Federal Government BEA Scholarship 2025

The Federal Government BEA Scholarship portal for 2025 is now officially open! The application portal was launched on December 2nd, and interested applicants can now apply. The Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship 2025 is a valuable initiative by the Nigerian government that provides Nigerian students with the opportunity to study abroad. This scholarship is fully funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and is designed to support both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in countries Nigeria has signed agreements with.

This program is a fantastic opportunity for students looking to study in other countries without worrying about tuition costs or other financial barriers. The BEA Scholarship is 100% free, allowing successful applicants to study any course of their choice under full funding from the Federal Government of Nigeria.

If you have ever dreamed of studying abroad, this scholarship could make that dream a reality. The opportunity is open to those who are interested in undergraduate or postgraduate studies. In this article, we have broken everything down for you. From eligibility requirements, the courses and countries included in the program, to the application steps, you will find all the details here. So, if you are ready to take your education to the next level and explore opportunities overseas, keep reading to learn more about how to apply and what this scholarship offers.

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Available Study Opportunities

The BEA Scholarship offers opportunities at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These opportunities are available in various countries with which Nigeria has signed bilateral agreements. The eligible countries are divided into the following categories:-

Undergraduate (UG) Studies

Eligible countries for undergraduate studies include:-

Russia
Morocco
Hungary
Egypt
Algeria

Postgraduate (PG) Studies

Eligible countries for postgraduate studies include:-

Russia (only for those whose first degrees were obtained from Russia)
China
Hungary
Serbia
Romania

Fields of Study Available For BEA Scholarship 2025

The BEA Scholarship offers a variety of programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These fields are aligned with areas of national and global development priorities:

Undergraduate

Undergraduate courses are available in the following areas:

Engineering
Geology
Agriculture
Sciences
Mathematics
Environmental Sciences
Sports
Law
Social Sciences
Biotechnology
Architecture
Medicine (limited slots)
Pilot Engineering
Neurology

Postgraduate

At the postgraduate level (Master’s and Ph.D.), the scholarship covers all fields of study. Applicants can apply for programs in any academic discipline, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria For Federal Government BEA Scholarship 2025

All applicants whether undergraduate or postgraduate must meet the requirements for their chose path. The requirements are as follows:-

Undergraduate Scholarships

These are the conditions you are expected to meet for undergraduate studies through the BEA Scholarship:-

Applicants must have at least 7 distinctions (As and Bs) in their Senior Secondary School Certificates (WAEC/WASSCE).These distinctions must include English Language and Mathematics.
Certificates should meet for non-African countries must be from 2023 or 2024 and the certificates must be from 2024 only.
Applicants must be between 17 and 20 years old.

Postgraduate Scholarships

To qualify for postgraduate studies through the BEA Scholarship:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with at least a First-Class or Second-Class Upper Division.
Candidates should have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program or possess an exemption certificate.
Candidates for a master’s degree must not be older than 35 years.
Candidates for a Ph.D. must not be older than 40 years.

Note: Proof of NYSC discharge or exemption must be submitted and evidence of employer release is required for applicants employed in the public or private sector.

Required Documents for Submission

Applicants are expected to upload specific documents depending on their level of study:-

For Undergraduate Applicants (UG)

WAEC/WASSCE certificate
National Identification Number (NIN) slip

For Postgraduate Applicants (PG)

First degree certificate
NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
NIN slip

Most BEA scholarship countries have non-English speaking backgrounds. Therefore successful applicants will be required to undertake a one-year mandatory foreign language course in their chosen country, as it will serve as the medium of instruction during their academic studies.

How to Apply for the BEA Scholarship 2025

Interested applicants must follow these simple steps to apply:

Go to the Federal Ministry of Education’s website: www.education.gov.ng.
On the home page, click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon to start the application process.
Carefully go through the guidelines provided to ensure you meet all the requirements before filling out the application form.
Complete the online application form as per the instructions provided on the portal.
Once you have successfully filled it out, print a copy of the completed application form. This will be important for future processes.

Important Notice

Take note of these instructions based on the countries you are applying for:-

For Hungary

Applicants can select up to two fields of study in order of preference.
They must complete the application via the Stipendium Hungaricum website, which will close on January 15, 2025.

For Russia

Applicants must apply through the Education in Russia Portal.
Postgraduate applicants must have completed their first degree in Russia to be eligible.
All documents must be properly scanned in PDF format and uploaded online.

To apply to Russia, applicants must:-

Have a valid international passport and WAEC certificate.
Download a digital copy of their WAEC certificate from the WAEC portal and upload it.

Additional documents (for successful applicants later in the process)

Authenticated copies of academic certificates.
Data page of the international passport.
Medical reports from government hospitals (where applicable).
Birth certificate and proof of indigeneity.
Police clearance certificate (if required).

Federal Government BEA Scholarship 2025 Application Deadline

The Application portal for the BEA Scholarship is currently open, if you are interested, the best time to apply is now. The deadline for the submission of all applications have been set for January 12, 2025. Ensure that you have completed your application before that date as the portal will be closed once the deadline has elapsed.

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