
Federal Government Scholarship Awards for Nigerian students in Nigerian universities, 2020/2021 is now open to Postgraduate, Undergraduate, HND and NCE students. The deadline for the submission of applications for the Nigerian Award Scholarship (NA) is 24th January 2021. See the requirements and application procedure below

The Federal Ministry of Education under the leadership of honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions to participate in 2020/2021 Nomination Computer Based Test (CBT) for scholarship awards tenable in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Federal Government Tertiary Institution Scholarship Eligibility.
- Applicants for Postgraduate studies should possess a minimum of first degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division. Applicant must be registered Full-Time students of Federal or State Universities.
- All other applicants (UG, HND & NCE) must be registered full-time students in their second year or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics and Colleges of Education. All undergraduate Scholarship applicants (Physically challenged inclusive) must have at least 4.0 Cumulative Grade Points Aggregate (CGPA) on a five (5) point scale or its equivalents or 5.0 on a 7 point scale.
NB:
- The Federal ministry of education scholarship is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the beginning of the academic session.
- It shall not be held at the same time with another Award nor for part-time studies.
- Change of course or Institution is not allowed.
- The Scholarship award is to assist the scholar in the payment of:
- Institutional charges and fees and
- For Personal maintenance.
COURSES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE AWARD ARE AS FOLLOWS:
You may want to Check these opportunities before you proceed:
- World Bank Group and Financial Times Joint Global Blog/Essay Writing Competition 2021
- Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition 2021 for Nigerian Students [ Up to N125,000 in Cash Prizes]
- Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) Entrepreneurship Programme 2021 for African Entrepreneurs [Seed funding of $5,000 in Capital]
- Edugrant Essay Competition 2021 for Senior Secondary School Students [ Up to N100,000 in Cash Prizes]
- Federal Government Scholarship Awards for Students in Nigerian University 2020/2021
- Science and Technology
- Medicine and Para-medicals
- Education
- Agriculture
- Liberal Arts/Social/Management Sciences
- Entrepreneurial Studies,
- ICT
- Environmental Sciences
- Law
Federal Government Scholarship Awards CBT Test Centers.
2020/2021 FSB COMPUTER BASED TEST VENUES
S/N | ZONE | STATE | VENUE |
1. | NORTH – WEST | SOKOTO KANO | SOKOTO KANO |
2. | NORTH- EAST | ADAMAWA GOMBE | YOLA GOMBE |
3. | NORTH-CENTRAL | FCT KOGI | BWARI LOKOJA |
4. | SOUTHWEST | OYO ONDO | IBADAN AKURE |
5. | SOUTH-SOUTH | DELTA RIVERS | ASABA P/HARCOURT |
6. | SOUTH-EAST | ENUGU IMO | ENUGU OWERRI |
TIME: 9.00 A.M DAILY
NOTICE: During the application, candidates are expected to indicate the following:
- Candidates are advised to choose Computer Based Test Centre (CBT) very close to them;
- The registration portal will be opened on 14th December 2020 to 24th January 2021.
OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:
- Nigerian Award: 09133449200 / 09154573973
- fsb@education.gov.ng
For furtherTechnical/Apps inquires please call: 08055581004
Candidates are advised to choose a Centre very close to them.
How to Apply for Federal Govt Scholarship
Application forms are to be completed online as follows:
- Complete form online Submit and Print a copy
- Attach Photocopy of the following documents to the Printed Copy
- Letter of Admission to the Institution
- Current Course Registration Form
- CGPA results of year 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Current School’s Identity Card
- Letter of Identification from your State/Local Government
- Two (2) passport size photographs with your name written at the back and duly signed by you
The registration portal will be closed on 24th January 2021. If you have any question about Federal Government Scholarship Awards kindly use the comment section below.
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