NITDA Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships in Information Technology for Nigerians 2021. Scholarships in Information Technology from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) are now available for Nigerians to pursue Masters and Ph.D. degrees in the field of information technology, both in Nigeria and abroad, according to the agency.
If you want to apply for NITDA and become a beneficiary, this page will provide you with all of the information you need.
It is shortened as NITDA, which stands for the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Students pursuing their master’s or doctoral degrees are eligible to participate in the program. Then there are only a few standards that must be met in order for you to be considered for the position. The following is a comprehensive summary of all the specifics.
Scholarship Overview
This agency, known as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), was established in Nigeria with the mission of developing and regulating information technology. Developing and regulating information technology would aid in the transformation of Nigeria into an information technology-driven economy, which will improve its global competitiveness and meet the country’s urgent need for digital literacy.
A scholarship scheme for Masters and Doctoral degrees in relevant fields of information technology (IT) and ICT law, which may be obtained at Nigerian (both public and private) universities, has been in place since 2010.
Type of Scholarship:
The NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarships will be for students pursuing Masters and PhD programs.
Eligible Subject Areas:
Information Technology (IT), Law
Eligible Countries:
Only citizens of Nigeria are eligible to apply for the NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarships.
To be taken:
This scholarship can be taken in Nigeria or abroad.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarships in Information Technology, you must meet the following conditions:
- PhD: Only University and Polytechnic Lecturers with M.Sc in any Information Technology related field are eligible to apply for sponsorship.
- M.Sc: Holders of First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours Bachelor’s degree, in Information Technology related field and Law.
How to Apply for the NITDA Masters and PhD Scholarships:
- Application is based online through the registration form on the NITDA website
- Scan and attach your passport photograph (must be in jpg format) which should not be larger than 50kb.
- You will convert your certificate to a PDF file which should not be larger than 100kb.
If you still have any questions or experience any difficulties with the application system, please email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
The deadline for application into the NITDA Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships is 24th November.
Visit the Scholarship Webpage