Federal Government of Nigeria 2023-2024 Scholarship Award for Nigerian Students for Master

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for Postgraduate studies, applicants must hold a first degree with a minimum of Second Class Honours Upper Division and be registered as full-time students at a Federal or State University.
• All other applicants (including those pursuing Undergraduate, Higher National Diploma, and Nigeria Certificate in Education programs) must be registered as full-time students in their second year or above at Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, or Colleges of Education.
• Undergraduate Scholarship applicants, including those with physical disabilities, must have a Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) of at least 4.0 on a 5-point scale (or its equivalent) or 5.0 on a 7-point scale.
• NCE and HND applicants must have a CGPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale.

NB:

• The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.
•  It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies.
• Change of course or Institution is not allowed.
• Change of course or Institution is not allowed while enjoying the award.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications are instructed to take the following steps:

• Go to the website of the Federal Ministry of Education at  www.education.gov.ng and select the Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the homepage.
• Read the guidelines carefully and complete the online application form.
• Print out the completed application form.
• Note that double entries will lead to disqualification.

OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:

• Nigerian Award: 08077884418/08091155229

Required Documents:

1. Letter of Admission to the Institution
2. Current School’s Identity Card