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Custodian Graduate Trainee Program (2025)

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Custodian Graduate Trainee Program (2025)

Young people who have proven to be resourceful and passionate about building a career within the financial services industry, the Custodian Graduate Trainee Program is an opportunity for you to get hands-on training. This is an intensive and unique program that will help you grow professionally.

Custodian Investment Plc. is a leading Nigerian Investment Group with operations in the Other Financial Services Sector of the economy. The group has significant holding in companies and brands including Custodian and Allied Insurance Limited, Custodian Life Assurance Limited, Custodian Trustees, Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited and UPDC Plc. All these companies render best in class services in their respective spheres.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

  • Not be more than 25 years by June 30th, 2025
  • Possess a university degree in any discipline with a minimum of a second class upper
  • Completed the mandatory NYSC program
  • Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Upper
  • Graduate trainees are fresh graduates who have completed their university degrees and NYSC.
  • They will undergo training which will prepare them to perform all assigned tasks and gain practical experience on the job while in the employment of Custodian.

Application Deadline:

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of Custodian Graduate Trainee Program 

Trustee Scholarship at Boston University (2025) for Undergraduates

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Trustee Scholarship at Boston University (2025) for Undergraduates

Outstanding international students who desire to study an undergraduate program at Boston University, the Trustee Scholarship is an opportunity to get free education.

The Trustee Scholarship at Boston University, covers full undergraduate tuition plus mandatory undergraduate student fees, and is renewable for four years if certain criteria are met.

Details about the Trustee Scholarship

At Boston University, Trustee Scholars become part of a unique campus community that offers many intellectual, cultural, and social opportunities.

In addition to exceptional academic credentials, beneficiaries of the Boston University Scholarship are intellectually and creatively adventurous and demonstrate viewpoints, experiences, or achievements beyond the usual.

Requirements

To be considered for the Trustee Scholarship at Boston University, you must:

  • Be a prospective domestic or international student
  • Submit the Common Application and all required materials for admission to one of the undergraduate degree programs
  • Complete the Trustee Scholarship essay on the Common Application as part of your application to BU.

The Trustee Scholarship Essay:

As part of the BU application, candidates must complete a Trustee Scholarship essay. This essay is a crucial component of the application, as it provides a platform for students to showcase their depth of thought, personal insights, and potential to contribute to the BU community.

Please choose from one of the two prompts below and submit one essay, in 600 words or less, as part of your application through the Common Application.

  1. Nobel laureate and BU professor Elie Wiesel once said: “There is divine beauty in learning… To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps. The books I have read were composed by generations of fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, teachers and disciples. I am the sum total of their experiences, their quests.” Is there a book, film, podcast or life- experience that has made you feel more connected to your personal history/identity, and what is the most important thing you learned from it
  2. Describe a time when you felt out of your comfort zone or marginalized in a situation. How did you respond to that moment and how has it informed your actions moving forward?

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of the Trustee Scholarship at Boston University

Diverse Writers Grant at Speculative Literature Foundation

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Diverse Writers Grant at Speculative Literature Foundation

Speculative fiction writers from underrepresented and underprivileged groups, the Diverse Writers Grant is intended to offer you an opportunity to invest in your writing. Individuals from these groups include writers of color, women, queer writers, and disabled writers, whose marginalized identities may present additional obstacles in the writing and publishing process.

The Speculative Literature Foundation does not expect or want works that simply attempts to check off all the boxes in a tokenistic way, but rather are looking for writing that offers deep characterization, complex cultural landscapes, and strong literary quality overall. This grant, as with all SLF grants, is intended to help writers working with speculative literature.

Funding Information

Award: $500 USD.

Eligibility Criteria

Writers may apply for the Diverse Writers Grant.

  • This grant is open to all levels of publishing experience, worldwide.
  • The grant jury will be primarily English-reading, although works that incorporate other languages (as in Keri Hulme’s the Bone People’s use of Maori) are welcome.

