National University Commission - The Implementation Committee of the
Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development
(PRESSID) is pleased to announce the names of the successful candidates
for the award of scholarships for the 2015/2016 academic session.
As part of efforts to develop a critical mass of professionals who would
serve as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and
technological advancement, as well as sustainable economic development,
the Federal Government instituted the Presidential Special Scholarship
Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) to sponsor outstanding
students for postgraduate studies in the top100 universities in the
world.
The Scheme, which sponsors graduates that have obtained first class
honours degrees from any recognised and approved university, was
established in January 2012 and has awarded a total of two hundred and
five (205) Scholarships under two editions (the 2013/2014 and 2014/ 2015
academic sessions).
The PRESSID Implementation Committee, on 8th September 2014, invited
qualified candidates to apply for the third edition (2015/2016 academic
session) and is therefore pleased to announce the names of the
successful candidates for the award of scholarships for the 2015/2016
academic session.
Requirements
The successful candidates would be invited to Abuja for initial briefing
at a date that would be communicated to them directly. They would be
required to come along with the original copies of their academic
certificates, NYSC discharge certificates, letters from two guarantors,
their international passports, and letters of admission (if any).
Successful candidates are also encouraged to apply to any of the top 100
universities in the world approved for the scheme as indicated on this
website.
Click here to view the list of PRESSID Shortlisted Candidates
Procurement Manager at Nigerian Sinotrucks Limited
Logistics Execution Manager at British American Tobacco
Senior MEAL Officer at Street Child
Procurement Manager at MainOne Cable
Administrative Assistant at Christ Treasure Centre (CTC)
Credit Control Manager at Chemical and Allied Products Plc
Customer Experience Manager at Chemical and Allied Products Plc
Business Execution Lead, Nigeria at Citibank Nigeria Limited (CNL)
International Finance Corporation (IFC) GrowAfrica Internship Program 2024
Solar Installer at VGL Energy and Power Technology
Sales Representative at VGL Energy and Power Technology
Administrative Assistant at VGL Energy and Power Technology
Sanitation and Hygiene Coordinator at WaterAid Nigeria
Senior Forensics Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Senior Risk Manager at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Field Registration Officer at Nigerian Society of Teachers
Marine Logistics Supervisor at NOG Marines Limited
Technical Project Manager at Wema Bank Plc
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) OND Internship Programme 2024