University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Scholarship Award

• Waiver of tuition and all other Postgraduate College-related fees.
• Covers one academic session initially, renewable for up to two more sessions, subject to a positive supervisor progress report endorsed by the Head of Department at the end of each session.
• Recipients give formal service to their Department/Institute and may be asked to serve the Postgraduate College on special occasions.

For the 2018/2019 round, applications were due at the Provost's Office within six weeks of the announcement, between 18 March 2019 and 26 April 2019.

1. Download the application form from the Postgraduate College website (pgcollege.ui.edu.ng).
2. Complete it and have it endorsed by your Head of Department and Dean of Faculty.
3. Assemble the supporting documents listed below, including copies of the research proposal.
4. Deliver the full application to the Provost's Office, The Postgraduate College, within the stated period.
5. If shortlisted, attend the selection interview.

• Completed application form endorsed by Head of Department and Dean of Faculty.
• Five copies of a detailed curriculum vitae.
• Copies of certificates.
• Evidence of registration for the current session.
• PhD applicants: research proposal or project summary of 5 to 10 pages (objective, justification, significance against existing literature, methodology, expected output, original contributions), in 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman 12, A4; three copies.
• A one-page commitment letter affirming readiness to submit a 5,000 to 10,000 word report on the research done with the award.

All applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee and only shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview. Emphasis is placed on the potential of the doctoral thesis and its implications for development.