NB: THE 2014/2015 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW OUT FOR APPLICATION!!!!!!! CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Scholarship Name:
Bilateral Educational Agreement (Bea) Scholarship Awards
Brief description
The Federal Scholarship Board by the Federal Ministry of Education of Nigeria is offering the 2013/2014 Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students to study Overseas
Accepted Subject Areas?
a. Undergraduate level – Medicine, Paramedical, Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics,Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, etc
b. Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D) in all fields
About the Federal Scholarship
The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Prof. (Mrs.) Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i O.O.N, is hereby inviting interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2013/2014 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Award tenable in Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c
Scholarship Offered Since:
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Scholarship Type:
The Awards are for Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) studies.Federal Scholarship Board
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:
All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secoundary School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) only in the subjects relevant to their field of study including English Language and Mathematics.
Certificates should not be more than Three (3) years old (2010 – 2012).
Applicants who by October 2013 will be in 300 Level and above in any Tertiary Institution need not apply.
Age limit is 23 years
POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:
All applicants must hold a First Degree with at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
The applicants who are previous recipients of Foreign Awards must have completed at least two (2) years post qualification or employment practice in Nigeria.
Knowledge of the Foreign language of the donor country is desired particularly for those applying for Russian Award.
All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C.
Age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.
How Many Federal Scholarships are available?
Several
What are the benefits?
The participating countries are responsible for the tuition and accommodation, while Nigeria government takes care of the following;
$500 monthly for supplementation
$250 yearly for warm clothing
$200 yearly for Health Insurance
$500 yearly for medical scholars only
$1000 for PG research grant yearly were applicable
N100,000 – Take off for PG scholars were applicable
N60,000 – Take off for UG scholars were applicable
How long will sponsorship last?
The duration of the scholarship offer ranges from 4- 9 years depending on the level of study and the country.
Eligible Countries
Nigeria
To be taken at (country): Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c
Application Deadline
Application should be submitted before the interview to hold from 11th to 15th March 2013.
**The exact application deadline is yet to be announced at the time of publishing this update.**
Offered annually?
Yes
How to Apply
To apply for the federal government scholarship, all qualified candidates are advised to:
Visit Federal Scholarship Board’s website
Click on Application Center
Click on BEA Form
Select BEA Award Application
Register/Login
Read Requirements & Instructions, and continue
Print completed Application Form and Acknowledgement Slip and bring two (2) copies to interview venue.
Venue of Interview:
2013/2014 BEA interview venues and dates from 11th to 15th March 2013
All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues nearest to them as scheduled for their respective states of origin. Two sets of completed application forms should be submitted at the various interview centres with the following attachments:
i. Two authenticated photocopies of Educational Certificates and Testimonial
ii. Only one Certificate will be accepted ie WAEC or NECO
iii. Statement of results must be confirmed by WAEC or NECO and forwarded to the Director/ Secretary, Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja.
iv. Two copies of Birth Certificate.
v. State of Origin Certificate duly signed, stamped and dated.
vi. Eight (8) passport sized colour photographs on white background
vii. Medical Certificate of Fitness including HIV /AIDS, and Hepatitis B free Certificates obtained from a Teaching Hospital, General Hospital or National Hospital, Abuja.
viii. Police Clearance Certificate including finger prints from the Police Station nearest to Place of Residence
ix. Data page of current International Passport, and
x. Academic transcripts and NYSC certificate will be required from applicants for postgraduate studies.
Sponsors
The federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry Of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB), Plot 245 Samuel Ademulegun Street Central Business District, Abuja
Important Notes: (For all Applicants): Knowledge of the language of the country of choice is an added advantage.
can i still apply
Hi Adebayo, the deadline for the application has passed.
dint gt dem clear… you must have a’s nd b’s b4 ure eligible.. i need updates on other schorlarship plz
Yes, you need A’s and B’s in your O’level to apply for the scholarship
Does this offer include Distance learning (in a UK University) as well?
No, it’s not for distance learning programs in the UK
must u be in higher instituiton to apply.wat if u juz finished secondary school?
Hi Daniel, you don’t need to be in the higher institution to apply for this scholarship, your O’Level is okay. Thanks
do they accept weac gce result
Yes they do
pls when is the 2014 own application starting. any idea pls?
Hi Nike, the new application should be out by october 2013. Thanks
what if I have both A, B and C in my O’level, can I still apply?
Hi Jennifer, yes you can apply if you have A’s and B’s in atleast 5 subjects including English language and Mathematics. Thanks
Can student having nabteb result appli?
Hi admin. please i have less than 5distinctions in my O’level but i made 2nd class upper in my first degree. please can i apply for my Masters with that.
Hi Taiwo, yes you can apply since you have a 2nd class upper in your first degree. Thanks
Can i apply with age declearation certificate?
good morning sir, please i want to inquire if the result for this year’s scholarships exams is out? if yes, how can i know if i passed?
Hi Dickson, please contact the scholarship provider for more information on this. thanks
I’d like to find out more? I’d want to find out more details.
I love your site, i really enjoy reading your articles, good luck in the future.
please sir, let me know when next the opportunity comes. thanks.
please sir, notify me when next the opportunity comes. tnanks.
Hi Jacob, click here to subscribe so you don’t miss our updates. Thanks
can I know please when the next FG study abroad scholarship is commencing
Hi Ezea, the FG study abroad scholarship is given out annually. So expect the next application to come up next year. Whenever it’s advertised, it will surely be posted here. Click here to subscribe for our updates so you don’t miss it. Thanks
please after you have done the exam, when will they release the result or how will you know if they have picked you.
Hi Tosin, if you are selected, you will be notified by text message or email. Thanks
Hi,
Please, when will the application for 2015 be out?
And how long does it take for the award to be declared?
Then, is USA included in the countries we can get the postgraduate scholarship to?
Thanks
Please i wish to ask whether undergraduates students who are aleady studing abroad are also legible to apply for the scholarship
Hi Luke, yes undergraduate students can apply, so long as they have met the scholarship requirements.
Thanks
Are Military personnel who have attended the Nigerian defence academy with degree in physical sciences also eligible for this scholarship and are they entitled to any form of waivers.Especially as regards NYSC and consideration of second class lower as against second class upper.Thank you
When would application for 2015 commence and does it apply for USA or and Britain too.
pls can an HND holder apply for masters in any of these scholarships? cos i usually see jst B.sc as the requirement for masters??
Pls I want to knw if some that has 2 As and 3Bs can apply but a C in mathematics. Pls ur urgent reply is appreciated. Thank u
WHEN WOULD THE SHOLARSHIP FORM OUT,AM AN OLEVEL STUDENT
Hi Rebecca, the next application will be open by early next year and will be published here as soon as it’s out.
Thanks