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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.
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The NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting high-achieving Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions across the country. By providing financial assistance and academic encouragement, the programme fosters educational excellence and contributes to
Published: 19 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 12 Dec 2025
Elizabeth Mojirola and Thomas Adesiyan (EMTA) Ojo Foundation Academic Scholarship Application for Indigent Modakeke Students is currently ongoing. This is a fully funded scholarship for indigent students of Modakeke.
Published: 14 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
Enugu State Scholarship Board is now calling for applications from interested undergraduates that are indigenes of Enugu State for its 2025 Scholarship Scheme.
Published: 14 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
Bode Amao Foundation Award scholarship to bright but indigent undergraduate Nigerian students in Nigerian Universities without prejudice to the tribe, sex, religion and age. The Bode Amao Foundation Scholarship is aimed promoting development through academic leadership amongst the youth.
Published: 13 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an aver
Published: 01 Dec 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 02 Dec 2025
The Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN) USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the official opening of the 2025/2026 AKISAN Scholarship Program. The initiative underscores AKISAN’s relentless commitment to investing in education, empowering youth, and supporting academic excellence both
Published: 11 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
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The 2025/2026 Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP) is here again!!! Calling ambitious youths to engage FUCAP and acquire essential development skills through courses and/or the opportunity to become a Campus Ambassador and unlock a path to a bright future.
Published: 11 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
The Government of the Republic of Mauritius is offering scholarships to deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries for full-time, on-campus undergraduate (diploma/degree) MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD programmes tenable in public H
Published: 27 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Mauritius Deadline: 27 Mar 2026
The AgricTech Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students in Nigerian higher institutions who are passionate about agriculture and agricultural technology. This initiative aims to nurture the next generation of innovators, change-makers, and agripreneurs driving the future of food and fa
Published: 07 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) is proud to announce the opening of applications for a fully funded undergraduate scholarship in Civil Engineering at the American University of Beirut (AUB) for the academic year 2026–2027. ACTS supports talent capa
Published: 06 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Lebanon Deadline: 20 Dec 2025
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A Call for Applications from Indigenes of Ibeno Local Government Area is pleased to announce the launch and roll out of its scholarship and training programs for the Year 2025 The program is designed to alleviate the suffering of the unemployed youths and also support the educational needs of the
Published: 06 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 19 Nov 2025
Applications for the 2025/2026 Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship Program are now Open. The Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship Program provides need-based financial sponsorship and mentorship to female graduates of public secondary schools in Nigeria who have sec
Published: 05 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 13 Nov 2025
Together with the Liu Shiming Art Foundation, Open Dreams will select three art students in the 2025/2026 school year to receive a $3000 Liu Shiming Art Scholarship to be applied to their university fees and expenses. Open Dreams will administer this award on behalf of the Liu Shiming Art Foundation
Published: 04 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 21 Nov 2025
Are you a Nigerian student of Yoruba decent? The Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley in the USA is delighted to announce the commencement of the 2025 Scholarship Awards for students enrolled in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics. The Egbe Omo Yoruba Scholarship, established in 1993, re
Published: 01 Nov 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
Since 2010, the McMillan-Stewart Foundation has partnered with the Sciences Po American Foundation to offer merit-based scholarships to give access to France’s higher education system to meritorious African students from sub-Saharan African countries. This will be done specifically through the
Published: 31 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: France Deadline: 20 Jan 2026
The ICSP scholarship is renewable each year to completion of a UO degree, provided the student follows the requirements of the ICSP program. ICSP students agree to complete 66-80 hours per year of cultural service as required by the program. Cultural service can include speaking or giving demonstrat
Published: 30 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 13 Feb 2026
Emoimee Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) Scholarship Scheme is a yearly educational support program for indigenes of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It is designed to support brilliant but financially challenged students of Mkpat Enin origin
Published: 30 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Okwumereze Empowerment Foundation is offering its Maiden Scholarships to students of federal universities in the South-East. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a foundation that empowers brilliance and supports your academic dreams!
Published: 28 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Nov 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.
