T. W. Lewis Scholarship Program at University of Kentucky, USA

This spring, three of Kentucky's brightest high school seniors will be awarded $2,500 scholarships to the University of Kentucky from the T. W. Lewis Foundation. These scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. The T. W. Lewis Foundation offers a University of Kentucky Scholarship Program, designed to assist outstanding Kentucky high school students in attending college and furthering their education. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership potential, and financial need. Recipients receive $2,500 per year in financial assistance for expenses, subject to minimum academic requirements. The awards are renewable for up to four years, providing all conditions for continuing awards are met.

Requirements

• Open to Kentucky high school students.
• Minimum SAT score of 1800 (M+CR+W), ACT score of 28. Minimum test score requirements are based on the composite or total score from one test date. Combined scores, also known as a superscore, from two or more tests will not be considered.
• Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 (4-point scale).
• Rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class academically.

Award Selection

Scholarship recipients will be selected on a competitive basis using a combination of criteria:

• Academic performance
  Class rank, GPA, SAT, or ACT scores, and course difficulty.
• Leadership potential
  Extracurricular activities, athletic involvement, and/or community service.
• Financial need
  Successful candidates must demonstrate an unfulfilled financial need whereby this scholarship would create an opportunity that was otherwise not available. Students must complete and submit a FAFSA form by February 15, 2012 to be considered.

Deadline

Applications must be received by the University of Kentucky, along with the admissions application, by February 15, 2012. Application packets for 2012 will be available soon. The 11-page application may be downloaded in .pdf form above, or you may request a form by contacting the Academic Scholarship Office:
Office of Academic Scholarships
University of Kentucky
100-H Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
(859) 257-4198
academicscholar@lsv.uky.edu
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University of Benin Uniben Releases 2011/2012 Post Utme Results

The University of Benin-Uniben has just released the results of the UNIBEN 2011/2012 post ume exercise.
The results alongside the admission list is accessible via Uniben E-campus website

International Job at IFPRI for Research Fellow/Senior Research in Abuja, Nigeria

Job ID:	11-102	Division:	DSGD
Recruitment Type:	International	Duration:	2 Year
Application Deadline:	open until filled	Position Type:	Renewable

Description:

Job Summary: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow and Leader of its country strategy support program in Nigeria for a two year, fixed-term, renewable appointment.  The position will be based in Abuja, Nigeria and reports to the Director of the Development Strategy and Governance Division. Grade level will be determined by demonstrated expertise and experience. The Nigeria country strategy support program aims to enhance Nigerian capacity for evidence-based policymaking in the areas of agriculture and rural development and poverty reduction.  It supports research and capacity strengthening for the implementation of Nigeria’s national and state development strategies. It addresses policy effectiveness and coherence within the agricultural sector as well as between the agricultural sector and other sectors key to economic growth and poverty reduction in that country.  Key research and capacity strengthening activities will be carried out with a broad array of agricultural sector stakeholders, including Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, other concerned federal and state government departments, key Nigerian research institutes and universities, the National Assembly, and selected private sector and nongovernmental organizations. Essential Duties: The Fellow will be responsible for a) conducting research, policy advice, capacity strengthening and policy communications in Nigeria and b) leading IFPRI’s country strategy support program in that country. It is anticipated that the Fellow will allocate about 50% time to program management and 50% of time to research and capacity-building activities related to the country program.  The Fellow will be responsible for the timely completion of research projects, actively publishing papers/books, and participating in various conferences, policy advisory forums, and capacity strengthening training programs. The leadership role includes the following responsibilities: ·         Program management:  The Fellow recruits and manages local office staff, manage program resources, oversees the updating of annual work programs, reports against annual performance target, and maintains regular communication with IFPRI-Washington.  In addition, s/he will recruit national collaborators and manage and monitor national collaborator and IFPRI researcher activities. ·         Research/Capacity Building.  Based on identified program of work, the Fellow leads or participates in specific empirical research, supports targeted training programs, and oversees Washington-based and in-country staff on specific research and training activities that fall within the country program. ·         Policy Communication and Liaison: The Fellow maintains active policy communication with national counterparts through a face-to-face meetings,  regular research seminar series, policy briefs and working paper series; establishing active links with various national research institutions, universities, and government agencies; reports program outputs and results; and liaises with donors on a regular basis. ·         Fundraising/Resource Mobilization:  Through an active in-country presence, the Fellow identifies additional research funding opportunities, responds to in-country needs, channels donor resources to available skills and expertise in IFPRI, and liaises between non-country program IFPRI activities and local donors, if needed (and requested).

