TETFUND scholarship – apply for funding from the tertiary education trust fund for your post-graduate studies within or outside Nigeria. Yes, TETFUND not only fund developmental projects of tertiary institutions but also sponsor academic staff of such institutions in their post-graduate studies.
The tertiary education trust fund (TETFUND) is responsible for administering and disbursing tax to public tertiary institutions in Nigeria, as well, as scholarships to academic staff. This is powered by the TETFUND Act and the education tax act of 2003.
Moreover, the TETFUND scholarship is not a free-to-all scholarship. Similarly, the scholarship is only available for academic staff of public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This indicates that both academic staffs of private higher institutions and undergraduates of both private and public institutions cannot benefit from it.
However, arrangements have been made to see if the TETFUND scholarship can be expanded to reach the academic staff of private institutions. But for now, it is only available to the academic staff of public institutions.
TETFUND Scholarship Details
Before going into the requirements of the TETFUND scholarship, let us look at the details of the scholarship.
- TETFUND scholarship is for academic staff of public higher institutions in Nigeria only.
- Institutions recommend their staff for sponsorship scholarships.
- Beneficiaries can study in any university other than that where they work in Nigeria, and abroad.
- Beneficiaries can study for either a master’s degree (MA, Med, LLM, MSc, etc) or doctorate degrees (PhD, DSc, D.Litt, etc.).
- Sponsorship for PhD programmes cannot exceed 4 years.
- Sponsorship for master’s program cannot exceed 2 years in Nigeria, and a year abroad.
- Staff pursuing a doctoral degree can be sponsored for internship work abroad.
- Online or part-time studies are not allowed.
- Only universities with NUC approved courses can host TETFUND scholars.
- The course of study cannot be changed during sponsorship,
Requirements for the Application for the TETFUND Scholarship
TETFUND was established with the aim of improving the standard of the tertiary education system of public institutions in the country. to this end, sponsoring the flow/establishment of educational structures in public tertiary institutions becomes one of its core functions.
Furthermore, the need to help the academic staff of these institutions attain complete academic growth which will subsequently benefit the educational system, brought about the TETFUND scholarship.
Similarly, academic staff of public institutions are entitled to this sponsorship, provided that they get the required recommendation from their institution. However, there are other factors which are important to consider, they include:
- Firstly, you must be recommended by your institution for sponsorship;
- Sequel to this, you must have a TETFUND scholarship nomination form which must be signed by the vice-chancellor, Rector or provost of the institution you work in;
- Similarly, the nomination form must be approved by your HOD and dean;
- The course/courses you want to study must be NUC approved in the host university;
- Similarly, you must have been admitted into the university that intends to host you, with an admission letter as proof;
- Also, you should have a documented schedule of fees from the university that will host you;
- Similarly, studying abroad involves choosing a university that ranks higher than any Nigerian university at that time;
- There will be no sponsorship for part-time and online programs;
- Also, you cannot study at the same university where you work; and
- Change of institution or course of study after receiving the scholarship is not allowed.
How to Apply for the TETFUND Scholarship
Application for the TETFUND scholarship starts at two different times every year. Similarly, application for awardees beginning their study program in September starts in May. On the other hand, awardees whose program starts in January start applying in October.
Furthermore, applications for the TETFUND scholarship are done at the TETFUND website. Also, applicants are to email the soft copy of all required documents to es@tetfund.gov.ng.
The documents which must be included in this application include:
- An admission letter from the university you are to study at;
- Approved and duly signed TETFUND nomination form;
- Your CV, curriculum vitae;
- An invoice from your host university – which must contain the total cost of your study duration, your names, the institution’s bank account details and other specifications that will facilitate the payment of your tuition fees by TETFUND;
- Bond form;
- Medical certificate; and
- Bank details.
Note: download a copy of the nomination form from the TETFUND website.
All successful applicants will receive a formal scholarship award letter through their institutions. Also, terms and conditions will be outlined in the scholarship award letter.
Conclusion
How do I get a TETFUND Scholarship?
As a staff in any public tertiary institution in Nigeria, you have to be recommended by your institution for the TETFUND scholarship. Afterwards, you apply for sponsorship with all necessary requirements at TETFUND’s website.
How do I get a Job in TETFUND?
To get a job in TETFUND, participate in the ongoing TETFUND Recruitment Exercise. Visit the TETFUND recruitment website and apply now.
What is the Work of TETFUND?
TETFUND was established with the aim of improving the standard of the tertiary education system of public institutions in the country. to this end, sponsoring the flow/establishment of educational structures in public tertiary institutions becomes one of its core functions.
Is the TETFUND Scholarship Available Now?
No. Application for the TETFUND scholarship starts at two different times every year. Similarly, application for awardees beginning their study program in September starts in May. On the other hand, awardees whose program starts in January start applying in October.
Can I get the TETFUND Scholarship as a Private University Academic Staff?
No. the scholarship is only available for academic staff of public tertiary institutions in Nigeria. This indicates that both academic staffs of private higher institutions and undergraduates of both private and public institutions cannot benefit from it.
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