![\"study-abroad-programs-for-nigerians\"](\"https:\/\/nigerianfinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/study-abroad-programs-for-nigerians-330x176.png\")
<\/p>\nOne of the ways the Federal Government supports education in the country is by granting scholarships to Nigerian students based on merit or their unique needs.<\/p>\n
In this post, we\u2019ll take a look at the Federal Government Scholarships available to students in Nigerian. So, if you\u2019re a Nigerian student looking for scholarship opportunities, you\u2019re certainly on the right page.<\/p>\n
This list comprises these scholarships or financial aids as well as their eligibility criteria and application process.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is an agency under the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.<\/p>\n
The agency was set up with the objective of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.<\/p>\n
The PTDF Scholarship is awarded to both postgraduate and undergraduate students at Nigerian tertiary institutions. Also, this scholarship opportunity is applicable to Nigerian students interested in studying abroad at the postgraduate levels (Masters and PhD).<\/p>\n
The PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships are applicable to all fields. On the other hand, the undergraduate scholarships are applicable to those studying in Nigerian universities.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
At the Postgraduate level, below are some of the eligibilty criteria for the PTDF Scholarship Scheme:<\/p>\n
PhD applicants are expected to study a statement of purpose of no less than 500 words stating how their postgraduate research will impact on national development.<\/p>\n
If you meet the criteria, you can apply for the award. Then, you\u2019ll be scheduled for an interview at specific venues depending on your respective state of origin.<\/p>\n
Prior to the interview, you\u2019re expected to submit the following documents. You can scan them as copies:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Candidates that successfully scale the initial application stage will be requested to submit their transcript.<\/p>\n
Successful candidates are awarded a scholarship package that includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses. The scheme also includes language classes to aid scholars settle into their new environments.<\/p>\n
Overall, the PTDF scholarships are quite competitive and only the best are selected.<\/p>\n
The Federal Government also offers a Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards which is applicable to Undergraduate, Masters and PhD students that intend to study overseas<\/p>\n
Some of the countries include Russia, China, Cuba, Morocco, Algeria, Romania, Ukraine, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Serbia, Mexico, Macedonia, e.t.c<\/p>\n
The BEA Scholarship Award is sponsored by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
However, not all countries have bilateral agreement with Nigeria under this scholarship award. The countries with bilateral agreement are Russia, China, Morocco, Turkey, Algeria, Romania, Serbia, Japan, Ukraine, Cuba, Greece, Czech Republic, Syria, Macedonia, Mexico, Egypt, Tunisia etc.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The available courses include:<\/p>\n
At the Postgraduate level (Masters Degree and Ph.D), the scholarship is available in all fields.<\/p>\n
Usually, the interviews for the scholarship usually hold at the beginning of the year across the six geopolitical zones.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested and qualified as a Nigerian, you should apply online before the examination dates.<\/p>\n
Below are the eligibility criteria for the undergraduate BEA Award scholarship:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The Eligibility Criteria for the Postgraduate Scholarship have been highlighted below:<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Usually, the BEA countries are non-English speaking as a result, applicants should be prepared to undertake a mandatory one year foreign language of the country of choice which will be the standard medium of instruction.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
These BEA countries are usually responsible for the tuition and accommodation of the students, while the Nigerian Government takes care of supplement, warm clothing, health insurance, research grant where applicable and take off.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
The duration of the scholarship is usually between 4- 9 years depending on the level of study and the country.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of the countries for both undrgraduate and postgraduate studies:<\/p>\n