2015 NINJA ESSAY CONTEST

SAD!! Tears in Lokoja as VC Leaves Office

SAD!! Tears in Lokoja as VC Leaves Office

There were tears in Lokoja as the VC of the Federal University of Lokoja left office after been among those sacked. He was among the 13 Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities that were sacked by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu.
The Federal University, Lokoja, popularly known as Fulokoja, is a federal government university in Lokoja, in North-Central Nigeria. Lokoja lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers.

The Federal University, Lokoja was established in February 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a result of indispensable need to create more universities in the country.
As the VC left office, the staff who worked closely with him were in tears.
Some members of staff of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi state, were pictured weeping as their pioneer Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdulmumini Hassan Rafindadi, leaves office following his sack by the Federal government last week.

The Federal University, Lokoja, popularly known as Fulokoja, is a federal government university in Lokoja, in North-Central Nigeria. Lokoja lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers.
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2015 JET WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST

Another wonderful essay competition which everyone, both nigerians and international students, can apply to, today in 2015.

In my next blog post, I'll reveal a winning essay, published under the kind permission of my award-winning friend, Onah Kizito Chijioke. So keep your eyes peeled and write a winning essay!   

The JetWriters Essay Writing Contest

in:  Contests   |   17.09.2015

We are happy to open the 2nd edition of JetWriters Essay Writing Contest! If you want to try yourself in essay writing, don’t miss the opportunity to receive the evaluation by professional essay writers and win a cash prize! Winners will be featured on our blog and social media pages.

Deadline

Essays are accepted from September 15, 2015 till November 15, 2015. Winners will be announced on November 23, 2015.

Rules

• Your submission should be between 800 and 1,200 words and double-spaced
• Essay should be written in English
• Submit your work in the following format: Word (.doc, .docx, .rtf), PDF
• By sending an essay, you confirm that your work is unique and previously unpublished. No plagiarism please!

Remember that we accept one submission per participant. No entry fee is required.

Topics

1. Essay Writing as a Tool for Developing One’s Literary Voice
2. Why Is It Important To Learn Storytelling in College
3. Urgent Reforms Modern Education Needs
4. How EdTech Can Boost Students’ Creativity?
5. Do You Need a College Degree To Be Successful?

Prizes

• 1st place – $400
• 2nd place – $250
• 3rd place – $150

How To Participate

Share this opportunity on Facebook, Google Plus, Twitter and don’t forget adding #JetWritersEssay and #EssayWritingContest. Email your essay to contest@jetwriters.com. Include your full name, date of birth, country and college/university name (if any). Subject line should be “JetWriters Essay Contest”. Attach your work and name it according to the topic you have chosen.

If you have any questions, send them to contest@jetwriters.com .

Keep calm and write a winning essay!

The James Alan Cox Foundation for student photojournalists

You're awesome. Only you can do it to yourself. If you apply to essay competitions, chances are, you'll win. Muhammed Abdullahi has won about 11 essay competitions. Onah Kizito Chijioke, the first prize winner of the CIPMN Essay competition made it possible. You also can do it. You now have the information you need. Apply it and BE A WINNER!

THE JAMES ALAN COX FOUNDATION
FOR STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS

Mission Statement:

Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment purchases and scholarships for college and technical school classes, the foundation’s mission is to expand educational and developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating interest, talent and financial need.

Type of Awards:

• Five (5) Digital Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.)
• Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography.
• Starting in 2013, one (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work.

Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM. (Please see the 2014 or previous years' scholarship recipients to view examples of winning photographs and videos.) Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story”. This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.) Jim Cox, who was a television photojournalist in Phoenix, always “told a story” through his work, whether it was in video or still photography.
Scholarship applications must be submitted between July 15, 2015 and Midnight, the Evening of November 15th, 2015.
Scholarships will be announced and awarded in early to mid-December.

Application Requirements and Forms:

Please click on the highlighted lines below to access the various forms. (You may also use this as a checklist for completing your application.)
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT EACH FORM TO BE ELIGIBLE.

