The Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) Nigeria is a department under the Federal Ministry of Education, led by a director who serves as the Secretary of the Board. It does not have a governing board.

Can a Graduate Apply?

No, this scholarship is for those currently studying in the universities, college of education, ND, HND and other high level of education in Nigeria.

The undergraduate students must have their current GPA result and admission letter with their school transcript, from their administration board.

Mandate of the Board:

Policy Formulation: Prepares plans for the balanced and efficient use of foreign and local scholarship and fellowship awards for Nigerian students.

May involve consultations with other agencies and bodies.

Implementation:

Implements federal government policy and programs for scholarship awards.

Implements commitments to bilateral education agreements and multi-lateral (Commonwealth) agreements on scholarship awards.

Implements the Presidential Special Scholarship for Innovation and Development (PRESSID) and NYSC EX-Corps Scholarship.

Data Management:

Collects, collates, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on student matters, scholarship, and fellowship awards.

Supervision and Monitoring: Supervises and monitors the activities of federal government scholars in tertiary institutions, both locally and abroad.

Coordination and Advice: Advises and coordinates state scholarship policies and programs through meetings with other secretaries of federal and state scholarship boards.

Divisions of the Board:

• Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA)
• Nigerian Awards
• Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan
• General Duties