Life Changing Scholarship To Study At OAU- Fully Funded Opportunity
F U L LY FUNDED M AT R I X S C H O L A R S H I P L I F E CHANGING POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES T O STUDY A T DEPARTMENT OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA

Life Changing Scholarship To Study At OAU- Fully Funded Opportunity
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Matrix Energy Limited, through the Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation (AAF), in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is pleased to invite applications from qualified and motivated candidates for fully funded postgraduate scholarship programs in
Materials Engineering.
* Available Programs
1. Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering (2 years)
• Eligibility Criteria:
* Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or a closely related field.
* Must have graduated with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division (2:1)
2. Doctoral (PhD) Degree in Materials Engineering (3 years)

• Eligibility Criteria:
* Must possess a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, or a closely related field.
* The Master’s program must be research-based, with a minimum of 60% weighted average in coursework.
* Scholarship Benefits
• Full tuition coverage
• Free hostel accommodation
• Monthly living stipend
• Research funding support
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities at OAU
• Industry-based practical exposure
*Application Deadline
August 31, 2025
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply with full details of credentials and a brief research proposal or synopsis of intended study. All applications should be directed to:
The Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
All applications may be submitted in person to the above address or sent online to
oolawale@oauife.edu.ng. Late submissions will not be considered.
* Selection Process
All applications will undergo rigorous review by a joint panel from the Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation (AAF) and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife
This scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for highly qualified individuals who are passionate about contributing to the advancement of Materials Engineering through research and innovation.
Empowering Future Leaders Through Education – Abdulkabir Aliu Foundation (AAF)