FG BEA Scholarship 2025/2026 for Nigerians to Study Abroad

The Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards application is now open. This opportunity invites eligible Nigerians to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate study scholarships abroad.

The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, has outlined the requirements and steps to apply for this scholarship programme.

Eligible Programmes for Federal Government Scholarship Awards

Undergraduate Programmes

Scholarships are available for studies in Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria.

Fields of study include Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine, Pilot Engineering, Neurology, and more.

Postgraduate Programmes

Scholarships cover Master’s and PhD programmes in Russia, China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania.

Applicants who completed their first degree in Russia can only apply for postgraduate scholarships in Russia.

Steps to Apply for Federal Government Scholarship Awards

1. Visit the Federal Ministry of Education website.
2. Click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon on the homepage.
3. Follow the guidelines provided and complete the application form online.
4. Print the completed application form for reference.

Eligibility Criteria for Federal Government Scholarship Awards

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Applicants must have seven distinctions (A and B grades) in WAEC or WASSCE, including English and Mathematics.
• Certificates must be recent, dated 2023 or 2024 for non-African countries and 2024 for African countries.
• Applicants must be aged between 17 and 20 years.

Postgraduate Scholarships

• Applicants must hold a first-class or second-class upper division degree.
• Applicants must have completed the NYSC programme.
• Age limits are 35 years for Master’s applicants and 40 years for PhD candidates.
• Required documents include NYSC discharge or exemption certificates and evidence of employer release.

General Notes for All Applicants

• BEA countries use non-English languages for instruction, requiring a mandatory one-year language course.
• Hungarian applicants can apply for up to two fields of study through the Stipendium Hungaricum website, which closes on 15 January 2025.
• Russian applicants should visit the Education in Russia portal.
• Russian postgraduate applicants must have earned their first degree in Russia.
• Applicants must upload all documents, including WAEC/WASSCE results, first degree certificates, NYSC certificates, and NIN slips, in PDF format.

Documents Required for Submission

Successful candidates must provide the following:

• Authenticated copies of academic certificates.
• A current international passport data page.
• Specified medical reports from government hospitals.
• Birth certificates and indigene letters.
• Police clearance certificates, if required.

Contact and Timeline

Applications are free and must be completed on the official website.

The portal opens on 2 December 2024 and closes on 12 January 2025.

For questions, call 08077884417 or 08023297547, or email fsb@education.gov.ng.

Follow the instructions carefully to ensure a valid application.