Applications for the 2025 Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship has been announced by the organization for interested candidates.
The Senator Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity to study postgraduate programs at top Nigerian tertiary institutions.
More details of the scholarship opportunity, its eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and step-by-step application guide will be discussed in this post.
Senator Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship Details:
The Barau Jibrin Foundation opens applications for postgraduate domestic scholarships in information technology.
Through his foundation, Senator Barau Jibrin has announced that 300 students will benefit from his domestic postgraduate scholarship programme this year, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.
The foundation, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing educational opportunities to deserving Kano State graduates, aims to support 300 outstanding graduates from recognised universities in pursuing their postgraduate studies at selected universities across the country.
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Eligibility Requirements for Senator Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship
To be considered for the Senator Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship, you must:
Be aged below 35 years at the time of application.
Hold a first degree in Computer Science, Engineering, and related disciplines.
Have a CGPA of 3.5 and above on a 5.0 scale.
Possess 5 O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
Be from one of the three Senatorial Districts of Kano State.
Benefits of Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship 2025
The Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship will cover the full costs of your tuition and living expenses at one of the participating Nigerian universities.
The scholarship duration is a period of 24 months with an expected graduation date of 24 months.
Required Documents for Senator Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Complete Application Form
Academic Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Birth Certificate/ Age Declaration
Primary School Certificate
Secondary School Certificate
Bachelor’s degree Certificate
NYSC Discharge Certificate.
Recommendation Letters
LGA and State Indigene Certificates
Letter of Motivation.
Eligible Programmes for Senator Barau I Jibrin Foundation Scholarship
M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence,
M.Sc. Robotics Technology,
M.Sc. Cyber Security,
M.Sc. Data Science,
M.Sc. Information Technology,
M.Sc. Software Development,
M.Sc. Mineral Exploration, M.Sc. Hydrogeology & Environmental Geology,
M.Sc. Oil and Gas Operations,
M.Sc. Applied Geophysics,
M.Sc. Metallurgical and Material Engineering,
M.Sc. Climate Change Management,
M.Eng. Mechatronic and
M.Eng. Intelligence System.
Participating Universities for Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship
Bayero University Kano,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,
University of Ibadan,
University of Lagos,
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. and
University of Nigeria Nsukka
How to Apply for Senator Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the Senator Barau Jibrin Foundation Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of the required documents listed above to the official e-mail of the foundation; baraujibrinscholarship@gmail.com