OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) scholarship 2010/2011 for qualified applicants who have obtained or are on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree and who wish to study for a Master's degree are welcome.
The OFID scholarship will be awarded to support one student or candidate for Master’s degree studies. The applicant may be from any developing country, and he/she must first obtain admission to pursue a Master's degree studies in a relevant field of development, in any recognized university/college in the world. Through its scholarship scheme, OFID aims to help highly motivated, highly-driven individuals overcome one of the biggest challenges to their careers – the cost of graduate studies. The winner of the OFID Scholarship Award will receive a scholarship of up to US$100,000. The funds will be spread over a maximum of two years, toward the completion of a Master’s degree, or its equivalent, at an accredited educational institution, starting in the autumn of the academic year 2010/2011.
Eligibility
*Must be between the ages of 23-32 at the time of submitting his/her application.
*Must have obtained or be on the verge of completing their undergraduate degree with a Baccalaureate from an accredited college/university, or its equivalent.
*Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 rating system, or its equivalent.
*Must be matriculated at an accredited university for the upcoming academic year starting August/September 2010, and must maintain full-time status for the duration of the Master's Degree.
*Must be a national of a developing country (please see list of eligible countries below)
*Must select a subject of study that pertains to OFID’s core mission, such as: economics of development (poverty reduction, energy and sustainable development), environment (desertification), or other related science and technology fields.
Required documents
1.A completed on-line application form.
2.A scanned copy of the last university degree or certificate.
3.A scanned letter of acceptance from your chosen educational institution, confirming your admission, subject of study and duration of the Master’s degree program (must not exceed a maximum of two years).
4.A proof of meeting any prerequisites, including language proficiency.
5.A short essay – of about 500 words in English – giving reasons for applying for the OFID scholarship, explaining your educational goals, and clearly describing how you will use the experience gained from your Master's degree studies to help in the development of your home country.
6.Two letters of recommendation from professors and/or lecturers at applicant's present university.
7.Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Eligible Countries
* In addition to nationals of OFID Member States (Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, GSP Libyan AJ, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela), nationals of the following countries are also eligible:
Africa: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo DR , Republic of Congo, Cote d'lvoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Asia and the Middle East: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Bhutan, Cambodia, Fiji, India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Korea D P R, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Lebanon, Maldives, Moldova, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
Latin America and the Caribbean: Antigua Barbuda, Belize, Barbados, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Grenada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Haiti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Panama, St. Christopher, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Uruguay
Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo
The scholarship deadline is 4th June, 2010 and its meant for MSc study in any country of the world.
Further information can be found on OFID official website below
http://www.ofid.org/Portalvbvs/DesktopDefault.aspx
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Addax Petroleum / NNPC Scholarship in Nigeria 2010 for Undergraduates
Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited invites qualified candidates for its 2009/2010 National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme in Nigeria.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
All Candidates must:
i) be a Nigerian
ii) be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution
iii) have 5 ‘0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
NOTE:
Any candidate currently a beneficiary of a scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply
Dependants of employees of Addax Petroleum are not eligible to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST submit an application with ALL the following information.
A. Surname
B. Other Names
C. Sex
D. Functional Email address and phone number
And attach scanned copies of the original:
i. Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration.
ii. SSCE/GCE O’level certificate
iii. Evidence of state of origin/local government
iv. School ID card or National ID or Driver’s license or international passport.
APTITUDE TEST
An aptitude test for all applicants will be conducted at the following centres on a later date that shall be communicated to successful applicants through their email addresses.
Applicants should therefore indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications:
1. ABUJA 2. CALABAR 3. LAGOS 4. PORT HARCOURT 5. OWERRI
SUBMISSION
All applications should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following email addresses not later than Friday, May 28, 2010
Applications from North East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North Central geographical zone -
Email address: CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South South geographical zone -
Email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
All Candidates must:
i) be a Nigerian
ii) be a registered, full time 100 level undergraduate in any Nigerian Tertiary Institution
iii) have 5 ‘0′ level credit passes in one sitting including English Language and Mathematics.
