The Federal Ministry of Education invites outstanding and eligible Nigerians to apply for the prestigious 2025/2026 Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards. This scholarship program offers full funding for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in top universities across various countries.
The 2025/2026 Federal Government Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship is not yet out. However, this guide provides everything you need to know, so when the portal opens, you will be among the first to apply. The BEA Scholarship is one of Nigeria’s top foreign scholarships sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in various countries.
Countries Offering the BEA Scholarship 2025
The BEA Scholarship is awarded through bilateral agreements between Nigeria and several countries. For the 2025 intake, participating countries include:
- Russia
- China
- Hungary
- Serbia
- Romania
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Egypt
- Ukraine
- Cuba
- Turkey
Available Courses for BEA Scholarship 2025
Each country offers specific fields of study. The available courses include:
- Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)
- Medicine & Medical Sciences
- Computer Science/ICT
- Natural Sciences
- Architecture
- Agriculture
- Mathematics
- Environmental Sciences
- Law (Postgraduate only)
- Economics (Postgraduate only)
Eligibility Requirements for BEA Scholarship 2025/2026
Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:
For Undergraduate Applicants:
- Must have a minimum of 7 Distinctions (A’s & B’s) in WASSCE/NECO (including English, Mathematics and 4 major subjects)
- Age must be between 17 and 20 years
- Must possess valid birth certificate and state of origin certificate
For Postgraduate Applicants:
- Must have at least a first degree with 2nd Class Upper Division
- Must have completed NYSC
- Must not be older than 35 years (for Master’s) or 40 years (for Ph.D.)
- Strong research proposal and academic transcript required
How to Apply for BEA Scholarship 2025
Follow the steps below when the portal opens:
1. Visit the official BEA portal: https://fsbn.com.ng
2. Click on BEA Scholarship Application
3. Create an account or login
4. Fill in your details carefully
5. Upload required documents (e.g., WAEC/NECO result, birth certificate, etc.)
6. Print the application slip for documentation
7. Await CBT exam date and screening invitation
BEA Scholarship 2025/2026 Closing Date
The application deadline has not been announced yet. Bookmark this page and check regularly for updates.
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