How Nigerians can apply for 2027/2028 UK commonwealth scholarship – FG



The Federal Ministry of Education has invited qualified Nigerian university graduates to apply for the 2027/2028 Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan, with applications closing on October 20, 2026.The scholarship notice was shared by the Lagos State Scholarship Board.The scholarships, which are tenable in the United Kingdom, are available for a one-year taught Master’s programme or doctoral studies of up to three years.The notice was issued by the ministry’s Department of Scholarship Awards, formerly known as the Federal Scholarship Board, and signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of PSE, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, for the Minister of Education.According to the notice, applicants for the Master’s category must have a first degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The scholarship notice was shared by the Lagos State Scholarship Board.The scholarships, which are tenable in the United Kingdom, are available for a one-year taught Master’s programme or doctoral studies of up to three years.The notice was issued by the ministry’s Department of Scholarship Awards, formerly known as the Federal Scholarship Board, and signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of PSE, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, for the Minister of Education.According to the notice, applicants for the Master’s category must have a first degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The scholarships, which are tenable in the United Kingdom, are available for a one-year taught Master’s programme or doctoral studies of up to three years.The notice was issued by the ministry’s Department of Scholarship Awards, formerly known as the Federal Scholarship Board, and signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of PSE, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, for the Minister of Education.According to the notice, applicants for the Master’s category must have a first degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The notice was issued by the ministry’s Department of Scholarship Awards, formerly known as the Federal Scholarship Board, and signed by the Director Overseeing the Office of PSE, Dr Folake Olatunji-David, for the Minister of Education.According to the notice, applicants for the Master’s category must have a first degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search According to the notice, applicants for the Master’s category must have a first degree with at least a Second Class Upper Division.For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search For doctoral studies, applicants are required to possess a relevant Master’s degree in addition to at least a Second Class Lower Division in their first degree.Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Applicants for both categories must have secured admission into at least two UK institutions.Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Doctoral applicants are also required to provide a supporting statement from a prospective supervisor at their chosen UK institution.The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The ministry further listed evidence of participation in the National Youth Service Corps among the eligibility requirements.The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The notice stated that the selection process would focus on three key areas.“Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search “Applications will be assessed on Academic merit, Development impact on completion and Quality of Study plan,” it said.How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search How to applyRelated NewsS’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians115 unity colleges remain shut as schools reopen nationwideMore than 5,000 schools destroyed by insurgency – ZulumThe notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The notice said all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Application System.Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Applicants are required to register on the EAS portal and complete the application form online.They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search They must also upload scanned copies of their passport photographs, university academic transcripts, birth certificates and admission letters received from a UK institution listed in the application form.Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Completed applications must be submitted online on or before October 20, 2026.After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search After submitting the application, candidates are required to create a PDF version of the completed form, download and print one hard copy for submission at the interview venue.The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The notice said foreign certificates must be accompanied by official translation and evaluation.It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search It also advised applicants to consider Nigeria’s developmental priority areas relevant to their fields of specialisation when preparing their study proposals.The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The priority areas include education; health; economic growth and the private sector; governance and conflict; climate and environment; water and sanitation; engineering; science and technology; food and nutrition; and humanitarian disasters and emergencies.The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search The ministry also advised prospective applicants to ensure that their proposed studies align with Nigeria’s development needs.Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Prospective applicants were advised to consult the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website for further information on the scholarship and selection criteria.Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Further enquiries may be directed to the Director, Department of Scholarship Awards, through[email protected], 09124516750 or 09082454557.Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search Application portal:https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships-results/?wpv_view_count=13930&wpv-cscukscholarshipcountry=nigeria&wpv_filter_submit=search