Scholarships for Nigerian students
Scholarships, bursaries, student loans and fellowships for Nigerian students. Check each provider’s current requirements.
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Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students.
Closes 8 November 2026 (13 days left)Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in furtherance of… The post Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2027 for young South Africans
Closes 12 November 2026 (17 days left)Application Deadline: 12 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme. The programme supports high-performing Grade 12 learners and tertiary students with financial assistance… The post Mercedes-Benz South Africa Bursary Programme 2027 for young South Africans appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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UNILAG students can get €3,200 grant and travel support to study in Türkiye
Closes 30 October 2026 (4 days left)UNILAG students can apply for an Erasmus+ exchange at Istanbul Kültür University in Türkiye, earning €800 per month plus travel support. Deadline: 30 October 2026
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The French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2027 for Masters & Ph.D. Study in France (Funded)
Closes 6 January 2027Application Deadline: January 6, 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027 French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme. The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program is a tool developed by the… The post The French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme 2027 for Masters & Ph.D. Study in France (Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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The Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 for study in Sweden (Fully Funded)
Closes 15 January 2027Application Deadline: 15 January 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027 Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship. The Pioneering Women in STEM scholarship supports women who want to… The post The Swedish Institute (SI) Pioneering Women in STEM Scholarship 2027 for study in Sweden (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027 for Global Professionals for Master's Level Studies in Sweden (Fully Funded)
Closes 15 January 2027Application Deadline: 15 January 2027 Applications are now open for the 2027 Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals. The SI Scholarship for Global Professionals offers you the opportunity to access… The post Swedish Institute Scholarships 2027 for Global Professionals for Master's Level Studies in Sweden (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Nigerian schemes and student funding
Government, corporate and loan schemes for students studying in Nigeria.
PTDF scholarship: know the rules before the next call opens
No closing date givenThe PTDF 2026/2027 overseas scholarship closed on 5 June 2026, so this cycle is finished. For the undergraduate scheme you must be in 200 level, hold a CGPA of at least 2.4 out of 5.0, and have five credits including English and Mathematics. Meet those now so you are ready when the next call opens.
PTDF scholarship guidelinesPetroleum Technology Development FundOfficial source
MTN Foundation Scholarship: ₦300,000 a year until you graduate
No closing date givenMTN Foundation is running its 2026 scholarship. It pays ₦300,000 a year until graduation and takes 400 students across three schemes. Read the eligibility on the MTN page and apply directly there. MTN never charges an application fee.
MTN Foundation scholarshipsMTN NigeriaOfficial source
How to start your NELFUND student loan application
No closing date givenThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund covers tuition for students in government universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. There are three steps: confirm you are Nigerian, verify your school details, then verify with JAMB. The whole thing takes 15 to 30 minutes. The loan carries no interest and there is no closing date, so you can apply at any point in your programme.
NELFUND application portalNigerian Education Loan FundOfficial source
NELFUND loan: what it covers and when you repay
No closing date givenThe loan pays your institutional fees and gives an upkeep allowance. It carries no interest, but it is a loan and you do repay it. Repayment starts two years after you finish NYSC. Once you are earning, 10 per cent of your monthly salary is deducted at source until it is cleared. Read the terms before you sign.
NELFUND terms and conditionsNigerian Education Loan FundOfficial source
What Chevening asks for: 2,800 hours and 3 course choices
No closing date givenYou need a degree good enough for a UK Master's, and at least 2,800 hours of work experience – that is roughly two years full time, and internships and volunteering count. You choose three different courses and you must return to Nigeria for two years after the scholarship. Read the full eligibility page before you start.
Chevening eligibilityUK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeOfficial source
PTDF overseas scholarship: what you need to qualify
No closing date givenPTDF sends Nigerians for Master's and PhD study in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia. The 2026 round closed on 27 February, so this is for the next one. Read the scheme notice now so you have your degree certificate, transcript and NYSC discharge ready when it reopens.
