Deadlines:
- Round 1 Application deadline 20 March, 2020
- Round 2 Application deadline 15 May, 2020
- Round 3 Application deadline 20 June, 2020
The NUTM Scholars Program (NSP) is a one-year interdisciplinary postgraduate program in Technology, Entrepreneurship and Design. Through this flagship initiative, NUTM aims to create leaders in technology and business for the African region, and the world.
The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) is a pioneering higher education institution focused on nurturing leaders for Nigeria and Africa. The University focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Management fields in its academic offerings at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
The Nigerian University of Technology and Management (NUTM) is a world-class institution for higher education, focused on nurturing leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) and Management in Africa, for Africa.
NUTM aims to become a hub for the best-in-class talent from Nigeria and the African continent. NUTM is dedicated to driving excellence in fields critical to Nigeria and Africa’s development and envisions a future, where promising African youth are equipped with world-class education.
Program Highlights:
- One-year, full-time intensive postgraduate program
- Multi-track curriculum across 8 terms
- 25+ courses delivered by eminent global faculty
- Full scholarships covering tuition, room and board
- Industry mentorship & career support.
- Global Immersion Week, a short study trip to the UK, US or China for Scholars to gain exposure in business and culture
Benefits:
- Full scholarships covering tuition, room and board
- Global faculty:
Lectures and workshops delivered by leading faculty from the African continent and the world.
- Experiential learning:
A nine-month project delivered through TEDLab, familiarizing Scholars with real-world issues.
- Shadow a leader:
Scholars gain real-world insights as full-time associates supporting CEOs of leading organizations.
- Industry mentorship:
Guest lectures, workshops and individual mentorship by eminent leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Global Immersion Week:
A short study trip to the UK, US or China to gain exposure in business and culture.
Eligibilities:
- Maximum of 32 years of age as on 31 August, 2020
- A recognised undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline
- High level of intellectual curiosity and leadership potential
- The program will select 60 exceptional young individuals from Nigeria and other regions of Africa through a rigorous selection process for the Founding Class. NSP is open to all individuals under the age of 32 with a recognized undergraduate degree in any discipline. Full scholarships will be awarded to all Scholars for the Founding Class.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in Africa and awareness of emerging global trends
Note:
- Program commences 01 Sept, 2020
