The 2014/2015 Federal Government of Nigeria overseas scholarship BEA program is now open for application. This scholarship is for Nigerians wishing to pursue their undergraduate or postgraduate study in Russia, China, Morocco, Turkey, Algeria, Romania, Serbia, Japan, Ukraine, Cuba, Greece, Czech Republic, Syria, Macedonia, Mexico, Egypt, Tunisia etc.
About scholarship
The Honourable Minister of Education, Chief (Barr.) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is hereby inviting interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the
2014/2015 Nomination Interview for Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for: i) Undergraduate(UG) studies tenable in Russia, Cuba,
Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Macedonia
NOTE: 2015/2016 Federal Government of Nigeria Overseas Scholarship Program is now open for application
Eligibility
For the undergraduate award, applicants must possess a minimum qualification of Five (5) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificate, WAEC or NECO (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study including English Language andMathematics. Certificates should not be more than Two (2) years old (2012 or 2013). Age limit is 22 years.
For the postgraduate award, 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.
Fields of study
The following fields are accepted for undergraduate level: Medicine, Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Languages, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, etc and all fields are accepted for postgraduate level.
What the scholarship covers
Some BEA countries like Russia, China, Morocco, Turkey, Algeria, Romania, Serbia, Japan, Ukraine, Cuba, Greece, Czech Republic, Syria, Macedonia, Mexico, Egypt, Tunisia etc. are responsible for tuition and accommodation while Nigerian government takes care of the following expenses:
- $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
Interview venue
All eligible applicants are to report for interview at the venues scheduled for their respective zones 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 WAECO or NECO ( May/June) only
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 coloured photographs on white background
vii. Data page of current International Passport. and
viii. Academic transcripts and NYSC certificates will be required from applicants for postgraduate studies Original documents should be presented at the interview venues for sighting.
2014/2015 BEA Interview Venues and Dates from March 24th to 28th March 2014.
Click here to see the different venues for the respective zones
How to apply
The mode of application is online. Click here http://fsb.gov.ng/appcenter/ for more information on how to apply
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OK..will get involved next time
Please I want to know when the scholarship form for 2015 will be out
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5 distinctions (A’s & B’s) does that mean those with credit passes in waec are ineligible?
pls hw cn i gt updates on this free scholarships subsiquent time 2015
only thhe A’s and b’s distinction …how about credit distinctions?….please how can I get updates about d scholarship
Every body don’t know about this.
pls hw cn i gt updates on this free scholarships subsiquent time 2015
Hi Emeka, you can follow us on Twitter here or facebook here for future updates,
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What is the online address
What should be the next step after knowing it is out.
Please I can’t find a link to access how to apply.i need more information about the scholarship
Hi Ogbu, you can’t apply now as the deadline for application has passed. The next application will be out early this year and it will be published here.
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please how do I know when the form is out and how to apply?
hw/where to apply online
When will the 2015/2016 form be available. and what are the steps to follow so as to avoid errors. Thank You
Its Rilly an ample opportunity coming across this platform. # am so grateful
Please how do I get to apply on this scholarship
please when does 2015/16 application open?
please sir/ madam, when will registration for 2015 going to start? i am interested and thank you.
when the next scholarship is out let me know
Hi Godfrey, the 2015/2016 Federal Government BEA Award is out. Click here to read more and apply
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I live in kano where is our interview venue located
are those with credit pass not permitted to apply too?
Hi Victoria, the requirement is that you must have atleast a ‘B’ in Mathematics and English. You can have credit passes in the other subjects and it doesn’t matter.
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i had c4 in math and c4 too in english, well am not eligible it ok thanks
pls sir when will the 2017 form be out
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