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Last verified August 27, 2026Nigerian Scholarship Award (STEM & Others)
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Overview
Federal government scholarship award for Nigerian undergraduate, master's, and PhD students, prioritizing STEMM and Social Sciences. Revised annual stipends are N450,000 for undergraduates, N600,000 for master's, and N750,000 for PhD, with 5% of awards reserved for students with disabilities.
Eligibility
- Host country
- Nigeria
- Eligible nationalities
- Nigeria
- Degree level
- Bachelor's
- Field of study
- Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Vocational Education
- Must be a Nigerian student
- Must be enrolled in a vocational or medical sciences programme
Funding coverage
- Undergraduate: ₦450,000/year (increased from ₦300,000)
- HND: ₦450,000/year (increased from ₦300,000)
- New category in the Nigeria Award scheme
- Supports polytechnic and medical students
Academic requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 2.5 / 4
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