NSUK 1st Batch Postgraduate Admission List 2016/2017

This is to inform you that the first batch postgraduate list of candidates offered provisional admission into Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) for the 2016/2017 academic session has been released.

The admission list is available at the notice board within the campus.

Congratulations to the admitted ones!

University of Melbourne Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Foreign students

University of Melbourne Australia International Postgraduate Research Scholarships for Foreign students

BENEFITS

The IPRS provides for Full cost of tuition; and Overseas Student Health Cover for you and your dependants, if they join you in Australia on a student visa.

In addition, successful candidates receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) which provides the following benefits:
A fortnightly living allowance
Relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia
Thesis allowance
Limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave
For complete details of all the benefits of this award, please see the official website (link to it is below).

The duration of the IPRS Scholarship is up to two years for a student undertaking a master by research degree and up to three years, with two possible six month extensions, for students undertaking a doctorate by research degree.

Each year the University of Melbourne offers about 35 new IPRS scholarship awards

DEADLINE

The University assesses applications for scholarships on an ongoing basis. For specific closing dates, please refer to the individual university faculties.

As a general rule, applications submitted before 31 October (Round 1) will be finalised by 15 February of the following year, and applications submitted before 31 May (Round 2) will be finalised by 31 July.

PLEASE NOTE:
The following faculties have more than two rounds: Engineering; and Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Please visit individual faculties.

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University or simply Melbourne) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.

Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the QS World University Rankings places Melbourne 31st in the world. According to QS World University Subject Rankings 2015, the University of Melbourne is ranked 5th in the world for Education, 8th in Law, 13th in Computer Science & IT, 13th in Arts and Humanities, 14th in Dentistry and 18th in Medicine.

CRITERIA

To be considered for the IPRS, you must:
be an international applicant (ie. a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and not an Australian permanent resident) and meet international student visa requirements;
have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honours;
have applied for admission to undertake masters by research or doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne;
not be enrolled in the course for which you seek scholarship;
have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought.
Selection criteria:
IPRS are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their:
academic achievement in their last completed degree; and
research potential in their field of study, taking into consideration factors relevant to the proposed research including professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music.

http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/international/available/iprs

Utrecht University Netherlands Excellence Scholarships for International Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Utrecht University Netherlands Excellence Scholarships for International Undergraduate and Graduate Students

BENEFITS

Selected students are awarded a scholarship that covers the maximum tuition fee and €11 000 living expenses per year. However, students should be aware that the grant is not necessarily a full scholarship, and that it may be necessary to find additional funding to be able to finance study and stay completely.

As one of the requirements for being granted a residence permit in the Netherlands, students from abroad must prove to the IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Office) that they have sufficient financial means.

Selected students receive a scholarship for the duration of the degree programme, which is a maximum of two years for a Master's degree and three years for a Bachelor’s degree. The scholarship will only be renewed for the second (and third) year if the student is making satisfactory progress towards the degree.

Total of about 55 grants are awarded each year for undergraduate and graduate studies. 20-25 graduate scholarships are available for 2017-2018, divided over the 6 Graduate Schools

DEADLINE

Applications for the 2017-2018 academic year will open in November 2016.

Prospective Bachelor's students in Economics and Business Economics who wish to be considered for the scholarship should apply for admission before April 1 every year. Different procedures apply for Liberal Arts & Sciences. See official website for more.

Prospective Master's students who wish to be considered for the scholarship must apply before February 1. Your application for a scholarship will only be processed if you have submitted an application for a Master’s programme as well. Please note that in some cases you may need to apply before December 1; check the ‘When to apply’ section under Admission and application of your master’s programme.

PLEASE NOTE:
The selected candidates will be offered a Utrecht Excellence Scholarship in May of the academic year.

