2013 NDDC Foreign Scholarship is out

I'm writing this in order to benefit those yet to do their interview. I'm from CRS. I went for M.Sc.(Agriculture). I studied Animal Science (Agric). From the discussion among those present it seems cut-off varies depending on the State of origin and course of study. Most of us for 8.am session today were from CRS. It seems the degree/course you are going for should tally with your previous degree because they made a comment in my presence suggesting so. A certain lady studied Botany(B.Sc) but is going for M.Sc. Renewable Energy Resource Mgt in University of West Indies (Barbados). She came out after me and looked visibly troubled/angry. On asking, we were told they didn't ask her any question per se but pointedly told her that NDDC does not support her course of study (probably because of the Mgt in it?) especially Mgt courses. Does it mean they do not know that her course is not a mgt course?. I think it lies between Agric and Environmental Science! However they finally told her that she could quickly apply for an Agric course and if given the admission letter b4 the whole interviews end (probably next week or so) they will consider her. Of course that is a tall order, I presume. I was told 34 applicants from CRS were shortlisted for the interview. Some didn't even show up. They said 15 were awarded to CRS last year and that AKS and Delta got up to 30 or above last year. Also, they equally hinted that within each state, Federal Character still plays a part and that successful candidates are often called on phone to come for documentation at NDDC office. No mail or text is sent to awardees. They collected a copy of my form printout, ID (Int'l), age declaration, admission letter, LGA certificate of origin, Reference letter (Bond of good conduct), B.Sc. certificate and NYSC. They asked and sighted my originals. Today is monthly sanitation in Port Harcourt. Sanitation ends by 10.0am and movement is restricted. I thought they will delay but behold they were there when I reached the hotel by 8.00am. It means they are lodged in the hotel or something. Back to my interview. Me: Good morning sirs! Good morning, sit down. Question 1: You're Julius, Julius Nyerere? No. I am Julius.......Q2: Come on who was Julius Nyerere?..., Q3:You heard of the flood recently in Niger Delta? Yes!. Which group of animals were not affected and for those affected what are some of the effects? Q4: You mentioned movement of some fish from fresh water into the ocean, how is sea water different from fresh water? What impact will sea water have on fresh water fish? Q5: You must have done basic biology since you studied Agric? Yes. So, what is bilateral symmetry?.....Q6 Why is it that it is predominantly the Fulanis that keep cattle and most of the cattle concentrated in Northern Nigeria and not Southern Nigeria? Q7: What is mad cow disease..... Q8: What is that course you want to study? We hope it is a continuation of your specialization? Yes. Thank you. You can now go! Me: Thank you. I went round, signed out, collected the 10K and went out. That was how it went folks. From my discussion with other guys, questions may stray from your core area. For e.g. A girl who studied Applied Geophysics was asked a question about Electromagnetism/waves but she thought that was too far from her area because she did not study pure Physics. Also, they said and gave examples of how merit counted last year. Good luck to everybody and pray hard. Thanks

Sorry guys, I had to dash down to Lag yesterday and got down to work almost immediately, hence the delayed reply.

@IsiomaP, from my observation, Ur being called up for the interview depends on when you got accredited, hence, even though urs is slated for 3pm, U can go earlier, BUT I also think the slots is for orderliness. So the choice is yours.

@Phoneline: different states have different cutoff marks, so that might just be a factor, but if you think you scored high enough to have been called (let's say, 30-something upwards) please do well to call them to complain Cruz while I was there someone called the man handling the accreditation to complain on the same issue and he said "if you are sure that that's Ur score and you never got the invitation, make sure you come next week". If you had asked this while I was there, I would have helped u complain to the man.

Sorry guys, I had to dash down to Lag yesterday and got down to work almost immediately, hence the delayed reply.

@IsiomaP, from my observation, Ur being called up for the interview depends on when you got accredited, hence, even though urs is slated for 3pm, U can go earlier, BUT I also think the time-slot system is for orderliness. So the choice is yours.

@Phoneline: different states have different cutoff marks, so that might just be a factor, but if you think you scored high enough to have been called (let's say, 30-something upwards) please do well to call them to complain Cruz while I was there someone called the man handling the accreditation to complain on the same issue and he said "if you are sure that that's Ur score and you never got the invitation, make sure you come next week". If you had asked this while I was there, I would have helped u complain to the man.

"Cruz" = "Cuz". Autocorrect issues.

You have done really well Jinbendi,it shows that its actually humans that are attending these interviews not ghosts as some of our forum members choose to keep mum after their interviews.
You have done well and i pray you scale through..

@ frankknight .... I've got my reasons for asking, and I decide whether it is a priority to me or not. So don't act like u r in my head.
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God save the Queen!

