Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)-George S. Coumantaros Postgraduate Scholarship 2025-26

If you’re a young Nigerian graduate passionate about agro-allied development and innovation, an exciting opportunity awaits—the Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)-George S. Coumantaros Foundation 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship is now open! Read on for important details.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: Greece (American Farm School & Perrotis College)

• Study Level: Master’s (Postgraduate)

• Target Group: Young Nigerian graduates with a first degree from a Nigerian public university

• Eligible Study Programs:

  • New Food Product & Business Development (MSc)

  • Sustainable Agriculture & Management (MSc)

• Value & Coverage: Fully funded; includes tuition, accommodation, living stipend, travel costs

• Duration: Up to two years (duration of the MSc program)

• Application Deadline: September 7, 2025

• Start Date: Typically aligned with the academic calendar in Greece—likely fall/autumn 2025 (not explicitly stated, but logical given standard timelines).

• Eligible To: Nigerian citizens holding a bachelor's degree from a recognized Nigerian public university

📚 Scholarship Overview

The FMN-George S. Coumantaros Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship is a fully funded program aimed at equipping Nigerian graduates with advanced training in agro-industry and food innovation. Launched through a partnership between Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) and the George S. Coumantaros Foundation, it enables scholars to pursue an MSc at the American Farm School and Perrotis College in Greece, blending academic excellence with practical, international exposure.

This initiative marks a continuation of FMN's commitment to human capital development, expanding on their earlier 2022 offering, which also included study abroad and an internship component.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

• Fees Covered:

  • Full tuition

  • Accommodation

  • Living stipends

  • Travel expenses

• Additional Perks:

  • International study experience in a specialized agro-food and management environment

  • Exposure to global best practices in sustainable agriculture and food product development

  • Potential professional networking opportunities in Greece and through FMN's industry connections (implied by prior models)

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold a first degree certificate from a Nigerian public university 

• Must be able to provide the first degree transcript upon request

• Two referral letters from credible, verifiable individuals

• Possible requirement: Proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL/IELTS)—mentioned by some sources (not in the original text but included in more detailed portals)

• Selection is competitive, involving academic merit, multi-level screening, and document evaluation

📝 Application Procedure

1. Visit the official application platform: Access here

2. Login using your Google account, complete the form, and upload the required documents (as outlined below):

   • Completed application form

   • Bachelor's degree certificate

   • Academic transcripts

   • Two recommendation letters

   • Personal statement or statement of purpose

   • (If required) Proof of English proficiency

3. Agree to terms and conditions, then submit your application before the deadline.

4. Undergo screening, which may include computer-based tests and interviews with experts from the American Farm School and Perrotis College (as seen in previous editions)

🚀 Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Fully funded postgraduate scholarship—rare in scope and coverage

• Focus on sustainable agriculture and food innovation—key sectors for Nigeria's economic development

• Study experience in Greece, offering international exposure and academic prestige

• Aligned with FMN’s legacy and mission of empowering youth through education and capacity building

💡 Final Thoughts

If you're ready to take your academic career to new heights, this is your moment! Don’t miss the September 7, 2025 deadline. Begin your application, gather your best documents, and leap toward a life-changing MSc journey in Greece.

🔗 Apply Now

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