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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 5:36am On Jun 21, 2018
DMainMan:

Nice. I really like the way u were optimistic.

Thanks. smiley smiley smiley grin grin grin
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 12:34pm On Jun 20, 2018
scarplanet:


Well in all, God will only always glory his name. We need to understand in life that we are saved and blessed ONLY by grace, and NEVER by our own self righteousness or vain efforts. If God hadn't willed it, we wouldn't have seen it manifest!

Personally I still don't want to believe that this blessing happened by luck or chance or our qualifications... That way we would be conscious of always returning the glory to whom it's due.

Exxa, you have been quite helpful in this thread, very helpful. God has indeed just started greater things for u. Kindly always ignore negative comments or perceptions of you, they don't matter at all in you becoming who you want to be. Just be sure that you are not weary in doing good; it pays.


I wish I applied for the UK scheme though; I would have preferred UK for personal reasons, but I'm grateful God gave me France instead.

Indeed All Glory is to God Almighty..thank you very much for your encouraging words and prayers. May God bless us all.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 11:36am On Jun 20, 2018
scarplanet:


Same here. So how do you think is the best way to proceed?

Releasing the list is the first step, PTDF should contact us before the induction. You will be told everything you need to do during or before the induction. Also, if I have any confirmed info before time I will let you people know.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 11:15am On Jun 20, 2018
flyjustice:

Thanks Exaa. The other day u were narrating your ordeal about the interview, some folks found it reprehensible and accused you of bragging. So me just keep quiet and observe since making self reference is now considered a crime

I tell you, it was hurtful especially since everything I said was coming from a place of love. My biggest joy is that God has vindicated me.
Some people even discredited my qualifications because I was honest enough to say I had no publications, others made me subject of mockery insinuating that free school in China is better than mine but what they didn't know is that I graduated from UCL.


But I was deeply convinced in my heart that there was hope for me so I waited patiently and I PRAYED.

Even about list been released yesterday, they still called me out and mocked me in the process.

Here are some facts for those wondering what might have happened:


People that applied to both schemes had better chances but since the FGC list was compiled first, those who made it were automatically disqualified for the UK scheme. They now have to consider those that didn't make it for the UK scheme hence the delay in the release of the list.

Some people were contacted because the schools needed them to do one or two things.

About induction, things have changed since my time. As soon as I have confirmed info I will let you guys know, PTDF will also contact you with detailed information before time.
People asking why it is 5days; you will be doing a lot of things in those 5 days dont worry
(from lectures on what is expected of you and what you should expect in the country youll be going to, to signing of bonds if any, to getting your award letter), just endeavour to come with all your documents including your international passport.

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 10:28am On Jun 20, 2018
kolladey:
congratulations to those that made the final list. pls,Is der anybody here that did not receive previous mail to send some documents for the GFC and he/she made this finalist? Pls,let us know.


I didn't get a mail and I made the list.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 10:26am On Jun 20, 2018
flyjustice:

Overall best student in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University zaria. (First Class Economics)
I have 4 publications
4 National Awards
And second person in ABU, Zaria to graduate with a First class in Economics from katsina state After the incumbent HOD in 1994

Like i said earlier, my qualification has little impact on the outcome. I guess i was just lucky out of thousands

You are wrong..your qualification had major impact in your selection.

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 1:54am On Jun 20, 2018
SenseiVoyles:

Please what documents are needed at the induction. Is the health test carried out also and can it prevent one from getting the award if one is a sickler for example.

Come with ALL your documents.

As far as I know, the only test that will be carried out is the TB screening for UK scholars. Different countries have different requirements and I seriously doubt if genotype (non SS) is a prerequisite to obtaining a study visa.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 1:10am On Jun 20, 2018
efomzy:
Dmainman and EXXA....Please how is the induction conducted asper accomodation and Feeding. I stay very far from Abuja ooooo

Lol!!! Should I answer or not...If I do I'm not sure you'll believe me oo.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 1:01am On Jun 20, 2018
Bravo121:
I MADE IT...... THANK YOU JESUS(GERMANY). Now the Problem is I've just landed a very big job(my dream job). WHAT DO I DO NOW? THIS IS THE BIGGEST FIX I'VE EVER BEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE AND I LOVE EVERY BIT OF IT. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US WHO MADE IT.


