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Scholarships. - Bachelors, Masters, PhD, Fellowships & Grants for International Students - Fully Funded - Partially Funded - Open to All Nationalities - Various Deadlines in 2019 - Various Fields - Various Locations   1. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) in Canada, 2019 Eligibility and How to Apply:  tiny.cc/a4ar6y - Masters and PhD - Partial Funding - $18K per year - Open to all nationals - Deadline varies 2. Nokia Scholarships, 2019 Eligibility and How to Apply:  tiny.cc/tfcr6y - PhD - Partial Funding - €5,000 - Open to all nationals - Deadline 30 Sep 2019 - Field: Information, telecommunications technology. 3. RMIT University - PhD Scholarships in Chemical Engineering in Australia, 2019 Eligibility and How to Apply:  tiny.cc/9ddr6y - PhD - Partial Funding - $31,000 per year - Open to all nationals - Deadline varies 4. University of Birmingham / Bridge House Nigeria Outstanding Achievement Scholarships in UK,...

Application Deadline: Ongoing SAP  started in 1972 as a team of five colleagues with a desire to do something new. Together, they changed enterprise software and reinvented how business was done.  Today, as a market leader in enterprise application software, we remain true to our roots. That’s why we engineer solutions to fuel innovation, foster equality and spread opportunity for our employees and customers across borders and cultures. SAP values the entrepreneurial spirit, fostering creativity and building lasting relationships with our employees. We know that a diverse and inclusive workforce keeps us competitive and provides opportunities for all. We believe that together we can transform industries, grow economics, lift up societies and sustain our environment. Because it’s the best-run businesses that make the world run better and improve people’s lives. To achieve our vision of running better through innovation and entrepreneurship, we enable and ...

Application Deadline:May 24th 2019 The Sterling Bank Internship Program offers highly motivated individuals opportunity to gain industry experience, test drive a career in financial services, and be exposed to the great stuff we do at Sterling Bank.  The internship program allows you to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest research experience into the Bank while you also improve your skills in a diverse environment.  It is an opportunity to learn while gaining practical experience. We have had great feedback from past interns who generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting.  It is a way to enhance your professional profile with practical work experience. Requirements : The Summer Associate program is open to students currently working towards an advanced degree such as an MBA, M.Sc. or LLM or any other Master’s degree. While their discipline or major are not important, we do expect a level of knowledge of the industry and marke...

The Federal Government has given the approval for the continuation of recruitment processes into the Nigeria Prisons Service and the Federal Fire Service.  The recruitment into the two para-military agencies commenced mid last year but was suspended due to undisclosed reasons.  However, the federal government has now given the nod for it to be completed as contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Civil Defence, Fire, Immigration and Prisons Services Board (CDFIPB), Al-Hassan Yakmut on Tuesday. He said the board gave the approval after its meeting on 9th and 10th of this month.  According to him, “the meeting…approved the recruitment of 2,200 candidates into the Federal Fire Service and 7,475 candidates into the Nigeria Prisons Service.” Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau, who is the chairman of the board, pledged the commitment of the board in ensuring adequate pre-deployment training for the successful candidates.

NIW.Startups is a platform for discovering and showcasing the new most promising startups in the region. It also seeks to attract the right investors to initiate funding conversations with startups. NIW.Startups is part of the annual Nairobi Innovation Week organized by stakeholders in the regional innovation ecosystem. In 2019, Nairobi Innovation Week will be held on 10th – 14th June. During that week 30 pitches will be staged and the 6 most promising of 2019 startups will be feted. WHAT’S IN IT FOR STARTUPS? DISCOVERABILITY Investors, Media, Customers, Partners, Mentors, Talent CONNECTIONS Investors, Customers, Partners, Mentors LEARNING Coaches, Mentors, Peers FOR WHICH STARTUPS? EARLY STAGE STARTUPS USERS Between 100 – 10,000 CUSTOMERS Between 10 – 1,000 ANNUAL REVENUE Between $1,000 – $100,000 TEAM 2+ Full-Time Team COMPANY Company Incorporated GROWTH STAGE STARTUPS USERS Between 10,000 –...

Start your application HERE About GroFin: GroFin is a pioneering development financier specializing in financing and supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East. GroFin combines patient capital and specialized business support to grow emerging market enterprises.  SGB Fund: First of its kind, uncapped and unlimited-life fund to support growth of small and growing businesses in Africa. Officially launched by GroFin on September 23rd, 2015. Fund Size: US $100+ Million Focus: Focus on Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) that are grossly underserved by other funds or financiers. Delivers a unique integrated solution for patient risk capital and end-to-end business support to start-up and growing businesses at the SME base. Locations: Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda Investors: Shell Foundation, KfW, Dutch Good Growth Fund, Norfund, GroF...

start your application here Aspire Small Business Fund About GroFin: GroFin is a pioneering development financier specializing in financing and supporting small and growing businesses (SGBs) across Africa and the Middle East. GroFin combines patient capital and specialized business support to grow emerging market enterprises.  Aspire Small Business Fund:Incorporated in July 2013 to servegrowth-oriented small enterprises in the Niger Delta region. Fund Size:US$ 10 million Focus:Create sustainable employment, economic growth and social development through the provision of business development assistance, risk finance (US$ 10,000 to US$100,000) and market linkages to viable, growth-oriented small enterprises. Locations: Niger Delta region Objectives:The Aspire Small Business Fund aims: ·       To invest in 160 businesses in the Niger Delta, whil...