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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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Yahaya Alapansanpa Youth Education Foundation (YAYEF) is dedicated to empowering bright, high-achieving students of Kwara State origin in public universities across Nigeria through the provision of scholarships that open doors, ease tuition challenges, and unlock limitless potential. Through YAYE
Published: 25 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
TKM Foundation, we believe in empowering underprivileged girls with access to education. The scholarships provide full financial support to help deserving young women pursue their dreams of higher education at federal institutions. If you’re passionate about learning but face financial ba
Published: 23 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Oct 2025
Fast Credit Finance Company Limited hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2025 Fast Credit Scholarship Program.? The program is an avenue for rewarding loyal customers by supporting the education of their children/wards with an aim to promote a
Published: 23 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
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The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is delighted to partner with the Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) for the 2025 National Policy Challenge, inviting Nigeria undergraduates to submit an entry and win interesting prize. "What Digital Trade Policies C
Published: 21 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
The Sohcahtoa Foundation Scholarship is one of the Foundation’s key educational initiatives, designed to support students enrolled in Nigerian public tertiary institutions.
Published: 18 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
In alignment with the ARISE Agenda of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno , Ph.D., Governor of Akwa Ibom State, the Ekem Emmanuel John (EEJ) Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Pastor Umo Eno Academic Excellence Educational Support Grant (AEESGi). This initiative is designed to recogni
Published: 17 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
One Youth Young Leaders Scholarship is a faith-based initiative of One Youth Global dedicated to raising a new generation of godly young leaders across Africa. This scholarship is designed to empower driven young people with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to grow, l
Published: 13 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
University of Nigeria Alumni and Friends Association-USA (UNN-USA) is an organization dedicated to restoring and maintaining the dignity of University of Nigeria. The Annual UNN-USA Scholarship Program Application is Open for undergraduate students who are students of University of Nigeria
Published: 13 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 06 Oct 2025
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Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea in pursuit of academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries. A
Published: 10 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Korea, Republic of Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
General Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF) invites applications for the next phase of its Education Scholarship program, tailored for tertiary institution students.
Published: 08 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Kwara State Government wishes to inform all indigenous students currently studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, that applications for the 2025 Bursary and Scholarship Award are now officially open. This exercise is being carried out at the directive of Hi
Published: 08 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 18 Sep 2025
The Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Foundation (CAHF) invites applications from undergraduates of Ijesa origin for the 18th Edition of her annual scholarship programme.
Published: 06 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
The WVA and MSD Animal Health are delighted to announce the 2025 Veterinary Student Scholarship Program which will attribute 40 scholarships to veterinary students around the globe to improve their academic experience. WVA and MSD continue their successful collaboration and launch the
Published: 04 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 05 Oct 2025
Stanbic IBTC University Scholarship Application is open for Nigerian students. The scholarship initiative is in continuance of our goal to support dreams and aspirations of Nigerian youths as we have been doing over the years through various activities such as Youth Leadership S
Published: 04 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 16 Sep 2025
The Education Support Programme, established by Dr. David Olofu, a former Commissioner for Finance in Benue State, Nigeria, is a transformative initiative aimed at supporting Idoma students in tertiary institutions who face financial challenges. This programme is created to alleviate the educational
Published: 01 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Sep 2025
THRiVE Hub Scholarship Application for University Students is currently open, this scholarship support seven students with educational and mentorship support. THRiVE Hub believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. Through the scholarship progr
Published: 01 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
FCM Foundation Board Scholarship (FCM FBS) is a yearly scholarship programme aimed at providing a one-time academic support to female Muslim students in 200 and 300 levels in selected public universities in Nigeria.
Published: 01 Sep 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 10 Sep 2025
Zolve Global Scholarship is a scholarship for students going to the U.S. for their higher studies, such as Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree, or Doctorate Degree. It aims at recognizing young leaders worldwide and helping them turn their ideas and talents into significant impact. The scholar
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Aug 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.
