National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Scholarship Scheme 2019/2020

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has as its mandate to develop and regulate the Information Technology in Nigeria. Developing and regulating IT will support in transforming Nigeria into an IT driven economy for global competitiveness and the dire need of digital literacy. In furtherance to transforming Nigeria into a knowledge-based and IT driven economy, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Scholarship Scheme for Master's and Doctoral Degree in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) and ICT Law. NITDA Scholarship Scheme 2019/2020 About Scholarship Scheme The Agency has since 2010 established a scholarship scheme for Master's and Doctoral Degree in relevant areas of Information Technology (IT) and ICT Law obtainable in Nigerian (Government and Private) Universities. Criteria

• PhD: The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly distributed between the six geo-political zones
• M.Sc: The scholarship award is strictly based on merit and is evenly distributed between the 36 States and FCT.

• M.Sc: The sponsorship for the Master's programme will run for one year
• PhD: The sponsorship for the Doctorate programme will run for three years.

• PhD: Only University and Polytechnic Lecturers with MSc 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.

• A comprehensive Aptitude Test(s) will be conducted to determine successful candidates for the Award. Only candidates who are found eligible will be shortlisted.