NOTE:
Any candidate currently a beneficiary of a scholarship of any kind is not eligible to apply
Dependants of employees of Addax Petroleum are not eligible to apply.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To qualify for consideration, applicants MUST submit an application with ALL the following information.
A. Surname
B. Other Names
C. Sex
D. Functional Email address and phone number
And attach scanned copies of the original:
i. Admission letter into institution with information on course of study, year of entry and duration.
ii. SSCE/GCE O’level certificate
iii. Evidence of state of origin/local government
iv. School ID card or National ID or Driver’s license or international passport.
APTITUDE TEST
An aptitude test for all applicants will be conducted at the following centres on a later date that shall be communicated to successful applicants through their email addresses.
Applicants should therefore indicate their preferred centre for the test on their applications:
1. ABUJA 2. CALABAR 3. LAGOS 4. PORT HARCOURT 5. OWERRI
SUBMISSION
All applications should be submitted with scanned copies of credentials through the following email addresses not later than Friday, May 28, 2010
Applications from North East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL1@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL2@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from North Central geographical zone -
Email address: CRL3@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South West geographical zone -
Email address: CRL4@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South East geographical zone -
Email address: CRL5@addaxpetroleum.com
Applications from South South geographical zone -
Email address: CRL6@addaxpetroleum.com
Epileptic Power Supply and the Nigerian Society (1)
Our experiences in the past on electricity supply in Nigeria revealed that it was far better than what is in place now. The days of constant power supply is gone, and enjoying uninterrupted power supply is now a nightmare. With billions of Naira spent by successive administration on several power projects across the nation, there appears to be no improvement. Kainji dam, our popular hydroelectric power (HEP) plant could no longer meet the increasing demand for power due to our ever increasing population and many efforts geared towards industrial development by companies and individuals have been sabotaged by this ugly situation. Companies now abandon their facilities or sell them off, relocate to other countries (greener pastures) to do business where electricity supply is stable.
Multinational companies have been very supportive over the years, sponsoring the construction of turbines and signing various agreements in order to improve the status quo. State governments also have implemented a lot of independent power projects (IPP), constructing gas turbines among other efforts, not to mention the huge investment in this sector by the federal government, but all to no avail.
The demand for electricity is on the increase and most companies and homes now run their equipment, plants and appliances using generators. The situation has gone from bad to worse and it’s such a very ugly experience. Everyone now cry out loud “our government has failed us”. We’ve had a lot of drama in recent past in the power sector, projects were commissioned upon completion, most of which wouldn’t just work for more than a month. Several other power projects were abandoned for no just cause. No one would query contractors, no one to monitor the implementation of such projects. A huge sum of money had been invested but there is no improvement at all.
What actually is our problem? Is it corruption again? I think its corruption. How do we account for these investments without any result? Even when the government declared a state of emergency on the power sector, there seem to be no improvement. Hydroelectric, thermal, coal and gas facilities abound all over, several thousands of transformers purchased, but there is still no improvement. Are we not generating enough megawatts to meet our power demand? Do we have problems with supply and distribution? Could it be that our transformers are sub-standard? For how long shall we continue to pay power bills with the poor service delivery in the power sector? What is the way forward?
Nigerians are now getting used to this ugly situation. “I big pass my neighbour” - a popular slang which refers to ones ability to power his/her flat without relying on PHCN, using generator, even when neighbours are in the dark, is now the order of the day. We now legally buy fuel in containers to be kept for the use of our generators, without any safety consideration. The risk of storing fuel in residential apartments is high. A lot of people have suffered major and minor generator related injuries, many have lost their lives and several others had to live with some deformities and scars all their life. Should web continue to live this way? I once heard about a family where everyone died as a result of the fume from their generator exhaust over the night. It was allegedly redirected into the house, suffocating all of them to death. A younger bother of a colleague suffered severe burnt some months ago while he was fueling the generator. Numerous instances of kerosene explosion resulting from the usage of the same container for both petrol and kerosene have been recorded over the years.