Required Skills:

·         Ph D in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance or closely related field. ·         Five or more years of post-Ph D research and outreach experience in agricultural policy issues, with internationally recognized publications. ·         Experience in policymaking or advisory position, and strong team-building and networking skills. ·         Knowledge and experience working on gender issues. ·         Knowledge and experience working in Africa, preferably Nigeria. ·         Ability to work across disciplines and cultures ·         Excellent written and spoken English.

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List of candidates 2011/2012 Federal University Dutse seeking Admission

FUD List of candidates 2011/2012 Federal University Dutse seeking Admission CLICK HERE TO VIEW 

UNN 2011/2012 Acceptance Fee Payment/Clearance

Payment of acceptance fees and online registration of admitted students has commenced at University of Nigeria Nsukka-UNN. Candidates whose names appeared in download the UNN registration instruction at http://www.nigeriaweeklynews.com/unn-20112012-acceptance-fee-paymentclearance/

Marshall Scholarships 2011/2012, UK

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.
As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programmes contributes to their ultimate personal success.


The objectives of the programme are as follows:

• To enable intellectually distinguished young Americans, their country's future leaders, to study in the UK.
  
• To help Scholars gain an understanding and appreciation of contemporary Britain.
• To contribute to the advancement of knowledge in science, technology, the humanities and social sciences and the creative arts at Britain's centres of academic excellence.
  
• To motivate Scholars to act as ambassadors from the USA to the UK and vice versa throughout their lives thus strengthening British American understanding.
  
• To promote the personal and academic fulfilment of each Scholar.

Marshall Aid Commemoration Act

Founded by a 1953 Act of Parliament, and named in honour of US Secretary of State George C Marshall, the Scholarships commemorate the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan and they express the continuing gratitude of the British people to their American counterparts.
Marshall Scholarships are mainly funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and are overseen by the Marshall Commission. The Secretariat is provided by the Association of Commonwealth Universities. In the US the selection process is managed by the regional Consulates General in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, and in Washington DC by the British Council on behalf of the British Embassy.
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Chevening Scholarships 2011/2012, UK

Chevening Scholarships are for future leaders from around the world, usually to fund one-year Masters courses at British universities

How to apply

There is no coordinated global launch of the programme. British missions around the world will advertise Chevening separately, so timings will vary. Some Embassies will advertise as early as late autumn, while others will start as late as spring.

Before applying

Please check your local British Embassy or High Commission website, and your local British Council website, for details about how the scheme will operate in your country, including information about timings and whether criteria about areas of interest have been applied. Foreign Office priorities are likely to be borne in mind during selection but it is also possible that local criteria will have been applied too.  

Making an application

Prospective scholars applying for Chevening scholarships should apply using our online application tool, eChevening. If you have any questions about the online process or any other difficulties, please direct them to the nearest British Council office.

Other information

The Education UK website is the gateway to UK education and provides education information for international students. It covers everything from choosing the right course for you, how to apply and immigration advice, right through to your arrival and life in the UK.

Sifting and invitation to interview

British Council staff locally will sift applications. Those getting through this stage will be invited to attend an interview that will be chaired by a member of the Embassy staff.

Unsuccessful applicants

The volume of applications (over 20, 000 for the 2011/12 academic year) means that for the most part unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Successful applicants

If you are lucky enough to be selected as Chevening scholar that will be confirmed in writing shortly afterwards and the British Council will help prepare you.