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2 January, 2026

Last updated: 2 January, 2026

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Federal Scholarship Board

Overview

The Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) is the agency under the Federal Ministry of Education responsible for administering scholarship and educational assistance schemes on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Board manages both local and international scholarship programmes, ensuring that eligible Nigerian students, particularly those with high academic potential or in priority sectors, receive the support needed to access quality education.
Since its inception, FSB has worked to reduce financial barriers to education, promote human capital development, and facilitate academic mobility for Nigerian students at home and abroad. The Board also manages bilateral education agreements (BEA) between Nigeria and partner countries, ensuring that scholarship opportunities align with national development priorities.

Key objectives

  • Increase access to tertiary education for academically qualified but financially disadvantaged Nigerians.
  • Strengthen national capacity in strategic fields such as science, technology, engineering, and education.
  • Manage and administer government-funded and bilateral scholarship schemes transparently and efficiently.
  • Promote equitable distribution of scholarship opportunities across all states and geopolitical zones.
  • Encourage international academic partnerships that support Nigeria’s global competitiveness.
  • Ensure the efficient selection, placement, and monitoring of scholarship beneficiaries.
  • Support national goals around youth empowerment, job readiness, and knowledge economy growth.
  • Foster academic excellence and reward merit through structured scholarship interventions.

Governance & delivery

  • Supervising Authority: Federal Ministry of Education
  • Regulatory Framework: Operates under the directives of the Federal Executive Council and relevant education financing policies.
  • Leadership: Managed by a Director of the Federal Scholarship Board.
  • Funding: Federal Government budgetary allocation, and bilateral/multilateral agreements

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