4584 Scholarships and Grants in Nigeria

Study in Nigeria: Scholarships for Nigerians

Nigeria University and College Scholarships

Many famous international universities are offering beneficial scholarships to students from Nigeria who exhibits unique academic achievements in different areas of science. The education sector needs a lot of attention because it is the heart of every Nation development. Unfortunately, the quality of education in Nigeria is very low, because it has not received enough attention and funding from the local governments. As a way of giving back to the global community, our site is providing a list of the latest scholarships for Nigerians to help those in need of financial assistance to help with their education.

Nigeria runs a federation government, so the Nigerian education system is controlled by the Ministry of Education. This includes management of federal universities, colleges and schools. State public schools and tertiary institutions are also controlled regionally by the Ministry at the state level. The first and possibly one of the greatest challenges facing education in Nigeria is inadequate funding by the federal, state and local government which brings us to the reason this page was created.

This year is one of the good years in which international organizations like Fulbright in the USA, DAAD in Germany, many international universities and embassies of foreign nations open their wallets to provide scholarships in Nigeria to study abroad. These scholarships are open to different level of undergraduate, master, and PhD students from Nigeria. In this page, you will find the latest scholarships for Nigerians who is going to pursue studies in Nigeria and abroad.

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Internship Program at the African Development Bank Group 2026

Must be 30 years old or younger by 31 December 2025. Hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a master’s degree program in a recognized public or private institution of higher learning OR be applying for the internship w... more details

  •  Internship
  •  14-Nov-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Federal Government Tax Reform Challenge for Young Nigerians 2025

Open to undergraduate students in all Nigerian tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges of Education), and graduates who are currently undergoing the NYSC program or awaiting mobilisation. Eligible individuals may participate ... more details

  •  Contest
  •  31-Dec-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

NNPC/MPN JV Emoimee HCDT Scholarship 2025

Be bonafide indigenes of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Be currently enrolled in a government-approved tertiary institution in Nigeria. Has been offered admission or completed at least one acad... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

CMU-Africa Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program 2026

In order to be considered for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, students must first be admitted to one of CMU-Africa's  degree programs. ... more details

  •  Master
  •  15-Jan-2026
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Sciences Po McMillan-Stewart Foundation Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, social criteria as well as the criteria as listed below: Candidates must be citizen of a sub-Saharan African country Candidates ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  20-Jan-2026
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Federal Government National Health Fellows Program 2025

Must be between the ages of 25 and 35. Bachelor’s degree (health-related, IT, or social sciences). Demonstrable interest/ or Experience in Public health  OR health-related NGO and partner organisations OR community projects that dem... more details

  •  Fellowship
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Distinguished Research Fellowships Program in Germany

Funding of up to €10,000 for research project implementation, travel, lodging, and other related expenses.Opportunity to visit TU Dresden for at least six weeks. Collaboration with leading academics and researchers at the Faculty of Business and Eco... more details

  •  Fellowship
  •  December 15th of each year.
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Up to €10,000

Living Oceans Foundation Science Without Border Challange 2026

All Science Without Borders® Challenge certificates were sent to eligible participants after the winners are announced to the email addresses provided in the application. If you, your parent/guardian, or teacher have not received y... more details

  •  Contest
  •  02-Mar-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

NCDMB Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Program 2025

This program is only open to participants aged below 35 years, who possess OND/HND/BSC in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Gas, Welding and Metallurgy. Other applicable fields are Geology, Geophysics, Computer Sciences/ Engine... more details

  •  Course
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

Paller Cybersecurity Scholarship in SANS Technology Institute 2026

Scholarships application portal opens: October 1, 2025 Scholarship application deadline (including ALL materials): January 15, 2026 Scholarship winners notified by: February 28, 2026 Scholarship winners must confirm acceptance... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  15-Jan-2026
  •  Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Christiana Omosigho Foundation Support Fund 2025

Must be a final year student in an accredited university tertiary institution  Must provide signed transcript (Faculty officer+Hod) ... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  13-Nov-2025
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

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Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) for Young Nigerians 2025

Nigerian citizen Fresh graduate (bachelor’s degree or HND Certificate) from any discipline and graduated not earlier than 2022. Graduated with at least a Second-Class Lower (2.2) for bachelor’s degree or Upper Credit (> 3.00) fo... more details

  •  Course
  •  Not Specified
  •  Nigeria
  • $$  Varies

WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

Female students of African origin, living and studying in Africa. Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program. Studying STEM-related courses in a University or college in Africa. Presently a first or second year student or a thir... more details

  •  Bachelor
  •  01-Dec-2025
  •  Africa
  • $$  Varies

Top Universities and Colleges in Nigeria

Some of these scholarships in Nigeria are fully or partially funded, while some may have very specific benefits like tuition and accomodation fees coverage for international students, different allowances, or travel and insurance coverages. These Nigeria scholarships ⭐, grants, internships, and bursaries can be for both postgraduates and undergraduates, for Bachelors Degree, Masters, PhD, Fellowship or can be based on merit or have competitive schemes like contests or incentives and student loans. Scholarships are usually funded by Nigeria government, universities, colleges or private sponsors from Nigeria.

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