The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), with its mandate of transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need to bridge the digital divide, has since 2010 established a Scholarship Scheme for Masters (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) Degrees in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) obtainable in Nigeria or Foreign/Overseas Universities.

NITDA POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2015

Criteria
The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is equally distributed between the six geo-political zones for PhD and the 36 States and FCT for Msc.
Duration
The Masters programme will run for one year while the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility
PhD: University Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
MSc: All citizens of Nigeria with First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor's degree, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
Application Closing Date
1st June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should:
Click here to apply online http://scholarship.nitda.gov.ng

Note: A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be invited.

Attn: olawalebabs Richiez

It's most advisable to apply using a computer and not your phone.

To apply, click on the link above,

on the top right section of the page that opens you'll see a tab that says "apply here",

A page opens with 2 options NITDEF MSc and NITDEF PhD, click on the overseas link that applies to you,

Another page opens, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on fresh application,

on the next page, generate your pin, (copy and keep this pin safe) to re login after saving your application

complete the 13 page application form thereafter but make sure you have your LG certificate, NYSC Certificate and BSC degree.

Success!!

Thanks 4 d info

Hello MacMaster01,

Please I sent you an email message. I'd like to ask a few questions.