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Nigeria Scholarships

Find scholarships you actually qualify for. Verified scholarships, bursaries and grants for studying in Nigeria, plus international scholarships specifically open to Nigerian applicants — continuously discovered from federal and state government sources, universities, corporate and foundation programmes. Not every scholarship here requires Nigerian citizenship — check each listing's own eligibility detail.

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11 of 11 Nigeria-relevant opportunities

Chevening ScholarshipUK Government (FCDO)

Open

Funded Opportunity

Open to Nigerian applicants

United KingdomMaster's6 October 2026

Full tuitionMonthly stipendReturn flights

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's DegreesEuropean Union (Erasmus+)

Open

Funded Opportunity

Open to Nigerian applicants

Germany, France +4Master'sJan 15, 2027 (varies slightly by consortium)

Full tuitionMonthly stipendTravel & installation costs

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Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramU.S. Department of State

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

United StatesMaster's, PhDVaries by country — check your local Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy

Full tuitionLiving stipendHealth insurance (ASPE)

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Swiss Government Excellence ScholarshipSwiss Confederation

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

SwitzerlandPhD, PostdocSept–Dec 2026 (deadline varies by home country)

Monthly stipendTuition waiverHealth insurance

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Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipGovernment of Canada

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

CanadaPhDInstitutional deadlines typically October–November (set by nominating university)

CAD $50,000 per year for 3 yearsNo service obligation

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Schwarzman ScholarsSchwarzman Scholars Program, Tsinghua University

Open

Funded Opportunity

Open to Nigerian applicants

ChinaMaster'sSept 2026 (for the following academic year)

Full tuitionRoom and boardTravel costs

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Australia Awards ScholarshipsAustralian Government (DFAT)

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

AustraliaMaster's, PhDNext intake opens early 2027 (2027-intake round has closed)

Full tuitionLiving allowanceHealth cover (OSHC)

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Gates Cambridge ScholarshipBill & Melinda Gates Foundation / University of Cambridge

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

United KingdomMaster's, PhDOct–Jan depending on citizenship and course (via the Cambridge application)

Full University Composition FeeMaintenance allowanceTravel costs

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MEXT ScholarshipGovernment of Japan

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

JapanBachelor's, Master's, PhDApply via your local Japanese embassy — typically Apr–Jun

Full tuitionMonthly stipend (~¥145,000–145,000+)Return flights

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DAAD EPOS ScholarshipsGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

GermanyMaster's, PhDRolling — most programmes close Jul–Nov 2026, varies by course

Full tuitionMonthly stipend (~€934+)Health insurance

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Commonwealth ScholarshipUK Government (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission)

Open

Other Research Funding

Open to Nigerian applicants

United KingdomMaster's, PhDDec 2026 (deadline varies by scholarship scheme)

Full tuitionMonthly stipendReturn flights

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