National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is delighted to announce the availability of the NITDA Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships in Information Technology for Nigerians to study in Nigeria and Overseas.
This article compiles all the details you need to apply for NITDA and become a beneficiary.
NITDA stands for The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). The scheme caters to masters and Ph.D. students. Then to be eligible, there are just a few criteria for you to meet up with. All the information is written below.
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About Scholarship Scheme
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has as its mandate to develop and regulate Information Technology in Nigeria. Developing and regulating IT will support transforming Nigeria into an IT-driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need for digital literacy.
The Agency has since 2010 established a scholarship scheme for Master’s and Doctoral degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) and ICT Law obtainable in Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities.
Type of Scholarship:
The NITDA Master and Ph.D. Scholarships will be for students pursuing Masters and Ph.D. programs.
Eligible Subject Areas:
Information Technology (IT), Law
Eligible Countries:
Only citizens of Nigeria are eligible to apply for the NITDA Master and Ph.D. Scholarships.
To be taken:
This scholarship can be taken in Nigeria or abroad.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the NITDA Master and Ph.D. For scholarships in Information Technology, you must meet the following conditions:
- Ph.D.: Only University and Polytechnic Lecturers with M.Sc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
- M.Sc: Holders of First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology related field and Law.
How to Apply for the NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarships:
- Application is based online through the registration form on the NITDA website.
- Scan and attach your passport photograph (must be in jpg format), which should not be larger than 50kb.
- You will convert your certificate to a PDF file which should not be larger than 100kb.
If you still have any questions or experience any difficulties with the application system, please email: scholarship@nitda.gov.ng
Application Deadline:
The deadline for application into the NITDA Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships are on 24th November.
Visit the Scholarship Webpage
Sponsors: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
Conclusion
Information technology students who want to do a master’s and Ph.D. program are invited for a scholarship at NIITA.
This is eligible for Nigerians alone.
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