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The Nigerian Government has announced a 50% increase in scholarship grants for students at all tertiary education levels in Nigeria.
In what it described as the most ambitious overhaul of the national scholarship programme in over a decade, the government said the measure is aimed at easing financial pressures and widening access to quality education.
Minister of State for Education, Olatunji Alausa, made the announcement on Wednesday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating that the reform is a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Under the new structure, PhD students will now receive ₦750,000 annually, up from ₦500,000. Master’s students will receive ₦600,000 (up from ₦400,000), while undergraduates, HND, and NCE students will get ₦450,000 (previously ₦300,000).
Alausa said the reform prioritises merit and national development, with particular focus on STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences) and vocational training. A total of ₦2 billion has been set aside for students in these fields.
A new allocation formula will ensure 50% of scholarships go to undergraduates, 25% to Master’s students, and 25% to PhD candidates. Of each group, 70% of awards will go to STEMM fields, and 5% of all scholarships will be reserved for students with disabilities.
The Federal Scholarship Board will oversee implementation, alongside an Inter-Ministerial Committee including representatives from the National Assembly and other key agencies to ensure transparency.
Alausa said, “This is more than policy—it’s a bold investment in our youth and Nigeria’s future.”