CRITERIA

The applicant must meet the eligibility criteria in order to be considered for this scholarship. The applicant should:
Not have the Dutch or an EU/EEA nationality;
Hold a non-Dutch secondary school diploma;
Have been admitted to an International Master’s programme within one of the Graduate Schools mentioned above, the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics or to University College Utrecht;
Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree (for a Master’s programme) or secondary school diploma (for a Bachelor’s programme), or an equivalent thereof;
Be able to comply with the conditions to obtain a Dutch visa;
Failure to meet one or more of these criteria automatically means the student is not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection criteria:
Eligible candidates are selected for a scholarship on the basis of the following criteria:
Their academic excellence and promise in the proposed field of study;
The academic quality and results of the preceding education, as evidenced, for example, by grades, test scores, publications, letters of recommendation;
The quality and relevance of the motivation letter (academic content, intercultural and communication skills, personal motivation);
The quality and feasibility of the financial plan in the application;
The quality of the application itself (completeness, accuracy, consistency).

http://www.uu.nl/bachelors/en/utrecht-excellence-scholarships

UNN Additional Primary Admission List 2016/2017

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka has added more names of admitted candidates to the earlier released primary admission list.

The names of admitted candidates are contained on the attached pdf document HERE

UNN Supplementary Admission List 2016/2017

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has released the supplementary list of candidates offered Provisional Admission to the various first degree programmes for the 2016/2017 academic session.

UNN Direct Entry Primary/Supplementary Admission List 2016/2017

The management of University of Nigeria Nsukka has released the primary and supplementary list of candidates admitted into the institution for the 2016/2017 academic session.

The names of admitted candidates can be accessed by clicking on the links below;

2016/2017 DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION LIST
2016/2017 DIRECT ENTRY SUPPLEMENTARY ADMISSION LIST

LASU 2nd Round Provisional Admission List 2016/2017 Released

This is to inform you that the management of the Lagos State University (LASU) has released the admission list for both UTME and Direct Entry that participated in the second round online screening for 2016/2017 academic session.

The names of admitted candidates are contained on the attached pdf document HERE

Burial Of UNIPORT Student Shot Dead By Police During Protest

As shared by Precious.......

'It was just like a dream yesterday at oburu ngokpala imo state as our dear fallen HERO comr.peter chibuzor ofurum d incumbent faculty of management president, a first class final yr student of accounting dept who was unjustly murdered by the nigerian armed forces during the peaceful protest of the delivish policy "No fee" No exam" on April 11 2016 was finally buried. Oh!! Sir p you would have been celebrating freshest graduate with us all bt d wicked said No!
Leader dey pass leader, peter own na super!!!
It's hard to bear d pains n d sober reflection.all i can say is let God judge! N bring ur murderer to book.
Injury to one is injury to all!! Justice must prevail!
Sleep in d lord sir p! Till we meet to path no more'

6 Staff Of College Of Education Yobe Die In Accident On Their Way To Write Exam

8 members of non-academic staff of Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua were involved in a fatal accident on Saturday Nov 26 near Dapchi on their way to Damaturu for promotional examinations. 6 of the victims of the staff of USCOEGA lost their lives in the tragedy.They have since been buried.

On hearing the sad news, Senator Lawan representing Yobe North paid a condolence visit to the families of the Yobe citizens who lost their lives in the incident.

Benue University Student Threatens To Kill Project Supervisor Over 3rd Class

As shared by Omera.....

'A 3rd Class student of University of Mkar Gboko Benue state threatens to kill his project supervisor for giving him a 3rd class 
Not knowing project is just 6 credit units'.

Eiye & Viking Cultists Clash In AuchiPoly, Five Feared Dead

Alexander Okere, Benin

No fewer than five persons have been reportedly killed, following a renewed cult war between rival groups around Auchi Polytechnic, in Etsako-West Local Government of Edo State.

It was learnt that the victims were killed in different locations during a violent clash between the and Viking confraternity.

It was gathered that the incident occurred shortly after the completion of examinations for the 2016 session in the institution last Thursday.

One of the victims was said to have been killed in front of a construction company on the Benin-Auchi-Okene expressway.

Two others were reportedly shot dead behind the School of Engineering of the polytechnic and around Sabo area, respectively.

It was gathered that a disagreement had ensued last Friday between the two groups at the graduation party of an unnamed student.

‎When contacted on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Haliru Gwandu, confirmed the death of two persons during the clashes between the rival cult groups.

