Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2026
Nigerian students can currently browse 2407+ scholarships in this directory that do not exclude Nigerian citizens — spanning undergraduate, Masters and PhD study in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and elsewhere. Aspiralane ScholarMatch aggregates them continuously and matches you to the awards you actually qualify for.
Showing 60 of 2407 scholarships in this category, from Aspiralane ScholarMatch's continuously aggregated database of 2,400+ opportunities. Roughly 6 million tertiary students studied outside their home country in recent years (UNESCO Institute for Statistics), yet the Institute of International Education reports fewer than 1 in 10 international students receive institutional funding without applying strategically — which is exactly what a matched shortlist fixes.
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A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship
Masters, ELT scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
AAUW International Fellowship for Women in STEM
American Association of University Women fellowship for non-US women. Award: Up to $50,000. For full-time study or research at accredited US institutions. Open to all fields including STEM. For graduate and postdoctoral study. Deadline typically November.
ADB-JSP Japan Scholarship Program 2026
Master’s (Development) scholarship for students from ADB Developing Members. Coverage: Fully Funded
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
PG, Development-Related scholarship for students from ADB Member Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
AIMS NEST Scholarships
Masters/PhD, Mathematical Sciences scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
AMIDEAST Scholarship Programs
Various scholarship programs for students from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Programs include undergraduate exchange, graduate study, English language training. Partners with US universities and regional institutions. Focus on building underst…
Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
PG, Research scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Afreximbank Scholarship
Masters, Trade/Finance scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Africa Regional Scholarship Program (AfDB)
PG, STEM/Health scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Scholarship
Masters/PhD, Economics scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Excellence/EAC Scholarship Programme
Masters, Development-Related scholarship for students from East African Community. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Leadership Academy (ALA) Scholarship
Pre-University (High School) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
African Presidential Leadership Program (APLP)
Fellowship (Leadership) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Fully Funded
African Union (AU) Scholarships
PG/PhD, STEM/Dev scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Aga Khan University Graduate Scholarships
Masters, Health/Education scholarship for students from Africa, Asia. Coverage: Partial to Full Tuition
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Full funding for international students demonstrating commitment to positive change in their home countries and underserved communities. Covers tuition, room, board. Application deadline: January 14. Must show strong academic record, leadership potential, a…
American University of Beirut (AUB) Financial Aid
UG/PG, Need/Merit scholarship for students from Global (MENA focus). Coverage: Varies (Up to Full Cost)
Amgen Scholars Program
UG, Summer Research, STEM scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Funding + Stipend
Amgen Scholars Program for Biology/Biotechnology Research
Summer research program at top research universities for students interested in biomedical research careers. Covers housing, travel, and provides stipend. Available at institutions like Caltech, MIT, Stanford, Harvard. Strong focus on biology, biochemistry,…
Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI)
UG, Leadership scholarship for students from Sub-Saharan Africa (Orphans). Coverage: Full Cost + Mentorship
Australia Awards Africa
UG/PG, Development scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS)
UG/PG/Vocational scholarship for students from Pacific/Developing. Coverage: Fully Funded
Australia Awards Scholarships (DFAT)
Australian Government flagship scholarship for developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, living expenses (CLE), health cover (OSHC), pre-course English training. For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD at Australian univers…
Australian National University (ANU) Research Scholarship
PhD, Research scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Austrian Government Scholarship (OeAD)
Austria's international mobility programs through OeAD. Various scholarships for incoming students and researchers. Covers tuition, monthly grant, accommodation assistance. Focus on research and academic exchange.
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) Scholarships
Master's (Econ/Finance) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
Masters/PhD scholarship for students from Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Belgian Government Scholarship (VLIR-UOS/ARES)
Belgian development cooperation scholarships. VLIR-UOS (Flemish) and ARES (French) programs for students from developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel. For Master's and PhD.
Bocconi Need-Based Scholarship
UG/PG, Need-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver + Housing
Bocconi University International Award
UG/PG, Business/Econ scholarship for students from Global (Non-EU). Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver
Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship - BU's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship. For students with extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Automatically considered upon admission. Deadline: December 1. Strong science programs at BU.
