The Southern Kaduna Aid Foundation (SKAID) has officially launched its International Masters Scholarship program for the 2026 academic cycle. Driven by a core commitment to human capital development and community empowerment, this highly targeted initiative offers fully funded postgraduate opportunities in China for exceptional but indigent young graduates from the Southern Kaduna region of Nigeria.
Scholarship Overview
| Host | Southern Kaduna Aid Foundation (SKAID) |
| Institution | Chinese University |
| Study Location | Study in China | Study in Asia |
| Eligible Countries | Nigeria |
| Requirements | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Scholarship Category | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships |
| Reward | Fully Funded |
| Application Closing Date | 21st May, 2026 |
To address critical development gaps back home, the 2026 scholarship cycle focuses strictly on high-impact disciplines across Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as specialized Management fields.
Scholarship Benefits and Rewards
The SKAID Foundation covers the complete financial burden of postgraduate study abroad, ensuring scholars can focus entirely on their research and training. The comprehensive package includes:
- 100% Tuition Waiver
- Comprehensive Accommodation
- Monthly Living Stipend
- Travel Costs
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Qualifications and Requirements
Because this is a specialized, region-specific development initiative, applicants must strictly fulfill all geographical and academic parameters to avoid automated disqualification:
- Applicants must be verified indigenes of one of the Local Government Areas comprising Southern Kaduna, Nigeria.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited university with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (or its equivalent Second Class Upper division).
- Your undergraduate background must be in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a relevant Management discipline.
- Applicants must have successfully completed or be legally exempted from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme at the time of application.
- Candidates must explicitly state their willingness to act as SKAID Ambassadors, leveraging their acquired skills to contribute to the long-term socio-economic progress of Southern Kaduna upon completion of their studies.
Required Application Documents
Candidates must have high-resolution digital scans of the following materials prepared for upload:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of Origin
- Academic Credentials
- Statement of Purpose (SoP)
- Letters of Recommendation
Step-by-Step Application Process for SKAID Foundation Scholarship 2026
Start application by following the procedures below:
- Obtain and digitize your documents before launching the portal.
- Navigate to the official SKAID application webpage with the application button below.
- Fill and complete the electronic application form.
- Attach all mandatory PDF documents to your profile.
- Submit the portal application before the closing time.
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