Federal Government Scholarship Awards: Revised Amounts and How Students Can Verify Eligibility

The Federal Ministry of Education’s Federal Scholarships Board page describes revised Nigerian scholarship award amounts and the schemes administered by the Board. The published table lists different amounts by academic level and award category. Students should read the official page carefully because the applicable scheme, eligibility and application process matter as much as the amount.

Amounts listed by the Ministry

The Ministry’s page lists the Nigerian Scholarship Award and Education Bursary Award with revised annual amounts including ₦450,000 for undergraduate students, ₦600,000 for master’s students and ₦750,000 for PhD students. It also lists ₦450,000 for specified undergraduate vocational and professional areas and for HND students. These figures should be checked against the current official notice before you make a financial decision.

The figures are not a promise that every student is eligible or that applications are open at all times. Award categories and rules can differ, and an official announcement should be checked for the application window and selection procedure.

Who administers the schemes?

The Federal Scholarships Board operates under the Federal Ministry of Education. Its stated responsibilities include implementing local and foreign scholarship policies, administering Bilateral Education Agreement and Commonwealth scholarship commitments, and coordinating scholarship information.

How to verify a scholarship opportunity

1. Open the Federal Scholarships Board official page.
2. Find the latest notice for the particular award, not just a general summary of amounts.
3. Check the eligible academic levels, courses, citizenship or residency conditions, and required documents.
4. Confirm the opening and closing dates from the current announcement.
5. Follow only the official application channel and keep copies of submitted forms.

Documents to prepare

Depending on the scheme, applicants may be asked for proof of admission or student status, academic records, identification and other supporting documents. Do not assume every award uses the same list. Follow the notice for the exact scheme and avoid uploading sensitive documents to unofficial websites.

Avoid scholarship scams

Be suspicious of anyone who guarantees an award in exchange for a private payment or asks for your portal password. Verify names, links and deadlines independently. If the official page does not confirm that applications are open, do not treat a reposted flyer as proof.

Primary source: Federal Scholarships Board, Federal Ministry of Education.