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Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students 2026-2027

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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 2026-2027, 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

  • Seoul Metropolitan Government Tech Scholarship 2026

     2026 Seoul Tech Scholarship Application by Seoul Metropolitan Government Economic Development Cooperation Fund is now open. The Seoul Scholarship Foundation, established in 2010, is committed to identifying and supporting talented students across Seoul by providing scholarshi

    Published: 21 Jan 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Korea, Republic of Deadline: 06 Mar 2026

  • Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarship in University of Leeds 2026

    The scholarships are funded jointly between the Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust and the University of Leeds. The University of Leeds is awarding one-year fully funded scholarships for applicants from developing countries wishing to pursue full-time Taught Masters study in selecte

    Published: 20 Jan 2026 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 05 Feb 2026

  • PTDF Postgraduate Scholarships to Study Abroad 2026 (Fully Funded)

    The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government agency responsible for developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology for Nigeria's oil and gas sector, invites applications for its 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships for Universities in the United Kingdom

    Published: 17 Jan 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: France, Germany, Malaysia, United Kingdom Deadline: 27 Feb 2026

  • Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship 2026

    The JJ/WBGSP is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master's degree program in a development-related topic. Joint Japan/World Bank off

    Published: 14 Jan 2026 Type: Masters Deadline: 27 Feb 2026

  • Turkey Government International Student Scholarship 2026

    Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded higher education scholarship program runned by the Republic of Türkiye for international students. The primary purpose of Türkiye Scholarships is to provide equal opportunities to successful students around the world in order to receive them

    Published: 12 Jan 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Turkey Deadline: 20 Feb 2026

  • AUB Mastercard Foundation Graduate Scholarship 2026

    The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB).  The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars atten

    Published: 07 Jan 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Lebanon Deadline: 12 Mar 2026

  • University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) in Netherlands 2026

    The University Twente Scholarship (UTS) is a scholarship for excellent students from non-EU/EER countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente. The Kipaji Scholarship Fund is founded especially for talented students from the Least Developed Countries and Other Low

    Published: 06 Jan 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands Deadline: 01 May 2026

  • Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST) Scholarship 2026

    E-JUST offers “E-JUST TICAD8 African Scholarships for STI” – i.e. TICAD8 Scholarships to develop high quality human resources in the field of STI (Science, Technology and Innovation) toward future African STI network and beyond. These scholarships are provided under the cooperation

    Published: 30 Dec 2025 Type: Masters Study in: Egypt Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

  • Kofi Annan Fellowship in Global Health Leadership 2026

    The Fellowship supports aspirational public health leaders in Africa to acquire advanced skills to strategize, manage and lead public health programmes that will transform public health on the continent. Fellows admitted will lead and contribute to the implementation of the Africa’s Health Sec

    Published: 30 Dec 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 30 Jan 2026

  • Call for Applications: SSHI Research Fellowship 2026

    The Shape Society Health Initiative Research Fellowship Programme is Open for Applications. It is a fully-funded fellowship that offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities across Africa.  The SSHI Research Fellow Progr

    Published: 30 Dec 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 03 Jan 2026

  • University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship 2026

    The University of Glasgow African Excellence Award aims to support high achieving students from across Africa in their journey to become Future World Changers.  We are looking for students who wish to undertake Masters level study (postgraduate diploma or certificate programmes are not eligible

    Published: 26 Dec 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

  • Call for Applications: African STARS Fellowship Program 2026

    2026 African STARS Fellowship Programme Applications are now Open  The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa and Center for Africa’s Resilience to Epidemics (CARE) at the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IP

    Published: 22 Dec 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

  • Davidson Oturu Law School Scholarship 2025/2026

    The Davidson Oturu Mentorship Programme is pleased to announce the fourth edition of its scholarship scheme for prospective Nigerian Law School (NLS) students.

    Published: 19 Dec 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Jan 2026

  • Spencer Campbell Remote Fellowship 2026

    Spencer Campbell Talent Agency is looking for a remote fellow to help support 3-4 agency clients by sourcing and sharing relevant job opportunities. You’ll work closely with each client to understand their career goals, background, and ideal next role. Using LinkedIn and other platforms, you&r

    Published: 18 Dec 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 19 Dec 2025

  • Erasmus Mundus Masters in Inclusive Education Sciences 2026

    The Master in Inclusive Education Sciences (MISEI) is a prestigious Joint Master’s degree offered through a collaboration of three leading European universities. As an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) program, it combines academic excellence with a focus on education for inclusion, equipping

    Published: 18 Dec 2025 Type: Masters Study in: France, Italy, Switzerland Deadline: 01 Feb 2026

  • Danish Government SDU Scholarship 2026

    The Danish government offers a limited number of scholarships through the Danish Government Scholarship programme to highly qualified applicants in recognition of the important investment that overseas students make during their education.

    Published: 18 Dec 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Albania, Denmark Deadline: Not Specified

  • The University of Warwick GREAT Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2026

    In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, Warwick is offering scholarships to students applying for selected taught postgraduate courses. The Warwick-GREAT Scholarships 2026 offer financial support to high achieving-high potential candidates who are committed to

    Published: 16 Dec 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 22 Apr 2026

  • Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship Program for Young Nigerians 2025

    A leadership and mentorship program open to all young Nigerians between ages 21 and 35 years. The fellowship supports young Nigerian leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen credible governance, and enhance peace and security across Nigeria.

    Published: 16 Dec 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: Not Specified

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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.
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