2026 FG Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards – The Honourable Minister of Education (HME), Mallam Adamu Adamu, hereby invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2026/2027 Federal Government Scholarship Awards for;
- Undergraduate (UG) studies are tenable in Russia, Morocco, Hungary, and Egypt.
- Postgraduate (PG) studies are tenable in Russia (for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia), China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania.
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Type: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Eligible Field Of Study:
- Undergraduate level – Engineering, Geology, Agriculture, Sciences, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Law, Social Sciences, Biotechnology, Architecture, Medicine (very limited), Pilot Engineering, Neurologist, and
- Postgraduate level (Master’s Degree and Ph.D.) in all fields.
Eligibility:
- All applicants for undergraduate degree courses must possess a minimum qualification of Five (7) Distinctions (As & Bs) in the Senior Secondary School Certificates, WASSCE/WAEC (May/June) only in the subjects relevant to their fields of study, including English Language and Mathematics. Certificates should not be more than two (2) years old (2026 & 2027) for Non-African Countries, and for African countries, the age of the certificate is one year (2027) only. The age limit is from 17 to 20 years.
- All applicants for Postgraduate degree courses must hold a First Degree with 1st Class or at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
- All applicants must have completed N.Y.S.C. Programme and the age limit is 35 years for Masters and 40 years for Ph.D.
i) N.Y.S.C discharge or exemption certificates only are accepted; and
ii) Evidence of readiness to be released by an employer.
Application Process:
- Visit the Federal Ministry of Education’s website www.education.gov.ng and click on the Federal Scholarship Board ICON on the Home Page:
- Read the Guidelines and then complete the Application Form online
- Print the completed Application Form
NOTE: Candidates nominated by the Board will be required to submit to the Federal Scholarship Board the following:
- Authenticated copies of academic certificates;
- Data page of the current International passport;
- Specified Medical Reports from Government hospitals;
- Birth Certificate & Indigene letter
- Police Clearance Certificate, where necessary.
OFFICIAL PHONE NUMBERS/E-MAIL:
i) 08077884417
ii) fsb@education.gov.ng
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PARTICULAR APPLICATION DOES NOT ATTRACT ANY PROCESSING FEE. THEREFORE, BEWARE OF FRAUDSTERS
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FAQs
1. What is the FG Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship?
The FG BEA Scholarship is a program by the Federal Government of Nigeria that allows Nigerian students to study abroad in partner countries under bilateral agreements. It covers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in fields such as engineering, medicine, sciences, and humanities.
2. Who is eligible to apply for the 2026 BEA Scholarship?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens
- Have a minimum of 5 distinctions (As and Bs) in WAEC/NECO for undergraduate applicants
- Possess a first degree with at least Second Class Upper Division for postgraduate applicants
- Be within the specified age limit (usually 17–20 years for undergraduates and up to 35 years for postgraduates)
- Be medically fit and of good character
3. What benefits does the BEA Scholarship provide?
The scholarship typically covers:
- Tuition fees (paid by the host country)
- Monthly stipends
- Accommodation support
- Health insurance (in some countries)
- Travel allowance (depending on the agreement)
Note that specific benefits may vary depending on the host country.
4. How can I apply for the 2026 BEA Scholarship?
To apply:
- Visit the Federal Ministry of Education scholarship portal
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents (credentials, certificates, passport photo, etc.)
- Attend the mandatory screening interview in Nigeria
- Await nomination and final selection by the awarding country