• Application Form
• Brief Essay
• Teacher Mentor Form
• 2 Letters of Reference
• School Transcript
• Financial Data
• Release by the Photographer
• Portfolio:
• five (5) digital images for still photography submissions
• two (2) videos, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes each, for video submissions
• Parental Release Form for high school students (or those under 18)

High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
College or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at a recognized college, university or professional school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older), and have taken courses in photography or photojournalism.
Graduate students applying for a scholarship should be enrolled in a journalism or photojournalism program.
High school, college and graduate students should have at least one semester remaining at time of award.

Important Notes:

• All submissions must be via the internet. We will not accept applications by mail.
• Label all files that will be submitted/e-mailed with the applicant’s name.
• The applicant must be a United States citizen.
• The applicant’s school must be in the United States.
• The scholarship award must be used at the beginning of the next semester. Otherwise it will be forfeited and given to an alternate.
• A student may only receive one James Alan Cox Foundation scholarship in a given year.
• Note: Parental approval is required for students under 18. Please see accompanying form.

Digital Entry Rules: Please enter only 5 (five) images. Each image should be jpeg file format with a maximum of 2500 pixels on the longer side and 4 MB file size. Images should be at monitor resolution. Photos submitted must be an honest representation of what happened in front of the camera during exposure. You may, if needed, post-process the images electronically -- but only in accordance with good practice. This may include cropping, color correction, etc. Post-processing, however, must preserve the image's original expression.
Video Entry Rules: Please enter only two (2) videos. Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes and no more than 18 MB file size. Videos may be in these formats: .mpg, .avi, .mov, .wmv, .mpeg, .mp4, .divx.
Mac users: please make sure all file names have the proper file extensions.

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.

This is for Nigerian and international students who are Journalists, high school students etc. Enjoy the free information.

THE JAMES ALAN COX FOUNDATION
FOR STUDENT PHOTOJOURNALISTS

Mission Statement:

Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photographers of high school and college age. Through a variety of funding, including equipment purchases and scholarships for college and technical school classes, the foundation’s mission is to expand educational and developmental opportunities for student photographers demonstrating interest, talent and financial need.

Type of Awards:

• Five (5) Digital Cameras will be awarded to five (5) high school students. (High school applicants should only submit still photographs. The video awards are for college and graduate students only.)
• Five (5) $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to five (5) college or technical school students, payable to their school. Four awards will be for video work while one will be for still photography.
• Starting in 2013, one (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one (1) graduate student, payable to their school, for video work.

Focus of work and entries: PHOTOJOURNALISM. (Please see the 2014 or previous years' scholarship recipients to view examples of winning photographs and videos.) Scholarships will be awarded to those students whose work “tells a story”. This is a fairly broad topic and may include a variety of subject matter and approaches (breaking news, sporting events, etc.) Jim Cox, who was a television photojournalist in Phoenix, always “told a story” through his work, whether it was in video or still photography.
Scholarship applications must be submitted between July 15, 2015 and Midnight, the Evening of November 15th, 2015.
Scholarships will be announced and awarded in early to mid-December.

Application Requirements and Forms:

Please click on the highlighted lines below to access the various forms. (You may also use this as a checklist for completing your application.)
YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT EACH FORM TO BE ELIGIBLE.

• Application Form
• Brief Essay
• Teacher Mentor Form
• 2 Letters of Reference
• School Transcript
• Financial Data
• Release by the Photographer
• Portfolio:
• five (5) digital images for still photography submissions
• two (2) videos, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes each, for video submissions
• Parental Release Form for high school students (or those under 18)

High school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at an accredited high school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older) and should have taken at least one photography or related art class.
College or technical school students applying for these scholarships must have completed one year at a recognized college, university or professional school (student must therefore be a sophomore or older), and have taken courses in photography or photojournalism.
Graduate students applying for a scholarship should be enrolled in a journalism or photojournalism program.
High school, college and graduate students should have at least one semester remaining at time of award.

