The Honourable Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, has invited qualified Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions to apply for the 2020/2021 Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) nomination exercise. This award is tenable in Nigeria and takes effect from the start of the academic session.
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must be studying courses within the following disciplines:
- Science and Technology
- Medicine and Para-medicals
- Education
- Agriculture
- Liberal Arts, Social, and Management Sciences
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Environmental Sciences
- Law
Eligibility Criteria
- Postgraduate Applicants: Must hold at least a First Degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and be registered full-time students at a Federal or State University.
- Undergraduate, HND, and NCE Applicants: Must be registered full-time students in their second year (200 Level) or above in Federal or State Universities, Polytechnics, Monotechnics, or Colleges of Education.
- Undergraduate CGPA Requirement: All undergraduate applicants (including physically challenged students) must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 on a 5.0 scale (or 5.0 on a 7.0 scale).
- HND and NCE CGPA Requirement: Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Exclusivity: This award cannot be held alongside another scholarship or used for part-time studies.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the Federal Ministry of Education website at www.education.gov.ng and click on the Federal Scholarship Board icon on the homepage.
- Read the instructions carefully and fill out the form on the FSB online registration portal.
- Select a Computer-Based Test (CBT) venue closest to your location.
- Print out your completed application form and examination slip. Note that double entries will lead to automatic disqualification.
- You can also check general updates on the FSB scholarships portal.
Note: This application is completely free and does not attract any processing fee. Beware of fraudsters.
Required Documents for the Venue
Bring one printed set of your completed online form to the interview/CBT venue along with:
- Letter of Admission to your institution
- Current Course Registration Form
- Official CGPA results for Year 1, 2, 3, etc.
- Current School Identity Card
- State or Local Government Indigene Certificate
2020/2021 FSB CBT Venues by Zone
| S/N | Geopolitical Zone | States | Designated Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North-West | Sokoto, Kano | Sokoto, Kano |
| 2 | North-East | Adamawa, Gombe | Yola, Gombe |
| 3 | North-Central | FCT, Kogi | Bwari, Lokoja |
| 4 | South-West | Oyo, Ondo | Ibadan, Akure |
| 5 | South-South | Delta, Rivers | Asaba, Port Harcourt |
| 6 | South-East | Enugu, Imo | Enugu, Owerri |
Deadline and Official Contacts
- Application Deadline: 24th January, 2021
- Nigerian Award Enquiries: 09133449200, 09154573973
- Technical Support: 08055581004
- Email: fsb@education.gov.ng
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