Gwandu, however, disclosed that kingpins from the groups had been arrested and were assisting the police with useful information in their investigation.

49 First Class Degrees Awarded At ABU 39th Convocation

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, has awarded First Class degrees to 49 students at its 39th convocation ceremony held on Saturday, 26th November 2016.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, mentioned that 11,731 students graduated, 2,697 students obtained Masters degree while 289 were awarded PhD degree.

President Muhammadu Buhari who was represented by the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdulrasheed Abubakar, urged ABU to pay more attention to agricultural researches, he added that a visitation panel would soon be constituted to rid universities of corruption and also look into the financial management of the institutions, including statutory allocations and the internally generated funds for the period under review.

He appealed to the management of all Nigerian universities to ensure best practices in conducting the affairs of institutions. He also commended the Ahmadu Bello University for being outstanding in the maintenance of federal character in the composition of its staff and students

Nasarawa State Varsity Back-tracks On Tuition Fee Hike

The Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSU) has retraced on their earlier decision to increase the tuition fee by 20 percent for the academic session 2015/2016.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Mohammed Mainoma, had disclosed that the management of the university had planned to hike tuition fee by 20 per cent, which was still subject to approval by the Governing Council of the university and the state government.

The VC stated the that the monthly allocation from the state government stood at N129 million, while the institution has a salary wage bill of N229 million, leaving the management to augment with N100 million monthly from other sources, hence the need for the increase in fees.

Reports also stated that the reason for this latest action is yet to be discovered.

Returning students are hereby notified that the existing school fee regime remains unchanged also, Returning students shall report for registration and academic activities with effect from 2nd January, 2017.

Resumption of fresh students will be announced in due course.

FUOtuoke Registration Procedure For Newly Admitted Students 2016/2017

The management of Federal University, Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) has released the registration procedure for all newly admitted students 2016/2017.

The procedure is pictorial. You can access this by visiting: Fresh Students Registration Guidelines 2016/2017

Candidates are to comply with the instructions as stated.

AFIT Admission Into Aircraft Maintenance Engineers' Initial Licence Preparatory Course

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is a higher education institution engaged in imparting knowledge, skills and learning to students using specialized facilities and multi-disciplinary approach. AFIT is a centre of excellence for serious innovative research and development for the aerospace, aeronautical, aviation and allied industries/discipline.

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently renewed the certification of AFIT as an Approved Training Organization (ATO). In this regard, the Institute successfully concluded its fourth licence preparatory course in October 2016 and is set to commence the next Initial Licence Preparatory Course (ILPC) for candidates that are desirous of obtaining the NCAA’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineers’ Licence. Admission into the programme is open to the general public. Accordingly, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into AFIT’s ILPC, which is scheduled to commence on 16 January 2017 for a duration of 24 weeks.

The available options are as follows:
-Airframe and Power Plant Option.
-Avionics Option.

The ILPC is a preparatory course specifically designed for military personnel and civilians in the field of aircraft maintenance. The course is meant to provide a good foundation for such individuals to enable them successfully sit for and pass NCAA examinations as a prelude to the granting of the Aircraft Maintenance Engineers’ Licence.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
4. Candidates seeking admission into AFIT’s ILPC are required to be either of the following:
a. Holders of the Post Graduate Diploma in Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of pass from AFIT Kaduna.
b. Holders of Higher National Diploma in Aircraft Engineering Technology with a minimum of lower credit pass from AFIT Kaduna.
c. Individuals with equivalent qualifications in 4a and 4b above from other recognized institutions.
d. Candidates with a recognized aviation training with a minimum qualification of TTG certificate or ND Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent with 10 years field experience..

MODE OF APPLICATION
5. Interested military and civilian candidates are to download the application form from AFIT’s website: www.afit.edu.ng. Duly completed forms are to be accompanied by copies of relevant credentials and bank deposit slips, evidencing due payment of N10,000.00 into AFIT Academic Branch Bank account (Eco Bank Account Number 3362019362). Completed forms and copies of deposit slips are to be submitted by hand or through courier service not later than Friday, 2 December 2016 to the following address:

AFIT 2nd Batch ND Admission List 2016/2017 Announced

This is to notify the general public that the second list for admission into AFIT's ND programmes list for 2016/2017 academic session is out.

