FG Begins Payment of Outstanding Scholarships to Nigerian Students Abroad

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad.

The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education and signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade.

According to the statement, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible students.

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, explained that the released funds represent 50 per cent of the approved outstanding obligations for 2025, adding that efforts are ongoing to settle the remaining balance.

He stated that the funds had already reflected in embassy accounts and urged beneficiaries to monitor their accounts as payments begin.

The BEA scholarship programme supports Nigerian students studying abroad through financial assistance provided by the Federal Government. Although the programme has since been discontinued, several beneficiaries had raised concerns over delays in the payment of allowances, citing financial hardship.

The latest disbursement is expected to provide relief to affected scholars.

The Federal Government said the move reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting Nigerian students and promoting policies aimed at strengthening education, student welfare, and national human capital development.