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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 2026-2027 which Nigerian students can apply for.
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese national universities as Undergraduate Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program
Published: 29 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 30 May 2026
This program is designed to support young Nigerian girls from low-income backgrounds who have a passion for S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by providing them with a full scholarship to the African Science Academy
Published: 26 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 05 Jan 2026
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MRS Oil Nigeria Plc is thrilled to announce the opening of our scholarship application For the 2025/2026 academic session, aimed at supporting talented and deserving students in their educational journey. This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate except
Published: 26 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
The Bridge Foundation University Scholarship Award is a N700 million annual initiative by WealthBridge Financial Services (Holdings) Limited designed to empower outstanding Nigerian undergraduates while building a pipeline of future-ready talent. The program supports penultimate-year unive
Published: 22 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
Light and Bells Health Foundation offers three categories of tuition support/assistance scholarships, designed to empower the next generation of healthcare professionals across Africa: G&G Tuition Support/Assistance Scholarship For students pursuing Medicine (MBBS/MD degree)
Published: 16 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 19 Dec 2025
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to invite applications for the Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam (BDGS) for the 2026/2027 academic session. The Scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to pursue studies at the Diplo
Published: 17 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Brunei Darussalam Deadline: 15 Feb 2026
The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. Additionally, it supports their anti-fraud interests by providing a full year of ACFE membership.
Published: 11 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 02 Feb 2026
The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES) is proud to announce its N1,000,000 Scholarship Program for aspiring engineers and scientists. We are committed to fostering talent and promoting inclusivity in the fields of engineering and science globally.
Published: 12 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Apr 2026
The Oron Development Union (ODU) U.S.A Inc. is excited to announce the 2026 Scholarship Program for deserving students of Oro extraction who are passionate about education and excellence.
Published: 10 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
WESTAFRICAOIL is funded by oil and gas exploration companies in West Africa,WESTAFRICAOIL invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the West Africa Oil and Gas Development Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for 2025/2026 academic session. The scholarship scheme was developed to
Published: 09 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 23 Dec 2025
The Cowrywise Ambassadors Scholarship Application is Open. This program is designed to recognize and support undergraduate students across Nigerian tertiary institutions who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to financial literacy and social impact.
Published: 08 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
Shopify's Dev Degree program combines a Computer Science degree with hands-on work experience. This unique one-of-a-kind work-integrated learning model provides the skills and confidence to prepare you for a career in Software Engineering. Throughout your Dev Degree journey, Shopify wi
Published: 03 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 13 Feb 2026
Think Big is the University of Bristol’s flagship scholarship scheme, providing funding towards tuition fees for international students studying eligible undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Step-by-step Video Guide
Published: 26 Jan 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 10 Apr 2026
The RT. Hon. Precious Selong Educational Grant is a visionary, community-driven initiative designed to empower students from Urue Offong/Oruko Local Government Area by providing targeted financial assistance.
Published: 02 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 07 Dec 2025
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2026 is open to students of developing countries. WMI is a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, which has been approved under the United States Internal Revenue Service. This Scholarship is generally granted f
Published: 28 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Mar 2026
Applications are now Open for The Young Legend Foundation Scholarship. Young Legend Foundation, a subsidiary of Joeboy’s record label Young Legend, is dedicated to supporting educational and creative pursuits across Nigeria. As part of its commitment, the Foundation will be awarding scholar
Published: 27 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 28 Nov 2025
Flourish Opportunities Network Scholarship Application is open. This Emerging Leaders Scholarship is for UNILAG Students. Ever felt that leadership is in you, but financial challenges keep dimming your light? This is your moment to rise. The UNILAG Emerging Leaders Scholarship is desig
Published: 24 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The Augustine Udefa Speaking Scholarship is awarded to students in African educational institutions, who can demonstrate good public speaking skills and critical thinking ability. The scholarship is awarded to students in any discipline, and winning it is contingent on the student being of good m
Published: 20 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Dec 2025
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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.