The names of admitted students are contained on the attached pdf document;

Successful Candidates are to report from Monday 28th November 2016 with the following at the Institute's Academic Branch Registry for Registration:

1. Downloaded Colour Printout of JAMB Admission Letter from JAMB Website (for ND Students only).

2. Original copies of credentials.

3. Four recent passport size photographs.

Please note:

1. New students are to commence payment of tuition and other fees as soon as they are issued letters of provisional admission.

2. Service personnel are to wait for the release of warning order from their respective Service Headquarters.

Undergraduate And Masters Scholarships At Hamburg University Of Applied Sciences Germany 2016

Applications for scholarship are ongoing at Hamburg University for International Undergraduate and Masters students.

The good news is that the scholarship is tuition free for both National and International students.

Eligibility

- Applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate and masters students at Hamburg University.

- Applicants must have completed their high school education (For undergraduate) and university education (For masters) outside Germany.

- Non-engineering applicants (For undergraduate) must complete all courses of the first two semesters [within two semesters] with a grade average of at least 2.5 

- Engineering applicants must complete all courses of the first two semesters [within two semesters] with a grade average of at least 2.9

- Applicants (For Masters) must have been involved in a social project project or worked as a volunteer.

Application Process

- Masters applicants should download and completely fill in the application form. 

Undergraduate applicants should download and completely fill in the application form

Completed forms should be sent alongside with requested document to:

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences International Office 
Nancy Falke (Room 116)
Stiftstraße 69 
20099 Hamburg 

Application Deadline

The application deadlines for this scholarship are as follows:

30th September 2016 (for the winter semester) 
30th March 2017 (for the summer semester)For Undergraduates.

30th October 2016 (for the winter semester) 
30th April 2017 (for the summer semester) for Masters

For more information visit Bachelor Scholarship Webpage

Masters Scholarship Webpage 

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Scholarships in Neuroscience at University of Queensland in Australia 2016

The University of Queensland is inviting applications for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Scholarships for international applicants. Scholarships are tenable in Neuroscience.

Scholarships are available for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) at the University of Queensland in Australia.
Scholarship has a value of $26,288(equivalent to APA rate).

Eligibility: 

Consider applying if they are a high-achieving student and meet one or all of the following criteria:

- A bachelor degree in biological, physical, computer sciences, mathematics, psychology or engineering (with or without honours)

- Relevant industry experience

- Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.

How to Apply: To submit an expression of interest please visit the QBI website. 

See Online Application Form 

Deadline: 26 August 2016.

Official Website HERE

2016 PhD Research Fellowships In Social Anthropology in Norway

The Department of Social Anthropology invites candidates to apply for 2 Ph.D. Research Fellowships, with starting date in January 2017. This is awarded to Norwegian and foreign applicants.

Fellowship is tenable in social anthropology at University of Oslo.
Fellowship will compromise:

- Pay grade 50 – 57 (NOK 430 500 – 483 700 per annum)
- Academically stimulating working environment
- Good pension benefits under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund scheme
- Good welfare benefits

Eligibility: 

- Applicants must have at least five years higher education including a two-year research based master’s degree (or equivalent) in social anthropology. The successful candidates must participate in the research training organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences (the PhD programme) and undertake research that will lead to the award of a PhD in social anthropology. Applicants are referred to the Guidelines for appointment as a PhD candidate at a university or university college. The candidates who are offered the phd positions will automatically be accepted for the PhD programme.

- Applicants must have good spoken and written command of a Scandinavian language and/or English.

- Applicants must provide a detailed project description outlining the work to be undertaken for their proposed project (recommended total length, including the list of references: 7-10 pages; 10 pages is an absolute maximum). The project description must include the theme of the project, issues to be examined, the chosen theoretical and methodological approach and a progress plan. The successful candidates are expected to complete their projects before expiry of the PhD position.

