NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarship Award 2019-2020

Published: 10 Oct 2019

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is currently inviting application from qualified candidates for its 2019-2020 Doctoral (PhD) and Masters (M.Sc) scholarship scheme for Nigerian Students. 

Students in the areas of Information Technology (IT) and ICT Law obtainable in Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities are encouraged to apply and also note that the scholarship is a merit based and it is evenly distributed accross the country.

The sponsorship for the PhD and M.Sc programs will run for three years and one year respectively.

To apply to this scholarship, scroll down to the method of application and apply

NITDA PhD Award

Application Deadline	November 21, 2019
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Ph.D
Sponsor	National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)

Requirements for NITDA PhD Award

1. The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly distributed between the six geo-political zones
2. Only University and Polytechnic Lecturers with MSc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.

Selection Process

1. A comprehensive Aptitude Test(s) will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be shortlisted.
2. Only candidates who passed the Aptitude Test will be shortlisted and invited for the interview (which includes a supplementary test, verification of credentials and character evaluation).

Application Deadline

November 21, 2019

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on scholarship.nitda.gov.ng to apply