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Originally Posted by rabidvirus

You have done really well Jinbendi,it shows that its actually humans that are attending these interviews not ghosts as some of our forum members choose to keep mum after their interviews.
You have done well and i pray you scale through..

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Thanks but hide info? Whether we hide or not those that will be selected will be selected. NDDC is not a do or die affair, neither is it anyone's last bus stop. Last thing is a question I forgot:Q:Which countries border Nigeria on the North? It is one of the recurring questions that most candidates were asked, however, it varied from on the North, South, West etc. Thank you all.

Tnx boss!
U too much! I pray u scale tru.
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God save the Queen!

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Originally Posted by jinbendi

Thanks but hide info? Whether we hide or not those that will be selected will be selected. NDDC is not a do or die affair, neither is it anyone's last bus stop. Last thing is a question I forgot:Q:Which countries border Nigeria on the North? It is one of the recurring questions that most candidates were asked, however, it varied from on the North, South, West etc. Thank you all.

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Guy u too much. Thanks for the info. God Bless.

I'm from Edo state. Mine is 6th by 11am

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Originally Posted by fornow

I'm from Edo state. Mine is 6th by 11am

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Guy was up? what is the cut off for Edo? Pls,u can call or text me on 08068642049

Hey guys, Pls has any Geologist for MSc being interviewed? Thank u.

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Originally Posted by fornow

I'm from Edo state. Mine is 6th by 11am

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Pls wot did u score

I am at the center now, just concluded my registration,clearance. Awaiting the oral interview. By God's grace and favour,it is well with my soul.

For those asking questions about cut-off: Edo is 30, Imo = 30, Akwa Ibom = 25, Cross River 25, Abia is about 28 or 27 (not too sure of Abia, eventhough I am from Abia). (The NDDC did not mention it while I was there. I scored 29 and saw two people that scored 28 and were invited).

The question I was asked was around the course the course I wish to study, few questions around my previous course and current affairs that flew into their head (who is the Gov. of Bayelsa State).

Guys, could you believe that someone actually scored 48 out of 50 in that aptitude test? Hmmm!

I wish all others awaiting to be interviewed the best. Let's believe God for the best.

Sorry it is Delta that is 30. I do not know about Edo.

@ ojaimo tnx a lot for the info...
We are still waiting for our scheduled date.

i went 4 d interview today. After documentation, I was later interviewd. B4 questions started rolling, d only woman in d panel said dey dnt award scholarshp 4 doz who ar starting nxt yr january. That dey wnt atend to me unles i hav admision 4 septemba 2013. I was sent bak witout a T fare. I jst chekd my inbox and discoverd I also hav an offer 4 sep 2013. I wl enta d hotel ist tin 2maro mrng 2 b interviewd. I dn nearly lose hope and my 10k bt baba God decided 2 save d queen. I bles u my daddy at d top.

Success iyke... God will see u tru!
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God save the Queen!

pls house! can sum1 send me a copy of their bond of good conduct from any of the ffg asked (high court judge, senator, etc)... my interview is coming up and all means to get 1 has been unsuccessful... charlesu69 at yahoo dot com. thank you.

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pls house! can sum1 send me a copy of their bond of good conduct from any of the ffg asked (high court judge, senator, etc)... my interview is coming up and all means to get 1 has been unsuccessful... charlesu69 at yahoo dot com. thank you.

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Anybody can give u that in ur L.G A . Mine was by a councilor and they accepted it!! so dont border ursef just look for any one to do it for u. if God says the scholarsghip is urs ur guarantor doesn't count

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Originally Posted by ojaimo

For those asking questions about cut-off: Edo is 30, Imo = 30, Akwa Ibom = 25, Cross River 25, Abia is about 28 or 27 (not too sure of Abia, eventhough I am from Abia). (The NDDC did not mention it while I was there. I scored 29 and saw two people that scored 28 and were invited).

The question I was asked was around the course the course I wish to study, few questions around my previous course and current affairs that flew into their head (who is the Gov. of Bayelsa State).

Guys, could you believe that someone actually scored 48 out of 50 in that aptitude test? Hmmm!

I wish all others awaiting to be interviewed the best. Let's believe God for the best.

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this what i kept saying how is that possible, given that short time duration, to score 48? he spent 36seconds for one answer!! We see there is corruption everywhere in the society though anything can happen sha

48? I don't mean to be rude, but that aint true! From what I garnered, the interview dates are based on test scores (from individual states), in a descending order, which means that those those that scored the highest from each state were invited on the first day, 2nd May. I clearly heard the accreditation team congratulating the guy that scored the overall highest, 42. The guy happens to be someone I knew while serving years back; we discussed before and after he went in for his interview and he mentioned that the interview panel also made reference to the fact that he was the overall highest.