Application Requirements

Required materials for the Diverse Writers Grant include:

  • A written description of the project: This description should not exceed 500 words.
  • A cover letter: Explain which grant (or grants) you are applying for. Include a short (less than 500 words) autobiographical statement describing your work thus far and a bibliography of previously published work, if applicable. Applicants need not have prior publishing credits to apply. For the Diverse Writers grant, please provide a brief statement on the relevant aspect(s) of your background.
  • A writing sample: Sample should not exceed 5,000 words. The submitted work must be speculative fiction as defined above.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2025

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of the Diverse Writers Grant

Junior Operator Wanted at Dangote Group

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Junior Operator Wanted at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is in need of a qualified candidate to fill the Junior Operator Energy position to work at their firm in Ogun State. Kindly review this position carefully before submitting your application.

Dangote Group is one of Africa’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and product quality. Its operational headquarters are in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria, in West Africa.

Job Description

  • Ensure that 750mt of cement per twelve hour per shift is being dispatched.
  • Give attendance to shift manager and take any specific instruction.
  • Proper taking over form previous shift
  • Always operate packers/autoloaders in auto mode
  • Keep checking bags weight for 50kg, else inform supervisor
  • Stack reject bags properly
  • Stack busted bags properly
  • Don’t leave packer floor unattended
  • Don’t leave work spot without permission
  • Clean packers line periodically without unwanted material such as rejected and busted bags.
  • Inform shift manager and shift supervisor about any issues
  • Hand over with proper communication to reliever.

Qualifications and Requirements

The following are the qualifications and requirements for the Junior Operator Energy position:

  • Trade Test III
  • WASC/GCE/SSCE + 5 years experiences
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Physically fit to do the job.
  • Ability to learn new skills.
  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • Team work.

Application Deadline: Not Specified

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of Junior Operator Energy at Dangote Group

University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarship (2025)

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University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarship (2025)

Students who want to pursue a postgraduate degree program in engineering, humanities, sciences, and social sciences at the University of Notre Dame, the University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarship is a fully-funded award offered to students like you.

These scholarships are offered as full tuition waivers, including assistantships and fellowships that provide up to $40,000 stipends, and cover medical insurance.

The Graduate School at the University of Notre Dame is home to more than 2,200 students pursuing post-baccalaureate degrees in engineering, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Notre Dame’s vibrant academic community, led by its world-class faculty, fosters a strong environment in which your research matters.

Recent graduates have gone on to become faculty at leading universities around the world, while others have gone into the professional world with companies such as Boeing, IBM, ExxonMobil, Eli Lilly & Company and DuPont.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Notre Dame Scholarship

To be considered for the University of Notre Dame Scholarship Program, you must:

  • have completed a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, as well as
  • have graduated with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.
  • meet the English Language requirements of the University of Notre Dame.
  • meet the specific requirements for the program applied for.
  • apply and submit all required documents by the deadline.

Benefits of University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarships 2025

The fundings offered by the University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarships include;

  • 97%+ of students in the Graduate School receive full-tuition scholarships.
  • Among doctoral students, 94% receive multi-year assistantships and fellowships, starting from $23,000 over twelve months, depending on the academic program.
  • Additional funding, including select fellowships offering up to $40,000, health insurance subsidies, and additional grants, combined with a low cost of living index enable you to live your life while you focus your efforts on your academic program.

Required Documents for University of Notre Dame Scholarship Program

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents:

  • Online Application Form: to be completed and submitted electronically
  • Statement of Intent: to be attached to your Online Application Form
  • Curriculum Vitae or Résumé: to be attached to your Online Application Form
  • Three Letters of Recommendation: to be submitted by the recommender via the online recommendation system associated with the online application
  • Transcripts: An unofficial transcript for each post-secondary institution must be uploaded and submitted through the Online Application Form.
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Test Scores: Some graduate programs require the GRE; for more details, please see the Degree Programs page or the program’s website. Applicants who hold a PhD, JD, MD or other doctoral degree are not required to submit GRE scores.
  • TOEFL or IELTS: applicants whose native language or language of college instruction is not English must arrange for the submission of official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate language proficiency.

