In a bid to reward
graduates of Nigerian Universities who complete their studies with a first
class degree, President Goodluck Jonathan inaugurated a special post-graduate
scholarship scheme for them on May 24, 2012.
Beneficiaries
of the special scheme would be entitled to post graduate scholarships in
science and engineering courses in the best Universities across the world.
The
National Universities Commission (NUC), on Monday, said that 449 candidates met
the criteria for selection for the Presidential Special Scholarship Scheme for
innovation and development.
This was
disclosed by the Executive Secretary of NUC, Julius Okojie, in Abuja
"Of
the 449 candidates who are writing the test this year, we are only going to
take 100 students from the best of the best," he said. "This scheme
is part of the efforts to achieve the goals of Vision 20:2020 and the
Transformation Agenda of Mr President. This test will be held annually with 100
students qualifying for the scheme for innovation and development.
The federal
government has plans to develop a critical mass of professionals who will serve
as catalysts of change and agents of scientific and technological advancement.
This sustainable economic development will be achieved through the sponsorship
of these outstanding students for postgraduate studies in the top 25
universities in the world.
The NUC
boss said that the selection was based on graduates who had obtained First
Class degrees from recognised and approved universities, adding that they were
drawn in the areas of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, special
aspects of Biology, Nuclear Physics, Quantitative Genetics, Medical
Biochemistry and Aeronautical engineering, among others.
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