FG Invites Nigerians To Apply For Commonwealth Scholarships 2024/2025

FG Invites Nigerians To Apply For Commonwealth Scholarships 2024/2025

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FG Invites Nigerians To Apply For Commonwealth Scholarships 2024/2025

In a bid to ensure the scholarship gets fully subscribed, the Federal Government has urged Nigerians to forward their application to the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP).

This prestigious program, which is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), is meant for deserving individuals from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries who wish to take their studies further in the UK.

The scholarship covers all fields of study and grants scholars full financing to assist with their goals of studies at universities in the UK.

If you wish to expand your academic horizons and be of help to your society, here is your opportunity.

Commonwealth Scholarships 2024-2025

Applications can only be submitted through the portal, and the candidates can submit their applications from 10th September 2024 to 15th October 2024.

The Federal Ministry of Education in Nigeria has shared detailed guidelines and requirements on its official social media page.

So, don’t let this opportunity slip; the entire process is simplified to enable you to transition to the next level in your academic journey.

Eligibility Requirements

For scholarships for a Master’s degree, one has to show a First Class or Upper Second-Class honours degree from a recognised university.

For those who want to undertake a PhD scholarship, a second-class lower division is admissible. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to qualify:

  • Master’s Scholarships: He or she should possess a 1st Class or Second Class Honour’s Upper Division in the relevant subject area.
  • PhD Scholarships: Candidates should possess a minimum of Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.
  • Academic transcripts, two recent passport photographs, a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
  • You need the scholarship application to at least contain information that would show that you have been provisionally accepted at two UK universities.
  • Unlike other applicants, a PhD applicant is required to provide a statement from a potential supervisor from a university in the UK.

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must also meet the following conditions:

  • Meet the required age of 18 years and above, be a citizen or have refugee status in an eligible Commonwealth country, or be a British Protected Person.
  • Be a permanent resident of an eligible country of the Commonwealth.
  • Be willing to start the studies in the United Kingdom before the September of 2024.
  • Possess a first degree of at least upper second-class (2:1) honours standard or a lower second-class degree combined with a relevant postgraduate qualification (like a Master’s degree) by September 2024.
  • Support the application with evidence of financial requirements to study in the UK.

Why You Should Apply

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan encompasses more than mere funding; it is an opportunity for membership in international networks, access to quality education, and the opportunity to make first-class contributions both nationally and globally.

Due to the valuable support given to talented students, the program enhances international cooperation while at the same time strengthening the future of the Commonwealth countries.

How to Apply

  1. For Master’s Program: Visit the official page and apply through this link: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.
  2. For PhD Program: Details and the application link can be found at Commonwealth PhD Scholarships.

The application process is free—there are no fees required. Be sure to print your completed application forms before submitting them online. Applications for the 2025 academic year will be open from September 10, 2024, with the deadline set for October 15, 2024.

Conclusion 

For further guidance or to clarify any details, Nigerian applicants can reach out directly via email at fsb@education.gov.ng or contact the management team at 09082454557 or 09124516750.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your education and create lasting change in your community. The Commonwealth Scholarship is your pathway to making a difference.

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