Scholarship: Apply for NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship 2016 Award

Application is currently ongoing for the NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship 2016 Award and eligible candidates can now send their application using the procedure provided in this post.

 

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.

The first and second sets of beneficiaries have completed their studies and returned to Nigeria. The 2015 set of 15 beneficiaries has commenced their programmes in various UK universities.

Criteria For Award
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
Be not 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 2016
Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2016 if selected
Not be a spouse, child nor ward of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited