2024 Nigerian Scholarship Board

2024 Nigerian Scholarship Board

The Nigerian Scholarship is currently accepting applications from interested and qualified students! The Federal Government Scholarship annually offered by the Federal Ministry of education assists Nigerian Students ease the financial burden of worrying about the cost of studying both undergraduate and post graduate programs. 

The federal Government Scholarship Board ensures that qualified Nigerian students are awarded with local and international scholarships. If you are looking to apply for the Nigerian Scholarship, 2024, then read on to find out everything you need to know about the Nigerian Scholarship Board. 

Eligibility Criteria for The Nigerian Scholarship Board 2024

Below are the eligibility criteria applicants must meet before applying for the Nigerian scholarship. 

  • Applicants must be registered full time students in their second year or above in Federal or State universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. 
  • Applicants must be registered full time students of the state or federal universities 
  • Applicants must not change course or institution while enjoying the award 
  • Applicants must have a CGPA of 3.5 and above on a scale of 4.0 (strictly for NCE/HND applicants) 
  • Interested applicants must have at least first degree with second class Honors Division (Post graduate students only) 
  • Interested candidates must have at least 4.0 cumulative grade points aggregate (CGPA) on a 5 point scale or its equivalents. 
  • Applicants must be studying the courses eligible for admission by the Federal Scholarship Board. 

Eligible Programs For the Nigerian Scholarship

  • Education  
  • Entrepreneurship studies 
  • science and technology 
  • law 
  • information and communication technology 
  • Liberal arts/ social management sciences 
  • Medicine and medical science 

How To Apply For Federal Government Scholarship

In other to apply for the Federal Government scholarship, there are a few steps that candidates must follow in other for the application to be successful. Below are the steps to take when applying for the Federal Government Scholarship. 

  • Visit the Federal Ministry Of Education website. 
  • Click on Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the home page 
  • Read the guidelines carefully and the complete the application form. 
  • Ensure to print out the completed application form for reference.
  • Please note that double entries will be disqualified. 
  • Also note that the examination slip should be printed out. 

Applicants are to Attach the following documents to your application: 

  • CGPA results 
  • Letter of admission 
  • Current school’s identity card.

Steps on How to Check the Nigerian Scholarship Examination Date

  1. First of all, you have to go to your exam browser on your device 
  2. Visit the Federal Government Scholarship Board portal 
  3. Enter the last digits of your application number or alternatively enter your phone number.
  4. Click on the check button to see your examination date.
  5. Click on the print button to print your examination slip.

 Benefit of the Nigerian Scholarship Board 

The major benefit of the Nigerian Scholarship Board is that it gives Undergraduate students an opportunity to complete their education at any Nigerian university without having to bother about the finance. 

How to check the Nigerian Scholarship Result

The result of the Nigerian Scholarship Board Examination is usually sent directly to shortlisted candidates via email or test messages by the Federal Ministry of Education.

Required Documents For The Nigerian Scholarship 2024

  • State of origin certificate 
  • National identity number 
  • CGPA results 
  • Letter of admission to the university 

 

Conclusion 

Nigerian Scholarship is one of the best scholarships for Nigerian students which can cover students tuition fees till they graduate from the university. We hope that you have found this article helpful. 

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