A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; Ph.D. research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests

- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
- IELTS – International English Language Testing Service
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
- Applicants to the programme for the Ph.D. degree in Science must obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL test or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (academic) test. The same applies to applicants for postdoctoral research fellow positions.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

- Application letter
- Project description for the work to be undertaken during the course of the term of appointment, including the theme of the project, issues to be examined, the chosen theoretical and methodological approach and a progress plan (recommended total length, including list of references: 7-10 pages; 10 pages is an absolute maximum)
- CV (complete list of education including grades, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
- A complete list of publications
- Names and contact details of 3 persons for references

See Online Application Form 

Deadline: 30 September 2016.

SOLVE THIS COWBELL SCHOLARSHIP MATHS QUESTIONS : How many litres of milk were in the bottle?

A bottle of Cowbell Milk is emptied into eight cups, each of which holds 150ml. How many litres of milk were in the bottle? 
a. 1.0 litre
b. 1.2 litres
c. 1.5 litres
d. 2.0 litres
e. 2.4 litres

2016 University of Westminster Full Fee (Tuition Free) Scholarships for Students of ALL Nationalities

University of Westminster Full Fee (Tuition Free) Scholarships for Students of ALL Nationalities

BENEFITS

These are full tuition fee waiver scholarships. Please note that this covers tuition fees only, not living expenses or accommodation.

DEADLINE

The deadline for September 2016 entry is 3 May 2016. The deadline for January 2017 entry is 14 October 2016. The upcoming deadline date is 3 May 2016.

CRITERIA

Applicants must hold an offer for a full-time Masters degree at the University.

The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, financial need and development case (if you are applying from a developing country).


WEBSITE HERE

2016 University of West England Millennium Development Scholarships for International Students in UK

University of West England Millennium Development Scholarships for International Students in UK

BENEFITS

Full tuition fee scholarship will be awarded for an outstanding student to study a one year Masters programme at UWE.

The recipient of this scholarship will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments, and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submitting your application for the September 2016 intake is 31 March 2016; while that for the January 2017 intake is October 2016 (exact date yet to be advised).

CRITERIA

Eligible students must:

    Have achieved the equivalent of a British 1st in an undergraduate degree
    Hold an unconditional offer or a conditional offer where IELTS or equivalent English language is the only condition
    Be a new student to UWE Bristol with no previous UK study
    Be classed as overseas for fees purposes
    Not be a sponsored student or in receipt of another scholarship/award
    Provide official transcripts at the time of application




SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE HERE

2016 Scuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships for Both Italian and International Students in Italy

Scuola Normale Superiore PhD Scholarships for Both Italian and International Students  in Italy

BENEFITS

For the academic year 2016-2017 the scholarship for the PhD course is equal to 15,012.00 euros including a lodging allowance. Students also have the right to free meals at the facilities of the Scuola Normale or at facilities with agreements with the SNS for the duration of the course, excluding the periods of academic holidays.

Successful candidates who are citizens of countries not belonging to the European Union will be reimbursed for the travelling expenses incurred for the start of the course to a maximum of 1,000.00 euros.

PhD students from countries not belonging to the European Union can request, within a year from the end of the course, reimbursement of expenses incurred for their return to their country of provenance, again up to a maximum of 1,000.00 euros. Those not completing the course because of forfeiture of the place can also apply for reimbursement providing at least a year has passed since the start of the course.

DEADLINE

Applications for admission to the selection process must be registered on-line by 23:59 CET of the following dates: 15 March 2016, for the spring session or 30 August 2016, for the autumn session.

The on-line procedure will be activated at the section dedicated to the call on the SNS web site at the address http://phd.sns.it/en/. For each session, all applications received and registered on line after the stipulated date and time will be rejected whatever the cause of delay.


CRITERIA

Applications for admission are invited from candidates who, irrespective of their citizenship, have an Italian laurea magistrale (MA/MS degree) or an equivalent degree from outside Italy, or who expect to have obtained the degree required for admission by October 31, 2016: failure to obtain the degree by this date will disqualify the candidate for admission.

