The Newcastle University International Office announces 2 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarship (NU Nigeria Scholarship) awards. These are especially given to meritorious Nigerian students applying for entrance in postgraduate degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies in September 2012. Each scholarship will have an amount of £3,000, payable towards the first year of tuition fees.
Eligibility to apply for a NU Nigeria Scholarship is as follows:
- Place has been offered on any postgraduate degree programme in the faculties of HASS, SAgE or FMS
- Nigerian national and have been assessed as international/overseas for fees purposes.
- First Class Bachelors degree from a recognized Nigerian University and satisfy all other requirements
- Registration to start your studies during the 2012-13 academic years
- Self-funded student and not in receipt of other University or external awards
The scheme is applied through separate application form including a personal statement of no more than 500 words. Country managers will award on the basis of best qualified students and content of personal statement in consultation with Head of International Recruitment and faculty representatives.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th June 2012.
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