Our Events
2025 International Women's Day
To mark the 2025 International Women’s Day, Education African Scholars Global Connect (EASGC) hosted a dialogue, “Breaking Barriers: Women in Academia, Scholarships, and Impactful Careers,” featuring a Nigerian Yale master’s student and EASGC PTA Scholarship recipient. The discussion explored overcoming systemic challenges in male-dominated fields through mentorship and financial support while emphasizing how women can harness academic excellence to catalyze community change.
Key insights:
The importance of mentorship and community support in achieving academic and career goals.
Perspectives on addressing economic challenges in Nigeria and other less-developed nations.
Strategies for encouraging more women to take leadership roles in academia and development.
SPEAKER: Jennifer Agbo
How to win the $43K-a-Year Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
The HKPFS offers an opportunity for students to pursue their doctoral studies in Hong Kong’s top universities with full funding and a stipend.
In March 2025, we hosted a webinar designed to empower aspiring African scholars with the tools to secure the prestigious scholarship.
You will learn:
✅ Step-by-step application timeline and key deadlines.
✅ Discover which Hong Kong institutions offer scholarships.
✅ Avoid costly mistakes.
✅ How to write application essays.
✅ Why Hong Kong?: Discover opportunities for African scholars.
SPEAKER: Sopuruchi Aboh, Ph.D.
Step-by-Step Guide to Securing UK Scholarships: University of Nottingham & Aston University
Education African Scholars Global Connect hosted our first webinar of 2025 in February. This informative session provided a comprehensive roadmap for navigating the UK scholarship landscape.
During the webinar, we explored key strategies for crafting compelling applications, highlighted common pitfalls to avoid, and shared insider tips on how to stand out to scholarship committees. Whether you are a prospective candidate or simply curious about the process, this webinar offers practical advice to improve your chances of success.
SPEAKER: Uzoamaka Nduka, Ph.D.
2024 International Education Week Panel Discussion
On November 17, 2024, Education African Scholars Global Connect successfully hosted a virtual panel discussion as part of the 2024 International Education Week. Themed “Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities for Educational and Career Growth”, the event brought together distinguished panelists from diverse fields who engaged in a thought-provoking conversation on the experiences and strategies for international students’ success.
Their discussions offered participants practical guidance and inspiration for overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in their educational and professional journeys.
Mastering AI for effective writing: Harnessing technology for positive impact
In October 2024, we hosted a powerful master class where an expert guest speaker unveiled the secrets of using AI ethically and effectively for academic writing. This session covered everything you need to know about leveraging AI to craft top-quality:
✅ Essays
✅ Research papers
✅ Statements of purpose & personal statements
✅ Academic journals & articles
💡 Want to learn how to use AI responsibly to enhance your writing and avoid common pitfalls? This master class is packed with insider tips, expert insights, and real-life examples that will transform the way you approach academic writing.
SPEAKER: Samuel Uche
2023 six weeks skill acquisition program (June 4 to July 8)
Week 1: Academic and Professional Resume/CV Structuring
During our session, we provided a comprehensive lecture on the art of crafting an impactful Resume/CV. Our aim is to assist young people in creating standout applications for jobs, admissions, and scholarships abroad. We covered essential topics such as distinguishing between a resume and a CV, as well as understanding the disparities between a professional and an academic CV.
SPEAKER: Stanley Anukwuocha, MPA
Week 2: Developing Research Proposals for Masters and PhD Admissions
During this informative webinar session, we presented a comprehensive lecture on the art of crafting compelling research proposals for applications to master’s and PhD programs. Our objective was to empower participants with the essential research skills necessary for success in their academic pursuits. To access the complete lecture, kindly click on the following link.
SPEAKER: Obinna Ezeibekwe, Ph.D.
Week 3: Crafting Professional Emails to Potential Professors/Supervisors for Graduate Programs
During this session, we provided a comprehensive lecture on the art of composing professional emails to professors, with a particular focus on seeking scholarships or potential funding for graduate programs. Our aim was to equip participants with the necessary skills to communicate effectively and make a favorable impression. For a detailed overview of the lecture, please access the following link.
SPEAKER: Linda Mgbechidimma
Week 4: Basics of Data Analysis
The webinar presentation showcased an expert resource person who delivered an extensive tutorial on data cleaning, Excel dashboard creation, and data analysis graphing. Participants gained valuable insights into programming languages such as SQL and Python. To access the video recording, kindly click on the following link.
SPEAKER: Eric Adedze
Week 5: Crafting a competitive statement of purpose/personal statement
In this webinar session, we delved into the art of crafting outstanding statements of purpose and personal statements, employing the STAR and SMART approaches. Gain valuable insights on effective strategies to enhance your application. To access the complete details, please click on the following link:
Week 6: Addressing the Essay Questions of Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
In this informative webinar, we explored the process of submitting a compelling essay for a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship. Drawing from our experiences, we shared the best techniques to address the 11 essay prompts and maximize your chances of success. To access the full presentation and gain valuable insights, please click on the following link:
2023 International Education Week Celebration (IEW)
As part of our commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of “Quality Education,” we facilitated a panel discussion session to mark the ongoing International Education Week celebration in the United States on Friday, November 17, 2023.
The IEW is an annual event celebrated in the United States between November 13 and 17 each year. This is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State as part of their efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and to attract future leaders from abroad to study in the United