The Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship is offering Postgraduate Scholarships to students of Kano State indigen to pursue their Post Graduate studies in some selected Universities in Nigeria.

The Barau I Jibrin Foundation is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing educational opportunities to deserving graduates of Kano State. Notably, the foundation, under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Barau I. Jibrin, CFR, the Deputy President of the Senate, has recently sponsored 70 students for master's degree programs abroad.

Building on this commitment, we are pleased to announce our Domestic postgraduate scholarship programme for the 2025/2026 academic session and invite applications from qualified individuals

DOMESTIC POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME, 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:-

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age: Below 35 years at the time of application

Education: First-degree in Computer Science 2.

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines with a CGPA of 3 and above (5.0 Scale). 3.5

3. O'Level Credits: Five O'Level Credits including English and Mathematics

This initiative aims to support 300 outstanding graduates from recognized universities, to pursue their postgraduate studies at selected universities across Nigeria.

The programme offers a unique opportunity for academic growth, research, and human capital development in various fields of science and technology, empowering the next generation.

SELECTED UNIVERSITIES:-

1. Bayero University, Kano

2. Ahmadu Belio University, Zaria

3. University of Ibadan

4. University of Nigeria Nsukka

5 Obafiemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

6. University of Lagos

PROGRAMME DETAILS:-

1. M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

2. M.Sc. Robotics Technology

3. M.Sc. Cyber Security

4. M.Sc. Data Science

5. M.Sc. Information Technology.

6. M.Sc. Software Development

7. M.Sc. Mineral Exploration

8. M.Sc. Hydrogeology & Environmental Geology

9. M.Sc. Oil and Gas Operations

10. M.Sc. Applied Geophysics

11. M.Sc. Metallurgical and Material Engineering

12. M.Sc. Climate Change Management

13. M.Eng. Mechatronic

14. M.Eng. Intelligence System

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:-

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

2. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age

3. Primary Certificate

4. Secondary Certificate (WAEC/NECO)

5. Bachelor Degree Certificate

6. NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter

7. LGA and State Indigene Certificates

8. Official Transcript

9. Letter of Motivation

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:-

To apply, interested candidates should submit their applications and supporting documents to:

Email: baraujibrinscholarship@gmail.com.

After reviewing applications, qualified candidates will be contacted for further screening and evaluation.

Only selected candidates will be notified.

IMPORTANT DATES:-

1. Application Deadline: 30th January, 2025

2. Duration of the Programme: Approximately 24 months

3. Expected Year of Graduation: 2027