What about the unconscious effects of pollutants, especially oxides of carbon on our health? Worse case scenarios of a very noisy culture now exist here, with the 24-hour generator usage in most places. One would naturally share the sentiment that business must continue at daytime, but the recurring tropical heat experienced most nights is forcing most families to live on generator throughout the night, thus making it increasingly difficult to find a quiet time to study and think. This present noise level is unhealthy and unsafe for our well being. Our people no longer hear well/clearly because they live in a noisy system and the painful aspect is that most of the people affected are unconscious of this fact. Their hearing deteriorates due ton prolonged, intense noise. Imagine a scenario where one would need to increase the volume of a DVD/TV set to the maximum in order to enjoy a music/programme, all in a bid to cover up for the noise from the generator. Noise upon noise!
Medical records would reveal the effect of the present trend on our health in few years if there is no improvement. We must be conscious of the rapid increase in atmospheric carbon levels in our environment, which is due to the profligate usage of fossil fuels. Air pollutants are directed at the nose, throat and lungs and causes significant health problems. When the airways are exposed to hazardous pollutants, the body and all its tissue is ultimately affected and may result to cardiovascular and lung diseases, increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart related death. High noise level is similarly a serious health hazard. Apart from the fact that repeated exposure may damage human hearing loss – the louder the noise, the faster it causes hearing loss; each noise pollution incident destroys additional cells of the inner ear. Sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, aggressive behaviour, declining school performance, annoyance responses, adverse social behaviour and reduction in hearing some frequencies of sound are some of the human health problems associated with noise pollution.
There is need to call a spade ‘a spade’ and not just an agricultural implement. In my opinion, the present epileptic supply situation, noise and air pollution levels are not sustainable. Our environment needs you as much as you need the environment. We must be conscious of the fact that our experience in the power sector is a reflection of the quality of our input. Let us join hands and build the power sector in our nation. Let us rise up to our responsibilities as an individual and as a people. We can eradicate corruption form our society. I believe it’s possible.
Multinational companies have been very supportive over the years, sponsoring the construction of turbines and signing various agreements in order to improve the status quo. State governments also have implemented a lot of independent power projects (IPP), constructing gas turbines among other efforts, not to mention the huge investment in this sector by the federal government, but all to no avail.
The demand for electricity is on the increase and most companies and homes now run their equipment, plants and appliances using generators. The situation has gone from bad to worse and it’s such a very ugly experience. Everyone now cry out loud “our government has failed us”. We’ve had a lot of drama in recent past in the power sector, projects were commissioned upon completion, most of which wouldn’t just work for more than a month. Several other power projects were abandoned for no just cause. No one would query contractors, no one to monitor the implementation of such projects. A huge sum of money had been invested but there is no improvement at all.
What actually is our problem? Is it corruption again? I think its corruption. How do we account for these investments without any result? Even when the government declared a state of emergency on the power sector, there seem to be no improvement. Hydroelectric, thermal, coal and gas facilities abound all over, several thousands of transformers purchased, but there is still no improvement. Are we not generating enough megawatts to meet our power demand? Do we have problems with supply and distribution? Could it be that our transformers are sub-standard? For how long shall we continue to pay power bills with the poor service delivery in the power sector? What is the way forward?
Nigerians are now getting used to this ugly situation. “I big pass my neighbour” - a popular slang which refers to ones ability to power his/her flat without relying on PHCN, using generator, even when neighbours are in the dark, is now the order of the day. We now legally buy fuel in containers to be kept for the use of our generators, without any safety consideration. The risk of storing fuel in residential apartments is high. A lot of people have suffered major and minor generator related injuries, many have lost their lives and several others had to live with some deformities and scars all their life. Should web continue to live this way? I once heard about a family where everyone died as a result of the fume from their generator exhaust over the night. It was allegedly redirected into the house, suffocating all of them to death. A younger bother of a colleague suffered severe burnt some months ago while he was fueling the generator. Numerous instances of kerosene explosion resulting from the usage of the same container for both petrol and kerosene have been recorded over the years.
