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Modified On Apr 2, 2025

If you are a student in Nigeria and still wondering how to get a Federal government scholarship, then this article is for you. Continue reading for more details about federal government scholarships for students in Nigerian public institutions.

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Application forms are available online and can be completed and printed by prospective candidates for endorsement by their HOD and Registrars of their institutions.

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Federal Government Tertiary Institution Scholarship Eligibility.

i. UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE:

All applicants must be full-time students in their second year of study and above in Federal or State Universities, they must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 on a 5.0 point scale or its equivalent in the previous academic year’s examinations.


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ii. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND):

All applicants must be full-time students in their second year of study in any of the Federal or State Polytechnics or Monotechnics, they must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 4 scale or its equivalent in the previous academic year’s examinations.

iii.  NIGERIAN CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (NCE):

All applicants must be full-time students in their second year of study and above in any Federal or State Colleges of Education and they must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 4 point scale or its equivalent in the previous academic year’s examinations.

iv      POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP:

Applicants must be registered full-time students of Federal or State universities and must have a minimum of second class Honours (Upper Division) in their 1st degree.

Federal Government Tertiary Institution Scholarship Interview Schedule.

Interview Dates:

  • To be announced

Interview Venue:

  • Federal Unity Colleges in each State Capital including FCT
  • Where there is no Unity School in the State Capital, candidates should contact:

The Secretary, State Scholarship Board in that State.

How to Apply For Federal Government Tertiary Institution 2019 Scholarship.

Completed application forms should be printed and submitted at the various interview centres alongside the following photocopies:

  • Letter of admission to the institution
  • Current Course Registration Form
  • Student Identity Card
  • Last sessional CGPA result
  • Letter of identification from State/Local Government of origin
  • Two passport-size photographs with name fully written at the back

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Note:

  1. All qualified candidates who have completed their prescribed application forms for the Nigerian Awards scholarship should attend selection interviews as scheduled  above;
  2. Application forms that are incorrect, incompletely filled or without the necessary documents will not be processed;
  3. All Application forms must be duly signed and stamped by their HOD and Registrar
  4. Candidates must attend interviews with the following:
    • Writing materials such as pen, HB pencil and
    • Originals of certificates for screening
  5. Interview starts by 8.00a.m. daily.
  6. Candidates are advised to adhere strictly to the interview schedule.

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Correspondences should be addressed to:

The Director/Secretary Federal Scholarship Board
FME Annex, Opp. Arewa Suites Central Business District
Abuja

Kindly check www.education.gov.ng from time to time for possible changes or additional information.

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6 Comments

  1. Muanya Favs says

    No scholarship opportunity for those entering universities…. No fair…Oga Isaac Blog us dat one naa…we entering school need scholarship kwa..

  2. IJEOMA says

    CAN O LEVEL STUDENT JOIN ?

  3. Anonymous says

    What of those entering the university

  4. Samuel ayodele says

    pls is it confirmed

  5. ella momoh says

    thanks

  6. Mahvie says

    Thanks sir for this wonderful piece of information, God bless you!. Sir, can you assist us with the past question for this scholarship?

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