Important Notes:

• All submissions must be via the internet. We will not accept applications by mail.
• Label all files that will be submitted/e-mailed with the applicant’s name.
• The applicant must be a United States citizen.
• The applicant’s school must be in the United States.
• The scholarship award must be used at the beginning of the next semester. Otherwise it will be forfeited and given to an alternate.
• A student may only receive one James Alan Cox Foundation scholarship in a given year.
• Note: Parental approval is required for students under 18. Please see accompanying form.

Digital Entry Rules: Please enter only 5 (five) images. Each image should be jpeg file format with a maximum of 2500 pixels on the longer side and 4 MB file size. Images should be at monitor resolution. Photos submitted must be an honest representation of what happened in front of the camera during exposure. You may, if needed, post-process the images electronically -- but only in accordance with good practice. This may include cropping, color correction, etc. Post-processing, however, must preserve the image's original expression.
Video Entry Rules: Please enter only two (2) videos. Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes and no more than 18 MB file size. Videos may be in these formats: .mpg, .avi, .mov, .wmv, .mpeg, .mp4, .divx.
Mac users: please make sure all file names have the proper file extensions.

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE.

2015 SCIENCE COMPETITION FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS

2015 SCIENCE COMPETITION PROGRAM FOR NIGERIAN SCIENCE STUDENTS program of
Society for Science & the Public

The Intel STS is an international science competition for both the youngsters and adults.
The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) application for 2016 will open on May 10, 2015 for students who will be attending their last year of secondary school in Fall 2015.  All potential entrants should read the Rules and Entry Instructions to be certain they are eligible.
Adults and non-eligible visitors - You are welcome to open an application.  Please use "Test" as your last name so we have an accurate count of eligible entries.   You can also view a PDF of the application here.
Human and animal research - Before starting research, most projects involving humans or animals require prior IRB or IACUC approval.  Please read the Rules and Entry Instructions for these requirements.  

Transcript and Recommendation Due Date - November 4, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
All transcripts and recommendations should be received by SSP by this date and time.

Application Deadline - November 11, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
All application materials must be received by this date and time

The Valeo 2016 Innovation Challenge

This is another great opportunity open to the innovatives of the african continent. The Valeo Challenge is open now for nigerians and other netpreneurs.

The Valeo Innovation Challange 2016

in:  Contests   |   31.10.2015

Deadline: 15 February 2016
Open to: students worldwide who have completed their high school education, with one entry per person
Prizes: first prize of EUR 100,000, second prize EUR 10,000

Description

Valeo is offering young students worldwide the opportunity to make the car of 2030 and the way it’s used more intelligent, intuitive, green and fun. Comprising teams of two to five people, students from any discipline can take part by presenting a relevant, innovative project in English. The aim is to stimulate the students’ creativity, enabling them to form multidisciplinary teams. The Valeo Innovation Challenge is part of Valeo’s innovation strategy, supported by the company’s annual Research and Development budget of over EUR 1 billion.

The aim of the contest is to reward an innovative automobile-related project (technological innovation or idea for new ways of using the car) that is the product of the imagination of students worldwide.

Valeo launched the 3rd edition of its contest, the “Valeo Innovation Challenge 2016″, which offers students from around the world the opportunity to become players in automotive innovation. They are required to come up with an innovation which would, between now and 2030, make the car and the way it is used more intelligent, intuitive, green and fun. These students are being asked to develop bold solutions for the society of tomorrow.

Eligibility

• The contest is open to students worldwide who have completed their high school education, with one entry per person (same name and same e-mail address);
• Contest entrants must be able to travel outside their country of residence and possess, by October 2016, a passport that is still valid for six months after the date scheduled for the prize giving (October 2016);
• Each team leader must plan to collate all of the original banking information and documents that will be required prior to payment of the financial support in phase 2 – creation of proof of concept (see article 12): IBAN, SWIFT numbers, letter from bank certifying that entrant is an account holder.

Prize

The 24 projects selected for the model phase will receive financial assistance in accordance with the content of Article 12.

A first prize of EUR 100,000 will be awarded on completion of the contest in each of the following categories:

• The innovation prize for the best technological innovation;
• The idea prize for new ways of using the car.

