The Borno State Government has introduced a scholarship program for financially disadvantaged students pursuing postgraduate studies in science-related fields.
This initiative aims to support students studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) courses at the Masters or Doctorate level.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must have secured admission to study in select universities within Nigeria, Egypt, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Pakistan, or the United Kingdom.
To bridge the existing human capacity gap
Bala Isa, the executive secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, announced the program.
He stated that it aligns with the state’s 25-year development plan and 10-year strategic transformation initiative, and it’s primary goal is to bridge the human capacity gap in the region.
Candidates interested in applying for the scholarship can do so through the Borno State Scholarship Board’s website, which will be accepting applications from August 4 to October 30, 2023.
Reaction:The Nigerian option is not added
Some netizens felt it should be open to every Nigerian, while others though it was a great plan, here are some comments:
@nabrga: The Nigerian option is not added😔
@auibrahim34: It was said Borno State Gov’t please not Federal Gov’t of Nigeria
@Ayisariminkebe: Borno state government has started following the footstep of Kwankwasiyya movement of indigents to study abroad.
@ibn_sanda: Borno people you should be very proud to having 🥰🙏🏾
@jagabanolu: Is this not against the law? It should be opened to all Nigerians from all 36states….🧐
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Kano government provides international scholarships to people with disabilities
Meanwhile, the Kano State Government has provided overseas scholarships to Kano residents with disabilities.
According to the government, people with disabilities will benefit from the state government’s foreign scholarship program provided they meet the requirements.
Alhaji Umar Haruna Doguwa, the State Commissioner for Education, made the announcement on Thursday
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