Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2015

Guinness Nigeria Plc,  member of Diageo Plc the world's leading premium drinks business with an unrivaled collection of beverage alcohol & non-alcohol brands across the Spirits, Wine & Beer categories.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified students who wish to be considered for the: 

Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

Programme SummaryThis scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria's commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development in its communities. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students (from Guinness Nigeria's host communities) who are currently studying in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics.

Students from the following Communities are therefore encouraged to apply

• Ogba, Ikeja Local Government Area, Lagos State.
• Oregbeni, lkpoba-Okha Local, Government Area, Edo State.
• Egbeluowo, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State
• Odeukwu, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area, Abia State.

Eligibility

• Applications are only open to students from the above communities.
• Candidates must be first or second year students in Nigerian Universities or Polytechnics.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates may be required to write an aptitude test
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide a letter of introduction from the Chairman of their Community Development Associations.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2015.

Application Procedure
Candidates who qualify for this scholarship should send the following details below to:info.gn@diageo.com

• Full Name
• Gender
• University/Polytechnic
• Matriculation Number/Year of study
• Home Town/Local Government Area/State of Origin
• Phone Number/e-mail address
• Scanned copy of Student ID card or Admission letter

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1. Take an honest look at yourself.

To grow your confidence, it’s important to do an honest and accurate self-assessment of your abilities. If there are weaknesses in your skill set, make plans for strengthening these skills and find ways to minimize their negative impact. Ignoring your weaknesses or pretending they’re strengths won’t make them go away. Likewise, having a clear understanding of your strengths enables you to shake off some of the more groundless feedback and criticism you can get in a busy, competitive work environment—and that builds confidence.

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Rather than the physical changes in their bodies being responsible for the uptick in confidence, it was the immediate, endorphin-fueled positivity from exercise that made all the difference. Schedule your exercise to make certain it happens, and your confidence will stay up.

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