International | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

2012 International Ibsen Award in the Field of Drama and Theater in Norway

The International Ibsen Award Committee hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the International Ibsen Award 2012.The International Ibsen Award was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 2007, and amounts to NOK 2.5 million (approx. €300,000).The International Ibsen Award honors an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater. The winner of the 2010 was the internationally renowned playwright Jon Fosse Award. In 2009 the winner was Ariane Mnouchkine – founder and leader of Théâtre du Soleil.

The right to nominate is open to anyone. The nomination letter must be written in English and state the reasons for nomination (maximum 3 pages). The letter should contain a brief CV for the candidate, and two-three suggested referees who know and can provide additional information about the candidate’s work. Self nominations are not acceptable. Nominations are strictly confidential. They should not be disclosed to the nominee or to others, not even after the prize winner has been announced.

Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1/ 2011

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International Ibsen Scholarships Programme 2011 in Norway

The International Ibsen Scholarships will be handed out for the 4th time in 2011. The scholarships are meant to act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen. Scholarships are applicable to individuals, organizations or institutions within the artistic community. The scholarship funds amount to 1.000.000 NOK (approx. 125.000 Euro / 160.000 US Dollars) and will be awarded to Ibsen-related projects world wide.

The International Ibsen Scholarships, initiated by the Norwegian government, are awarded annually and the applications are subject to scrutiny by an appointed jury. Previous years, projects from Asia, North-America, Europe, Africa and Australia have received scholarships. The presentation of the scholarships is staged in Ibsen’s birth town, Skien in Norway, on 19th and 20th September 2011 and coincides with the Skien International Ibsen Conference.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th April 2011.

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Scholarship Opportunities for International Students, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, offers scholarship opportunities for International Students in any field of their interest. The offer is opened to both undergraduate and graduate up to Master level.
Scholarship Value:
a. Tuition fees will be covered;
b. Subsistence allowance;
c. Miscellaneous allowance;
d. Free accommodation;
e. Transportation allowance to and from Ilorin (once per session);
f. Complimentary access to the facilities of the University Health Services.

Eligibility
i.Undergraduate:
Applicant must meet the admission requirements of the University i.e. 5 credits ‘O’ level or its equivalent for candidate seeking admission to the first year of the first degree programmes and two ‘A’ level plus 3 ‘O’ level credits (or its equivalent) for candidates seeking admission into the second year of the programme.

ii.Graduate:
Applicants must meet admission requirements of Master programme of the University i.e. Second Class Honours, (Upper Division) or the equivalent in the bachelor degree.

Additional Requirements
a Evidence of medical fitness and
b Submit evidence of proficiency in English Language.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 27 September 2011
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