PTDF overseas schemePetroleum Technology Development FundOfficial source
TETFund will pay for your Masters or PhD if you lecture
No closing date givenTETFund's academic staff training scheme pays for Master's and PhD study for lecturers in federal and state tertiary institutions. Your institution nominates you – you do not apply directly to TETFund. Read the guidelines and take them to your school's TETFund desk officer.
TETFund intervention guidelinesTertiary Education Trust FundOfficial source
Chevron confirms the Agbami scholarship is still running
No closing date givenChevron's Nigeria page confirms it runs the Agbami Medical and Engineering Professionals scholarship and that more than 16,000 students have benefited. There is no application link on that page at the moment, so watch it for the next opening rather than trusting any other site claiming to take applications.
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Federal scholarship grants raised by 50 per cent
No closing date givenThe Federal Scholarship Board has increased its award amounts. Undergraduate grants rise from ₦300,000 to ₦450,000. Master's grants rise from ₦400,000 to ₦600,000. PhD grants rise from ₦500,000 to ₦750,000. Watch the Federal Ministry of Education page for when the next call opens.
Federal Scholarship BoardFederal Scholarships BoardOfficial source
PTDF publishes 2026/2027 scholarship award list
No closing date givenPTDF has published the list of candidates awarded UK split-site and Germany, France and Malaysia strategic partnership scholarships for Master's and PhD study. If you applied in the last round, check your name on the official list rather than on social media.
PTDF award listPetroleum Technology Development FundOfficial source
Researcher wins $5m Gates Foundation grant to cut maternal deaths in Nigeria by 60%
No closing date givenA researcher at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Ibraheem O. Awowole, has secured a US$5 million Gates Foundation-funded grant for a three-year project aimed at reducing maternal deaths in Nigeria by 60 per cent. The project, known as Pregnancy Risk Stratification Innovations in Maternal Health (PRIME), will be led by OAU and implemented in […] The post Researcher wins $5m Gates Foundation grant to cut maternal deaths in Nigeria by 60% appeared first on EduCeleb .
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OAU Researcher Wins $5m Gates Foundation Grant to Cut Maternal Deaths in Nigeria by 60%
No closing date givenA researcher at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Ibraheem O. Awowole, has secured a $5 million grant funded by the Gates Foundation to implement an initiative aimed at reducing maternal deaths in Nigeria by 60%. The three-year project, known as the Pregnancy Risk Stratification Innovations in Maternal Health (PRIME) initiative, will be led by […] The post OAU Researcher Wins $5m Gates Foundation Grant to Cut Maternal Deaths in Nigeria by 60% appeared first on Edugist .
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Nigeria seeks more Hungary scholarship slots for students
No closing date givenNigeria's Ambassador to Hungary, Abass Braimah, has called for an increase in the number of scholarship slots allocated to Nigerian students under the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme, citing the country's population and demand for international education opportunities. Braimah made the appeal on Tuesday, during a working visit to the headquarters of Tempus Public Foundation in […] The post Nigeria seeks more Hungary scholarship slots for students appeared first on Edugist .
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Study abroad, fellowships and research funding
Funded study outside Nigeria. Check the eligibility rules before you spend time on an application.
THE DO IncuVersity Program 2027 (Two-year global entrepreneurship program) – Full and partial tuition scholarships available.
No closing date givenApplication Deadline: October 31st, 2026 Applications are now open for the inaugural cohort of IncuVersity, a two-year global entrepreneurship program for the AI economy, built by THE DO in partnership… The post THE DO IncuVersity Program 2027 (Two-year global entrepreneurship program) – Full and partial tuition scholarships available. appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Armless Gombe woman graduates after ASUU scholarship support
No closing date givenTwenty-six-year-old Maryam Umar, who was born without both arms, has graduated with a degree in Economics from Gombe State University after the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) intervened to support her education. Umar's journey to graduation began with a financial challenge that threatened to end her university dream before it started. After completing her […] The post Armless Gombe woman graduates after ASUU scholarship support appeared first on EduCeleb .