The second prize for each in these two categories is EUR 10,000.

Application

The projects submitted online must meet the following criteria and technical constraints:

• Documents must be drafted in English;
• Phase 1 – Presentation of the project (5 pages maximum) with illustrations authorizes (photos, diagrams).

Criteria taken into account:

• Bold, innovative and original idea of the project (50%);
• Challenges and relevance of the problem dealt with and factoring in of society’s expectations (20%);
• Knowledge of technical / related matters (10%);
• Feasibility of the demonstration model (10%);
• Quality of presentation (10%).

Deadline for applying is 15 January 2015.

For more information please visit the official website.

GOOGLE ANITA BORG'S 2016/2017 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GOOGLE ANITA BORG'S MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2016/2017

Anita Borg was a believer of technological, economic, change in the technology world.

Google Anita Borg Scholarship recipients will each receive a € 7,000 (or equivalent) award for the 2016-2017 academic year. A group of female undergraduate and graduate students will be chosen from the applicant pool, and scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's academic background, passion for increasing the involvement of women in computer science, and demonstrated leadership. As an Anita Borg Scholar, you will participate in a unique program that includes professional development as well as outreach in your community which kicks-off at the Scholars Retreat in summer 2016.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Be a female student currently enrolled at a university for the 2015-2016 academic year
• Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD program at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2016-2017 academic year
• Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics or a closely related technical field
• Maintain a strong academic record

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is a global program. If you are a student who will not be enrolled at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa for the 2016-2017 academic year, please visit the Anita Borg Scholarships Homepage to learn more about our Anita Borg Scholarships around the world.

Application Process

Deadline to apply: Apply here by 31st December 2015

Frequently Asked Questions or email us at anitaborgscholars-emea@google.com

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO MEDICINE PROFESSOR DIES IN OFFICE! HOW SAD

What a loss to the Obafemi Awolowo University, as she loses her profesor of medicine.

A Professor of Medicine at the Obafemi Awolowo University Prof. Solomon Ogunniyi, reportedly passed away in his office yesterday Thursday November 5th. The former provost of the college of health sciences, was said to have passed out in his office and no one noticed for a long time. It was when people noticed he’d been in his office for a while without exiting that they went in to check on him and found his lifeless body slumped in his chair. Cause of death is not immediately known but no foul play is suspected.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

2015 Africa Youth Peace Call Winter Camp Essay Competition (Full scholarship to attend Winter Camp in Ghana).

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2015 Africa Youth Peace Call Winter Camp Essay Competition (Full scholarship to attend Winter Camp in Ghana).

OPPORTUNITY OFFERED: Essay Contest

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This Essay Competition is to encourage students to prepare ahead of the Winter Liberty & Entrepreneurship Camp 2016, scheduled at Keta in the Volta Region of Ghana from 3-8 January, 2016.

Topic: "Five Barriers to Prosperity in Africa: Unchaining the Economy through Economic Freedom ”.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The competition is open to every African student, out of school youth, entrepreneurs & anyone under 35 years old who cares to discover new ideas.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: 
Topic: "Five Barriers to Prosperity in Africa: Unchaining the Economy through Economic Freedom ”.

All writers must be under the age of 35.

Your essay should not be more than 800 words long. 

All essays must be submitted before 15 November, 2015.

References should be made to works quoted or consulted.

AYPC has the right to publish all essays submitted

REWARD OFFERED: 
1st Prize: Full Scholarship to L&E Camp + 6 Classical Liberal Books 

2nd Prize: Full Scholarship to L&E Camp + 5 Classical Liberal Books 

3rd Prize: Full Scholarship to L&E Camp + 4 Classical Liberal Books 

4th Prize: Full Scholarship to L&E Camp + 3 Classical Liberal Books 

5th Prize: Full Scholarship to L&E Camp + 2 Classical Liberal

HOW TO APPLY: Submit your essay with your name, address & phone number on the top All essays should be emailed on an attachment to kofi@aypcghana.org

DEADLINE: November 15, 2015

Click here for more information.