What about the unconscious effects of pollutants, especially oxides of carbon on our health? Worse case scenarios of a very noisy culture now exist here, with the 24-hour generator usage in most places. One would naturally share the sentiment that business must continue at daytime, but the recurring tropical heat experienced most nights is forcing most families to live on generator throughout the night, thus making it increasingly difficult to find a quiet time to study and think. This present noise level is unhealthy and unsafe for our well being. Our people no longer hear well/clearly because they live in a noisy system and the painful aspect is that most of the people affected are unconscious of this fact. Their hearing deteriorates due ton prolonged, intense noise. Imagine a scenario where one would need to increase the volume of a DVD/TV set to the maximum in order to enjoy a music/programme, all in a bid to cover up for the noise from the generator. Noise upon noise!
Medical records would reveal the effect of the present trend on our health in few years if there is no improvement. We must be conscious of the rapid increase in atmospheric carbon levels in our environment, which is due to the profligate usage of fossil fuels. Air pollutants are directed at the nose, throat and lungs and causes significant health problems. When the airways are exposed to hazardous pollutants, the body and all its tissue is ultimately affected and may result to cardiovascular and lung diseases, increasing the risk of heart attacks and heart related death. High noise level is similarly a serious health hazard. Apart from the fact that repeated exposure may damage human hearing loss – the louder the noise, the faster it causes hearing loss; each noise pollution incident destroys additional cells of the inner ear. Sleep deprivation, chronic fatigue, aggressive behaviour, declining school performance, annoyance responses, adverse social behaviour and reduction in hearing some frequencies of sound are some of the human health problems associated with noise pollution.
There is need to call a spade ‘a spade’ and not just an agricultural implement. In my opinion, the present epileptic supply situation, noise and air pollution levels are not sustainable. Our environment needs you as much as you need the environment. We must be conscious of the fact that our experience in the power sector is a reflection of the quality of our input. Let us join hands and build the power sector in our nation. Let us rise up to our responsibilities as an individual and as a people. We can eradicate corruption form our society. I believe it’s possible.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Research Experience in Carbon Sequestration, 2010
RECS is accepting applications for the 2010 program through May 15. Applicants should be early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, CCS systems, climate science and related fields. Participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program. Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and applicants are welcome from all countries. RECS values diversity and seeks participation from various backgrounds and areas of interest and expertise.
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In collaboration with the Southwest Partnership on Carbon Sequestration (SWP), RECS 2010 will be held July 18-28, in Albuquerque, New Mexico for up to 25 participants including early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems, climate science and related fields. The intensive 10-day program combines classroom instruction with field activities at a geologic storage test site and visits to a power plant and coal mine. Topics cover the range of scientific, technical and policy issues associated with CCS deployment and participants gain hands-on experience designing a carbon storage pilot project and utilizing CO2 monitoring equipment. Further 2010 program details will be posted as they become available.
Mission: RECS fosters and advances education, scientific research, professional training and career networks in the emerging field of CCS systems.
Cost: Through the generous support of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory and its corporate sponsor, Alstom, RECS is tuition-free and the program covers all housing and meal costs. Furthermore, travel allowance may be provided.
Eligibility: Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and applicants are welcome from all countries. The program is science-based and applicants should have backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, CCS systems, climate science and related fields. Early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program.
Housing: RECS provides housing in single-room, shared apartment facilities on the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus. Housing is provided based on a July 18 arrival and July 28 departure. Arrangement and payment for housing before or after these dates is the responsibility of the participant.
