Federal Government Scholarship Awards for 2025/2026: Apply Now!

The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, invites qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2025/2026 Federal Government Scholarship Awards under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA).

To apply, kindly go to: https://www.education.gov.ng

This prestigious opportunity covers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various countries.

Available Programs

1. Undergraduate (UG) Scholarships:

• Countries: Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria
• Fields of Study: Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (limited), Pilot Engineering, and Neurology.

2. Postgraduate (PG) Scholarships:

• Countries: Russia (for graduates of Russian institutions), China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania
• Fields: Master’s and PhD programs in all disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Scholarships:

• Qualifications: Minimum of 7 distinctions (As & Bs) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June), including English and Mathematics.
• Certificate Validity: For Non-African countries (2023 & 2024); for African countries, certificates from 2024 only.
• Age Limit: 17 – 20 years.

Postgraduate Scholarships:

• Qualifications: First Degree with First Class or at least Upper Division.
• Requirements: NYSC discharge or exemption certificate and employer release consent.
• Age Limit: 35 years (Master’s), 40 years (Ph.D.).

Application Process

1. Visit the Ministry’s Website:
   • Go to www.education.gov.ng.
   • Click on the “Federal Scholarship Board” icon.
2. Complete the Online Form:
   • Read the guidelines carefully.
   • Fill out and submit the form.
   • Print a copy of the completed application.

Important Notes:

1. Language Preparation: Since BEA countries are non-English speaking, selected applicants must complete a mandatory one-year foreign language course.
2. Hungarian Scholarships: Apply via www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu before January 15, 2025.
3. Russian Scholarships: Visit education-in-russia.com.

Required Documents:

• Undergraduate Applicants: WAEC/WASSCE and NIN slip.
• Postgraduate Applicants: First Degree Certificate, NIN slip, and NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.

Candidates nominated by the Board must provide:

• Authenticated academic certificates.
• International passport data page.
• Government hospital medical report.
• Birth certificate and indigene letter.
• Police clearance certificate (if required).

Application Period:

• Opens: 3rd December 2024
• Closes: 12th January 2025