For more details, kindly visit the official website of the University of Notre Dame Graduate Scholarship 

MTN Skills Academy Program for Africans

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MTN Skills Academy Program for Africans

Africans who want to learn skills in product analysis, data analysis, programming, and digital marketing, the MTN Skills Academy Program has opened such platform for you.

MTN has launched the MTN Skills Academy to develop people across the continent as producers, consumers and innovators of digital technologies.

The MTN Digital Skills Academy Program is organized in a bid to play its part in building the digital skills that Africa needs for its digital transformation.

Background Details

Aligned with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa and MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy, the launch of MTN Skills Academy represents a transformative shift in Corporate Social Investment towards Digital Skills for Digital Jobs.

The Skills Academy understands the dynamic digital economy and tailors its programs to meet current employer demands and employment opportunities across Africa.

Eligibility Criteria

The MTN Skills Academy Program is open and available to every interested African. Apply today and kickstart your life-changing learning.

Benefits of MTN Skills Academy Program

  • The MTN Skills Academy aims to provide access to digital and financial skills training across Africa.
  • By bridging the gap between high demand and low supply, MTN aims to increase digital skills and increase employment opportunities.

Available Programs

  • Product Analyst

Creating products that meet customers’ needs and solve their problems through thoughtful, clever, and universal design.

  • Developer

Building computer software and applications through coding and computer science.

  • Data Analyst 

Reviewing data to identify key insights for a business, & using that data to solve problems and communicate messages about the business.

  • Social Media

Managing a company’s online presence by developing a strategy, producing good online content, analysing data, and managing campaigns.

Application Deadline: All Year Round

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of MTN Skills Academy Program 

UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (2026) for Young Africans

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UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (2026) for Young Africans

The UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is specifically targeted towards young Africans whose access to higher education is impeded by economic and social barriers. The University of Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundations Scholars Program designed to equip youth with the necessary tools and education to drive transformative change which will positively impact their communities and countries.

Initiated in 2012, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, primarily young Africans, to pursue their higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.

For the 2026 academic year, the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program will provide fully-funded opportunities for young scholars to study for i) undergraduate qualifications or ii) master’s degree qualifications.

Applications are restricted to the following disciplines/fields of study:

Undergraduate Qualification

  • Arts and Humanities (History, Linguistics, Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies)
  • Economic & Management Sciences (Economics, Information Sciences and Public Administration)
  • Education (Mathematics and Science, Foundation Phase)
  • Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences)

Postgraduate Qualification: Master’s Degree

  • Art & Humanities (Applied Linguistics, History, Gender Justice, Migration Studies, Sociology for Development)
  • Community & Health Sciences (Public Health)
  • Economic & Management Sciences (Development Studies, Information Sciences)
  • Law (Governance and Human Rights)
  • Natural Sciences (Biological, Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences)

Eligibility Requirements

Undergraduate Studies:

  • Be no older than 26 years for the undergraduate studies;
  • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have applied for academic admission to the University for 2026;
  • International applicants must apply for exemption through Universities South Africa (USAf) to determine if they meet South Africa’s minimum higher education admission requirements. (For exemption applications and additional information, please visit https://usaf.ac.za/facilitating-entry-to-sa-universities/).
  • Be prepared to register for full-time undergraduate study in January 2026;
  • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

Master’s Degree Studies:

  • Be no older than 30 years for the master’s degree studies;
  • Meet the University’s minimum admissions requirements (for program/discipline-specific information, visit www.uwc.ac.za) and must have applied for academic admission to the University for 2026;
  • International applicants must ensure their qualifications meet the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) requirements. For verification, visit https://www.saqa.org.za/;
  • Be prepared to begin their first year of registration for full-time master’s degree study in January 2026;
  • Provide evidence that access to university studies is impeded by social and economic barriers.

