FG Announces MSc, PhD Scholarships for Nigerians to Study Abroad

 

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has announced the 2025/2026 Federal Government Scholarship Awards for Nigerians seeking to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA).  

The scholarships, facilitated by the Federal Scholarship Board, offer opportunities for studies in various countries, including Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria for undergraduate programs, and Russia, China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania for postgraduate programs.  

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Scholarships

Applicants must meet the following criteria:  

- A minimum of seven distinctions (A’s and B’s) in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, from the WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) examinations.  

- Certificates should not exceed two years old for non-African countries and one year for African countries.  

- Applicants must be between 17 and 20 years old.  

Postgraduate Scholarships 

Eligible applicants must:  

- Hold a First Class or Second Class Upper Division degree.  

- Have completed the NYSC program, with valid discharge or exemption certificates.  

- Be aged 35 years or younger for master’s programs and 40 years or younger for Ph.D. programs.  

Fields of Study

Undergraduate: Engineering, Medicine (limited slots), Geology, Agriculture, Sports, Architecture, and more.  

Postgraduate: All academic fields are eligible for MSc and Ph.D. studies.  

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants should note:  

- Non-English-speaking countries require a mandatory one-year foreign language course.  

- Uploaded documents, including WAEC/WASSCE certificates, NIN slips, and NYSC certificates, must be in PDF format.  

- Candidates must possess an international passport and relevant academic credentials.  

Important Dates

- Application opens: 2nd December 2024.  

- Application closes: 12th January 2025.  

APPLICATION LINK: https://fsbn.com.ng/scholarships

Applicants are cautioned against fraudsters, as no processing fee is required. For further details, visit the Federal Scholarship Board’s official website.