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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

  • Goldman Sachs 2023 Africa & Caribbean Recruiting Initiative

    Gain real-life perspective on the industry while making invaluable connections Goldman Sachs Africa & Caribbean Recruiting Programme is an interactive multi-day programme for students in Africa and the Caribbean graduating in 2024 and 2025. The programme is open to all majors and is designed

    Published: 15 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: Not Specified

  • Australian National University 2023 PhD Scholarship for International Students

    ANU Colleges may offer an ANU PhD Scholarship (stipend). It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

    Published: 14 Aug 2023 Type: Ph.D Study in: Australia Deadline: 31 Aug 2023

  • MPIL 2024 Journalist in Residence Fellowship

    The MPIL Journalist in Residence Fellowship enables journalists with several years of experience to spend three months at the Institute. The time and duration of the stay (between March and November 2024) are agreed individually. MPIL Journalists in Residence are free to pursue their own research. T

    Published: 14 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 06 Oct 2023

  • University of Idaho 2023-2024 Scholarships for International Students

    The University of Idaho is proud to announce its global initiative, offering scholarships to aspiring students from all corners of the world who are enthusiastic about pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in the field of chemistry.

    Published: 14 Aug 2023 Type: Masters Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Nov 2023

  • ADIA 2023 Africa Digital Inclusion Fellowship for African Students

    The Africa Digital Inclusion Alliance Brings to you an intensive virtual Digital Inclusion fellowship from 29th August to 14th September 2023. The Fellowship is geared towards raising champions who will commit to bridging the digital divide by promoting key areas of Digital Inclusion. This will ac

    Published: 14 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 20 Aug 2023

  • Africa Fellowship for Young Energy Leaders 2023

    The goal is to churn out a competent workforce for the renewable energy industry and build entrepreneurs who will advance access to clean energy to 600 million in Africa without access and retain young African talent in a crucial sector like renewable energy, of paramount importance to unlock Africa

    Published: 14 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 04 Sep 2023

  • Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) 2023 Scholarship Program

    Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) offers a 2023 Scholarship for foreign students in Germany. With funds of €934-€1,200 p/m, it targets social/political involvement. Open to various fields, excluding second degrees and study outside Germany. Participation in FES activities and academic excelle

    Published: 13 Aug 2023 Type: Ph.D Study in: Germany Deadline: Not Specified

  • Access Bank 2023 Entry-Level Trainee Programme for Young Nigerian Graduates

    The Access Bank Entry-Level Trainee Programme is your gateway to establishing a solid foundation for your career and thriving in the professional landscape. Access Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Corporation”), is a leading full-service commercial bank

    Published: 13 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 18 Aug 2023

  • Access Bank 2023 Entry-Level Trainee Programme for Young Nigerian Graduates

    The Access Bank Entry-Level Trainee Programme is your gateway to establishing a solid foundation for your career and thriving in the professional landscape. Access Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc (“Access Corporation”), is a leading full-service commercial bank

    Published: 13 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 18 Aug 2023

  • IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Program 2023 for Postgraduate Students

    The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field. To that end, the MSCFP provides scholarships to selected students studying towards a Master’s degree in nuclear related subjects as well as internship

    Published: 13 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 30 Sep 2023

  • Meta Research 2023 Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide

    The Meta Research PhD Fellowship program is open to students in any year of their PhD study. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those from traditionally under-represented minority groups. Applications are evaluated based on the strength of the s

    Published: 11 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 20 Sep 2023

  • Polish Government 2023-2024 Scholarships For International Students

    Polish Government Scholarships provide international students with financial support for pursuing higher education in Poland across various programs.  The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships to foreign students from developing countries. Scholarships are given by the Polis

    Published: 10 Aug 2023 Type: Masters Study in: Poland Deadline: 01 Mar 2024

  • Anzisha Prize $140,000 Fellowship For Young African Entrepreneurs

    The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. The Anzisha prize is Africa's biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 - 22 years, and hands

    Published: 10 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 07 Sep 2023

  • Health Data Analytics Graduate Fellowship for Nigerian Students (Up to 1,000,000.00) 2023

    The Nigerian National Health Information System is currently weak and unable to provide the much-needed quality health data required for decision-making. Among many structural and governance barriers, this weakness is also largely due to low data analytics and coordination capacity, as well as the f

    Published: 10 Aug 2023 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 30 Aug 2023

  • AIMS-DFG 2023 Cooperation Visits Programme in the Mathematical Sciences

    Call for cooperation visits to Germany and Africa by researchers in early career phases in the mathematical sciences With this call, the African Institutes for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) support the initiation of internat

    Published: 10 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: 31 Oct 2023

  • Government of Slovak Republic 2024 National Scholarship Program For International Students

    National Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic 2024-2025 are fully funded scholarships for international students. These scholarships are available for masters and PhD studies. The scholarship covers up to 734 € monthly. Scholarships for international students, PhD students, univer

    Published: 09 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Slovakia (Slovak Republic) Deadline: 31 Oct 2023

  • TWAS-AREP 2023 Regional Science Diplomacy Workshop For Researchers

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) through the Center for Special Studies and Programs (CSSP), and TWAS Arab Regional Partner (AREP) are seeking candidates to participate in the regional workshop on Science Diplomacy for the Arab Region that will be held in hybrid format from 24 to 26 October 2023. Bib

    Published: 09 Aug 2023 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Egypt Deadline: 21 Aug 2023

  • Orange Knowledge Program (OKP) 2024 For Students To Study In The Netherlands

    The Orange Knowledge Programme, a new phase of the Netherlands Fellowship aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and of both individuals and institutions in higher and vocational education.   On 1 July 2017 the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes (NFP) entere

    Published: 09 Aug 2023 Type: Masters Study in: Netherlands 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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