Scholarship West- and Central Africa

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requirements in the call for applications.

Applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

A) Citizenship of either Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria or Togo

B) Country of residence Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria or Togo

C) Completed Bachelor’s degree

Value

DAAD will support you during your study experience in Germany both financially and professionally. Prior to your arrival, you will have information seminars on how to apply at German universities for a Master’s degree programme, preparation throughout the pre-departure phase, e.g., seminars for your arrival in Germany as well as during your language course in Germany as orientation.

The scholarship includes:

A) Language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies

B) Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree programme at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting in winter term 2024 (September/October 2024)

C) Additional mandatory training programme LEAD! Specific information about the values is published in the call for application.

Programme features

In addition to the supported Master degree programme the scholarship includes the mandatory additional training programme LEAD!. The scholarship holder can choose the study programme, they can apply to all suitable Master degree programmes in Germany

After being granted a place in the scholarship programme they apply directly to their desired study programmes at German Institutes of Higher Education (more information on how to apply for a Master’s programme in Germany and what prerequisites DAAD expects of the Master’s course profile here).

Call for application

“Leadership for Africa” Programme for Chad, DR

Congo, Niger, Nigeria, and Togo: Master’s Degree Scholarships in Germany.

The scholarship programme „Leadership for Africa” for Chad, DR Congo, Niger, Nigeria and Togo

Testimonial: Some testimonials of our Leadership for Africa scholarship holders from West and Central Africa describing their feelings when they knew that they got the scholarship:

I was drawn into it by the funding opportunity and even more so by the focus on nurturing future leaders for Africa. This was in line with my personal goals and ambitions so after checking that I met the requirements, I sat myself down and quickly began preparing my application. – Brian K.

Important deadlines and dates

Application period: 03 April 2023 until 09 June 2023

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Erling Haaland And Kylian Mbappe Will Dominate World Football For Next 10 Years, Says Romelu Lukaku

By www eurosport.com

Romelu Lukaku believes the rivalry between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will dominate football for at least the next 10 years

Inter Milan forward Lukaku is preparing to face Manchester City's Haaland in the Champions League final on Saturday

Haaland has torn up the record books after scoring 36 Premier League goals in 38 games in his debut season, surpassing Andy Cole’s and Alan Shearer’s respective tallies of 34 goals in a 42-game season. In total, the Norway international has scored 52 goals in 52 appearances to spearhead City's treble pursuit.

Meanwhile, Mbappe netted 41 goals across 43 appearances in all competitions for Paris SaintGermain as the French forward claimed his sixth Ligue 1 title

Speaking to CNN senior sport analyst Darren Lewis, Lukaku said: “I think he [Haaland] will dominate, with Mbappe, world football for the next 10 years

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Lukaku looked in more detail at the test which Inter face on Saturday in Istanbul, and knows the Serie A side will be huge underdogs in Turkey

“It’s a beautiful thing, playing probably against the best team in the world. I just want to enjoy it, not having pressure, just enjoy the moment, enjoy the build-up, go there to have the best result possible

“Man City is a well-drilled team. [Pep] Guardiola is such a good coach because every game is a different game plan.

“They have different patterns every game. And you know [Haaland] with these movements and the way how they open defences up at the end, he will get those chances because those movements and the patterns that they do, they synchronise very well.”

Belgium's all-time record goalscorer also revealed the emotional tribute he pays to his late grandfather after every goal, and explained what it will mean to play in arguably the biggest match in club football.

“I promised [him] that I would look after my mum, when I was 12, I did that. So every time when I look at my mum and I see her in the stands, I look at him after every goal. And I say, I did it.

“It doesn’t matter, wins or losses, I take it in my stride. My grandfather meant the world to me

When asked what playing in a Champions League final would mean to his grandfather. Lukaku replied: “A lot. When I see my son, I see so much of him. My grandfather, for me was my number one. He was my biggest fan.”

It's never too early… It's never too late

by Oluwasegun Oluwaleti

During one of my numerous freshers’ orientation events, I asked myself, "what is in it for me" if I am to become a student member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)?

Why is it even important? My curious mind was racing back and forth as I asked myself these questions. Suddenly, the timeless quote by the much loved John F. Kennedy jumped up to my mind - "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." So, in this case, “Ask not what NIA can do for you, ask what you can do for NIA." That response gave me a paradigm shift to think differently and caused me to look inwards; because of this new frame of mind my focus was now on how I could best contribute my quota and add value. I volunteered to assist the public relations officer of the departmental students association. This role gave me useful insights into some crude realities of life and paved a platform for me to do more

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Nigeria and the world at large has grown beyond waiting for governments to create jobs Rather, youth at all levels need to develop both creative and critical thinking capacity to proffer solutions and add value. The world is fast changing and we need to constantly question the status quo. Why? How? Why not? Look around you. Money is in circulation but you just need to open your eyes and mind to see how best to tap in, create value and money would automatically chase you. It is all about defining who you are and the role you want to play in this game called life. What can you bring to the table?

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