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Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students 2025-2026

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For the Nigerian student who just graduated from secondary school, and needs a good university to undergo their Bachelor’s degree  program, ScholarshipAir has compiled a list of ongoing undergraduate scholarship programs which offers you the opportunity to study at any university within Nigeria or abroad.

The undergraduate scholarship scheme aims to assist fresh university students and those still seeking for admission into the university to get their Bachelor's Degrees in Nigeria or oversea.

Below is our list of free, popular, and easy-to-get undergraduate financial aid opportunities for the year 2025-2026 which  Nigerian students can apply for.

  • NNPC - SNEPCo National University Scholarship Award 2025

    The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), on behalf of itself, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, and its co-venture partners, hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2025 NNPC - SNEPCo National University Scholarship Program

    Published: 10 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

  • Sony Music Group Global Scholarship 2025

    As a commitment through the Global Social Justice Fund, Sony Music Group, in partnership with IIE, is pleased to announce a new global scholarship program that will propel the future careers of young, diverse talent in the music industry. This signature scholarship program aims to advance

    Published: 09 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 08 Aug 2025

  • Heroes Help Project Lift Scholarship 2025

    Heroes Help, a tri-service charity supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families, is pleased to announce the launch of Project Lift, our flagship Scholarship Intervention. This initiative is designed to support the educational dreams of children and wards of Armed Forces personn

    Published: 08 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Aug 2025

  • UCEF Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students 2025

    The UCEF 2025 Scholarship Program is designed to support financially disadvantaged Christian university students in Nigeria's South-East and South-South regions. Through this initiative, we provide essential resources to help students at federal and state universities excel academically and grow

    Published: 08 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

  • FCM Student Mentorship Programme 2025

    The Students' Mentorship Programme is a mentorship programme that drives undergraduate students towards academic excellence and prepares them for future career fulfilment. The programme creates a supportive and enriching environment for students by exposing them to experienced mentors and expert

    Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 09 Jul 2025

  • Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi Scholarship Scheme 2025

    In commemoration of his 10th year on the throne, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi—the Ayangburen of Ikorodu—has instituted an annual scholarship scheme to support brilliant but indigent students of Ikorodu central origin and residents studying in Nigerian tertiary institution

    Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Jul 2025

  • Abdul-Lateef and Sanni Foundation Tertiary Scholarship 2025/2026

    The Abdul-Lateef & Sanni Foundation invites applications for its 2025/2026 University Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting outstanding students in Nigerian federal universities. This initiative is designed to empower academically gifted undergraduates and alleviate financial barriers to educ

    Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Aug 2025

  • 2025 Summit University & IFF Full Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates

    The ISIAQ Family Foundation (IFF), in collaboration with Summit University, Offa, invites applications from exceptional students for its 2025 Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to support talented and financially challenged students pursuing a degree in Accounting by offering full tu

    Published: 02 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified

  • University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2026

    The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended t

    Published: 02 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 10 Oct 2025

  • Bet9ja Foundation Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

    This scholarship supports Bet9ja Foundation Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Public Nigerian Universities.

    Published: 25 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified

  • BOVAS Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

    The BOVAS Charitable Trust Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the BOVAS Undergraduate Scholarship. This annual initiative is designed to support academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged students currently enrolled at the University of Ibadan.

    Published: 24 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified

  • PPAfan Scholarship for Undergraduates 2025

    Are you an FCT Indigene in need of financial support to achieve your academic dreams? The PPAfan Scholarship is here to make it possible!

    Published: 20 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 27 Jun 2025

  • 2025 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Lagos Section Scholarship

    In partnership with First Exploration & Production Development Company, is pleased to announce that applications are now officially open for the 2025/2026 400 Level Undergraduate Scholarship Program. This annual initiative supports outstanding 400 Level students studying energy-related disciplin

    Published: 20 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 21 Jun 2025

  • 2025 NNPC-RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship For Nigerian Students

    The Renaissance African Energy Company (Renaissance), operator of the NNPC/Renaissance/TotalEnergies/AENR Joint Venture (Renaissance JV), invites applications from suitably qualified Nigerian students to apply for the NNPC/RENAISSANCE JV University Scholarship. The scholarship aims to promote academ

    Published: 30 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 25 Jul 2025

  • KPMG University Scholarship Program 2025

    Empowering the next generation of leaders, the KPMG University Scholarship Programme (KUSP) supports high-performing students in Nigeria’s federal universities. This scholarship initiative is in line with KPMG Nigeria’s commitment to improving communities by enabling access to education

    Published: 19 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 03 Jul 2025

  • NIPES-Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation Scholarship 2025

    The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), in partnership with the Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation, is proud to announce its 2,000,000 Naira Scholarship Program for aspiring engineers, scientists, medical doctors, pharmacists, and students pursuing

    Published: 18 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

  • The Michael Olusoji Foundation Scholarship 2025

    Are you a student preparing to enter a Federal University in Nigeria? Are you passionate about education but limited by financial challenges? This is a scholarship for you.  

