FSBN Scholarship: Federal Scholarship Board Portal, Login & Current Status
Quick answer: The Federal Scholarship Board (FSB) — often searched as “FSBN” — is the Federal Ministry of Education agency that runs Nigeria’s federal scholarship awards. ⚠️ Warning: the old portal fsbn.com.ng is no longer the Federal Scholarship Board’s website. As of August 2026 that domain serves a sports-betting site — do not register or enter personal details there. There is currently no open FSB application window: the BEA (study-abroad) scholarship is suspended, and the next Nigerian Award/bursary cycle has not been announced. Official information is published at education.gov.ng → Federal Scholarships Board.
⚠️ FSBN portal login: read this before you “log in”
For years, Nigerian students applied for Federal Scholarship Board awards at fsbn.com.ng. That domain has since changed hands: it now serves betting/affiliate content and has no connection to the Federal Scholarship Board. The old registration path no longer exists.
- Do not create an account, log in, or submit your NIN, passport photo or phone number on fsbn.com.ng.
- Many scholarship blogs still link it — they are repeating stale information.
- The only safe starting point is the Federal Ministry of Education website: education.gov.ng/federal-scholarships-board/. When a new application window opens, the ministry publishes the advert and the correct application link there and in the national press.
What the Federal Scholarship Board runs
Per the Federal Ministry of Education, FSB’s scholarship divisions include:
- Nigerian Awards — the federal scholarship/bursary for students in Nigerian tertiary institutions (undergraduate, HND, Master’s, PhD).
- Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) — study-abroad awards under agreements with countries such as China, Russia, Hungary, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria and Serbia. Currently suspended (see below).
- Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship Plan — Nigeria’s nomination route for Commonwealth Scholarships (the UK’s CSC awards; the 2026 Master’s round closes 16:00 UK time, 20 October, for study starting in 2027 — apply via cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk).
- PRESSID (Presidential Special Scholarship for Innovation and Development) and the NYSC Ex-Corps Members scholarship.
BEA scholarship: suspended — not reinstated
The Federal Government suspended the Bilateral Education Agreement scholarship in 2025 after a policy review by the Minister of Education, on the position that Nigerian institutions can deliver equivalent training. In May 2026 the government clarified that the BEA line in the 2026 budget is a procedural roll-over, not a resumption — no new BEA awards are being made. Students already abroad on BEA continue to receive their full funding.
Practical effect: any website or “agent” claiming a live 2026/2027 BEA application form is wrong — or trying to scam you. If BEA resumes, it will be announced by the Federal Ministry of Education.
Federal scholarship award amounts (raised in 2026)
The Ministry announced an increase of roughly 50% in federal scholarship and bursary awards under the current administration:
| Level | Annual award |
|---|---|
| PhD | ₦750,000 |
| Master’s | ₦600,000 |
| Undergraduate | ₦450,000 |
| Vocational / Medical / HND | ₦450,000 |
These replace the previous ₦300,000–₦500,000 range. Older figures still circulating on blogs (₦150,000 for BSc, ₦300,000 for postgraduate, and similar) are out of date.
How to actually apply (when a window opens)
- Watch the official page: education.gov.ng/federal-scholarships-board/. New cycles are announced there as an advert with the application link and dates.
- Cross-check the announcement in at least one national newspaper (Punch, Vanguard, Guardian). The ministry publicises every genuine FSB window.
- Prepare the usual documents early: O’level results, admission letter/student ID, transcript or CGPA statement, NIN, LGA identification letter and passport photograph — these have been required in every recent cycle.
- Never pay anyone. FSB applications are free. There are no “slots”, no “processing fees”, and no agents.
FSBN scholarship FAQ
Is fsbn.com.ng the Federal Scholarship Board website? No — not anymore. It currently serves betting content and should not be used. Start from education.gov.ng instead.
Is the FSB scholarship open right now? No. As of August 2026 no FSB application window is open and no 2026/2027 dates have been announced.
Is the BEA scholarship back? No. It remains suspended; the 2026 budget line does not mean new awards.
How much is the federal scholarship? ₦450,000 (undergraduate/HND/vocational), ₦600,000 (Master’s), ₦750,000 (PhD) per the ministry’s increased rates.
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Fully Funded Scholarships for Nigerian Students (2026/2027)