The Nigerian Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, offers a range of scholarships for Nigerian students. These scholarships, funded by the Nigeria Federal Scholarship Board, are available for students in Nigeria to study both domestically and abroad.
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Scholarship Programs
The Nigerian Federal Government scholarships are available for undergraduate, Masters, and Ph.D. students. The scholarships are part of the Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards, which are designed to foster international academic cooperation and development.
Fields of Study
The scholarships cover a wide range of fields. Undergraduate students can study Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine, and more. For postgraduate students (Masters and Ph.D.), the scholarships are available in all fields.
Scholarship Benefits
The Nigerian Federal Government scholarships offer several benefits to successful applicants. These include tuition fees, medical fees, living allowances, return airfares, and research allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
For undergraduate scholarships, applicants 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.
For postgraduate scholarships, all applicants 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.
Application Process
The application process for the Nigerian Federal Government scholarships is both online and manual. Interested students can download the application forms on the official website or apply online. The scholarship due dates vary, so it is advisable for interested students to check the specific application deadlines for each scholarship.
In conclusion, the Nigerian Federal Government scholarships provide a fantastic opportunity for Nigerian students to gain a world-class education and contribute to the development of their country. It is advisable for interested students to check the specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines for each scholarship.
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