Nigeria LNG Post Graduate Scholarship

The post graduate scholarship program of Nigeria LNG Limited is an overseas programme aimed at supporting the emergence of indigenous experts especially, but not exclusively, within the oil and gas industry. The Scheme 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.

70% of the Scholarship places will be awarded to students who hail from NLNG Host Communities and Rivers State.
30% of the Scholarship places will be awarded to students from other parts of Nigeria.

Requirements
The scheme will commence in September 2013 and will support 10 students with scholarships to pursue various studies in Engineering, Geosciences,  Environmental Studies, Management Sciences, Information Technology, Law and Medicine at Masters Level with leading universities in the United Kingdom.

Potential beneficiaries of the programme must possess a 2nd Class Upper degree in a relevant field of study and have completed the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) programme. The Scholarship will cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend towards living expenses and, one return ticket from Nigeria to the United Kingdom.

British Council Nigeria is responsible for administering the scholarships and is the main point of contact for the scheme.
       
What is the application process?
Completed application forms, along with a scanned coloured passport photograph of the applicant should be submitted via email to nlngpgscholarship@ng.britishcouncil.org
           
Download Application Form

Only applications submitted through the above email will be considered. Exceptions will only be given to applicants with 'special needs'.

Application deadline is 12 noon on Friday, 16th November 2012. Applications submitted after this time will not be accepted.
       
What is the selection process?
From the applications received, a short listing exercise will hold to select applicants who will be invited to sit an aptitude test. On the basis of the results of the test, applicants will be invited for interviews from which the final selection will be made.

Please note that only those who make it into the various stages will be contacted.
       
Do you need more information?
For additional information on the Nigeria LNG Scholarships, please view the FAQs link below. If you have further questions, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions