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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 2025 edition of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Annual National Undergraduate Essay Competition has begun. The program which is now in its ninth edition, is a flagship annual academic exercise sponsored by the NCDMB to promote academic excellence amongst undergradua
Published: 28 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The Trustee Scholarship is Boston University's most prestigious full-tuition scholarship which recognizes extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. If you have been seeking to study in United Sates with a fully funded scholarship, you can start by applying to Boston University.&
Published: 27 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The Josephine Kponee Fellowship Award was created with the purpose of sponsoring academic, research, and technological projects in support of higher education for Ogoni women. Inspired by Josephine Kponee, an Ogoni woman who valued education in young women, the award strives to empower promising you
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for Kponee-Shovein scholars awards The Kponee-Shovein scholarship award is open to students completing their first degree at universities in Nigeria. Each year, the foundation funds one-year full tuition scholarships plus a stipend to universities in Nige
Published: 22 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Nov 2025
The SieDi-Hub Opportunity Youth Educational Scholarship is a need-based, full-ride scholarship initiative aimed at supporting Nigerian students particularly those from low-income and vulnerable backgrounds who have just gained admission or are in their first year of study at a tertiary institution b
Published: 21 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The Regis Ohia Foundation is offering full scholarships for promising young Nigerians to attend the prestigious NextGen CEO Summit 2025 — a gathering of innovators, leaders, and changemakers shaping the future of business and society.
Published: 20 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
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Omituntun Initiative in Diaspora (OID) has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Governor Seyi Makinde’s vision for youth empowerment. This year, OID invites ambitious students and great thinkers to participate in the Seyi Makinde Annual Essay Competition 2025, focusing on innovation, su
Published: 20 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Oct 2025
Collegiate Education Scholarship supports multidisciplinary students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria and propels them to consistently reach for excellence by rewarding their academic achievements. Objectives Rewarding students with outstanding academic achievements and encouraging
Published: 19 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
Joseph Adekunle Adegbite Scholarship Foundation rewards outstanding students who excel in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with scholarships to pursue their studies in tertiary institutions. By fostering educational opportunities, the Joseph Adekunle Adegbite Scholarship Foun
Published: 19 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Aug 2025
Encourage Science Initiative is excited to annouce the 2025 Research Grant designed to support STEM undergraduate research across Nigerian universities. This initiative aims to empower young scholars, foster innovation, and strengthen research capacity at the undergraduate level.
Published: 18 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
EHFoundation is proud to launch the Dominic Esangbedo Tertiary Education Scholarship program to support bright, determined undergraduate students from Edo State pursuing STEM-related degrees in public tertiary institutions across Edo. This scholarship provides financial assistance to eligib
Published: 15 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Oct 2025
Binghamton University is offering scholarship for International student who wish to study with them with a tuition fee waiver, if you are an undergraduate and you wish to study in New york you can start by applying to the University.
Published: 13 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
The ASMAF Scholarship Award is a Need-based financial aid for which the student and family’s financial situation is a primary factor in determining recipients. Besides the student and family’s financial situation the awardees must be promising students with superior academic ab
Published: 12 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
Mkpouto Pius Foundation launch the WomanUp Scholarship Programme.The WomanUp Programme intends to raise a crop of excellent women who will excel in their academics and subsequent career, and move us significantly towards achieving gender equality.
Published: 12 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Oct 2025
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The Government of the Czech Republic offers scholarships within the framework of its Foreign Development Cooperation in support of the study of foreign nationals from developing countries.Granting scholarships to citizens from developing countries for studies at Czech public higher educati
Published: 09 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Czech Republic Deadline: 30 Sep 2025
The merit-based scholarship is available to students enrolling at the Wigwe university in 2025. This scholarship is aimed at supporting prospective students who have displayed exceptional academic achievements, leadership and entrepreneurship capabilities and a zest for continuous learning. Th
Published: 09 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
Foundation Chambers is pleased to invite undergraduate law students to showcase their writing prowess in our Annual Essay Competition. Law undergraduate students should participate and win exciting offers. Essay Topic: Challenges and Prospects of Maritime Arbitration in Nigeria
Published: 07 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Sep 2025
The Ogu General Assembly (OGA) has announced the opening of applications for its 2025 Annual Students’ Support Bursary, aimed at supporting Ogu students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.
Published: 07 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 23 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.
