The National Information Technology Development Agency
(NITDA) under the Federal Ministry of Communication Technology, with its
mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global
competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide has in 2010
established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees
in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigerian or
Foreign/ Overseas Universities.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
The scholarships will
be strictly based on merit and cover the six Geo-political Zones of the
country[36 States]. The Agency will collaborate with the various institutions
of higher learning within and outside the country to ensure that the scheme is
successfully executed.
DURATION OF
SCHOLARSHIP
The Masters programme
will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for
three years.
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE
SCHOLARSHIP TEST
*. Masters Degree
Candidate for the award of Masters Degree Scholarship must have 1st class or
2nd class upper Division in relevant Information Technology field of study.
*. PhD Candidates for
the award of PhD degree scholarship must have Masters Degree in
relevantInformation Technology field of study.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Applications are
completed and Submitted at the Organizations website here:
http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/ to register.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The registration period is from now till 24th October, 2012
The registration period is from now till 24th October, 2012
SCREENING TEST
A comprehensive
Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the
award.
Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited.
Apply Now!!!
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