Nigerian Federal Government scholarships for Nigerians students 

Nigerian Federal Government scholarships for Nigerians students

Scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students funded by the Nigeria Federal Scholarship  Board are available for students in Nigeria to study abroad and in any tertiary institutions in Nigeria. 

Federal Ministry of Education of Nigeria offers  Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students to study Overseas. Nigerian Students are eligible to apply 

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Scholarship Program 
Nigerian students who secure this scholarship will study under the following programs

• Undergraduate  (bachelors Degree)
• Post Graduate Degree (Masters)
• Post Graduate Degree ( PhD) 

Field of study

• Undergraduate 

Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), etc.; and 

• Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and PhD) in all fields.

Number of Scholarships available :  varies 

​Scholarship Dural : Full-time 

scholarship benefits

• Tuition Fees
• Medical Fees
•  Living Allowances 
• Return airfares
• research allowances

Eligibility for Nigerian Federal Government Scholarships

• UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificates, WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language and Mathematics. Certificates should not be more than two (2) years old for Non-African Countries and for African countries the age of certificate is one year only. Age limit is from 17 to 20 years
• POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: All applicants for Postgraduate degree courses must hold a  First  Degree with 1st Class or at least 2nd  Class Upper Division. The applicants who are previous recipients of  Foreign Awards must have acquired at least two (2) years post qualification experience or employment practice in Nigeria. All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Programme and the age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.

N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are  accepted; andEvidence of readiness to be released by an employer.

Requirements
Candidates endorsed by the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) must provided the following

• Authenticated copies of academic certificates
• Data page of current International Passport
• Specified medical reports from Government hospitals
• National Identification Number (NIN)
• Police clearance certificates where necessary
• Letter for Admission from Institutions in Nigeria or abroad 

How to apply for Nigerian Government Federal Scholarships 

The application process for this scholarship is online as well as manual 

Download the application forms on the official website  or apply online. The link is provided below. 

Apply Now or visit : Official Website 

Due date : scholarship due date varies. Please consult the official website on the link provided above for details of scholarship opening and due dates.

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