The Federal Ministry of Education invites applications for the Federal Government Scholarship under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA). Below is a step-by-step guide for applying:
Step 1: Eligibility Criteria
For Undergraduate Applicants
Minimum Qualification:
Seven (7) distinctions (A’s & B’s) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) only, including English Language and Mathematics.
Age Limit: 17–20 years.
Certificate Validity:
For Non-African countries: Certificates not older than two years (2023 & 2024).
For African countries: Certificates must be from 2024 only.
For Postgraduate Applicants
Minimum Qualification:
A First Degree with at least a 2nd Class Upper Division.
Age Limit: 35 years for Master’s Degree and 40 years for Ph.D.
Additional Requirements:
Completed NYSC with discharge or exemption certificate.
Evidence of readiness to be released by the employer.
Step 2: Visit the Official Website
1. Access the Application Portal
Go to the Federal Ministry of Education website: www.education.gov.ng.
Click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon on the homepage.
2. Complete the Application
Carefully read the guidelines provided.
Fill out the online application form.
Print out the completed application form.
Step 3: Prepare Required Documents
For Undergraduate Applicants:
WAEC/WASSCE certificate (original or digital copy for 2024 WAEC).
National Identification Number (NIN) Slip.
For Postgraduate Applicants:
First Degree certificate.
NIN Slip.
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
Step 4: For Special Country Applications
1. Hungarian Scholarships
Visit the webpage
The application portal is open until 15th January 2025.
You can apply for up to two fields of study in order of preference.
2. Russian Scholarships
Visit the webpage
Ensure documents are scanned in PDF format and uploaded to the Russian portal.
Applicants must have an international passport and original WAEC certificate
Step 5: Additional Requirements for Selected Candidates
If nominated, candidates must submit the following:
1. Authenticated copies of academic certificates.
2. Data page of a valid international passport.
3. Medical reports from a government hospital.
4. Birth certificate and indigene letter.
5. Police clearance certificate (if required).
Step 6: Important Deadlines
Application Portal Opens: 2nd December 2024.
Application Portal Closes: 12th January 2025.
Contact Information
For inquiries, reach out to:
Phone: 08077884417 / 08023297547
Email: fsb@education.gov.ng
Note: This application process does not attract any processing fees. Beware of fraudsters.
Applicants must be prepared to undertake a mandatory one-year foreign language course where applicable.
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I need a scholarship
Thanks for reaching out. But this story was published a year ago and we’re not even sure if the Scholarship is still available. However, if you desire to go to university but don’t have the funds you can simply apply for the NELFUND Student Loan. As long as you qualify, you will get it. You don’t need to know anybody as everything is done online. Simply visit http://www.nelf.org.ng and apply. It’s very straightforward. We wish you all the best.