Application Deadline: 21 November 2019.
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.
Minimum requirements:
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.
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.
Duration
The sponsorship for the Masters programme will run for one year and the Doctorate programme for three years.
Application Procedure:
Please select the appropriate scholarship you wish to apply.
| Scholarship Title | Program Type | Closing Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start application | Ph.D for IT Courses | Ph D | 21-Nov-2019 | |
| Start application | MSc for IT Courses | Masters | 21-Nov-2019 | |
| Start application | MSc for Law Courses | L L M | 21-Nov-2019 |
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the NITDA 2019/2020 (Masters & PhD) Scholarship
