The Federal Ministry of Education invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2024/2025 Nigerian Scholarship Award (NSA) and Education Bursary Award (EBA) tenable in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
When is the Application Deadline:
🗓️ 29th May, 2025
Tell Me About The Award:
The Education Bursary Award (EBA) is an annual scholarship initiative by the Federal Ministry of Education through the Federal Scholarship Board. It is aimed at supporting full-time Nigerian students pursuing degrees in Education at recognized public Colleges of Education and Universities.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
📚 Only students studying Education programs are eligible.
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Type:
🎓 Undergraduate Scholarship (Bursary)
Who can Apply?
✅ Applicants must:
- Be full-time students in a Nigerian College of Education or University
- Be studying Education
- Be in second year or above (including students with disabilities)
- Not be receiving any other scholarship award
How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on eligibility, academic performance (CGPA), and submitted documentation. Multiple applications lead to disqualification.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Nigeria only
Where will the Award be Taken?
🏫 Public Tertiary Institutions within Nigeria
How Many Awards?
📌 Not specified, but awarded annually to qualifying students nationwide.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
💰 ₦150,000 per year (renewable until graduation)
How Long Will the Award Last?
📅 Until the completion of the beneficiary’s degree program, subject to annual renewal and academic performance.
How to Apply:
- Visit www.education.gov.ng
- Click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon
- Select “Federal Education Bursary Award (EBA)”
- Read the guidelines and fill out the online application form
- Print the completed form
- Attach the following documents:
- Letter of Admission
- CGPA result
- State of Origin Certificate
🚫 Note: Double applications will be disqualified.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 education.gov.ng