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Hatch Bursary Programme 2027 South Africa: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering, Plus Chemical Engineer Graduate EOI
No closing date givenHatch Bursary Programme 2027 South Africa: Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering, Plus Chemical Engineer Graduate EOI Hatch, a global engineering and project delivery company, has opened 2027 bursary applications in Johannesburg, Gauteng for students of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Each bursary is open to South African citizens who are studying or intend …
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The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme 2027 for Sub-Saharan African students (Fully Funded)
No closing date givenApplication Deadline: November, 12, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme. The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan… The post The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme 2027 for Sub-Saharan African students (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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Michael D. Eisner Arts & Culture Fellowship 2027
No closing date givenArts-leadership fellowship for accomplished practitioners, not an undergraduate scholarship. Opportunity Desk reports nominations closing 3 November 2026 and four week-long seminars. Tuition, materials and lodging are covered, but fellows pay travel and incidental costs. Candidates should show established achievement and wider leadership potential. Confirm nomination and attendance terms with the Aspen programme before approval.
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Rio Tinto RBM 2027 Bursary Programme
No closing date givenRio Tinto RBM 2027 Bursary Programme Rio Tinto's South African operation, Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) in KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for its 2027 Bursary Programme. Rio Tinto is seeking enthusiastic students pursuing studies in the following fields: Fields of Study: BSC or BEng Engineering: Extractive Metallurgy, Electrical, Mechanical BSc Sciences: Environmental Science, Geology Why Apply? Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals …
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The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Mentorship and Scholarship Programme for African refugee and displaced students (Fully Funded)
No closing date givenApplication Deadline: 25th October, 2026 5 pm BST (UK time) Applications are now open for the 2026 RLRH's Graduate Horizons Mentorship and Scholarship Programme. Are you an African learner with… The post The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Mentorship and Scholarship Programme for African refugee and displaced students (Fully Funded) appeared first on Opportunities For Africans .
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2027 Minnesota State University Scholarship in USA | Fully Funded
No closing date givenA fully funded Masters degree opportunity is available for home and international students at the Minnesota State University (MSU) in the United States. The Minnesota State University Scholarship offers a graduate opportunity that covers tuition and provides a living stipend of $30,300 per year for selected candidates.
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SEDarc Scholarships in UK 2027 For International Students | Fully Funded
No closing date givenSocial-science doctoral studentships through six SEDarc universities, requiring institutional nomination and suitable master's-level preparation or an approved preparatory route. The source reports tuition at the UK home rate and a £22,780 stipend, which does not by itself prove that the international-fee difference is covered. Each university has its own earlier process/deadline; confirm these, the reported 29 January 2027 date, stipend and language requirements directly. The "Fully Funded" and "No IELTS" labels should not be treated as guarantees for every international applicant.
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2027 Tsinghua University Scholarship in China | Fully Funded
No closing date givenOverview of several Tsinghua graduate funding routes for eligible non-Chinese applicants, not one guaranteed full award. Full Chinese Government Scholarships may cover tuition, accommodation, stipend and insurance; Beijing Government awards cover full or partial tuition, and assistantships differ. Relevant prior degrees and department-specific language/programme requirements apply. The article's "No IELTS" label conflicts with its language-score requirement and it mixes 2025-2027 headings. Verify the programme's current funding call and reported 28 February 2027 deadline before approval; graduate admission has an application fee.
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Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship in Europe 2027 | Fully Funded
No closing date givenJoint master's in International Humanitarian Action for applicants with a relevant bachelor's degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS and the language qualifications required by their selected universities. Apply through the NOHA consortium with transcripts, degree, CV, references and language evidence. The source reports a 15 December 2026 deadline and tuition support with a €1,400 monthly scholarship contribution. Confirm the current award terms and treatment of travel/visa costs with NOHA; admission does not guarantee funding and the "No IELTS" label is not a blanket language-test waiver.
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