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.
Rotary clubs in the district invite Nigerian students to participate in the DEWEF Scholarship Awards for the pioneer 2024-2025 Rotary Year. Rotary International, District invites brilliant but indigent students for the 2024/25 edition of its annual District Educational and Welfare Endowment Fund
Published: 10 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N100,000 Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
The foundation has launched the IEF Talents Programme for final-year university STEM students and students of colleges of education. This program is designed to support exceptional students financially and to offer them a smooth transition into the teaching profession through direct employment in on
Published: 10 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Niger State Government through the Niger State Scholarship Board (NSSB) has announced the call for applications for the 2024/25 scholarship and bursary programs. The Niger State Scholarship is an initiative of the Government of Niger State to provide welfare for tertiary education students at
Published: 10 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 14 Feb 2025
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), as part of its focus on the advancement of education in Northern Nigeria, is providing financial support as scholarships for undergraduate candidates. Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation is non-for-profit Organization with the Vision to become th
Published: 10 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 25 Feb 2025
The National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES), in partnership with the Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation, is proud to announce its ?2,000,000 Scholarship Program for aspiring engineers, scientists, medical doctors, pharmacists, and students pursuing
Published: 07 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N2,000,000 Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
The Gatsby Bridging Programme is a mathematics summer school for undergraduates and Master’s students (incl. recent graduates) who aspire to pursue a postgraduate research degree in Theoretical Neuroscience and/or Machine Learning but whose predoctoral degree(s) do not have a strong mathematic
Published: 05 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 07 Feb 2025
Applications are now open for the Otuto Amarauche Chukwu Scholarship Support Fund. Take a bold step toward achieving your dreams with this life-changing in
Published: 04 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
EEAFA is excited to announce our inaugural Cohort Scholarship, specifically designed for applicants from the Nsukka local government area of Enugu State. This scholarship program aims to enhance educational opportunities for individuals whose families face financial challenges and wish to study nurs
Published: 03 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
Australia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.They aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements. They provide opportunities for people from developing
Published: 03 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 30 Apr 2025
The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship presents a unique opportunity for individuals from developing countries to access quality education in New Zealand.The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship, facilitated by the New Zealand Government, extends opportunities for citizens from developing countries to under
Published: 03 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
Each year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provides a number of scholarships to citizens from non-EU countries. The scholarship applicant can choose from any of the following three study cycles in accredited higher education institutions in Romania: Bachelor:
Published: 31 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Romania Deadline: 12 Mar 2025
The Anambra Youth Scholarship Scheme wishes to use this medium to call for application from Indigent Anambra Youths in various Tertiary Institutions in the State to apply for the N10m (Ten Million Naira) scholarship grant sponsored by Chief Dr. Chukwuebuka Onunkwo CEO Seahorse Lubricants. The Sch
Published: 29 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 07 Feb 2025
The Pody Student Scholarship (PSS) Program is designed to support university students with their school fees and provide monthly upkeep.As an ambassador in the program, you will take on the role of identifying scholars within your university, nominating and issuing them Pody Scholarship.
Published: 29 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Seyi Bickersteth Scholarship Programme is aimed at easin the financial burden of brilliant but indigent students who are currently enrolled in Nigerian Federal Universities. Are you a 100-level student studying Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or Actuarial Science at a
Published: 22 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 03 Feb 2025
The Rt Hon Victor Oko Jumbo Education Scholarship Award is now open for applications. This scholarship supports indigenous Year 2 students in public universities and polytechnics across Nigeria
Published: 20 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Jan 2025
The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF) is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 NHEF Scholars Program! This program is designed to empower talented Nigerian students with the skills, experiences, and networks needed to excel as leaders and professionals. The NHEF Scholars Program ide
Published: 20 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 07 Mar 2025
The MUTA Education Committee is pleased to announce the call for applications for the 2025 MUTA Education Scholarship Program. This scholarship is awarded based on merit and is open to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), medicine, an
Published: 20 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Apr 2025
The Late Emmanuel Idowu and Maria Ajike Areogun Scholarship Foundation (LEIMAASF) is a non-governmental organisation established in 2015 primarily to help Christian students fulfil their dream of tertiary-level education in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria. There are two categories of
Published: 17 Jan 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 09 Feb 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.