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Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students 2024-2025

If you are a Nigerian Student who just completed their Bachelor’s degree and is looking to pursue a master’s degree, or have completed a master’s degree and is planning to do their PhD, then it will interest you to know that there are certain post graduate degree scholarships specially designed to aid you with the financial assistance required to do that.

These postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students, and  postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students, are usually awarded by organizations or universities to Nigerian students who meet all the given eligibility criteria required for them to qualify for the scholarship.

And because we know how important these study opportunities are to you, ScholarshipAir has found for you, (so you don’t have to) the best scholarships for postgraduate studies 2024-2025, which you can apply for to fund your studies.  Some of the postgraduate scholarships are fully funded while some are partially funded. The university to study ranges from Nigeria to abroad

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  • 2024-2025 Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) For African Women

    The MMEG mission is to assist women from developing countries who are pursuing their education with the aim of improving the lives of women and children in their countries. We are one of the few organizations who provide financial assistance to such women. In past years, grants of up to US$15,0

    Published: 17 May 2024 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Value: USD 15,000 Deadline: 14 Sep 2024

  • WACSI 2024 Research Fellowship for African Researchers

    The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) was created to reinforce the institutional, operational and knowledge capacities of civil society in the region as well as enhance knowledge on civil society in the region. WACSI serves as a resource hub for training, research and documentation, experi

    Published: 17 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana Deadline: 31 May 2024

  • 2024 NerdzFactory Safe Online Youth Fellowship Program

    The Safe Online Youth Fellowship is a core component of the Safe Online Program. It targets youths with a passion for digital safety, offering specialized training and opportunities to advocate for responsible and secure online behaviors among young people. This initiative not only educates but acti

    Published: 16 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 24 May 2024

  • Einstein Forum/Wittenstein Foundation 2025 Fellowship Program for Young Thinkers

    The Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation offer a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of spe

    Published: 15 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Value: EUR 10,000 Deadline: 01 Jun 2024

  • DAAD 2024 Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME) Funding Program

    DAAD PRIME funds the international mobility of postdoctoral researchers with temporary positions at German universities. Postdocs who see their long-term career perspectives in Germany receive funding for an independent research stay abroad, based on temporary employment at a German university. The

    Published: 15 May 2024 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: 30 Aug 2024

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Fellowship Program 2024

    ACU Fellowships facilitate collaboration at a distance and the creation of valuable new partnerships between ACU member universities across the Commonwealth. These partnerships are developed through research visits for up to 6 months to an ACU member university in a differen

    Published: 15 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Value: 5,000 GBP Deadline: 09 Jul 2024

  • 2024 PTDF Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigeria Federal Universities

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate,

    Published: 14 May 2024 Type: Masters Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 24 Jun 2024

  • 2024 PTDF Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigeria Federal Universities

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate,

    Published: 14 May 2024 Type: Ph.D Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 24 Jun 2024

  • University of Birmingham 2024 Cadbury Research Fellow in African Studies

    We seek a research fellow in African Studies to contribute to our research environment and teaching for 18 months. The Fellow will engage in a programme of research agreed with their mentor. This post is funded by an endowment that enables members of staff at sub-Saharan African Universities to

    Published: 14 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 27 May 2024

  • Fully Funded 2024 Singapore Graduate Scholarship (SINGA) For International Students

    The A STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS) will finance up to four years of your PhD or EngD studies at an autonomous universities in Singapore. As an AGS scholar, you will be exposed to industry-oriented and user-inspired R&D projects. You will also have the opportunity to take part in an oversea

    Published: 13 May 2024 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Singapore Deadline: 01 Aug 2024

  • GI-TOC 2024 Resilience Fellowship Program

    The Fellowship is part of the GI-TOC's flagship Resilience Fund, which provides grants and support to civil society individuals and organizations working to counter the impacts of criminal governance and violence across the world. Established with a grant from the government of Norway, the Resil

    Published: 13 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Value: US$15 000 Deadline: 25 May 2024

  • CAPSI Africa Fellowship Program for Ph.D Students 2024

    The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at the Wits Business School, with the support of the Mastercard Foundation, invites applications for Doctoral Fellowship on the Non-Profit Sector and its Contribution to African Economies project. The aim of the PhD

    Published: 10 May 2024 Type: Ph.D Deadline: 24 May 2024

  • 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards For African Journalists

    The African Fact-Checking Awards, the longest-running awards programme honouring fact-checking journalism by the media in Africa, are in their eleventh year. Entries for the 2024 awards are now open to journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers – across the continent.

