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  • First semester lectures to be conducted online

The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has said it will not accommodate any student on campus when it resumes for the 2020/2021 academic session.

The clarification follows the information making the rounds on social media that the university has published the allocation of students into their respective hostels and students are expected to make payments.

The university clarified in a statement signed by its Director of Public Communication, Mr Olatunji Oladejo, on Thursday, that it had not published any list and urged members of the public to disregard the information on the social media.

Part of the statement read, “The university hereby wishes to inform the new students and the general public to disregard the information as the student registration portal has not been opened. Kindly beware!

“Management wishes to restate as contained in the university’s official bulletin No. 4353 of 14 January 2021 entitled ‘Approved Revised Academic Calendar for 2018/2019’ as follows: ‘Senate agreed that the 2020/2021 first semester lectures will be delivered online. In this regard, no student will be accommodated on campus.

Meanwhile, the opening of the registration portal and the orientation programme for 2020/2021 session will commence on or before Saturday, 20 February, 2021.

“Details of registration procedure/guideline will be available on the university website soon,” the statement added.

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FG approves NYSC mobilisation for all full-time HND graduates

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FG approves NYSC mobilisation for all full-time HND graduates

The Federal Government has approved the mobilisation of all full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), ending years of exclusion from the scheme.

Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the decision on Thursday in Abuja, stating that only graduates of full-time HND programs would be eligible for mobilisation. The policy shift follows consultations with the Director-General of the NYSC and is aimed at promoting fairness in the education sector.

“The Federal Ministry of Education remains committed to equity, fairness, and inclusivity in Nigeria’s education system,” Alausa said in a statement released by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo.

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To ensure smooth implementation, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has been directed to compile data on eligible HND graduates. A circular has also been issued to polytechnic rectors, instructing them to upload the necessary graduate records to a newly established HND admission portal, which will serve as the official database for NYSC mobilisation.

However, the minister clarified that part-time HND graduates remain ineligible for the scheme.

“This decision applies strictly to those who completed a full-time HND programme,” Alausa reiterated.

He urged all qualified graduates to take advantage of the opportunity and begin their mobilisation process immediately.

The move is expected to address long-standing concerns among polytechnic graduates and enhance their participation in national development through the NYSC scheme.

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Romanian university offers fully funded scholarships to non-EU and non-EEA students for 2025

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Romanian university offers fully funded scholarships to non-EU and non-EEA students for 2025

Romanian university offers fully funded scholarships to non-EU and non-EEA students for 2025

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New Zealand university offers up to $10,000 scholarship for international students

Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, is offering the Tongarewa International Scholarship, which provides financial assistance of up to $10,000 to international students for their first year of study.

The scholarship seeks to support students in covering part of their tuition fees at the university.

The Tongarewa International Scholarship is available to international students starting their studies at Victoria University of Wellington in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 of 2025.

This partial fee-based scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, offering a maximum award of $10,000.

“This is a partial fee-based scholarship that will go towards tuition fees for one year of study. It is designed for new international students, who are entering their first year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Victoria University of Wellington,” the institution informs.

“Scholarships are awarded competitively on the basis of academic excellence”

Eligibility criteria for the scholarship

To be eligible for the Tongarewa International Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be new international students
  • Students must also hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer of Place for an eligible program at Victoria University of Wellington
  • New students to Victoria University of Wellington
  • Selected by the scholarship award panel (upon scholarship application)

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Applicants are not eligible for this scholarship if they:

  • Completed their secondary education at a New Zealand school;
  • Completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or the Victoria University of Wellington Foundation Studies programme;
  • Are a Study Abroad or Exchange student or a Twinning student from one of the institution’s overseas partner universities;
  • Are in their second trimester or year of study in the same degree programme (returning students) at Victoria University of Wellington

Application process

Students interested in applying for the scholarship must submit an application demonstrating academic achievement and leadership potential.

Scholarship requirements

The following documentation must be provided as part of the online scholarship application:

  • A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why the applicant wishes to study at Victoria University of Wellington, their academic goals and why they merit the scholarship
  • Applicants should also include any leadership positions and details of their involvement in their school or community

According to the institution, “this is a partial fee-based scholarship which is awarded competitively based on academic excellence and the student’s personal statement. A panel comprising appropriate Wellington University International staff will review the applications and award the scholarships.”

Details further inform that the amount of the stipend will be awarded as either $2,500; $5,000; $7,500 or $10,000.

The scholarship amount, according to the institution, will be credited to students’ accounts two weeks after the programme begins. It cannot be paid out before this date.

Once the scholarship is awarded, the decision is final and cannot be appealed.

Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw,” the institution states.

Important deadlines

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 1st, 2025 for Trimester 2 and 1 August 2025 for Trimester 3. Applications must be submitted on the respective deadline dates.

For more details or to apply, students can visit the Victoria University of Wellington website.

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