NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students, 2024

NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship is currently available for Nigerian Students. This NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship 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. Interested candidates should see the requirements and method of application below.

NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Details and FAQs

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 2024.

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.

More details about the scholarship are as follows;

When is the application deadline?

April 22nd 2024.

Is the scholarship/opportunity offered annually?

Yes

Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

Nigeria

What is the category of this opportunity?

Masters

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

• Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, resident in Nigeria, and committed to returning to Nigeria after completing the studies.
• Must have graduated from a public university in Nigeria.
• Must have completed one year of compulsory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Must not be a beneficiary of any other scholarship award, bursary or grant from any other organization.
• Have demonstrated academic excellence and strong leadership ability
• Have a clear vision of how his/her study will benefit the chosen field and Nigeria.
• Must not be a spouse, child, ward, or direct relation of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited.

What is the eligibility Criteria?

• Have provisional admission from the University of Wolverhampton to study any of the following programs: Msc Civil Engineering, MSc Computer Science, MSc Information Technology Management, LLM International Business Law, MSc Mechanical Engineering, and MPH Public Health.
• Graduated with a minimum of Second Class Honours (upper division) in relevant field of study.
• Completed NYSC program.
• Have a minimum of 8.0 IELTS score (with not less than 7.0 in each element), OR 102 grade at TOEFL, OR 73-79 grade at Pearson Test of English Language (PTE).
• Be NOT more than 30 years of age at the time of application.
• Provide a letter of identification from applicable Local Government Council.
• Provide a letter of consent from employer (if in service of any organization).
• Provide a letter of consent from employer (if in service of any organization).
• Possess an international passport valid for travel, for at least one year from September 2024.
• Able to obtain a UK Tier-4 student visa if successful.
• Possess a domiciliary bank account (GBP and USD) with either GT Bank or First Bank for use if successful.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Several

What are the benefits of the scholarship?

This scheme was launched in October 2012 with an annual intake of 15 beneficiaries to study in leading UK universities. The value of the scholarship is USD67,500 per awardee per study. Actual spend per awardee however ranges from USD45,000 to USD67,500, depending on the course of study.

How long will the scholarship last?

Tenable for programmes in top academic institutions in the UK

How to Apply for the NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Programme:

• Visit this link to commence your application: NLNG Postgraduate Scholarship Application Link
• Click on the ‘2024 Postgraduate Scholarship Award’
• Sign up and login to continue.

All applications MUST include scanned and uploaded copies of the following documents:

1. Recent passport photograph without glasses (not more than 3 months old)
2. International passport bio-data page
3. First degree certificate
4. NYSC Discharge certificate
5. Provisional admission letter from the University of Wolverhampton
6. IELTS result
7. Local Government Area (LGA) letter of identification
8. Employer consent letter (where applicable)

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