The Federal Ministry of Education is now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 Federal Government Scholarship Awards, offering financial support to Nigerian students pursuing tertiary education. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and promote academic excellence across the nation.
Scholarship Categories and Benefits:
- Undergraduate Scholars: ₦250,000 per annum
- Postgraduate Scholars: ₦300,000 per annum
- HND & NCE Students: ₦150,000 per annum
Eligible Fields of Study:
- Science and Technology
- Medicine and Medical Sciences
- Education
- Agriculture
- Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Information and Communication Technology
- Environmental Sciences
- Law
Eligibility Criteria:
- Postgraduate Applicants: Must possess a minimum of a first degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and be registered full-time in a Federal or State university.
- Undergraduate and HND Applicants: Must be full-time students in their second year or above, enrolled in Federal or State universities, polytechnics, or monotechnics. A minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale (or 5.0 on a 7-point scale) is required for undergraduates, while HND applicants need a CGPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Application Process:
- Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website and click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon.
- Read the provided guidelines thoroughly.
- Complete the online application form.
- Print the completed application form for your records.
Required Documents:
- Letter of Admission to the Institution
- CGPA Result (Academic Transcript)
- State of Origin Certificate
- National Identity Number (NIN)
Important Notes:
- The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.
- Applicants must not hold another scholarship concurrently.
- Changing course or institution while enjoying the award is not permitted.
- Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- The application process is entirely free; no agents are required.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2025
For further inquiries, contact:
- Nigerian Scholarship Award: 08077884418 / 08091155229
- Education Bursary Award: 09015705399 / 07047719254
- Email: [email protected]
