The 2016 Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Scholarship Application for Postgraduate Applicants is now available online and is calling on all qualified candidates into the NLNG Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme for entry into Masters Programmes in the United Kingdom in September 2016. The Scheme is now currently administered by British Council Nigeria.
The Nigeria LNG Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, which was launched in the year 2012, is an overseas programme aimed at giving helping hands to the emergence of indigenous experts, professionals or entrepreneurs especially, but not exclusively, within the oil and gas industry.
This postgraduate scholarship program is part of NLNG’s Community Development programme which aims to contribute to long-term socio-economic development in its host communities and Nigeria at large.
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Eligibility
Prospective beneficiaries must:
- Have a provisional admission from selected UK institutions to study any of the following disciplines: Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, Medicine, Information Technology and Law.
- Possess a minimum of 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study.
- Have completed the National Youth Service Corp programme.
- Be no more than 30 years of age.
- Be Nigerian nationals resident in Nigeria.
- Provide identification documents from their Local Government Areas.
- Possess an international passport valid for travel at least one year from September 2016.
- Provide evidence that they are available to travel in September 2016 if selected.
- Not be a spouse, child nor ward of staff of Nigeria LNG Limited.
Citizens of Nigeria
Participating Institutions
Scholarships are available in the following 5 UK Universities:
- University of Aberdeen
- University of Cranfield
- University of Leeds
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Liverpool.
A wide range of courses is covered by this scheme, including:
- Geosciences (Geophysics, Geology)
- Engineering (Petroleum Engineering
- Oil and Gas Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
- Subsea Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Law (the various specialist areas)
- Medicine (the various specialist areas). Environmental Studies
- Management Sciences (Economics, Accountancy, Banking & Finance)
- Information Technology
Total Number of Awards
The number of awards to be given is not specified. However, the number of awards and allocation may vary per year.
Sponsorship Duration
This award covers the whole duration of the one year masters studies in the UK
Scholarship benefits
The Scholarship will cover full tuition fees and contribute a monthly stipend towards living expenses. The scholarship is valued at between $60,000 and $69,000, depending on the course.
Method of Application
To apply, you must fill in the Application Forms completely and correctly.
Visit the scholarship page and click on Apply here for 2016 PG Scholarship to start.
If you are having issues with the online registration form, please note:
Username must be all Caps.
Password must contain, CAPITAL LETTER, small letter, num3ric, and any of these(-.,/*).
All requested documents must be attached.
DEADLINE
Application deadline is midnight on Sunday, 19th June, 2016. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE:
Potential beneficiaries of the programme must have completed the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme.
Candidates whose applications are successful will be invited for interviews. 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.
British Council Nigeria is responsible for administering the scholarships scheme. Please note that due to the large number of applications, the Council is unable to enter into correspondence with applicants and will contact only those who are successfully shortlisted.
Click Here To Submit your Scholarship Application
For More Scholarship Information and Application Visit British Council LNG Scholarship site
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