BEA Scholarship Awards 2025/2026: Study Abroad for Nigerians

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Discover the 2025/2026 BEA Scholarship for Nigerians to study abroad. Fully funded opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate programs await you.

Applications are open for the 2025/2026 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards. This fully funded opportunity invites qualified Nigerians to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various countries, including Russia, Morocco, Hungary, Egypt, and Algeria.

Available Programs

  1. Undergraduate Studies
    Study in fields like Engineering, Geology, Medicine, Environmental Sciences, Sports, Biotechnology, Architecture, and more.
  2. Postgraduate Studies
    Master’s and PhD programs are available in all academic fields, with opportunities in countries such as Russia, China, Hungary, Serbia, and Romania.

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Applicants:

  • Must have 7 Distinctions (A’s & B’s) in WASSCE/WAEC (May/June only).
  • Certificates must not exceed two years old for non-African countries and one year old for African countries.
  • Applicants must be aged 17–20 years.

Postgraduate Applicants:

  • A First Class or at least a Second Class Upper in the first degree is required.
  • Completion of the NYSC program is mandatory.
  • Age limit: 35 years for Master’s, 40 years for PhD.
  • Evidence of employer’s release (if applicable).

Application Process  image

Since many BEA countries are non-English speaking, candidates must complete a one-year foreign language program. Specific application steps include:

  1. Hungary Applicants: Apply at stipendiumhungaricum.hu (deadline: January 15, 2025).
  2. Russia Applicants: Apply at (education-in-russia.com) and ensure all documents are scanned in PDF format.
  3. Upload required documents online:
    • Undergraduate: WAEC/WASSCE certificate and NIN slip.
    • Postgraduate: First degree, NIN slip, NYSC certificate.

Additional Requirements:

  • Valid international passport.
  • Medical reports, birth certificate, indigene letter, and police clearance (if needed).

Important Dates

Application Deadline: January 12, 2025.

Official Contacts

  • Phone: 08077884417, 08023297547
  • Email: fsb@education.gov.ng 

For more details, visit the official webpage. (www.education.gov.ng)

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