The Delta State-based Michael and Cecilia Ibru University has announced a scholarship scheme for aspiring students wishing to obtain undergraduate qualifications in its Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and that of Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences in the academic year 2015/2016.
A statement by the Registrar of the University, Andrew Johnson Okwudei, said: “There are a total of One hundred and fifty scholarships and bursaries available, and every successful applicant can receive up to One million naira towards his or her tuition fees at MCIU for the duration of the recipient’s undergraduate study.”
The MCIU scholarships are part of the new MCIU Scholars Scholarship programmes that will directly benefit students entering undergraduate education in 2015/2016.
They made up of a series of opportunities such as part tuition fees, bursaries, merit scholarship and sponsorships by individuals and corporate entities.
The Registrar reiterated that MCIU is a “world class institution dedicated to the alleviation of poverty through knowledge, we are looking for students who are pursuing higher learning so that they can play a part in making their society a better place”.
Undergraduates courses offered at MCIU in 2015/2016 include B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Banking and Finance, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Applied Biology, B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry, B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics B.Sc. Computer Science and B.Sc. Industrial Physics.
The statement further noted: “Students will be selected on the basis of a Post UTME Exam, Personal Statement and Interview.
“A good personal statement must not exceed 500 words and it will be a chance to tell us about yourself, why you think you deserve this scholarship and how you think it will help you serve yourself and society once you graduate.”
In order to be eligible to apply students must: Be at least 16 years of age, possess at least five credit “O” level passes, which must include a credit pass in English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject in not more than two sittings.
Entry requirement for Direct Entry must include UTME requirement for that particular course.
Interested candidates are advised to visit their website: www.mciu.edu.ng for further details.
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