Nigerian Government Scholarships 2016 for National Students
Nigerian Government Scholarships 2025 for National Students

Undergraduate / Postgraduate / HND / NCE Programs

Fully Funded Scholarships for National Students

2025 / 2026  Scholarships in Nigeria

The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has introduced the fully funded Federal Government Scholarship Award, for Nigerians. Nigerian Government is offering scholarships for national students. These scholarships are offered for those students who want to pursue Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Higher National Diploma (HND) and National Certificate in Education (NCE) programs in Nigeria

The Nigeria Award is a Federal Government Scholarship policy tool and project meant to promote formal education for Nigeria’s national, economic, and scientific development. The FSB scholarship provides a renewable cash award of N250,000 per year to all qualified applicants, regardless of ethnicity or religion. These awards are intended to encourage academic performance and provide financial support to qualified students.

Fields of Study / Subjects

Applicants can choose from following fields of study:

  • Science and Technology
  • Entrepreneural Studies,
  • Medicine and medical sciences
  • Environmental Science
  • Education
  • Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences
  • Law
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Agriculture

Other latest Scholarships in Nigeria are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Nigeria.

Number of Scholarships

Many numbers of awards are offered by Nigerian Government.

Duration of Scholarships

Standard duration for undergraduate, postgraduate, HND and NCE degree program

Scholarships Description / Details

Nigerian government Scholarships provides many grants for the applicants, these grants include:

  • Institution’s charges
  • Tuition Fee
  • Personal maintenance allowance
  • Scholarship amount for Undergraduate will be N250, 000 per year, for postgraduate amount will be N300, 000 per year and for HND and NCE N150, 000 per year.
  • The scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.

Eligibility Criteria

In to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must fulfill some criteria:

  • All applicants should be registered full time students in their second year or above in recognized Federal and State Universities Polytechnics, Monotechnics, and Colleges of Education
  • Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) should be of 4.0 on a 5 point scale, or its equivalent for undergraduate and diploma programs or 5.0 on a 7-point scale (UG, HND & NCE).
  • Registered full-time student at a federal or state university.
  • NCE/HND applicants must have a CGPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
  • For postgraduate applicants minimum of second class Honors in 1st

Following students will not be eligible:

  • Student receiving another award at same time
  • Part time students
  • Students changing course or level or the Institution are not eligible.

How to Apply / Download Scholarships Form / Documents Required

To apply for this scholarship applicants must follow these steps:

  • (i) Go to the Federal Ministry of Education’s website, education.gov.ng, and click the Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the home page.
    (ii) Read the guidelines and then fill out the application form online;
    (iii) Print the completed form.

Please keep in mind that any applications submitted twice will be rejected!

  • Duly completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centers.
  • Completed application forms should be accompanied with:
  • Admission Letter to institution
  • CGPA result
  • National Identity Number
  • State of Origin Certificate
  • All qualified Candidates then will be asked to attend selection interview on date assigned.

Contact us:

  • The Secretary federal Scholarship board Yaounde Street,
  • Wuse zone 6 PMB 134, Abuja; Nigeria.
  • Email: fsb@education.gov.ng
  • Phone no: 08077884418 / 08091155229

Last Date to Apply / Deadline:

The registration portal will be open from April 2, 2025 to May 13, 2025.

Official Website:

Visit official site for more details about the scholarship