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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 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.
The Charles R. Westgate Scholarship in Engineering is a merit scholarship that provides full tuition for four years of undergraduate study in engineering. Students in any engineering major may be considered for the scholarship. Up to two scholarships are available for entering students each year.
Published: 16 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese national institutes of technology (KOSEN) as National Institute of Technology (KOSEN) Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarsh
Published: 15 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 30 May 2025
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. The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria is now accepting applications for the MEXT (Ministry of E
Published: 15 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 30 May 2025
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Iowa State University offers merit scholarships to both first-year and transfer international students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and a demonstrated record of accomplishments, offering valuable financial support as students pursue their educational goals at Iowa Sta
Published: 15 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
The OML 17 Heirs of Tomorrow Scholarship Scheme (HOTSS) is a transformative educational support initiative driven by Heirs Energies and its Host Community Development Trust (HCDT). It aims to empower talented and underprivileged indigenes of the OML 17 host communities through equitable access to te
Published: 15 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Federal Ministry of Education invites interested and qualified Nigerians to participate in the 2024/2025 Education Bursary Award (EBA) tenable in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
Published: 14 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 29 May 2025
The Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award is a competitive merit award that recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative education at Simmons University. This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements
Published: 14 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The FATE Scholar Programme (FSP) is a FATE Giving initiative. The programme aims to support and enable innovative and entrepreneurial students seeking admission to pursue an undergraduate degree in any STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) course in any accredited public te
Published: 12 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 19 May 2025
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The DESOPADEC’s bursary program is designed to support students from oil-producing areas in tertiary institutions across Nigeria and beyond. Recognizing the financial difficulties many students experience, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) has positioned th
Published: 12 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 28 May 2025
The Eke Osung Educational Foundation wishes to invite applications from all qualified candidates for the Eke Osung Scholarship 2025. Interested students studying in any public university in Nigeria are invited to apply for this unique opportunity to support their dreams and take a significant level
Published: 12 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 16 May 2025
The Toriola Stephen Excellence Scholarship is designed to support outstanding Nigerian undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence and a strong commitment to positive community impact, despite facing financial challenges. This scholarship aims to recognize and empower students w
Published: 12 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N50,000 Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
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Published: 09 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
Applicants from Nigeria, classified as 'Overseas' for fee purposes, might be eligible for this new scholarship which is worth up to £4,500 and available for new students taking up an offer on an eligible Bachelors degree in 2025.
Published: 08 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: £4,500 Deadline: 01 Sep 2025
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is hosting an exciting Summer Associate Internship Programme for ten weeks within Anglophone/Francophone West African country teams (The Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone), commencing June 2025 for exceptional candidates who are passionate about politic
Published: 08 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 17 May 2025
The Forum of Nkwerre Doctors(FOND) is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for medical students from Nkwerre Community. This scholarship aims to support the educational pursuits of talented and deserving students from the community.
Published: 08 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is dedicated to: Providing access to high-quality education: Ensuring that talented individuals have the opportunity to pursue their academic goals. Developing future leaders: Cultivating entrepreneurial sp
Published: 08 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
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Each year we have a number of International Excellence Scholarships available for students who have already demonstrated academic excellence or show potential to do so during their time at Swansea University.
Published: 07 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 29 Aug 2025
Want to study healthcare but need help with fees? GeedyStar College of Health Technology is offering half-paid scholarships for students with strong grades or financial need. Read on to see how to apply and which courses are available. GeedyStar College of Health Technology is giving out Mer
Published: 06 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 May 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.
