Federal Government Announces 2025 Bursary Award for Nigerian Tertiary Students

The Federal Ministry of Education has launched the 2025 Federal Government Bursary Award, a financial aid program designed to support qualified 

Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions. The initiative, administered through the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB), offers an annual cash grant of ₦150,000 to eligible undergraduates studying education at universities and colleges of education across the country.

The Education Bursary Award (EBA) targets full-time students in their second year or above, with a commitment to inclusivity by ensuring students with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The renewable grant will support recipients until they complete their studies, provided they maintain eligibility.

Be registered full-time students in education programs at Nigerian public universities or colleges of education.

Be in their second year of study or higher.

Not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship program.

Required documents include a letter of admission, state of origin certificate, National Identity Number, and an academic transcript reflecting the applicant’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA).

Interested candidates can apply online via the Federal Ministry of Education’s website by following these steps:

Navigate to the Federal Scholarship Board icon on the homepage.

Select the Federal Education Bursary Award (EBA) option.

Review the guidelines and complete the online application form.

Print the completed form for reference.

The application deadline is May 29, 2025. 

Candidates are cautioned against submitting multiple entries, as this will lead to disqualification. For inquiries, contact the FSB at fsb@education.gov.ng or call 09015705399/07047719254.

The Ministry urges eligible students to take advantage of this opportunity to alleviate financial burdens and focus on their academic pursuits. The bursary underscores the government’s commitment to advancing education and fostering inclusivity in Nigeria’s higher institutions.