Nigerian innovators, entrepreneurs, academics and scientists
have been invited to apply for an opportunity to win a $30,000 scholarship to
attend the Graduate Studies Programme of the Singularity University,
California, USA.
This contest is open to academics, scientists, and
entrepreneurs from Nigeria, who are ready to transform their innovative ideas
into reality. It is an exciting opportunity to present their ideas for the
future.
The Graduate Studies Program (GSP13) at Singularity
University is a ten-week interdisciplinary program which brings together
entrepreneurial leaders and top graduate and postgraduate students from around
the globe to explore solutions aimed at solving some of the world's most
pressing challenges.
Emem Andrew, a Nigerian former staff of SHELL who was class
speaker for the 2010 edition of the Graduate Studies Programme, is the promoter
of the scholarship: “This is your chance
to share your ideas on how we could use technology to change the lives of 10 million
Nigerians in 5 years and win a scholarship to Singularity University at NASA
AMES, California. This is your Eureka Moment. Innovate.”
The deadline for entries is January 21, 2013. The contest is
intended for individuals or teams. A candidate cannot be a member in more than
one team and team size is unlimited, though teams of 2-4 are recommended.
Interested applicants can find more information on how to
apply via: http://impactexponential.com/index.php/impact-nigeria-10-7
Emem Andrew can be contacted via email: emem.andrew@singularityu.org or via Skype: EmemAndrew
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