    Published: 18 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Jun 2025

  • NIPES- Chinwe Chinonso Iwuanyanwu Scholarship Program 2025

    National Institute of Professional Engineers & Scientist (NIPES) Scholarship Programme, in collaboration with Chinwe Chinonso Iwuanyanwu (Fellow, NIPES), is proud to announce a 1,000,000 Naira scholarship for aspiring engineers, scientists, medical doctors, pharmacists, and studen

    Published: 18 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Jun 2025

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Latest Undergraduate Scholarships For Nigerian Students

With the approaching school season, various universities and institutes are presently scouting for the best and brightest eligible undergraduate Nigerian students who possess the necessary qualifications, to receive financial assistance to pursue a Bachelor’s degree internationally or here in Nigeria.

To ensure that you don’t miss out on any of these study opportunities, we have made available, information on everything you need to know about applying for the ongoing scholarships available for Nigerian students.

Courtesy of the ScholarshipAir website, you can now be in the know about the various current scholarships for Nigerian students and still get notified when other new scholarships are uploaded on the site.

 We have found the scholarships for you, so all you need do is simply go through the list we have created for you above to check out the online scholarships for undergraduates which will be the perfect study opportunity for you.

 

Available Scholarships For Nigerian Undergraduates 2025-2026

In case you haven’t heard, scholarships are now being awarded to qualified students to study undergraduate courses at numerous universities and institutes.

The applications for scholarships are already in full swing, and many students from around the world have begun to send in their application letters to awarding bodies.

If you are confused as to which scholarship to apply for as a Nigerian student, here are some scholarships you are eligible for:

  • PTDF Scholarship
  • SEPLAT Scholarship
  • NLNG Scholarship
  • Jim Ovia Scholarship
  • NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Guinness Scholarship
  • Agbami Medical and Engineering Scholarship
  • MTN Scholarship For Undergraduate
  • Shell Undergraduate Scholarship
  • NNPC Scholarship For Undergraduate
  • Commonwealth Scholarship For Undergraduate
  • SEPLAT Scholarship Application
  • MEXT Scholarship Application
  • UCAS Scholarship For Undergraduate
  • UNICEF Scholarship For Undergraduate
  • Total Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Chevron Undergraduate Scholarship
  • NDDC Undergraduate Scholarship
  • DAAD Undergraduate Scholarship
  • ExxonMobil Undergraduate Scholarship
  • World Bank Undergraduate Scholarship
  • CIA Undergraduate Scholarship
  • MasterCard Undergraduate Scholarship
  • USAID Undergraduate Scholarship

 

Eligibility For Undergraduate Scholarship

Before you apply for any undergraduate scholarship, you need to make sure that you meet all the necessary requirements in order to be deemed eligible to receive the scholarship by the awarding body.

While respective organizations and institutes have specific requirements they request from applicants, they’re are standard requirements every undergraduate student aspiring to study abroad should meet.

Here are some of  the documents you must possess to be eligible:

  • Passport Photograph
  • WAEC Certificate
  • International Passport (if you are studying abroad)
  • Reference Letter/Sponsorship Letter
  • Local Government of Origin Identification
  • O’level Result
  • Jamb Result
  • Birth Certificate
  • National Identification Number (optional in most cases)

If you are planning to study abroad, you need to meet any of these requirements:

  • Be an international student
  • Be a citizen or resident of an international country outside the awarding body’s own country
  • Be from a developing African country -if the scholarship is specifically for students from a developing Africa country (Nigeria is included)
  • Would have already applied and been accepted for undergraduate studies at the university of your choice or at least received a conditional offer.

 

How To Apply For Undergraduate Scholarship

Usually, when you are applying for a scholarship, you need to submit your application form or letter, and requested documents to whichever organization or university that is sponsoring the scholarship.

However, every scholarship has an application method specific to it, which is implemented and overseen by the awarding body.

Take for instance, the BEA (Bilateral Education Agreement), you will have to submit your completed online application form at whichever JAMB centre you will be taking your CBT test in, along with the requested supporting documents like: photocopies of your educational certificates, testimonials, and WAEC certificates (bring along the originals for verification purposes), your birth certificate from the National Population Commission, state of origin/LGA certificate signed and stamped, and 4 coloured passport sized photographs with a white background.

For MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program, since it is a partnership between MasterCard itself and other numerous universities, requires that you send your application directly to the scholarship webpage of the partner university you wish to study in.

Others, like the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for International Students at Robert Gordon University requests that you send your scholarship application form and other supporting documents to the university via email.

While you are applying for the Agbami Medical and Engineering Scholarship  For Undergraduate Nigerian Students, you need to scan and submit your documents on the scholarship portal.

If it’s the Gani Fawehinmi Undergraduate Scholarship Award for Nigerian Scholarship you are applying for, then you’ll need to send your application letter and supporting documents to the organization's address via post.

Before you apply for any scholarship program, make sure that you thoroughly go through the application method of each of the organization and university.

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