Life can be funny at times. He graduated in the year 2012 from one of the most reputable federal univesity in Northern Nigeria, with very attractive grades. Late last year his uncle (now late) gave him a sum of 30,000 to apply for Msc program, he also promised to finance the program...but has fate will have it, his uncle is late now. Today he got the news dat he has bin admitted, instead of shouting for joy he burst into tears. He said there is no means of getting a total of about 140k to pay d school fees and acceptance fees.
1. Nairalanders pls are there funding opportunities available for people in dis situation
2. Is it also true dat if he fails to accept d admission nw, he wont be consider again in future (the university is U.I)?.
He works in a firm dat presently pay him 10,000 per month, T.fare of 4500.
Pls i need advice, so i can calm d young man down

Tell him to google list of scholarships,and apply for as many as he meets the eligibility criteria.

mizskyhigh:
Tell him to google list of scholarships,and apply for as many as he meets the eligibility criteria.

Thank You He has done that already,he his yet to get any positive response.

"Yes,there is hope for him"
As someone suggested,he shd seek for any available scholarships,.

Secondly,He shouldn't forget God "the helper of the helpless" ,He shd intrust all to God....

auchomage:
Thank You He has done that already,he his yet to get any positive response.

Processing a scholarship application usually takes a little time as they consider a lot of factors(e.g the course of study,how the knowledge acquired can be used to develop the nation's economy bla bla bla).

He should patiently wait if its been clearly stated that successful applicants will be notified,but if they are silent,then he should mail them (preferable after a week or two of the closing date) and inquire of his status.

Meanwhile,he can also talk to his current employers,who knows,they might just sponsor him especially if the knowledge to be acquired will be of benefit to them. Plus try a state scholarship.

All I'm saying is,he should exhaust every available opportunity,the worst that can happen is he gets a NO,but at least,he'll know he tried.

Sorry about his uncle,they say everything happen for a reason,I guess sometimes,we just wish we can at least know what the reason is. If it will make him feel any better,I'm in the same situation,got admission,no sponsor! He's got to be strong and against all odds,keep hoping...it is well.

Aspiregreat:
"Yes,there is hope for him"
As someone suggested,he shd seek for any available scholarships,.

Secondly,He shouldn't forget God "the helper of the helpless" ,He shd intrust all to God....

thanks alot, that was helpful. Can someone do justice to d other question, will he still be considered for admission if decides to apply again?

mizskyhigh:

Processing a scholarship application usually takes a little time as they consider a lot of factors(e.g the course of study,how the knowledge acquired can be used to develop the nation's economy bla bla bla).

He should patiently wait if its been clearly stated that successful applicants will be notified,but if they are silent,then he should mail them (preferable after a week or two of the closing date) and inquire of his status.

Meanwhile,he can also talk to his current employers,who knows,they might just sponsor him especially if the knowledge to be acquired will be of benefit to them. Plus try a state scholarship.

All I'm saying is,he should exhaust every available opportunity,the worst that can happen is he gets a NO,but at least,he'll know he tried.

Sorry about his uncle,they say everything happen for a reason,I guess sometimes,we just wish we can at least know what the reason is. If it will make him feel any better,I'm in the same situation,got admission,no sponsor! He's got to be strong and against all odds,keep hoping...it is well.

His boss is super stingy, he works as a content developer for an educational foundation, he plans to further in one of the sciences, so it's not related to their line work at all. Am encourage dat someone else can relate to dis same situation, thanks for sharing. Pls if you dont mind, can he send you a mail, you can give him more orientation...ideas and info worth sharing

auchomage:
His boss is super stingy, he works as a content developer for an educational foundation, he plans to further in one of the sciences, so it's not related to their line work at all. Am encourage dat someone else can relate to dis same situation, thanks for sharing. Pls if you dont mind, can he send you a mail, you can give him more orientation...ideas and info worth sharing

I've shared all that there is to share,but if he insists,then sure. My email mizskyhigh@gmail.com

auchomage:
thanks alot, that was helpful. Can someone do justice to d other question, will he still be considered for admission if decides to apply again?

Of cause he'll be considered,plus I don't know of UI but some schools give the candidate enough time to decide whether to accept the offer or not. In my case for instance,I have from now till 31st Aug to make that decision.

This is pathetic....10k per month for a graduate?....

mizskyhigh:

I've shared all that there is to share,but if he insists,then sure. My email mizskyhigh@gmail.com

Thanks again. I have sent him the mail address, he will contact you soon

mizskyhigh:

Of cause he'll be considered,plus I don't know of UI but some schools give the candidate enough time to decide whether to accept the offer or not. In my case for instance,I have from now till 31st Aug to make that decision.

Oh i think dis will calm him down for a while. cos it was his dream to attend U.I. He said someone had warned not to apply again, if he fails to accept d admission. your input is highly valuable

Yustash001:
This is pathetic....10k per month for a graduate?....

you can say that again...what can he do?

auchomage:
Thanks again. I have sent him the mail address, he will contact you soon

Its okay,you must be a friend indeed

Yustash001:
This is pathetic....10k per month for a graduate?....

The labor market is that bad