Nigeria | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

2011-2012 Nigeria Scholarships at Newcastle University, UK: Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences

The International Office is delighted to announce 2 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are available for high achieving Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies in September 2011.  Each scholarship will have a value of £3,000, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.
Eligibility: You could be eligible to apply for a NU Nigeria Scholarship if: You have been offered a place on any postgraduate degree programme in the faculties of HASS,  SAgE or FMS.You are a Nigerian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes. You have an First Class Bachelors degree from a recognised Nigerian University and satisfy all other requirements.You intend to register to start your studies during the 2011-12 academic yearYou are a self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards

Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th June 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Rivers State Government of Nigeria Governor’s Special Overseas Scholarship Programme 2011/2012 Postgraduate Award

The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates of Rivers State origin for selection in the Governors Special Overseas Postgraduate scholarship Programme for 2011/2012 session

 

Available Courses:

  • Engineering
  • Medical Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Oil & Gas
  • ICT related courses

 

Who Should Apply:

  • Must be of Rivers State Origin (Should submit a copy of LGA identification)
  • Graduates of recognized universities with not less than second class upper honours degree at the undergraduate level
  • Not below 21 years or above 35 years old confirmation of age required preferably by birth certificate
  • Must have completed NYSC
  • Must have gained admission into any of the listed Universities in the relevant fields specialization for Master and PhD programmes

 

How to Apply:

Online Applications:

Applicants can apply online at www.rssda.org

 

Manual Applications:

  • Application forms can be downloaded from our website
  • Application forms can also be physically collected and submitted at our office at No. 1 Igbodo Street, Old G.R.A, Port Harcourt

 

Interviews:

  • Shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted through SMS emails, notices posted on RSSDA website and in all Local Government Council Secretariats
  • Originals of credential will be sighted during the interview of shortlisted candidates

 

Please note that the forms are not for sales

Photocopies are acceptable

 

Selected countries with fields of study and University

S/N Country Field of Study University
1 UNITED KINGDOM
  • Engineering
  • Medical Sciences
  • Natural Sciences

 

  • Combridge University
  • Imperial College London
  • Oxford University
  • University Manchestor
2 CANADA
  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Geology

 

  • University of Toronto
  • McGill University of Technology
  • University of British Clumbia
  • University of Alberta Calgary
  • University of Waterioo
3 USA
  • Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Geology
    • Massachusetts institute of technology (MIT)
    • University of Cabfornia Barkley
    • Stanford University
    • Princeton University
    • Harvard University
4 CHINA
  • Engineering
  • Agricultural
  • Engineering
  • Power and Steel
    • Tsingua University
    • Perking University
    • Shanghai Jia Tong University
    • Fudan University
    • Xian Jiaotong University
5 INDIA
  • Medicine
  • ICT
    • Jawaharlal Nehru University
    • University College Medical School Delhi
    • St. John’s Medical College Bangalore
    • India institute of Technology Rookee
    • Taypee University of information Technology

 

Entries Open: March 1, 2011

Entries Close: June 30, 2011

Signed:

Management

 

Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Authority; Scholarship Assistance for Post Graduate Students in Nigerian Universities

The Nigeria-Sao Tome and Principe Joint, Development Authority in collaboration with our Joint Development Zone (JDZ) Contractor   Party   Total   E&P   Deepwater  E Limited, is offering scholarship assistance to suitably  qualified   Nigerian  Post  Graduate Students   in   selected   fields   in   Nigerian Universities, under the social responsibility obligation of the Contractor Party in the JDZ.

 

The Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

a.         Candidates must not be more than 40 years old

b.         Candidates must be qualified in any of the following disciplines

i)          Engineering

ii)         Environmental  Sciences

iii)        Geo-Sciences

iv)        Accounting/Business Management/Economics

v)         Law

vi)        Medical Sciences

 

c.         Candidates must have graduated with a minimum of Second Class Honours.

 

Candidates Should Submit:

(a)       An Application Letter

(b)       A Curriculum Vitae clearly Stating State of Origin and current contact details including phone number(s) and email address(es)

(c)        Evidence of change of name if applicable Copy of Statement of Result or Certificate of First Degree.

(d)       Copy of statement of Result or Certificate of First Degree.

(e)       Copy of a valid post graduate admission letter from a Nigerian University

(f)        Copy of Student Identification Card clearly stating matriculation number

(g)       Copy of NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter

(h)       Copy of ID (International Passport, Drivers Licence or National ID)

(i)         Copy   of   Birth   Certificate   or  Age Declaration Affidavit

 

Please indicate: POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION on the top right Corner of the envelope.

 

Please also note that an application does not automatically constitute an offer of Assistance; successful Candidates will be Contacted.

 

All applications must be submitted on or before 1st April, 2011to:

 

Nigeria Sao Tome and Principe Joint Development Authority

117 Aminu Kano Crescent

Wuse II, Abuja

 

OR

P.M.B. 579 Gorki, Abuja

 

Signed: Management