FCT SCHOLARSHIP BOARD ESTABLISHMENT BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Scholarship Board for the Federal Capital Territory to provide structured scholarship opportunities for indigenes and residents of the FCT pursuing higher education.

Who Does It Target?

Students who are indigenes or residents of the Federal Capital Territory seeking financial support for higher education.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Create a formal institutional framework for awarding scholarships to FCT students, reduce financial barriers to education, and promote human capital development in the territory.

Key Features

Dedicated Scholarship Body: Establishes a formal board specifically for FCT scholarship administration Structured Awards: Provides a systematic approach to scholarship selection and disbursement Educational Access: Aims to expand higher education access for FCT residents

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration Coverage: Federal Capital Territory Funding: To be determined upon passage

How to Access

Not yet operational. The bill is progressing through the National Assembly.

Impact & Metrics

If passed, would provide a dedicated mechanism for supporting FCT students in accessing higher education opportunities.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Three Arms Zone, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) consistent with the FCT Administration Act. Draws on the Federal Scholarship Board Act framework, the National Policy on Education, and the Constitution provisions on FCT governance. Aligns with the National Scholarship and Award Trust Fund framework and the Universal Basic Education Commission guidelines.