President Muhammadu Buhari approved N75,000 per semester for Nigerian undergraduates in the faculty of education in public universities across the country.
The minister of education, Adamu Adamu has said federal government has opened a portal for students of education to register for a bursary of N75,000.
President Muhammadu Buhari approved N75,000 per semester for Nigerian undergraduates in the faculty of education in public universities across the country.
Eligibilty:
The Minister noted that to qualify for the bursary award, students applying must be undergoing degree programmes in education in either public universities or colleges of education and they must be full-time students.
- The bursary is also open to physically challenged students who must be in their first year or above.
- The scholarship is not open to those already enjoying other forms of scholarship.
- Applicants can apply online at www.education.gov.ng or https://fsbn.com.ng/applicants/auth/register/35565
- Applicants are to complete the form online, complete it, and submit and print a copy.
- Applicants are also to attach photocopies of their letter of admission with their current school identity card.
- Multiple entries are not allowed as applicants are advised to make only one entry to avoid being disqualified.
IT News Nigeria also gathered that in addition, students in colleges of education are entitled to N50,000 per semester.
The move, he said, is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to reform the education sector.
