Life of a schooling mum

INSEAD is offering fully-funded fellowships for international students. INSEAD scholarships are available for the first five years of Ph.D. study and renewed annually dependent upon satisfactory progress in the programme. The Ph.D. in Management program at INSEAD is the only two continent program providing huge diversity and yet intimacy. The program offers close relationships with industry experts, a stimulating interdisciplinary environment, full financial support and an outstanding career potential. INSEAD Ph.D. Fellowship - Tuition Fee The tuition fee is fully covered for the first 5 years of the programme - coursework fees for the first 2 years of the programme, and dissertation fees for the last 3 years.  I NSEAD Ph.D. Fellowship - Stipend For AY 2018, annual stipend covers 35,200 € for Singapore-based students and 32,000 € for Fontainebleau-based students, which includes accommodation and living expenses. Research and conference budget support is provid...

yay!!! Nigeria is 57!!  I remember being at a workshop in the United States sometime last year and all the participants had to introduce themselves, where they are from, what schools/organization they are affiliated to, and the research interest. When it reached my turn, I did introduce myself and I remember clearly the odd stares I got when I mentioned that I was Nigerian. Note that even though I was the only black person in this group, there were many international participants who chose not mention their home countries but rather claimed their host countries. A few days after, I got talking to a lady and while chatting about my research, we started talking about Canada and I began to share with her how much I love being in Canada. I was surprised when she suggested that I shouldn't have mentioned Nigeria while introducing myself a few days before. It was subtle but I understood it - the image of me, the perception of me was a tiny bit colored by the current realities...

The Rhodes scholarship is administered by the Rhodes Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom and is a postgraduate award that seeks to support exceptional students from around the world to study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Scholars may pursue any full-time postgraduate degree offered by the University of Oxford for a duration of two years with an option for a third year. C OVERAGE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP a.    Full tuition, a maintenance stipend (covering accommodation, feeding, and incidentals) and one economy class airfare to and from Oxford at the beginning and end of tenure. b.    Comprehensive Rhodes Character, Service & Leadership program (retreats, workshops, conferences) which is designed to equip them on how to solve critical problems in any community they find themselves, as well as many discussions and social events at Rhodes House, Oxford. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must: a.   Be...

It has been such a long time since I wrote for the blog as I have been crazy busy getting used to being a mother the second time. Oh yes, you read right - I'm a mom for the second time. I welcomed my son this summer. On one hand, it's the most exciting and gratifying experience ever - I mean what says schooling mum better than popping one in the middle of your Ph.D. But on the other hand, what says crazy better than that.  I look at my son and all the 'crazy' decision to have him now is well worth it. I am just so grateful and still in awe of the wonder I have been gifted by God with this new life.  No doubt many things including posting on the blog have suffered during this time as a hundred and one percent attention had to be given to the little man. I plan to share some of my pregnancy experience with you soon. While we are still trying to get our website up and running, I shall be posting on the blog more often and I will make an effort not to be MIA for ...

The United States Embassy, Nigeria is calling for applications from academically qualified, highly motivated, low-income students for the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP). OFP’s mission is to assist talented and determined, low-income students who are good candidates for financial assistance from U.S. colleges and universities but lack the financial resources to cover the up-front cost of obtaining admission. OFP works closely with students through regularly scheduled meetings and seminars to assist them throughout the application process to secure admission and scholarships to attend colleges and universities in the United States. OFP finances the cost of the application process, including registration fees for required standardized examinations and provides free membership to the U.S. EducationUSA Advising Center for its participants.  Participants will work with EducationUSA Advisors from June 2017 – August 2018 to try to secure places and financial assi...

Unfortunately, the incidence of domestic violence and abuse against women appears to be on the increase in Nigeria. Perhaps it isn't really on the increase but the access to social media has increased the awareness. People find it much easier to report abuse online especially through anonymous platforms because of the stigma still attached to victims of abuse and consequent separation or divorce. However, there are still many more unreported cases especially when women are not financially empowered to get a separation from an abusive partner. The Shade of Women foundation offers help and a temporary safe haven for women in this types of situation. They offer emergency shelter, counselling and legal services pro bono. The main goal of the organization is to reduce the extent and impact of domestic violence in Nigeria where domestic violence is reinforced by economic hardship, alcohol abuse, other antisocial behavior, and social and cultural inequality.  For more informa...

The United States of America's embassy and consulate in Nigeria is calling for applications for the 2018 Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program. The program aims to provide Nigerian teachers with opportunities to develop expertise in their subject areas, enhance their teaching skills, and increase their knowledge of the Unites States. The program consists of a six-week training in areas such as teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, teaching strategies and instructional technology. Cultural enrichment, mentoring and support will be provided throughout the program. Eligibility criteria This opportunity is open to Secondary school teachers in the following disciplines; English or English as a ForeignLanguage Social Studies ( Civics, History, Geography, etc) Mathematics Science Special Education teachers in the disciplines listed above. Applicants must: Have five or more years of classroom experience Have earned a bachelor's de...