Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerians

Browse verified undergraduate and bachelor's scholarships that are open to Nigerian applicants. Results can include opportunities hosted in Nigeria and international scholarships abroad, depending on each provider's official eligibility rules.

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Hispanic Heritage Foundation ScholarshipHispanic Heritage Foundation

Open

Partially Funded

United StatesBachelor'sOctober 15

$2,000

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Harvard College Need-Based Financial AidHarvard College (Griffin Financial Aid Office)

Open

Need-Based Aid

United StatesBachelor'sNo specific date stated on the page; a financial aid deadline exists (on-time prospective applicants receive aid decisions when admissions decisions are released). Completing the application after the

Families with income $100,000 and below (typical assets): attendance is free — all billed expenses covered, including tuition, fees, food, and housing$2,000 start-up grant in the first year$2,000 launch grant in junior year to help students prepare for post-Harvard life

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MIT Health Insurance GrantMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Open

Grant Funding

United StatesBachelor'sNot stated on this page

Covers the costs of the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP)

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MIT First Year GrantMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Open

Need-Based Aid

United StatesBachelor'sNot stated on this page.

$2,000 grantFor highest-need first-year studentsDivided equally between fall and spring semesters

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ICAN Gold ScholarshipInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Open

Partially Funded

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

Examination fees coverageStudy packs provision

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Vocational and Medical Sciences Scholarship AwardFederal Scholarship Board, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria

Open

Bursary

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

New award amount of N450,00050% increase from the previous N300,000 amount5% of scholarships reserved for students with disabilities under the new allocation framework

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramMastercard Foundation

Open

Fully Funded

Kenya, South Sudan +28Bachelor's, Master'sEach partner in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program sets their own deadline. Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline.

Tuition feesAccommodationBooks and other academic materials

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Rotary District Grant ScholarshipsThe Rotary Foundation / Rotary Districts

Open

Grant Funding

Bachelor's, Master'sNot stated on this page; contact your local Rotary club for application information.

Can sponsor secondary school, undergraduate, or graduate studentsStudents may study any subject, either locally or abroadScholarship may cover any length of time, from a six-week language training program to a year or more of university study

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2026-2027 MCTS Legacy Scholarship ProgramMobile County Training School (MCTS) High School Alumni Association in partnership with UNCF

Open

Need-Based Aid

United StatesBachelor'sAugust 31

Ten (10) need-based scholarships awardedNeed-based financial support for MCTS attendees and descendants of MCTS attendees

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Nigerian Scholarship Award (STEM & Others)Federal Scholarship Board, Federal Ministry of Education, Nigeria

Open

Partially Funded PhD

NigeriaBachelor's, Master's, PhDNo deadline is stated on this page.

PhD award: N750,000 (increased from N500,000)MSc award: N600,000 (increased from N400,000)Undergraduate award: N450,000 (increased from N300,000)

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ICAN Silver ScholarshipInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Open

Partially Funded

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

Examination fees coverageStudy packs provision

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Scholarships Polo Universitario Interateneo di RietiSapienza Università di Roma

Open

Funding unclear

ItalyBachelor's, Master'sSee official page

Financial benefits for students enrolled in degree programmes at Sapienza's Rieti campusSeparate calls for international students, health professions, and economics and engineering

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ICAN Diamond ScholarshipInstitute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Open

Partially Funded

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

Examination fees coverageStudy packs provision

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International Thesis ScholarshipsSapienza Università di Roma

Open

Grant Funding

ItalyBachelor's, Master's, ExchangeSee official page

Financial benefits offered by SapienzaPromotes international mobility for study abroad experiences

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MTN Scholarship for Top 10 UTME CandidatesMTN Nigeria Foundation

Open

Partially Funded

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

Annual award of N300,000Awarded to top 10 UTME candidatesRenewable every year until graduation

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ICP Connect Study ScholarshipsVLIRUOS

Open

Fully Funded

BelgiumBachelor's, Master'sExpected to open mid-November 2026 for 2027-2028 academic year; each programme sets its own deadlines

Tuition fees coveredTravel costs coveredInsurance covered

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MTN Science & Technology Scholarship (STS)MTN Nigeria Foundation

Open

Partially Funded

NigeriaBachelor'sNot stated

Annual award of N300,000Renewable every year until graduationUp to 500 new scholarships awarded annually (2026)

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MTN Scholarship for the Blind (SBS)MTN Nigeria Foundation

Open

Bursary

NigeriaBachelor'sSee official page

Annual scholarship worth N300,000Renewed every year until graduationFor blind students studying any discipline

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Frequently asked questions

Are these undergraduate scholarships open to Nigerians?The page filters Oblanky's currently active scholarship inventory for opportunities whose recorded nationality rules do not exclude Nigeria and whose study level includes this degree. Always check the official provider page before applying because providers make the final eligibility decision.

Does Oblanky show only fully funded scholarships?No. This page can include fully funded and other verified funding types. Use Oblanky's fully funded scholarships for Nigerians page when you want to focus only on fully funded opportunities.

Can I check whether my own grades match a scholarship?Yes. Oblanky's eligibility checker supports GPA, CGPA, percentages, degree classifications and other grading systems, and compares your real academic result with the requirement stated by the provider.