The Federal Ministry of Education is now accepting applications for the 2025 Federal Government Bursary Award, targeted at qualified Nigerian students enrolled in public tertiary institutions across the country.
Scholarship Summary:
Host Country: Nigeria
Eligible Institutions: Nigerian Public Universities and Colleges of Education
Level: Undergraduate (Education Students only)
Award Value: ₦150,000 annually
Renewable: Yes, until graduation
IELTS Required: No
Deadline: May 29, 2025
About the Bursary: The Federal Government Bursary Award is part of the Education Bursary Award (EBA) initiative. It supports full-time students studying Education in Nigerian public universities and colleges of education. The initiative is inclusive of students with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must:
Be Nigerian citizens
Be full-time students studying Education
Be in their second year or above
Not be currently benefiting from another scholarship
Award Benefits: Each successful applicant will receive ₦150,000 annually. The award is renewable every academic year until graduation, provided eligibility is maintained.
Required Documents: To complete your application, prepare the following:
Admission letter from your institution
Certificate of State of Origin
National Identification Number (NIN)
Academic transcript or CGPA result
How to Apply (Step-by-Step):
1. Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s Website
2. Click on the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) icon.
3. Select Federal Education Bursary Award (EBA).
4. Read the application guidelines carefully.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Print and save a copy of the completed form for reference.
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