? Two (2) for Nigeria, One (1) for South Africa

What are the benefits? Up to £12,000 towards the tuition fees

How long will sponsorship last? Scholarship will extend for 2years

Eligible African Countries

Nigerian and South Africa

To be taken at (Institution): Cranfield University School of Management, UK

Application Deadline

20^th January 2013

Offered annually? Not Specified

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Sponsor

Cranfield University School of Management

Important Notes:

Applicants who are awarded a scholarship will be notified at the time of the admissions decision.

Candidates who apply after the scholarship deadline may be considered if funds are available.

Students granted this scholarship are expected to help promote Cranfield in their country.

WAAW Foundation Scholarship for African Women 2013

Updated: Deadline approaching: 30 October 2012

Scholarship Name: WAAW Foundation Scholarship for African Women 2013

Brief description

Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) Foundation Annual Scholarship program for Undergraduate African female students 2012/2013

Accepted Subject Areas?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math        

About Scholarship

The Working to Advance African Women (WAAW) foundation aim to increase the pipeline of African women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related disciplines, and work to ensure that this talent is engaged in African innovation. WAAW has announced the next round of its scholarship program for African women for 2012/2013, offering $500/year for need-based female African students admitted to a University, College or institute of higher learning in Africa. Scholarships are renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance. Application is open from August 1 through October 30, 2012.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not specified

Scholarship Type: Undergraduate Scholarship for African Women

Who is qualified to apply?

Female students of African origin living in Africa, less than 40 years, who have gained undergraduate admission to an institution of higher learning in Africa and studying a STEM related course.

The candidate must demonstrate financial need and excellent academic record.

Special consideration is given to orphans, underprivileged students, girls impacted by HIV and students in the first or second year of study.

How Many Funding Positions are available? Several

What are the benefits?

Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $500 for the 2012/13 academic year, or the equivalent in their country’s local currency. Scholarship recipients may reapply for renewal the following year, with proof of continued excellent academic performance.

How long will sponsorship last?

Scholarship is a onetime fund but is renewable annually, following proof of the student’s continued academic performance

Eligible African Countries

Women from all Africa countries

To be taken at: Applicants home country

Application Ends on or before Midnight (CST) on 30 October, 2012

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

Visit the WAAW foundation web site at http://www.waawfoundation.org/education.htmland complete the application form online.

Your application will include the following:

• Personal and Contact Information.
• Educational Information
• Responses to essay questions that address career goals, and how you expect the WAAW scholarship will assist in your education.
• Two academic/professional references. Note recommendations and transcripts ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. ONLY after a candidate has been shortlisted.

The foundation also requires the contact information for two academic or professional references.

Sponsors

WAAW- Working to Advance African Women

Important Notes:

WAAW will only accept online application this year. Applications open from August 1 through October 30, 2012. Scholarship applications are reviewed by the WAAW Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced by February 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for recommendation letters or University transcripts during the verification process. DO NOT SEND TRANSCRIPTS NOW!

Only online application is accepted this year.

2011/12 Scholars

Chinenye Ezeakor
Electrical/Electronics Engineering,
University of Port Harcourt

Lorrine Maleya
Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology

Reach Oxford Scholarships for Undergraduates from Low Income Countries 2013

Scholarship Name: Reach Oxford Scholarship

Brief description

The University of Oxford, UK offers the Reach Oxford Scholarship in full financial opportunities for Undergraduate students from Developing Countries to study for Bachelors degree in any course offered at the institution 2013

Accepted Subject Areas?

All subjects offered at the University of Oxford except medicine

About Scholarship

A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) to students from low income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because standard educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. Scholarship winners will study at University of Oxford, UK under any undergraduate course of study, except Medicine due to the course length and expense.

Scholarship Offered Since: Not Specified

By what Criteria is Selection Made?

The Oxford scholarship scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection.

Who is qualified to apply?

Students from developing countries who have applied to study for undergraduate courses at University of Oxford. See list below.

How Many Scholarships are available? Several

What are the benefits?

University and college fees, full grant for living expenses; return flight to the UK at the start and end of the course per year.

How long will sponsorship last?