Go for your job...differ your award till next year and apply for study leave after one year.

The only problem I see with that is not knowing whether you'll be granted study leave just after a year of working.

Weigh your options carefully and pray for guidance...Congrats.

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:34pm On Jun 19, 2018

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:27pm On Jun 19, 2018
I GIVE THE ALMIGHTY GOD ALL PRAISES AND GLORY FOR HE HAS DONE IT AGAIN....I MADE IT.

I sincerely hope that we are many with positive news on this thread. I ENJOYED every bit of the "troubling comments" but my God that I bow to has vindicated me FOR HE SAYS BE AND IT IS. My weaknesses couldn't stop my shine.


I know some people will still be doubting if the list is out or not....IT IS REALLY OUT.

Congratulations to all those that made it, it has bn a worthy wait.

To those that didn't, next year is just around the corner and you can always try again..May Almighty God open other opportunities to and for you. God Bless.

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:07pm On Jun 19, 2018
LIST IS OUT GUYS!!!!

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 1:00am On Jun 19, 2018
Blessingkm:
check exxa's post.He must have heard it from some one in ptdf.some people on this thread said immediately after sallah that is from tmrw.Exxa later said it is on Tuesday if everything goes well.we hope for d best


Its funny how people have so far assumed I'm a He/Brother/Guy...Ive thoroughly enjoyed it though.

On a serious note, the list will be out today except something terribly goes wrong or God wills otherwise, lets keep our fingers crossed and hope there will not be any further delays.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 11:17pm On Jun 18, 2018
Blessingkm:
tomorrow is Tuesday.. My hrt is beating

My dear, its not only you. I dont know if I will sleep well tonight but I will try cos we women are known to be strong lol.

Just keep praying and let's keep our faith in the Almighty.

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 8:45pm On Jun 15, 2018
chitex41:
My interview for tge uk went excellent , i have all the requirements they asked, answered their questions very well, i saw the expression on the faces of the panel, all smiles....one of the prof. Advice me on what to do so she can give me more marks, i went out did it, came back to them, they attended to me again......BUT DESPITE THESE, AM NOT CERTAIN IF I WILL MAKE THE LIST, BECAUSE, I KNOW A LADY LAST YEAR WHO DIDNT TAKE THE APTITUDE TEST OR INTERVIEW , SHE DIDNT APPLY, AND SHE WAS SHORTLISTED , WHEN I ASKED HER, SHE SAID THEY WILL OPEN A PORTAL FOR HER ON INDUCTION DAY.....
CURRENTLY , THERE ARE TWO PERSONS BOASTING OF ALREADY RINSING THIS YEARS OWN.....

PLS , YOU GUYS SHOULD STOP ALL THESE ARGUMENTS , JUST WATCH AND PRAY, IF GOD SAYS ITS FOR YOU NO MAN WOULD TAKE IT AWAY FROM YOU........JUST FORGET PTDF, FACE OTHER THINGS AND MOVE ON WITH YOUR LIFE , BEFORE YOU MIGHT HURT YOURSELF WHEN THE LIST FINALLY COMES OUT..

FROM NEXT WEEK , TEXT, MAILS WILL START ROLLING .....GOODLUCK

Thank you!!!!!! Finally, someone saying exactly what I was trying to pass across but instead they said I was bragging. I had very similar experience during my interview which is why I believe people that haven't been contacted shouldn't despair.

If everything goes well, THE LIST WILL BE OUT ON TUESDAY!!!!

In the meantime, see below the correct template for PhD applicants. This was used for the UK interview and I can't say if the same was used for FGC..

We can all score ourselves while we wait lol and hopefully find out where we might have bn weak.

Best of luck y'all!!!

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 5:32pm On Jun 10, 2018
Awards, whether 100 or 5 (international, national, local, official etc) was scored a maximum of 5marks, one for each award..by this you should know how unnecessary your arguments are.

Both awards and publications had maximum of 5 each and yes i was given full marks for my awards. Again, it was just to encourage others.

