Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarships
The Federal Ministry of Education, led by the Honourable Minister, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, invites qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2025/2026 Federal Government Scholarship Awards under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) program.
Scholarship Overview
- Undergraduate Studies: Available in Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria.
- Postgraduate Studies (Master’s & Ph.D.): Available in Russia, China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania.
Fields of Study
Undergraduate:
- Engineering
- Geology
- Agriculture
- Sciences & Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Architecture
- Sports, Law, and Social Sciences
- Medicine (limited slots)
- Pilot Engineering and Neurology
Postgraduate (Master’s & Ph.D.):
- Open to all fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Scholarships:
- Academic Excellence:
- Minimum of 7 distinctions (A’s & B’s) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics.
- Certificates must be:
- For Non-African Countries: Not older than 2 years (2023 & 2024).
- For African Countries: Issued in 2024 only.
- Age Requirement: 17–20 years.
Postgraduate Scholarships:
- Academic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least a First Class or Second Class Upper.
- Completion of N.Y.S.C. (discharge or exemption certificate required).
- Age Requirement:
- Master’s: Up to 35 years.
- Ph.D.: Up to 40 years.
- Employer Release: Proof of readiness to be released by the current employer.
General Notes
- Language Preparation: BEA countries are non-English speaking. Applicants must complete a mandatory one-year language course in the host country.
- Specific Country Requirements:
- Hungary: Apply for up to two fields at Stipendium Hungaricum. Portal closes 15th January 2025.
- Russia: Applications via Education in Russia.
- Postgraduate applicants must have completed their first degree in Russia.
- WAEC certificates must be uploaded in PDF format.
Application Requirements
All applicants must upload the following:
Undergraduate:
- WAEC/WASSCE Certificate.
- NIN Slip.
Postgraduate:
- First Degree Certificate.
- N.Y.S.C. Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
- NIN Slip.
Additional documents required upon nomination:
- Authenticated academic certificates.
- International passport data page.
- Birth certificate and indigene letter.
- Specified medical reports.
- Police clearance (if necessary).
How to Apply
- Visit the Federal Ministry of Education website:
- Click on the Federal Scholarship Board Icon.
- Complete and submit the online form.
- Print the application form for reference.
Application Timeline
- Opens: 2nd December 2024.
- Closes: 12th January 2025.
Contact Information
For inquiries, reach out to:
- Phone: 08077884417 / 08023297547
- Email: fsb@education.gov.ng
Note:
- This application is FREE. Beware of fraudsters.
- False information will result in disqualification at any stage.
Signed:
Dr. Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, mni, NPOM, FWACP.
Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education.