3 or 4 years depending on course length

Eligible African Countries

Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Other Countries

Afghanistan, Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, , Kiribati, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, FYR Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niue, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Administered Areas, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, St Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Ukraine, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Yemen,

To be taken at (country): University of Oxford UK

What time of year does Application Close?

12 noon (UK time) on Friday 1 February 2013

Candidates will be notified in May 2013

Offered annually? Yes

How can I Apply?

You must make an application to the University through UCAS and be successful in gaining a place. You will then need to complete a separate scholarship application form. The scholarship application form will be available to download from December 2012

You must also answer the following two questions in the supporting statement of the scholarship application form:

• Why are you applying for this scholarship and what impact will it have on your career?
• How would you use the education you receive at Oxford for the benefit of your community?

The application form for scholarship will be available to download from January 2012

How can I get more information?

If you need more Information about this scholarship, kindly visit the Scholarship Webpage

Sponsors

University of Oxford, UK

Important Notes:

Students should note they must apply for admission to the University before they can be considered for a Reach Oxford Scholarship. The University is unable to accept any scholarship applications from students who have not been offered a place at Oxford.

• Scholars will be expected to write an annual report about their academic and social activities, and achievements at the University.
• Receipt of the award in subsequent years is subject to satisfactory academic progress.
• Applicants should be aware that competition for the scheme is very high and the University does not have additional funding for those candidates who are not offered a scholarship.

Register for YouWIN Business Plan Competition for Women 2012/2013

Register for YouWIN Business Plan Competition for Women 2012/2013

On Monday, President Goodluck Jonathan launched the 2012/2013 Edition of the YouWiN! Business Plan Competition tagged “YouWiN! Women”. The first round of the entrepreneurship competition was held last year, open for aspiring entrepreneurial youths in Nigeria. The second edition of the business plan competition aims to empower women. The competition is open for aspiring entrepreneurial Women.

The main objective of the You WiN! Programme is to generate jobs by encouraging and supporting aspiring entrepreneurial youth in Nigeria to develop and execute business ideas that will lead to job creation. The programme will provide aspiring youth with a platform to show case their business acumen, skills and aspirations to business leaders, investors and mentors in Nigeria.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the Business Plan Competition you must satisfy the following criteria

• You must be a proven citizen of Nigeria and a woman no older than 45 years (proof of identity: International passport/Drivers License/National ID/Voters card required)
• You must have a post-secondary school qualification
• Your proposed business venture must be within the national borders of Nigeria, and with the intention of employing Nigerian citizens.
• Your proposed venture must not entail the production or distribution of weapons, alcoholic beverages, tobacco or/and gambling, or any activities in contradiction with the Nigerian constitution
• You must prepare an innovative business concept summary

You must choose to participate in one award pool. There are 6 regional pools on the basis of geo-political zone as identified by market in which you want to do business.

How to Apply

Register Now at the YouWIN website. Once you have successfully registered you need to Log in and click the New Business Application button on the right hand-side. You can save your application form as you go along, and come back to it at any time. Once you are happy with your application use the Submit button on the form to send it to us. You can submit only ONE application.

After the closing date you will be notified if you have been selected for the next stage of the competition. You can join the discussion on the forum, or on Facebook,  Twitter or on the YouWiN! homepage to keep in touch.

What is YouWIN?

The Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (You WiN!) Programme is a collaboration of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Communication Technology (CT), the Ministry of Youth Development and the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development that will launch an annual Business Plan Competition (BPC) for aspiring young entrepreneurs in Nigeria, in line with the Federal Government’s drive to create more jobs for Nigerians. The programme will be implemented in partnership with Nigeria’s private sector, who will be requested to provide funding support.

Important Notes

• YouWiN is an equity contribution to your business. It is therefore NOT A LOAN but a grant.
• Award recipients will be paid according to the needs of the business and specific mile-stones stated in the business plan.
• Award recipients must be registered with CAC before disbursement of funds even though they do not need to be registered to apply. YouWIN will support the registration process.
• Award recipients will operate accounts using their registered companies with any of the participating commercial banks prior to disbursement.
• Award recipients must sign a grant agreement with the managers of YouWiN before disbursement of funds.

What to expect?

We interviewed one of the winners of the first edition of the YouWIN business plan competition. Where he shared his experience through the application and screening to emerging a winner. Read the full interview with Utibe Etim to learn a lot about the YouWIN process.