Thursday, January 20, 2011

University of Ilorin: Scholarship Opportunities for International Students

Brief Description:
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, offers scholarship opportunities for International Students in any field of their interest. The offer is opened to both undergraduate and graduate up to Master level.
Target Group:
International Students within and outside Africa.
Scholarship Value:
   1. Tuition fees will be covered;
   2. Subsistence allowance;
   3. Miscellaneous allowance;
   4. Free accommodation;
   5. Transportation allowance to and from Ilorin (once per session);
   6. Complimentary access to the facilities of the University Health Services.
Eligibility
   1. Undergraduate:
      Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the University i.e. 5 credits ‘O’ level or its equivalent for candidate seeking admission to the first year of the first degree programmes and two ‘A’ level plus 3 ‘O’ level credits (or its equivalent) for candidates seeking admission into the second year of the programme.
   2. Graduate:
      Applicants must meet admission requirements of Master programme of the University i.e. Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) or the equivalent in the bachelor degree.
Additional Requirements
   1. Evidence of medical fitness and
   2. Submit evidence of proficiency in English Language.
Application Instruction
Candidates should download the application form, complete it and forward three copies to:
The Director
Centre for International Education
University of Ilorin
P. M. B. 1515
Ilorin, Nigeria.
Candidates may also forward their application electronically to cie@unilorin.edu.ng provided that all relevant documents are attached.
All applications must be submitted on or before ………………………………..
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2011 Second Round

Applications for the second round of the 2011 Endeavour Executive Awards are now open and will close 31 January 2011. Endeavour Executive Awards are available for international and Australian applicants.  No other Awards will be available at this time.  All Awards will again be offered for 2012 and applications will open in April 2011.
Please read the Endeavour Awards website, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the Endeavour Awards Applicant Guidelines for further information on the Endeavour Awards.
You can read about the experiences of Australian Endeavour Award holders who have undertaken overseas study and Endeavour Award holders who have undertaken study in Australia.
The main round of the 2011 Endeavour Awards has now been finalised. The names of successful applicants can be found on the Endeavour Awards website at 2011 Endeavour Award Holders.