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from Americas, S Asia, SE Asia (Women). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Brown University Advancing Africa Scholarship Fund
Brown became need-blind for international students starting Class of 2029. The Advancing Africa Scholarship Fund ($5+ million) specifically supports students from sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. Benefits include two return trips home during studies an…
CERN Doctoral Studentship Programme
PhD, Physics/Engineering scholarship for students from Global (Select). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
CERN Junior Fellowship
PG/Post-doc, Science/Engineering scholarship for students from Global (Select). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
CSC Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A - Full)
China Scholarship Council fully funded program at 279+ Chinese universities. Coverage: full tuition, free accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipend (¥2,500/month for undergrad, ¥3,000 for Master's, ¥3,500 for PhD). Open to undergrad, Master's, PhD. A…
Caltech Financial Aid for Science/Engineering Students
California Institute of Technology meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students including international. All Caltech programs are science/engineering focused. Strong research opportunities in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering.
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full or Partial
Cambridge-Africa Scholarships (Trust)
PG (Research/Dev) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Canon Collins Postgraduate Scholarship (SA/UK)
PG (Social Justice) scholarship for students from Southern Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
Canon Collins Scholarships
PG, Social Justice scholarship for students from Southern Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (MCF Scholars)
Masters, Engineering/IT scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Chevening Scholarship
Masters, Policy/Leadership scholarship for students from Global (Select Countries). Coverage: Full Tuition, Travel, and Living
Chevening Scholarship - UK Government Fully Funded
UK's flagship global scholarship funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Covers full tuition, living expenses (monthly stipend), round-trip airfare, visa costs, arrival/departure allowances for one-year Master's degree at any UK university. ~1…
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's international awards aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, they offer a unique opportunity for future leaders to study in the UK.
Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)
Fellowship (3 months), Journalism scholarship for students from South Asia. Coverage: Fully Funded
Chevening/British Library Fellowship
Research/Fellowship scholarship for students from Chevening Eligible. Coverage: Fully Funded
Chile Scholarship (Becas Chile)
Chilean government scholarship for international students. Covers tuition, living stipend, health insurance, airfare. For Master's and PhD programs at Chilean universities. Focus on science, technology, and innovation.
Chinese Government Scholarships (Bilateral)
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global (Partner Countries). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Churchill Foundation Scholarship
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from US. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Entrance Scholarship
UG, Merit-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: HK$50k - Full Tuition
Cochrane International Scholarships
PG, Health/Evidence-Based Med scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Columbia University Financial Aid for International Students
Columbia is need-aware but meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Average international student aid package is $79,375/year. Total international aid in 2023-24 was $19 million. No loans in financial aid packages. MUST request aid d…
Columbia University Need-Based Financial Aid
UG (Need-blind for Int'l) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Need Met
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025
Fully funded online Master's degrees from UK universities. Study part-time from your home country over 3 years. Coverage: tuition fees and study grants. Open to citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. Deadline: May 20, 2025. Perfect for working profe…
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (UK-based)
Fully funded scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Coverage: full tuition, £1,781 monthly stipend, return airfare to UK. For one-year Master's degrees at UK universities. Requires upper second-class (2:1) degree. 50+ eligible cou…
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2025
PhD scholarship for students from Commonwealth. Coverage: Fully Funded
Commonwealth Scholarship for Indian Universities
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan scholarships at Indian universities. For students from Commonwealth countries to study in India. Covers tuition, living allowance, travel.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Masters, Development Focus scholarship for students from Developing Commonwealth Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Cornell University Levitan Family Scholarships
Full scholarships for international students at Cornell. Five students supported annually with financial support for academic research, study abroad, and summer internships. Must have attended secondary school outside the US and demonstrate significant fina…
How do I apply to these scholarships?
- Build a shortlist you qualify for. Check citizenship, level and GPA rules first — most rejections are eligibility errors, not merit.
- Prepare core documents once. Transcripts, a strong personal statement, two referees, and English-test scores (or waiver evidence) cover 80% of applications.
- Apply early and track deadlines. Flagship awards open 9–12 months before study begins.
ScholarMatch automates all three: AI eligibility matching against your actual profile, document tracking, and deadline reminders.
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Frequently asked questions
Which scholarships can Nigerian students apply for in 2026?
Nigerian students are eligible for major international awards (Chevening, Commonwealth, DAAD, Fulbright Foreign Student Program, Mastercard Foundation Scholars), university-specific awards abroad, and Nigerian schemes such as PTDF and NNPC/SNEPCo. This directory lists awards whose published eligibility does not exclude Nigerian citizens.
Are there fully funded scholarships for Nigerian students?
Yes. Fully funded awards cover tuition plus a living stipend, and often travel and health insurance. Filter for 'full' funding in ScholarMatch, and prioritise government and foundation awards, which fund most generously.
When should I start applying?
9–12 months before your intended start date. Most awards for a September intake open the previous August–November. Starting early leaves time for IELTS/TOEFL, transcripts, and strong reference letters.