Benefits

  • In addition to providing support for tuition fees, the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides a range of specialised resources to support Mastercard Foundation Scholars to facilitate their transition into dignified and fulfilling work. In particular, Mastercard Foundation Scholars will be provided with:

o Pre-arrival support and an official on-boarding welcome programme;
o Housing in a UWC residence on campus;
o Personalised support throughout their studies, ensuring that every UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholar has the best possible experience;
o A monthly stipend and meal allowance;
o Medical aid;
o Laptop;
o Study materials allowance; and
o Holistic wrap around support programmes.

Application Process

Step 1: Apply for admission to study at UWC

  • Applicants intending to apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC must first submit an academic application to study at UWC for the 2026 academic year. To apply, please use the following link: admission-and-financial-aid/apply. Take note of the application closing dates for the desired programme/discipline.
  • Only applicants who have successfully submitted their academic application and obtained a UWC application number are eligible to apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UWC, as a UWC application number is required to complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application form.

Step 2: Apply for the UWC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Once you have successfully submitted your application to study at UWC, apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by completing the online application

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program (2026)

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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program (2026)

Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity in their schools, the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is available for you. This program at the University of Toronto provides provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. A special emphasis is placed on the impact the student has had on the life of their school and community, and their future potential to contribute positively to the global community.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding students across the world, including international students studying at Canadian high schools. This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year approximately 37 students will be named Lester B. Pearson Scholars.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to the Lester Pearson International Scholarship, you must be:

  • an international student (i.e. a non-Canadian requiring a study permit);
  • enrolled in your final year of senior secondary school in 2025/2026 or have graduated no earlier than June 2025
  • beginning your studies at the University of Toronto in September 2026 (students already attending post-secondary studies cannot be considered; students starting their post-secondary studies in January 2026 at another post-secondary institution cannot be considered).

Application Process

The 2026 Competition opens on July 1, 2025. To apply, you will need to:

  1. Receive a nomination from your school. High schools not already contacted/verified are asked to submit an application to participate in our program, available here.(external link) High schools who have participated in a previous year will receive their nomination access starting July 1, 2025.
  2. Apply to study at the University of Toronto(external link) by October 17, 2025 in order to begin your studies in September 2026 .  Please be advised that you will be considered for the Pearson Scholarship for your first choice of program at U of T.  You may apply for several programs and may receive admission to them all; however, the Pearson Scholarship, if awarded to you, would be restricted to your first choice of program at U of T at the time our scholarship decisions are made.
  3. Once we’ve received a nomination and you’ve applied to the university, you can complete the online Lester B. Pearson Scholarship application by November 7, 2025.  You will receive a private link to the scholarship application when you are successfully nominated by your school.
  4. Submit all necessary documentation online by November 7, 2025.

Pearson Scholarship Deadlines

  • School nomination deadline: October 10, 2025
  • Student OUAC admission application deadline: October 17, 2025 
  • Student scholarship application deadline and documentation submission deadline: November 7, 2025

For more details concerning this program, kindly visit the official website of the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program.

Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme

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Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme

Writers who desire to focus on their craft for a while and use the opportunity to connect with fellow writers, the Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme is that opportunity for you. The Association of Nigerian Authors is inviting you to apply for this unique opportunity.

The Residency Programme provides a unique opportunity for creative writers in Africa to complete a literary manuscript at the state-of-the-art Mamman Vatsa Writers’ Village and Resort; located on the scenic Maitama Extension along Mpape Road, Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital.

It aims to foster excellence, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange among participants. The Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme also seeks to facilitate mentorship by bringing together established and emerging writers from diverse backgrounds across Africa to share their experiences, develop their craft, and contribute to the development of the continent’s literary landscape.