The Interviewers were damn rude. God help us in this country. At least, there is a polite way of telling someone to go to hell!

my interview today went well as expected. D highest 4 imo state is 40, 2nd 39, and 3rd 38..followd by 37 downwards. Questions askd is basicaly 4rm ur area of study. Current affairs 2 can b askd. Imagin dem askin me 2 name d five pillers of islam as if i luk lyk aboki. Bt tank God i had an idea abt it. I wish una sucess o. By d way me sef dem also congratulate me since na d new trend 4 naijahotjob lol. Abeg any body wit material on HSE and ptdf past question on HSE make him send am to [email protected]. Ptdf don show o

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The Interviewers were damn rude. God help us in this country. At least, there is a polite way of telling someone to go to hell!

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Mehnnnnn, Rude is mild for some guys I tell you!

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Originally Posted by iyke648

my interview today went well as expected. D highest 4 imo state is 40, 2nd 39, and 3rd 38..followd by 37 downwards. Questions askd is basicaly 4rm ur area of study. Current affairs 2 can b askd. Imagin dem askin me 2 name d five pillers of islam as if i luk lyk aboki. Bt tank God i had an idea abt it. I wish una sucess o. By d way me sef dem also congratulate me since na d new trend 4 naijahotjob lol. Abeg any body wit material on HSE and ptdf past question on HSE make him send am to [email protected]. Ptdf don show o

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Do you mean that PTDF has started calling for test?

@ enjayjude... So we wey get interview 2mao are among the lowest scoring pple?
U may wanna verify ur info b4 u put fear for my body...
God save the Queen!

Hey guys, please my interview is at 2pm, what time should I be there for accreditation? Thank you. Yes ptdf is out for those asking.

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48? I don't mean to be rude, but that aint true! From what I garnered, the interview dates are based on test scores (from individual states), in a descending order, which means that those those that scored the highest from each state were invited on the first day, 2nd May. I clearly heard the accreditation team congratulating the guy that scored the overall highest, 42. The guy happens to be someone I knew while serving years back; we discussed before and after he went in for his interview and he mentioned that the interview panel also made reference to the fact that he was the overall highest.

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well my interview is 4 friday the 10th and i scored 38 so what u r saying can't be right... don't know about the 48 though)

This theory of peeps with high scores interviewed first and "olodo's" last is not correct,i know peeps that scored 40 and are yet to be interviewed jare. Drop the hype about high and low scores cos' when you come face-to-face with the panel ain't no high score gonna save you if you aren't well prepared and favoured by God.
#just me talking to myself#

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Originally Posted by daveesonshow

@ enjayjude... So we wey get interview 2mao are among the lowest scoring pple?
U may wanna verify ur info b4 u put fear for my body...
God save the Queen!

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Naaa, daveesonshow, I didn't mean to put fear in you, but what I said MIGHT be the truth. Moreso, that you are to be interviewed tomorrow might not mean you scored low; it depends on how high people from Ur state scored; in other words, you might score 35 and have Ur interview tomorrow, while someone that scored 26 from another state already did theirs a week earlier.
God save your Queen.

Oluwa Has the last last, whether Olodo's dey front or Scholars Dey back or Vice versa....What will be will be.The queen should save herself!

Has any PhD student bn interviewed?

@daveesonshow,you just lock up after your interview?..share your experience dude.

@ rabidvirus... It wasn't easy ooo
They asked core engr questions dat I barely answered. Was a short session. Went well I guess...
But I don't have an NYSC cert yet, and d lady didn't listen wen I wanted 2 explain that I'll be done in 3 wks.
Dats all
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God save the Queen!!!

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Originally Posted by daveesonshow

@ rabidvirus... It wasn't easy ooo
They asked core engr questions dat I barely answered. Was a short session. Went well I guess...
But I don't have an NYSC cert yet, and d lady didn't listen wen I wanted 2 explain that I'll be done in 3 wks.
Dats all
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God save the Queen!!!

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No worries my friend,it is God dat showeth mercy..

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Originally Posted by daveesonshow

@ rabidvirus... It wasn't easy ooo
They asked core engr questions dat I barely answered. Was a short session. Went well I guess...
But I don't have an NYSC cert yet, and d lady didn't listen wen I wanted 2 explain that I'll be done in 3 wks.
Dats all
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God save the Queen!!!

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Oh! Very sorry. But were u given 10k? That could help! I read someone telling you not to go earlier. They didn't allow it last year also. Do you remember any of the core engr question asked?

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Has any PhD student bn interviewed?

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Mine is tomorrow 10/05/2013

I don't know if its gonna continue, but from what i gathered ladies that had their interview yesterday seemed to be asked current affairs questions based on past governors of their states. So for ladies who haven't had their interview, u might wanna consider reading that up