Barau’s foundation opens applications for postgraduate foreign scholarships in AI.
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, through his foundation, the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), has opened applications for postgraduate foreign scholarships in Artificial Intelligence, Forensic and Robotics Sciences.
Table of Content- Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
- Benefits of Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
- Requirements for Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
- Selection Process
- Application Documents
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
| Application Deadline | January 30, 2025 |
| Country to study | Nigeria |
| School to study | Ahmadu Bello University, Bayero University Kano, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | Barau Jibrin foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
This initiative aims to support 300 outstanding graduates from recognized universities, to pursue their postgraduate studies at selected universities across Nigeria. The program offers unique opportunities for academic growth, research and human capital development in various fields of science and technology, empowering the next generation.
Requirements for Barau Jibrin foundation Postgraduate Scholarship
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following:
- Age: Below 35 years at the time of application
- Education: First degree in Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline with a CGPA of 3.5 and above (5.0) scale.
- O'Level credits: Five O'Level credits including Mathematics and English
Selection Process
Timeline:
- Application deadline: 30th January 2025
- Duration of the program: Approximately 24 months
- Expected year of graduation: 2027
Application Documents
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- CV
- Birth certificate/age declaration
- Primary certificate
- Secondary Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter
- LGA and State Indigene Certificate
- Official Transcript
- Letter of Motivation
Application Deadline
January 30, 2025How to Apply
To apply, interested applicants should submit their applications and supporting documents to:
After reviewing applications, the qualified candidates would be contacted for further screening and evaluation. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Established in 1962, Obafemi Awolowo University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Ile-Ife (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Osun. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.