PhD Scholarship Opportunity (UWE, Bristol) for DLBC/DLCF Rivers Indigenes

Rivers State indigenes affiliated with Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (DLCF) have an exciting opportunity to further their academic careers through a new PhD scholarship partnership. The University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, in collaboration with the Rivers State government, is offering a fully funded PhD program.

The scholarship, jointly funded by both parties, aims to support exceptional Rivers indigenes in pursuing advanced research, particularly in Science and Engineering.

To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

-Academic Excellence: Applicants must have obtained a First Class or Second Class Upper division in their undergraduate studies.

- Postgraduate Qualification: Completion of a Master's degree (MSc) is mandatory.

- DLCF Membership: Applicants must be active members of the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (DLCF).

Applicants from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to those in Science and Engineering fields. Interested candidates will need to provide the following information:

- Personal Details: Name, academic discipline, and class of degree.

- Educational Documentation: Evidence of completion of a Master’s degree.

- Proof of Identity: Documentation proving Rivers State local government area (LGA) identity.

- Pastoral Recommendation: A letter of introduction from their DLCF pastor.

- Eligibility: The scholarship is open to Rivers State indigenes only.

This collaboration between UWE and the Rivers State government aims to nurture local talent and create a pathway for academic excellence at an international level, while supporting the region’s commitment to educational advancement. Rivers indigenes are encouraged to apply for this life-changing opportunity.