In a continued effort to promote higher education, Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, has revealed plans to offer postgraduate scholarships to 300 students for studies at Nigerian universities.
This announcement comes just a week after he facilitated the departure of 70 students for postgraduate programs abroad, supported by his foundation.
On December 29, 2024, 70 students selected from Kano State’s three senatorial districts flew out of the country via Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) to pursue their studies in India, under the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF).
The Deputy President of the Senate, who is also the First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, disclosed that the new domestic scholarship initiative will benefit 300 students in the 2025/2026 academic session.
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, confirmed the announcement.
Applications for the postgraduate scholarships are now open, with a focus on supporting exceptional graduates from recognized Nigerian universities.
The selected candidates will have the opportunity to pursue their postgraduate degrees at top institutions within the country.
Dr. Maikudi Lawan, Secretary of the BIJF Postgraduate Scholarship Committee, highlighted that the program is designed to foster academic excellence and advance research and human capital development in critical fields. He emphasized that the scholarships aim to equip students with the skills necessary for national growth.
The scholarship program will cover a wide range of disciplines, including M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence, M.Sc. Robotics Technology, M.Sc. Cyber Security, M.Sc. Data Science, M.Sc. Software Development, M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, M.Sc. Hydrogeology & Environmental Geology, and M.Sc. Oil and Gas Operations, among others.
The initiative has partnered with six prestigious universities: Bayero University Kano, Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, and University of Nigeria Nsukka, to offer this academic opportunity to deserving students across Nigeria.
