Rivers State Government Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme – 2013/2014

Governor’s Special Overseas Scholarship Programme: 2013/2014 Undergraduate Award

The Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency (RSSDA) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for selection in the State Government Special Overseas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for 2013/2014 session.

Available Courses:

• Engineering (Including Agric Engineering, Architecture)
• Medical Sciences
• Economics
• Computer Related studies
• Natural Sciences
• Town/Regional Planning

Who should Apply:

For Rivers Indigenes

Must be of Rivers State Origin (Should submit a copy of LGA identification) Not above 21 years of age. (Confirmation of age preferably by birth certificate) A minimum of five (5) WASCE credits relevant to intended course of study. (NECO not acceptable) Must not be on a degree awarding programme or its equivalent Must submit a copy of LGA identification

For Non Indigenes:

Applications are also welcome from children/wards of taxpaying non indigenes that have been resident in Rivers State for a minimum of 10years. In addition to the credentials mentioned above, 3 years tax clearance certificate and primary school certificate should be submitted alongside the application.

How to Apply:

Online applications at www.rssda.org

Manual Applications:

Application Forms can be downloaded from our website.

Application Forms can also be collected and submitted at designated points in the Local Government Council Secretariat nearest to the candidates. Candidates are required to register their name and sign in the notebook provided at the submission centers (for manual submission of forms only) Candidates are advised to ensure that active contact phone number(s) and/or email addresses are stated on the application forms.

Aptitude Test

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through SMS, emails or notices posted on www.rssda.org and in all Local Government Council Secretariats Originals of credentials will be sighted during the screening of shortlisted candidates.

Please note that the forms are not for sale!!!!

Photocopies are acceptable

Entries Open: November 30th, 2012

Entries Close: December 31st, 2012

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