NLNG Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship 2017/2018

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites applications from qualified candidates for the Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters' degree program in the following UK Universities:

•  University of Aberdeen
•  University of Cranfield
•  University of Leeds
•  University of Strathclyde
•  University of Liverpool.

The 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.

           Eligibility

• Applicants must be a Nigerian.
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•  Applicants must have completed their bachelors degree program in any recognized Institution with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study.
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•  Applicants 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.
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•  Applicants should not be than 30 years of age.
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•  Applicants must have completed their NYSC program.
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•  Applicants should be able to obtain a tier-4 visa upon being successful.
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•  Applicants must possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2017.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons should visit www.nigerialng.com to apply

Click on "OUR CSR" menu to select "Education" from the drop down menu, then click on scholarship link to access the application portal.

All applications MUST include the following scanned copies as attachments:

• International Passport bio-data page.
• First degree Certificate.
• Provisional admission letter from select UK institutions.
• LGA letter of identification.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline for this scholarship program is on 12th May, 2017.