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.
Senator Sunday Steve Karimi Education Empowerment is ongoing, be part of the Higher institution students who would be granted Bursary to pay their tutition fees
Published: 07 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Value: ?100,000 Deadline: Not Specified
Khazar University offer a wide range of student exchange/mobility routes, direct involvement in classy research, and plenty of opportunities to build up your positive legacy at Khazar University. Every year, the university provide a limited number of merit-based scholarships for outstanding per
Published: 06 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Azerbaijan Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
The Female Scholars Foundation (FSF) is thrilled to announce that the application portal for the 2025 University Scholarship Program is officially live! This life-changing initiative is aimed at supporting brilliant and deserving young girls from public secondary schools across Nigeria, particula
Published: 06 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The Julius Berger Scholarship deadline has been extended for the student so that everybody get an opportunity. Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) is a leading Nigerian company offering holistic services covering the planning, design, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of bui
Published: 29 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 21 Aug 2025
The Bridge Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2025 Cycle. Each year they seek out exceptional students in Nigeria public universities who have the drive to succeed but face real barriers.
Published: 01 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 12 Sep 2025
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU—academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement—AU Emerging Global Leader Scholars achieve, inspire
Published: 01 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 14 Jan 2025
Grooming Centre a leading Microfinance Institution in Nigeria, are pleased to announce the 2025 Grooming Centre University Grant Scheme. The aim of the scheme, which is the seventh in the series, is to catalyze research and knowledge development in the areas of financial inclusion, microfinance, rur
Published: 31 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
The Nagas Group Undergraduate Scholarship Application is open. This is an annual program designed to support dedicated Nigerian university students who demonstrate academic excellence, integrity and the desire to create positive impact. We believe that every student deserves the chance to achie
Published: 09 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Value: N50,000 Deadline: Not Specified
Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship Program is now open for Nigerian Undergraduates to support them with full scholarship for their academic pursuit and also provide mentorship for the student
Published: 29 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
Petroleum Industry Christian Fellowship International Scholarship application is open for Undergraduates in Nigeria tertiary school. PICFI is an interdenominational Christian organization made up of Christians working in both the International and Local Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria, has the
Published: 28 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 16 Aug 2025
University of Pisa invites students who wants to study with them and those already enrolled to take this opportunity of securing a fully funded scholarship for their undergraduate and postgraduate degreee
Published: 25 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Italy Deadline: 05 Sep 2025
This scholarship is designed for driven, high-achieving female students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.
Published: 24 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Aug 2025
Karen and Edward Adebanjo Education Welfare and Scholarship Foundation invites young Nigerian who are enrolled in Nigeria Federal and state universities. This scholarship is managed and funded by the foundation to provide financial support for students' academic pursuits.
Published: 23 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
The Generation Google Scholarship Application is open. This Scholarship is for women in computer science was established to help students pursuing computer science degrees excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for
Published: 22 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 14 Aug 2025
Al-Fulk Da’wah Forum Invites candidates to submit applications for its Nigerian Higher Institutions Scholarship Awards for 2025/2026 Academic.
Published: 21 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
We are excited to announce a scholarship opportunity for aspiring healthcare students! As part of our mission to support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Published: 21 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Sep 2025
Dominican University Scholarship Unit announces Scholarship Opportunities for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
Published: 21 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Diploma in Music is a full-time, two (2) year programme offering advanced training in music, with majors available in the following areas: Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, and Voice.
Published: 18 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 28 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.