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Applications are currently ongoing for the 2018/2019 NLNG Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students. Interested candidates should see the details below.
 
Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) invites applications from qualified candidates for the NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2018.

What About NLNG Postgraduate Scholarships?
This 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.

The first and second sets of beneficiaries have completed their studies and returned to Nigeria. The 2015 set of 15 beneficiaries has commenced their programmes in various UK universities.

Scholarship Type:
Masters

Eligible Countries:
Nigeria

Host Countries:
Scholarships are available in the following 5 UK Universities: University of Aberdeen, University of Cranfield, University of Leeds, University of Strathclyde, and University of Liverpool.

Eligible Courses & fields of Study:
Environmental Studies
Engineering
Management Sciences
Economics
Information Technology
Geosciences,
Law
Medicine.
Eligibilty for NLNG Postgraduate Scholarships:
Criteria: Prospective beneficiaries 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
Possess a minimum of 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study
Have completed the NYSC programme
Not less than a 8.0 IELTS
Be no more than 30 years of age
Be Nigerian nationals resident in Nigeria
Provide identification documents from their LGAs
Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2018
Be able to obtain a tier-4 visa upon being successful
Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2018  if selected
Not be a direct relative of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited
Number of Scholarship:
Several

Scholarship Benefits:
The scholarship is valued at between $60,000 and $69,000, depending on the course.

Scholarship Duration:
Tenable for programmes in top academic institutions in the UK

How to Apply for the Scholarship:
It is important to go through the Application Requirements and note all necessary documents before applying.

Application Webpage

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Scholarship Webpage

Application Deadline:
1st May, 2018.

Please Note:
All requested documents must be attached. Only shortlisted applicants shall be invited for the selection interview. Applicants are therefore advised to be on the lookout for the short list on the NLNG website.