By YANGE IKYAA
Qassim University, a
Saudi-Arabia based tertiary institution, has offered to provide full-funded scholarships for any qualified master of science (M.Sc.) graduates from Nigeria and other countries that may be willing to pursue their studies in the kingdom.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, which disclosed this on Wednesday, also said that the core area of study covered under the scope of the scholarship is computer-related.
The council described the announcement as a great chance for Nigerian students who desire to further their studies.
According to a post on its Facebook page, “here is a great chance for prospective students around the world to get a fully funded scholarship for studying a master’s degree (M.Sc.) in computer science, information technology and computer engineering at the College of Computer at Qassim University.”
The Africanscholar learnt that scholarship benefits include monthly stipends, free accommodation, tuition fees, and a round trip ticket per year.
Part of the requirement for consideration is that applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3 out of 5 or equivalent and a bachelor of science degree in computer dcience, information technology, computer engineering or a relative degree.
The institution fixed January 31 as deadline for applications.
Qassim University was established based on the directives of the “Saudi government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.”