Acceptance letters will be send on May 17.
Please submit the following information to apply to RECS 2010:
Complete the application form.
Obtain a recommendation from a current teacher, advisor or supervisor. (The recommenders should send their letters separately via email before May 15.)
Write a letter of interest that includes the reasons you wish to participate in RECS, the CCS topics that are of most interest and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please include any background information about yourself that you feel is appropriate.
Include an updated resume or CV.
Send your application form, letter of interest, resume or CV and name of your recommender before May 15, to:
Pamela Tomski, RECS Director
Email: recsco2@mac.com
Follow this link to download the application form. Please apply before May 15!
HABE5V2PNZR
In collaboration with the Southwest Partnership on Carbon Sequestration (SWP), RECS 2010 will be held July 18-28, in Albuquerque, New Mexico for up to 25 participants including early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates with backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems, climate science and related fields. The intensive 10-day program combines classroom instruction with field activities at a geologic storage test site and visits to a power plant and coal mine. Topics cover the range of scientific, technical and policy issues associated with CCS deployment and participants gain hands-on experience designing a carbon storage pilot project and utilizing CO2 monitoring equipment. Further 2010 program details will be posted as they become available.
Mission: RECS fosters and advances education, scientific research, professional training and career networks in the emerging field of CCS systems.
Cost: Through the generous support of the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory and its corporate sponsor, Alstom, RECS is tuition-free and the program covers all housing and meal costs. Furthermore, travel allowance may be provided.
Eligibility: Enrollment is limited to 25 participants and applicants are welcome from all countries. The program is science-based and applicants should have backgrounds in geology, chemistry, hydrology or physics, reservoir, mechanical, chemical or environmental engineering, CCS systems, climate science and related fields. Early career professionals, Ph.D., graduate and exceptional undergraduates are encouraged to apply. Participants are expected to attend the full 10-day program.
Housing: RECS provides housing in single-room, shared apartment facilities on the University of New Mexico (UNM) campus. Housing is provided based on a July 18 arrival and July 28 departure. Arrangement and payment for housing before or after these dates is the responsibility of the participant.
Acceptance letters will be send on May 17.
Please submit the following information to apply to RECS 2010:
Complete the application form.
Obtain a recommendation from a current teacher, advisor or supervisor. (The recommenders should send their letters separately via email before May 15.)
Write a letter of interest that includes the reasons you wish to participate in RECS, the CCS topics that are of most interest and what you hope to gain from the experience. Please include any background information about yourself that you feel is appropriate.
Include an updated resume or CV.
Send your application form, letter of interest, resume or CV and name of your recommender before May 15, to:
Pamela Tomski, RECS Director
Email: recsco2@mac.com
Follow this link to download the application form. Please apply before May 15!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day!
Its Mother's Day 2010, another special day to appreciate God for being so kind as to bless us with a mother. Its a day for honouring mothers all over the world. Motherhood is a blessing that can be experienced by a woman. A mother is someone whose love for her children increases with time.
There is someone in your life called 'MOTHER'. The one who nurtured you in her womb for nine months and brought you forth to enjoy life. She was there for you through your infancy and turned the soft helpless creature to the powerful and successful You. She is every child's best friend.
Why not make this day every year a memorable one for your(our) mother(s) in appreciation of her(their) love and support. Let it be a time to remember and pray for her. Make her feel proud for you.
Its Mother's Day, make your Mum feel special and let her know that you realize her contribution in your life.
There is someone in your life called 'MOTHER'. The one who nurtured you in her womb for nine months and brought you forth to enjoy life. She was there for you through your infancy and turned the soft helpless creature to the powerful and successful You. She is every child's best friend.
Why not make this day every year a memorable one for your(our) mother(s) in appreciation of her(their) love and support. Let it be a time to remember and pray for her. Make her feel proud for you.
Its Mother's Day, make your Mum feel special and let her know that you realize her contribution in your life.
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