Kano State Government Opens Application For Foreign, Local Postgraduate Scholarships

Cursory: The Kano State Government has announced the commencement of applications for Postgraduate Scholarships for indigenes of the state who have obtained First Class Honours Degrees. According to reports, the statement released on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, confirmed this update.According to the statement, the previous scholarship program was last offered in 2015 under the administration of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Eligible graduates are invited to apply for the Kano State Postgraduate Foreign and Local Scholarships for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

The Kano State Government has announced the commencement of applications for Postgraduate Scholarships for indigenes of the state who have obtained First Class Honours Degrees.

As reported by SOLACEBASE, the statement released on Friday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, confirmed this update.

According to the statement, qualified graduates are invited to apply for the Kano State Postgraduate Foreign and Local Scholarships for the 2023/2024 Academic Session.

It further mentioned that the previous scholarship program was last offered in 2015 under the administration of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The program sponsored a total of 503 first-class graduates to study in 14 different countries.

The Statement Read:

‘’Recall that the last scholarship was offered in 2015 by Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Administration which sponsored the third batch of 503 first class graduates to 14 different countries, ‘’the statement said.

‘’After eight years without postgraduate foreign scholarship by the last administration, H.E. Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, The Executive Governor of Kano State has approved the resumption of the postgraduate foreign and local scholarship with effect from the 2023/2024 Academic Session.’’

According to the statement , the criteria for eligibility are stated below:

EligibilityApplicant for the scholarship must:

Be an indigene of Kano StateHave graduated with a first class honour degree or equivalent from a reputable university/institution; and Be medically fit to travel and study.

Fill relevant application forms obtainable for free, from www.kanostate.gov.ng/scholarship application

Eligible applicants would be invited for a screening interview.

Completed application forms together with copies of credentials (indigene certificate, medical certificate, birth certificate, Primary School Certificate, WASC/GCE/SSCE certificate, Degree certificate etc) should be submitted to the Secretariat of the screening committee, Old Conference Room, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Cabinet Office, 1 Wudil Road, Kano within two weeks of this advertisement.

Source: Solacebase

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