FG BEA Scholarship for Nigerians Studying Abroad 2025/2026 Open

Federal Government (FG) Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship 2025/2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria invites eligible candidates to apply for the BEA Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic session. The scholarship supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies in select countries, offering funding for tuition, accommodation, and additional supplements.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Studies:

Host Countries: Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria.
Fields of Study: Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Sciences, Law, Biotechnology, Architecture, etc.

Postgraduate Studies:

Host Countries: Russia (for Russian first-degree holders), China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania.
Fields: All disciplines at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Applicants:

Must be Nigerian.
Achieve a minimum of 7 distinctions (A’s & B’s) in relevant WASSCE/WAEC subjects, including English and Mathematics (2023 or 2024 certificates only).
Age: 17–20 years.

Postgraduate Applicants:

Must be Nigerian.
Hold a First Degree (1st Class or at least 2nd Class Upper Division).
Complete the NYSC program with valid discharge or exemption certificates.
Age: Master’s (35 years max); Ph.D. (40 years max).
Provide employer’s release readiness for employed applicants.

How to Apply

Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website.
Click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon.
Complete the application form online and print a copy.

Required Documents:

WAEC/WASSCE certificates (PDF).
NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.
First Degree certificate (for PG applicants).
NIN slip.

Additional Notes

BEA countries require a one-year language course for non-English programs.
Specific instructions for Hungarian and Russian applications:
- Hungarian: Apply via Stipendium Hungaricum (closes January 15, 2025).
- Russian: Apply through the Education in Russia portal.

Deadline

Applications close on January 12, 2025.

Contact Details:
Phone: 08077884417
Email: [email protected]

Beware: BEA processing is free. Avoid fraudsters.