Funding Information

  • N15,000/Resident per week for the four weeks.
  • Two extra weeks at the Resident’s personal expense.
  • N100,000 lump sum transportation fare for local residents and N200,000 for international residents.
  • Duration: August the 30th to October the 11th, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants of the Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme must be practising creative writers based in Africa and currently working in the following literary genres: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Literary Criticism.
  • Applicants must have written and published at least one work, a book, or excerpts in a reputable literary platform (print or digital) prior to this application. Make sure to indicate this and the genre in your résumé. (Link, Title, Publisher, Year of publication, and ISBN)
  • Fiction, Non-fiction, and Literary Criticism applicants must submit a 500-750-word sample of the work they intend to focus on during their stay at the Residency.
  • Poetry applicants must submit 5 poems from their work-in-progress.
  • Applicants must submit proof of their African national identity and evidence of living in the continent at the time of application.
  • Applicants must submit a 500-word statement of purpose stating why they need the Residency and describing what they would be working on during the Residency.
  • Applicants must submit a one-page profile or portfolio indicating their work.
  • Applicants will be selected based solely on the literary quality of their application and nothing else.
  • Selected applicants must be willing to commit part of their time at the Residency to engage in mentorship activities with students and to participate in other cultural activities during their time here.
  • Writers must commit to completing the 4 Weeks duration of the Residency (with 2 additional weeks, optional).

Application Requirements

Applicants for the Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme are to submit the following:

  • A Comprehensive 2-Page Résumé.
  • Provide two Referral Letters: (One-page each)
  • Submit a brief Sample of the ongoing creative work you want to improve or complete at the Residency (a 2-page/500-750 word sample)

Application Deadline: 12 July 2025

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of Ken-Saro Wiwa International Writers’ Residency Programme.

Senior Community Grants Support & Performance Officer Needed at NHSBT

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Senior Community Grants Support & Performance Officer Needed at NHSBT

NHS Blood and Transplant (BT) is currently seeking a Senior Community Grants Support and Performance Officer to support their unique Community Grants Programme. The programme works with a wide network of inspiring community partners who are leading powerful, grassroots work to raise awareness and inspire donation – and this role plays a key part in supporting and showcasing that impact.

As a Senior Community Grants Support and Performance Officer, you will be providing effective operational support and performance management of the Community Grants Programme, working closely with the Community Engagement Grants Manager. This includes leading on the day-to-day operations of the programme, alongside overseeing and implementing clear, effective processes to manage the programme and impact. You will need to be highly organised and proactive and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Role of the Senior Community Grants Support & Performance Officer

In this role, you will be responsible for increasing understanding, supporting behaviour change and growing and diversifying the blood, deceased organ and living kidney donor base through effective operational and performance management of the Community Grants Programme. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the operational and performance management of a crucial programme, delivering clear outcomes against our key strategic priorities.
  • Responsible for overseeing and implementing robust grant management and evaluation processes and systems across the end-to-end grant process
  • Support the delivery of the Community Grants Programme within the Donor Experience directorate.
  • Lead on key functions of the programme throughout the end-to-end grant process, whilst also managing the day-to-day operational effectiveness of the programme.
  • Lead on managing multiple external relationships; providing effective project advisory support to external funded partners, and a grant management agency to ensure optimal grant activities.
  • Support multiple internal team relationships to establish cross-collaborative working processes to amplify the impact of the grants programme.
  • Manage all grants programme communication whilst developing engaging communication strategies and platforms.
  • Develop performance frameworks and produce regular reports to share to key internal and external audiences on the grants programme activity.

Required Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience of working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint)
  • Successful track record of Community Engagement at a operational level within an organisation of comparable scope, size and complexity.
  • Experience in a stakeholder engagement role and of developing, delivering and evaluating stakeholder engagement programmes
  • Demonstrable commitment to diversity and equality
  • Specialist understanding of using attitudinal insight and applying behaviour change techniques and of developing and using data to inform continuous improvement and decision-making
  • Experience of working with community groups in a professional or personal capacity

Qualifications and Training

  • Specialist knowledge in the field of stakeholder engagement, plus significant relevant experience
  • Degree or equivalent experience to Degree level
  • Demonstrates commitment to own continued professional development (CPD)

Application Deadline: 23:59 on 13th July 2025.

For more details and to apply, kindly visit the official website of NHSBT Senior Community Grants Support & Performance Officer

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