    Published: 09 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 14 Jul 2024

  • University of Sussex 2024 Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    University of Sussex Chancellor's Masters Scholarships are available for First Class graduates from institutions in the UK or Ireland. There are only 100 scholarships available, so there is a competitive application process. Applications are invited from qualified students who meet the requir

    Published: 09 May 2024 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 01 Aug 2024

  • McKinsey &Company 2024 Forward in Africa Program for Young Africans

    Forward is a virtual learning program that boosts the careers of high-potential young professionals by equipping them with a broad set of capabilities to help them thrive. It focuses on critical skills needed for success in the future of work, such as digital essentials, structured-thinking skills,

    Published: 08 May 2024 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: 14 May 2024

  • Call for Applications - European Union (EU) Youth Sounding Board Nigeria 2024

    Are you a young Nigerian passionate about shaping policies that impact your generation? The European Union (EU) is offering you a unique opportunity to be heard and make a difference through its Youth Sounding Board. This initiative aims to integrate the voices and perspectives of Nigerian youth int

    Published: 08 May 2024 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 07 Jun 2024

  • 2024 Siena International Excellence Scholarships By University of Siena

    In line with initiatives aimed at enhancing the international attractiveness of its academic programs, the University of Siena is providing grants to honor distinguished international students and encourage their enrollment in selected Master’s degree programs (Lauree Magistrali).

    Published: 06 May 2024 Type: Masters Study in: Italy Value: Euros 10,000 Deadline: 06 May 2024

  • University of Pretoria/Mastercard Foundation 2024 Scholarship Program for African Students

    The University of Pretoria (UP) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has been offering scholarships for high-achieving African students who studied undergraduate and postgraduate levels since January 2014. The Foundation will be entering into a new phase in January 2024 and it will tar

    Published: 06 May 2024 Type: Postgraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2024

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Postgraduate Grants And Scholarships

Annually, postgraduate grants and scholarships  are  awarded to qualified postgraduate Nigerian students, to enable them fund for their studies while studying abroad or in Nigeria.

You can benefit from these grants for postgraduate funded by organizations and universities, by applying for various study opportunities which present themselves as – either postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students or postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students.

Or by applying to postgraduate study abroad scholarships, which provide  you with the chance to study at a university overseas.

Below are some of such scholarships which provide postgraduate sponsorship for students like you:

  • NDDC postgraduate scholarship
  • NLNG postgraduate scholarship
  • Agip postgraduate scholarship
  • PTDF postgraduate scholarship
  • Shell postgraduate scholarship
  • Chevron postgraduate scholarship
  • NNPC postgraduate scholarship
  • Total postgraduate scholarship
  • DAAD postgraduate scholarship
  • Fulbright postgraduate scholarship
  • Commonwealth postgraduate scholarship
  • MasterCard postgraduate scholarship

 

Eligibility For Postgraduate Scholarships

To become a postgraduate scholar, there are eligibility criteria you should meet, especially if you are applying for postgraduate study abroad scholarships.

However, while respective awarding organizations have requirements that are specific them, they’re also general requirements which you must before you are qualified for a scholarship for postgraduate abroad studies.

Some of those requirements are:

  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or it’s equivalent)
  • Bachelors degree/ certificate of graduation (for Masters students)
  • Masters degree/ certificate of graduation (for PhD students)
  • Research proposal (for PhD students)
  • Acceptance/admission letter to study at your selected university
  • International passport (for those students participating in a postgraduate study abroad scholarship)
  • Motivation letter to the scholarship sponsors stating why you think you are qualified to receive a postgraduate sponsorship to further your studies.

 

 

How To Apply For Postgraduate Scholarships

Dear applicant, before you can be selected for any of the available scholarships for post graduates, you first have to apply for the scholarship you are interested in and submit all the required documents.

Although this may seem like an easy thing to do (which it is), a simple mistake can cause your application to be rejected by the organisation or university, so you want to do it right.

If you have applied for scholarships in the past and have been rejected, or are applying for the first time, this is how to apply for an online post graduate scholarship.

Application Process:

To apply for a postgraduate scholarship, these are the steps you should take:

Before you apply:

  • Do you research on the scholarship and find out all you need to know about it, in terms of how to apply (whether online or via email or post) and particular documents to submit.
  • Research the school you are applying to and find out documents required and also if you are to apply for the scholarship before you gain admission to study or after.
  • Check if you are eligible for the scholarship
  • Organise all the required documents needed for the application.