Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites applications from qualified candidates for the NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2024.
Application Deadline: 22nd April 2024.
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Scholarships are available in the following UK Universities: University of Aberdeen, University of Cranfield.
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Eligible Field of Study: Courses covered by this scheme include
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Studies
- Engineering
- Management Sciences
- Information Technology
- Geosciences,
- Law
- Medicine.
About the Award: This scheme was launched in October 2012 and is being managed by the British Council. The first 10 beneficiaries and second 13 beneficiaries left to the United Kingdom for their studies in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
The scholarship is valued at between $60,000 and $69,000, depending on the course, and is tenable for programmes in top academic institutions in the UK. Courses covered by this scheme include Environmental Studies, Engineering, Management, Accountancy, Economics, Information Technology, Geology, Banking, Law and Medicine.
Type: Masters
Eligibility Criteria: Prospective beneficiaries must –
- Have a provisional admission from select UK institutions to study any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Information Technology, Law, Medicine
- Possess a minimum of 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study
- Have completed the NYSC programme
- Not less than a 8.0 IELTS
- Be no more than 30 years of age
- Be Nigerian nationals resident in Nigeria
- Provide identification documents from their LGAs
- Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2018
- Be able to obtain a tier-4 visa upon being successful
- Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2018 if selected
- Not be a direct relative of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited
Number of Scholarships: Several
Value of Scholarship: The scholarship is valued at between $60,000 and $69,000, depending on the course.
Duration of Scholarship: Tenable for programmes in top academic institutions in the UK
How to Apply: It is important to go through the Application Requirements and note all necessary documents before applying.
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Important Notes: All requested documents must be attached. Only shortlisted applicants shall be invited for the selection interview. Applicants are therefore advised to be on the lookout for the short list on the NLNG website.