The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Federal Ministry of Education, invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2025 Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) Scholarship. This annual scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of education for undergraduate and postgraduate students across the country and abroad.
The FSB Scholarship offers several scholarship types including the Nigerian Scholarship Award (NSA), Education Bursary Award (EBA), and the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) for both local and international study.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Federal Ministry of Education (Nigeria)
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Foreign & Local Scholarships
- Reward: ₦150,000 – ₦300,000 | Fully Funded International Study (BEA)
- Deadline: May 29, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Federal Scholarship Board (FSB), under the supervision of the Honourable Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, oversees the implementation and award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students.
The FSB Scholarship Scheme is a platform for Nigerian students to receive financial aid for their academic pursuits, either within Nigeria or in partner countries abroad, under multiple scholarship types.
Types of FSB Scholarships 2025
- Nigerian Scholarship Award (NSA)
- Annual scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate students across all Nigerian tertiary institutions
- Eligibility: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
- Education Bursary Award (EBA)
- Financial support for students studying education-related courses in Nigerian public institutions
- Eligibility: Undergraduate
- Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA)
- International scholarships in partnership with foreign countries
- Partner countries include:
- United Kingdom (UK)
- China
- Russia
- Japan
- Serbia
- Thailand
- Mauritius
- Australia
- Spain
- Israel
- Cyprus
- Italy
- Eligibility: Undergraduate & Postgraduate (Masters & PhD)
Scholarship Benefits
- Nigerian Scholarship Award (NSA):
- Colleges of Education: ₦150,000
- Polytechnics: ₦180,000
- Universities (Undergraduate & Postgraduate): ₦300,000 per year
- Education Bursary Award (EBA):
- ₦150,000 annual grant for eligible undergraduate students in education disciplines
- Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA):
- Partner country: Covers tuition and academic costs
- Nigerian government: Covers travel costs and living expenses
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for any of the FSB Scholarship Awards, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen with a valid National Identity Number (NIN)
- Possess a valid admission letter into a Nigerian or foreign institution
- Have a strong academic record (CGPA/transcript) where applicable
- Submit a state of origin certificate
- Be enrolled in or admitted for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate program
Required Documents
- Letter of Admission from a recognized institution
- Certificate of State of Origin
- National Identity Number (NIN)
- Academic Transcript/CGPA result
How to Apply
To apply for the FSB Scholarship 2025:
- Visit the Federal Scholarship Board website
- Click on the Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the homepage
- Select your preferred scholarship category (NSA, EBA, or BEA)
- Read the application guidelines and complete the online form
- Print the completed form for reference
- Note: Double entries will be disqualified
- Enquiries can be made at; [email protected] or 09015705399/07047719254
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