The Federal Government has flagged off the nomination process for the 2024/2025 Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan interview.

The minister of education, Professor TAHIR MAMMAN, noted that the nomination process was for the most qualified Nigerians to compete globally with candidates from other Commonwealth Countries.

The minister urged the applicants to be focused on the winning criteria and be disciplined in the course of the exercise.

About 2,000 applicants applied through the Electronic Application System in Nigeria with slots for 51 persons in the categories of Masters and Doctorate degrees respectively.

According to Prof. MAMMAN the award, which is being managed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, London remains one of the most prestigious Scholarship schemes for international studies.