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The idea that education remains man’s most vital and crucial tool for self-liberation, discovery and development is a fact that can never be over emphasized. Like in Plato’s ‘’Allegory of the Cave’’, which described a gathering of people who lived chained to a wall, in a cave all their lives (Ignorance), facing a blank wall, with fire reflecting on it (Knowledge). According to Plato, people saw shadows projected on the wall from things passing by (Knowledge/Education). In Plato’s controversial work ‘’Republic’’, which argues that man’s ability to lose the chains, and move away from the blank walls, to a position…


Education can change lives, but it can also change one’s economic circumstances. The level of income one can earn post-university is perhaps the easiest to measure return on investment in education. Those in the procession of masters, doctoral or professional degrees earning  more during their careers than those with less education. Only a few people have a certain high level of education.  Therefore, for an employer, the higher the educational requirement, the more money he is willing to pay. Thus, the higher your level of education, the more you are worth in the job market. Education is Important for your…


Have you ever heard of Pavlov? Do you know the name? We’re sure it rings a bell (pun intended). We bet it rings 2 bells, or maybe even 3! It’s all about psychology. The study of the psyche, the way the brain works. Well, Pavlov was a scientist, a psychologist of sorts, and a he had a theory, a theory that has gone on to shape the very world of psychology, medicine and everything in between. Pavlov had a couple of dogs. You know what he did? He fed them. That’s right. He fed them. He didn’t do…


Every day many people like you who are interested in joining UNICAF have many questions. With this blog, we try to answer some of these common your questions, including: Q. What are the eligibility requirements that candidate should have to be able to join the UNICAF Scholarship programme? A. To apply for the UNICAF Scholarship programme, candidates should: Be a permanent resident of an African country or Mauritius Be earning less than $20,000 per year Be available to commence their academic studies within 6 months from the date of receiving admission to one of the programs offered Meet the…