FG Increases Scholarship Grants by 50%, Earmarks N6b

FG increases scholarship grants by 50%, earmarks N6b

The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants across all academic levels as part of a major

FG Launches Revamped Scholarship Programme, Allocates ₦6 Billion To Support 15,000 Students

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a major reform of its national scholarship programme with a 50 percent increase in scholarship grants across all academic levels. The initiative, with a combined budget of ₦6 billion for the 2025–2026 cycle, is expected to benefit over 15,000 Nigerian students. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed […] The post FG Launches Revamped Scholarship Programme, Allocates ₦6 Billion to Su…

FG Increases Scholarship Grants By 50% For Graduates, Undergraduates - Expressive Info

The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants to Nigerian students across all tertiary levels. It said the “landmark reform of Nigeria’s national scholarship programme—its most ambitious overhaul in more than a decade,” was aimed at easing the financial burden on students and families, while enhancing access to quality education for all. The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, who announced this i…

Nigeria Ups Scholarship Grants by 50% to Power Education and Economic Growth - Commonwealth Union

Africa (Commonwealth Union) _ In a bid to boost education and economic competitiveness, the Nigerian Federal Government has raised scholarship awards for all academic levels by 50%. The reform is worth a total of ₦6 billion as a budget for the 2025–2026 cycle and is a total restructuring of the national scholarship plan that aims to alleviate the financial burden from students while positioning human capital development towards the country’s lon…

FG Increases Scholarship Grants Across All Education Levels

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a significant 50% increase in scholarship grants for students across all levels of tertiary education, effective immediately, to bolster educational access and support academic excellence. The announcement, made by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, during a press briefing in Abuja, aims to alleviate financial burdens on students amid rising economic challenges.Under the revised Nigerian …

FG Increases Scholarship Grants by 50% for Graduates, Undergraduates

The Federal Government on July 30, 2025, announced a 50% increase in scholarship grants for graduates and undergraduates, raising the monthly stipend from ₦50,000 to ₦75,000, effective August 1. Education Minister Tunji Alausa unveiled the policy during a stakeholders’ meeting, targeting 100,000 students under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established in 2024. The hike aims to address a 33.4% inflation rate and support 1.5 million …