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 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, International students, and every other African developing countries as well, can apply for.
Sterling is tearing down barriers to quality learning, and investing in Nigeria’s greatest asset: its people. The “Beyond Education” initiative is a demonstration of how Sterling fuels National growth through investing in the HEART sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Rene
Published: 13 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in collaboration with its Joint Venture (JV) partner, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), is offering a number of University Scholarship Awards to suitably qualified Nigerian students from all States of the Federation. The scholarship pr
Published: 13 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
The Zumunta Association USA, Inc is seeking qualified Northern States indigenes who are interested in pursuing a baccalaureate (bachelor's) degree or its equivalent in selected areas of education in Nigerian colleges or universities. Granting scholarship to Science, Technology, Engineering
Published: 10 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 25 Jun 2025
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is calling on Nigeria undergraduates for its 2025 annual essay competition which the theme of this year competition is on Employee mental health and wellness: The role of HR in creating a resilient and supportive workplace
Published: 10 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 29 Aug 2025
NMSS is not just another educational intervention by TotalEnergies; it is by every means a 'delivery ward' where dreams are born. In a society where 18 percent of students in tertiary institutions drop out of school for financial reasons, thereby truncating their hopes of completing higher e
Published: 04 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The University of Cumbria is delighted to offer an international scholarship for students on our Undergraduate Nursing programmes. The Scholarship is available to non-EU and non-EEA International Students enrolling with us in the academic year 2025/26
Published: 03 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: £4000 Deadline: Not Specified
The future of our world hinges on us equipping leaders of tomorrow with the tools necessary to prepare them for the world of greatness and opportunities that lie ahead. Young people are acclaimed future world leaders who sometimes arrive at their future without adequate preparation for the surprises
Published: 02 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N 1,000,000 Deadline: 15 Jul 2025
The David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Programme is our major platform for promoting theFoundation’s vision and goals. The Scholarship Program awards full-ride scholarships to qualified individuals who are indigenes and residents of African countries. The Scholarship seeks to develop youth l
Published: 01 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 27 Jun 2025
Abwabul-Khair Foundation invited applications interested and qualified Nigerians students for its 2025/2026 undergraduate scholarship to study at Al-Bikhary International University Malaysia.
Published: 30 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Malaysia Deadline: 14 Jun 2025
The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the award of 15 scholarships of £5,000 for international students domiciled in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa who are applying for entry to an undergraduate programme at the University starting September 2025.
Published: 29 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 25 Jun 2025
We believe in empowering individuals with not just knowledge but also the skills, values, and sense of purpose that will guide them throughout their lives. Our commitment is to build a foundation where education becomes a transformative journey, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to navigate and
Published: 27 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 23 Jun 2025
The Saburi Ademola Scholarship Fund is a flagship initiative of the Saburi Ademola Foundation, dedicated to supporting bright and ambitious Nigerian students who face financial challenges in pursuing their education. Rooted in both need and merit, the scholarship fund aims to bridge the gap between
Published: 27 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Matthew Okpebholo Foundation Scholarship is a program established by Rt. Reverend Dr. Matthew Okpebholo to support indigent students from Edo State.. The award, which is not political or religious, is for students in their final year of study in any of the Nigerian Universities/Polytechnics and
Published: 27 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 01 Jun 2025
The Intellectual Oasis Fellowship Scholarship Program is a transformative initiative that has supported over 300 students in their educational journey. We provide financial assistance to deserving students, helping them achieve their academic goals and contribute to society.
Published: 27 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 21 Jul 2025
This scholarship is designed to support outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students of Kwara State University (KWASU) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community development
Published: 23 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 25 May 2025
The innovation projects aim to solve global problems through technology and are at the centre of gravity for both EIT and the Ellison Scholars programme. The programme is looking to find outstandingly talented people who have the skills and abilities to contribute significantly to specific
Published: 22 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
The Opekete Foundation is in memory of Late Mrs Florence Bamidele Makanjuola who built a career in teaching and nursing. Aside her passion for the promoting female self dependence , Mrs Makanjuola in her lifetime expressed dissatisfaction at the current state of education and calibre of teachers ava
Published: 22 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 20 Jun 2025
Newcastle University is pleased to offer partial Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships to assist international students to study an undergraduate degree
Published: 21 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: £6,000 Deadline: Not Specified
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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.
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:
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:
If you are planning to study abroad, you need to meet any of these requirements:
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.