That said, for the sake of those that are interested in what I have to say:

THE LIST SHOULD BE OUT ANYTIME FROM NEXT WEEK, SO WATCH OUT.

Please dont tag me, the explanations I have given so far are draining.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 10:06am On Jun 10, 2018
Bodmillz:


All of these are Awards but not actually what they requested for. They asked for National/International Awards.

Well, they were very well recieved. I didnt school in Nigeria, but my academic achievements have earned me presidential handshake/award, award from NSA etc (if those don't count, I dont know what will).
By the way, my post is only to encourage people who thought they did well and haven't bn contacted, lets not miss that
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:47am On Jun 09, 2018
Mrpen:



Pls what kind of awards do you possess and how (or from where) did you get all the 13 awards. Please I need help with this in case of next time. Thanks.

My awards are all academic:
Best student from my dept/faculty, award from NSA (undergrads), best research project, best in the dept, deans list (masters) etc.
If you were a scholar, your letter serves as an award too.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:37am On Jun 09, 2018
Mrpen:


Does professional courses and certification serve as awards?

They dont
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 7:36am On Jun 09, 2018
tyakson99:

your profile is great and there is high hope and I pray you get it. but I feel you need to try on the publication cause it could be difference between you and the next person from your state who also has First Class and distinction, and maybe fewer awards but with 2 or 3 publication. just my thoughts though

Amen, thanks for the advice, Ill work on it.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 10:06pm On Jun 08, 2018
Jejelaye1:


You are right. I didn't get to see the marking scheme but when I handed over my certificate to the prof. He showed it to the other man with laptop and said give him his 30 marks!

Yes, I remember it was 15-Distinction, 10-Merit and others-5 for masters, & 15-1st class, 10, 2:1, 5-2:2, 0-3rdclass for bachelors

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 9:33pm On Jun 08, 2018
udores:


Why all the fuzz about publications. As for academic publications - in the developed world, if you have one then it is assumed you have started a PhD or some other postgraduate research related program except you are talking about textbooks, novels, biographies, "handouts", "leaflets" and those made in the newspaper grin.
When you become a true researcher then you can start making genuine publications. That's the ideal thing.

Exactly �!
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 9:31pm On Jun 08, 2018
efomzy:



No publication? How possible.... Your résumé seem somehow without any publication

Lol, I wasnt interested in research until after my masters. My thesis was very interesting and I had the best research project by the way, hopefully in the future I will compress it into a paper for publication.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 9:19pm On Jun 08, 2018
Sheddy79:
What an excellent profile! Though you left out your background! Don't you think that could be a major factor in the selection process, since they are looking at programs that are related to the oil and gas industry, which is the core mandate of PTDF?


Communication Engineering! I think that one of the major factors is actually your proposal and how it is related to oil and gas. I can tell you that my interview was excellent too, so I really dont know. Lets just be hopeful.
Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 6:45pm On Jun 08, 2018
[quote author=hamzacs post=68302033]


Brother you are wrong..... The scoring templates posted here were correct....[/hquote]

I don't think I am. Like I said, what I SAW is different from what was posted. Plus I only made mention of the scoring template for PhD applicants. BUT if the template is different for FGC and UK interviews then none is wrong because the one I'm referring to was used during the interview for the UK scheme. You're free to believe what you wish though!!

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Education / Re: Apply for 2018/2019 PTDF Scholarship in Germany/France/China by ExxA: 6:18pm On Jun 08, 2018
I'm a PhD applicant and was a PTDF scholar, I haven't bn contacted but I'm very hopeful. I think we need to be patient, I applied to both the FGC and UK schemes.
I can tell you AUTHORITATIVELY that the marking scheme for PhD applicants posted on this forum is wrong, at least its not what was on the table while I was being interviewed. I remember that qualification (Bachelors plus Masters) was a max of 30 marks.
If you think you did well and you haven't bn contacted, remain hopeful..
Below is my profile:

Masters..Distinction
Bachelors...First Class
Awards...13
Publications..None
Work experience..7yrs

Lets keep our fingers crossed and above all..PRAY!!

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