Federal Government of Nigeria Bilateral Education Scholarship Awards 2025
The Federal Bilateral Education Scholarship (FSB BEA) offers eligible Nigerians the incredible opportunity to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad.
This fully funded scholarship covers tuition fees and living expenses, enabling recipients to study at prestigious institutions in Europe and Asia.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your academic journey, this guide provides everything you need to know: scholarship benefits, eligibility requirements, fields of study, and a step-by-step application process.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Study Abroad Locations: Europe | Asia
- Programs Available:
- Undergraduate Scholarships
- Postgraduate Scholarships (Master’s and PhD)
- Eligible Applicants: Nigerian citizens
- Benefits: Full Scholarship + Living Stipend
- IELTS: Not required
- Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Federal Bilateral Education Scholarship is administered by the Federal Ministry of Education. Below are the specifics:
Undergraduate Studies
Available in Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria.
Postgraduate Studies
Available in:
- Russia (for graduates of Russian institutions)
- China
- Hungary
- Serbia
- Romania
Fields of Study
Undergraduate Level:
- Engineering
- Geology
- Agriculture
- Sciences & Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Sports
- Law
- Social Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Architecture
- Medicine (limited slots)
- Pilot Engineering
- Neurology
Postgraduate Level:
All fields are eligible (Master’s and PhD programs).
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Applicants
- Must have 7 distinctions (A’s and B’s) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) relevant to the chosen field, including English and Mathematics.
- Certificates must be no older than:
- Two years (2022/2023) for non-African countries.
- One year (2023) for African countries.
- Age: 17–20 years.
Postgraduate Applicants
- Must hold a First Degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.
- Must have completed the NYSC program (with discharge or exemption certificate).
- Age limits:
- 35 years for Master’s programs.
- 40 years for PhD programs.
- Evidence of employer release (if employed).
Scholarship Benefits
- Fully funded program:
- Tuition fees covered by the host country.
- Living expenses funded by the Nigerian government.
- Scholarship duration depends on the program.
Required Documents
Undergraduate Applicants:
- WASSCE/WAEC Certificate
- NIN Slip
Postgraduate Applicants:
- First Degree Certificate
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
- NIN Slip
Additional Documents (for nominated candidates):
- Authenticated copies of academic certificates
- Data page of a valid international passport
- Medical reports from government hospitals
- Birth certificate and Indigene letter
- Police clearance (if required)
