Federal Government of Nigeria Bilateral Education Scholarship Awards 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria invites eligible and passionate individuals to seize the opportunity to study abroad with the Bilateral Education Scholarship Awards (BEA) 2025. This prestigious program is designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students in pursuing higher education in top institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

This scholarship covers tuition and living expenses, opening doors to world-class education for Nigerians aiming to excel in diverse fields.

Ready to make your dreams a reality? Below, you’ll find everything you need to know—eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and a detailed application guide.

Overview of the BEA Scholarship

The BEA Scholarship, offered by the Ministry of Education, is available for:

• Undergraduate studies: Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, Algeria.
• Postgraduate studies: Russia (for those who earned their first degrees there), China, Hungary, Serbia, Romania.

Fields of Study

• Undergraduate: Engineering, Geology, Medicine (limited), Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Sports, Law, Biotechnology, Architecture, Neurology, Pilot Engineering.
• Postgraduate: Master’s and PhD in all disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Applicants

• Minimum of 7 distinctions (A’s & B’s) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) relevant to the chosen field, including English and Mathematics.
• Certificates must not exceed two years old (2022 or 2023 for non-African countries, 2023 for African countries).
• Age range: 17–20 years.

Postgraduate Applicants

• First Degree with at least Second Class Upper (2:1) or higher.
• Completion of the NYSC program is mandatory.
• Age limit: 35 years for Master’s and 40 years for PhD applicants.
• Must provide evidence of employer’s consent (if applicable).

Scholarship Benefits

1. Fully funded tuition by the host country.
2. Living expenses are provided by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
3. The duration of the scholarship depends on the chosen program.

Required Documents

Undergraduate Applicants

• WASSCE/WAEC certificate.
• National Identification Number (NIN) slip.

Postgraduate Applicants

• First Degree certificate.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• NIN slip.

Candidates nominated for the scholarship must also submit:

• Verified copies of academic certificates.
• International passport (data page).
• Specified medical reports from government hospitals.
• Birth certificate and Indigene letter.
• Police clearance certificate (if applicable).

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the BEA Scholarship 2025:

1. Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website.
2. Click on the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) icon on the homepage.
3. Review the guidelines carefully.
4. Complete and submit the application form online.
5. Print the completed form for reference.

Notes for Specific Countries:

• For Hungary, applicants can select two fields of study in order of preference. The Hungarian portal closes January 15, 2024.
• For Russia, postgraduate applicants must have earned their first degrees there. Required documents must be scanned in PDF format and uploaded via the Russian portal.

Contact Information

• Phone Numbers: 08077884417 / 08023297547
• Email: fsb@education.gov.ng

Deadline: January 12, 2025

Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity. Visit the application portal and begin your journey to academic excellence abroad!

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