Admission to the call is restricted to candidates who:

    were born after the 31st October 1986;
    have no past criminal charges against them resulting in a prison term of more than three years;
    have not been subject to the disciplinary measure of “expulsion” as specified in the didactic and internal regulations of the SNS;
    are not in possession of a research doctorate issued by an Italian university, and in any case have never benefited from a scholarship to attend a research doctorate course in Italy.

VISIT WEBSITE HERE

The University of Edinburgh Julius Nyerere Master’s Scholarship (Full Tuition) for Tanzanian Students 2016

The University of Edinburgh Julius Nyerere Master’s Scholarship (Full Tuition) for Tanzanian Students

BENEFITS

The Julius Nyerere Master's Scholarships will cover the full overseas tuition fee, living costs of £10,000, and a return flight from Tanzania to the UK.


DEADLINE

The deadline date to submit all applications is 1st April 2016

CRITERIA

The scholarships will be awarded to Tanzanian citizen who is normally resident in Tanzania, and who is accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a postgraduate Master's programme of study at the University of Edinburgh. Applicants who already hold a degree from outside Tanzania will not be considered.

Applicants should already have been offered a place at the University of Edinburgh and should have firmly accepted that offer or be intending to do so.

VISIT WEBSITE HERE

2016 Leventis Fellowship at University of London for Nigerian Academic Scholars in UK

Leventis Fellowship at University of London for Nigerian Academic Scholars in UK

BENEFITS

The Leventis Research Co-operation Programme is devised to assist younger scholars develop their research interests in collaboration with their counterparts in London.

This enables successful applicants pursue their research in libraries and archives and to participate in the intellectual life of the Centre.

DEADLINE

The Deadline for Applications is 31st March 2016

PLEASE NOTE:
Applications are considered by a Steering Committee in London. Emails will be sent to the applicants informing them of the Committee's decision soon after the deadline of 31st March.

SOAS, University of London is the only Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.


CRITERIA

This fellowship is for younger scholars and the following apply:

    Nigerian academics are eligible for this research fellowship. Applications are invited from qualified Nigerians to take part in this collaborative scheme.
    Scholars working up a PhD thesis into publishable form are particularly appropriate.
    Duration of fellowship is of three months.

VISIT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE HERE

2016 United Nations University Eisaku Sato Essay Contest (more than ¥750,000 in Cash Prize)

United Nations University Eisaku Sato Essay Contest (more than ¥750,000 in Cash Prize)

BENEFITS

A grand prize (¥500,000), a second prize (¥200,000) and several honorable mentions (¥50,000 each) will be awarded.

DEADLINE

The deadline for submissions is midnight (Japan Time) on 31 March 2016.

CRITERIA

This contest is open to anyone who has an interest in both the United Nations University and the designated contest topic. There are no restrictions as to age, nationality, or profession.

REQUIREMENTS
Essays may be written in either English (3,000–6,000 words) or Japanese (8,000–16,000 characters). All essays should be printed on A4-size paper and include an abstract of up to 450 words (English) or 1,200 characters (Japanese).

Submissions must be original and unpublished papers, and must include reference notes and a bibliography if other authors’ works are cited.

VISIT SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE HERE

WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Question 10)

Excretion in Paramecium sp. Is by diffusion because 

A. its habitat is water and moist places 

B. it has simple, small and few internal organs. 

C. it has a large surface area to volume ration 

D. it has a large efficient meganuclues

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 9)

In cellular respiration energy is made available to organisms by 

A. removal of a phosphate group from ADP 

B. breaking off a phosphate group from ATP 

C. adding a phosphate group to glucose 

D. breaking off a hydrogen ion from NADPH

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 8)

The mechanism of opening and closing of stomata in plants is based on 

A. turgidity and diffusion 

B. turgidity and flaccidity 

C. osmosis and diffusion 

D. diffusion and flaccidity

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WASSCE JUNE 2010 BIOLOGY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS(Question 7)

Which of the following processes involves diffusion ? 

A. Opening and closing of stomatal pores 

B. Turgidity of herbaceous plants 

C. Absorption of water through the roots hairs 

D. Absorption of digested foods into the villi

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