The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) welcomes applications from qualified candidates into its 2017/2018 Scholarship Scheme for all postgraduates students in Nigeria.

About NITDA

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has as its mandate to develop and regulate the Information Technology in Nigeria. Developing and regulating IT will support in transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need of digital literacy.

The Agency has since 2010 established a scholarship scheme for Masters and Doctoral degree in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) and ICT Law obtainable in Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities.

Duration

The sponsorship for the Masters programme will run for one year and the Doctorate programme for three years.

Criteria

The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly distributed between the six geo-political zones for the PhD, 36 States and FCT for MSc.

Eligibility (Nigerians)

PhD: Only University and Polytechnic Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.

MSc: Holders of First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor’s degree, in Information Technology related field and Law.

Note

– A comprehensive Aptitude Test(s) will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award.

– Only candidates who are found eligible will be Shortlisted.

– Furthermore, there will be interview (which includes supplementary test, verification of credentials & character evaluation) for best performing candidates.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should click the link to apply → Application Link

Closing Date

November 15th, 2017.

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