The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) for Nigerian students seeking to further their education in the United Kingdom.
The body and the Federal Scholarship Board lead the initiative, providing opportunities for Nigerian students to apply for fully funded scholarships at prestigious UK universities.
The program is aimed at highly qualified individuals seeking to pursue master’s or PhD degrees, offering a chance to study abroad and gain access to some of the world’s best academic resources.
The CSFP, known for its competitive nature, is an incredible opportunity for ambitious Nigerian scholars.
Requirements
The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and other related costs, allowing students to focus solely on their academic pursuits.
Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, with the eligibility criteria specifying that master’s candidates must have at least a first-class or second-class upper division in their first degree, while PhD candidates with a second-class lower division are also considered.
To apply, candidates are required to visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s official website, where they can find separate links for master’s and PhD programs.
To ensure that people who face socioeconomic challenges can still access top-notch education, the scholarship is specifically designed to support students from least-developed countries and fragile states.
However, academic achievement is not the only requirement. Candidates for the master’s program must also have completed their mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, providing either a discharge or exemption certificate as proof.
Furthermore, applicants are expected to secure at least two admissions from UK universities, a criterion that adds another layer of competitiveness to the process.
The application process itself is straightforward, with all candidates required to submit their forms online. PhD candidates are also asked to provide a supporting statement from their chosen UK university to strengthen their application.
Importantly, the Federal Scholarship Board has emphasized that the application is completely free of charge, a point that seeks to reassure potential applicants who may be wary of fraud or hidden costs.
The scholarship scheme opens on the 10th of September, 2024, and runs until the 15th of October, 2024, giving interested candidates just over a month to prepare their applications.
This short window places additional pressure on students to act quickly, ensuring all necessary documents are submitted before the deadline.
You can find out more on the body’s official website here.
