In a bid to contribute to the growth and development of the education and human capital sectors in Nigeria, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN), a leading Nigerian company, is proud to announce its merit-based scholarship program for qualified female engineering students in public universities across the country. This initiative reflects JBN’s commitment to fostering capacity building within the engineering and technology fields and promoting gender diversity in these sectors.
Eligibility Criteria:
The scholarship is open to full-time female undergraduates studying the following courses in public universities within Nigeria:
- Architecture
- Building and Construction Engineering
- Building Engineering
- Building Technology
- Cartography
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Electrical Engineering
- Land Surveying
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical and Material Engineering
- Metallurgy
- Production Engineering
- Project Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Structural Engineering
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria.
- Be a female.
- Be enrolled in a Federal or State Owned University in Nigeria.
- Be in the Faculty of Engineering/Environmental/Technology.
- Currently be in their second year of full-time study in a Nigerian Federal or State University accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
- Have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 in a 5-grade system.
Application Process:
Interested candidates can apply online by following these steps:
Create an Account:
- Visit https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/jbn2023
- Click on the “Apply Now” tab.
- Register by clicking “Register Now” and activate your account through the email sent.
Complete Application:
- Log in and enter your personal information, National Identification Number (if available), educational details, and other relevant information.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, university or JAMB admission letter, UTME result, O’ Level result(s), and academic results for the 100-level.
Verification Process:
- Ensure all uploaded documents are clear and accurate.
- Obtain a profile signed by your Head of Department and upload the scanned copy for verification.
National Identification Number (NIN):
- If NIN was not available during the initial application, obtain your NIN by registering at http://ninenrol.gov.ng/.
- Update your application with the NIN to ensure completion.
Submit Application:
- Review your application to avoid errors.
- Click “Apply Now” to submit your information.
- A confirmation message will pop up upon successful submission.
Important Notes:
- Application for the JBN scholarship is free.
- SCHOLASTICA is the official platform for the JBN Scholarship.
- Beware of fraudulent websites; JBN does not charge any fees during the application process.
- E-mail applications are not accepted.
- JBN does not assign representatives/agents to assist applicants.
Conclusion:
This scholarship opportunity provided by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc not only supports the educational aspirations of female engineering students but also reflects the company’s dedication to corporate social responsibility and the development of Nigeria’s human capital. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the deadline, contributing to the advancement of both their academic journey and the engineering landscape in Nigeria