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 Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities.


NOTE: This scholarship scheme only applies to candidates who are willing to study in any of the higher institutions either federal, state or private universities in Nigeria i.e. this scholarship scheme does not apply to foreign universities.



Criteria:
The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly 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 and the Doctorate programme is expected to run for three years.
Eligibility (Nigerians):
PhD: Only University 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, (BSc) in Information Technology related field.
The registration period is six (6) weeks from the date of the Newspaper publication.
A comprehensive Aptitude Test will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be Shortlisted.

Closing Date: 5th September, 2016


Apply here www.scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/Registration

Will expire tomorrow, apply if you haven't applied.

Application closes tomorrow 5th september.Apply if you haven't and please let's keep this thread alive even as we await shortlistment. This year scholarship is also affected by the economic recession as it is only for local universities.o

Toble:
Application closes tomorrow 5th september.Apply if you haven't and please let's keep this thread alive even as we await shortlistment. This year scholarship is also affected by the economic recession as it is only for local universities.o

Yah, the bad economy affected this years scholarship. Do you know how many persons they will award the scholarship for each state?

Topmostt:

Yah, the bad economy affected this years scholarship. Do you know how many persons they will award the scholarship for each state?

no I don't but if I may guess the number will likely increase from two per state since its not foreign.

Toble:
no I don't but if I may guess the number will likely increase from two per state since its not foreign.

Yah. I thought as much

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Guys, when do you think the aptitude test will be taken?

Former beneficiaries should let us know the scope of the aptitude test and materials to read

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/nitda-sponsor-111-post-graduate-scholarship/

111 postgraduate graduate.

37 PhD,
74 Masters.

How much is the scheme for M.Sc?

Ibukun003:
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/nitda-sponsor-111-post-graduate-scholarship/

111 postgraduate graduate.

37 PhD,
74 Masters.

How much is the scheme for M.Sc?

Since they changed the scholarship to be only undertaken in Nigerian Universities, I believe the number will increase.

Topmostt:

Since they changed the scholarship to be only undertaken in Nigerian Universities, I believe the number will increase.

Okay

Do you have an idea the amount for M.Sc?

Do anyone here know the nature of the aptitude test?

Ibukun003:

Okay

Do you have an idea the amount for M.Sc?

No I don't . Regarding the number of candidates, I sent them a mail, they replied that the number will be made known I due time. I guess thats the same answer for the amount

chukwuebuka077:
Do anyone here know the nature of the aptitude test?

I took the test last 2 years, then it was some IT questions, current affairs, both local and international , questions like when did US legalize gay right, how many websites in Nigeria use .ng etc. can't remember all of it. few maths and some other random questions

Topmostt:

I took the test last 2 years, then it was some IT questions, current affairs, both local and international , questions like when did US legalize gay right, how many websites in Nigeria use .ng etc. can't remember all of it. few maths and some other random questions

were u successful?

Gunbiz:

were u successful?

Nope, I wasn't

NITDA invitation for an aptitude test

ymee:
NITDA invitation for an aptitude test

Have you received it?

Ibukun003:
Have you received it?

Yeah and u?

ymee:

Yeah and u?

No...
Was it to your mail or phone?

Ibukun003:
No... Was it to your mail or phone?

both

ymee:
Yeah and u?

wow. Are you for masters or PHD?

Topmostt:
wow. Are you for masters or PHD?

msc u?

To check your Status log in here with your details
www.scholarship.nitda.gov.ng/

ymee:

msc u?

MSC though I wasn't shortlisted. whats your course of study?

ymee:

both

Just checked the portal...
I wasn't shortlisted...
Success to you.

Ibukun003:

Just checked the portal... I wasn't shortlisted... Success to you.

Amen bro n u too. thanks very much

Topmostt:
MSC though I wasn't shortlisted. whats your course of study?

comp.sci

Congratulations to all those that were shortlisted.

Subject To Prepare For in NITDA Scholarship Exam
Your test will be centred on the following areas:
• Basic IT concepts and digital life style.
• Quantitative reasoning.
• Verbal reasoning.
• Current affair s.
• NITDA and IT regulation in Nigeria.

NITDA Scholarship exam is Computer Based Test (CBT)
For Enquiries Call 08138543144

See Sample NITDA Past Questions and Answers Here

http://naijaedutech..com.ng/2016/09/download-nitda-scholarship-test-past.html


Good luck

ymee:
comp.sci

I wish you the best bro

Topmostt:
I wish you the best bro

Thanks nd u too al d best