National Universities Commission (NUC) – As part of efforts to achieve
the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the Transformation Agenda, the Federal
Government of Nigeria plans to develop a critical mass of professionals
who would serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and
technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development.
This would be achieved through the sponsorship of outstanding students
for postgraduate studies in the top 25 universities in the world. To
this end, the Federal Government has instituted the Presidential Special
Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development.
National Universities Commission (NUC) Scholarship Scheme 2014/2015 Academic Session
The PRESSID Implementation Committee now invites applications from
qualified candidates for the second edition of the scheme (2014/2015
academic session).
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2ND EDITION OF PRESSID
Eligibility Criteria for the Scheme
Interested candidates should:
1.) Be graduates from the 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 academic sessions, who
would have completed their National Youth Service by October 2013;
2.) Have obtained First Class Honours degree from any recognised and
approved University in the following disciplines and aim at postgraduate
degrees in the specified and allied disciplines:
a.) Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, etc
b.) Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, etc;
c.) Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
d.) Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
e.) Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering,
Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering,
Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
f.) Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, etc;
Exceptions
In the case of Medicine, candidates must have a minimum of 2 Distinctions in their Part 3 and Part 4 MBBS examinations;
In all cases, candidates must:
a.) Be below 30 years of age by October 2013;
b.) Be computer literate; and
c.) Be ready to be bonded and to work, preferably, as academic staff in
any public university or research institute for a minimum period of five
(5) years.
Please note that universities in the United States of America require
candidates to sit for the Graduate Record Exams (GRE) before they can
secure admission.
Application Closing Date
8th November, 2013
Interested
candidates should:
Click here to apply online
http://www.nuc.edu.ng/
For further enquiries, please contact the Committee through pressid@nuc.edu.ng or presidentialscholarshipscheme@gmail.com.
Click here to
view the list of top 25 universities in the world. You are advised to
cross check with the courses offered by your preferred institution
before completing your application.
Note: Only shortlisted candidate will be invited for further screening.
No comments:
Post a Comment
TODAYJOBBING does not have any interests or affiliations to the Jobs and Vacancies in Nigeria above. Apply with Caution.
Find/post jobs in your area 100% free - Join todayjobbing community... send to todayjobbing@gmail.com
FOR ADVERT PLACEMENT CALL 08063141927