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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 OML 17 Undergraduate Scholarship Program (OML17 USP) 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 a
Published: 17 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
OA Foundation scholarship application is open for undergraduates to support their academic journey while they get to still pursue their academics excellently.
Published: 17 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Targarian Empowerment Foundation is awarding N50,000 grants to 500 students from Makurdi and Guma Local Government Areas. The goal is to support students in covering tuition, books, and living costs.
Published: 16 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Value: ?50,000 Deadline: 30 Aug 2025
The scholarship is designed to support students from low-income families who have secured admission into accredited Nigerian institutions offering National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor's Degree programs.
Published: 15 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 25 Jul 2025
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The Borno State Scholarship Board (BSSB) invites applications from eligible indigenes of Borno State for the 2024/2025 academic sessions. This initiative supports students in accredited Nigerian institutions.
Published: 14 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 14 Aug 2025
As an integral component of the Presidential Amnesty Programme's strategic goals to reintegrate Niger Delta ex-agitators, a well funded scholarship program is available to candidates that want to acquire tertiary education from selected institutions in Nigeria. This formal education scholarship,
Published: 14 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 08 Aug 2025
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We are excitted to announce to students from Adamawa state that the state government is offering full scholarships to undergragudate students of Adamawa state through it scholarship board Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund (ASSTF). The scholarships scheme was designed to support st
Published: 13 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 20 Jul 2025
The Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), on behalf of itself, Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, and its co-venture partners, hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2025 NNPC - SNEPCo National University Scholarship Program
Published: 19 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Aug 2025
As a commitment through the Global Social Justice Fund, Sony Music Group, in partnership with IIE, is pleased to announce a new global scholarship program that will propel the future careers of young, diverse talent in the music industry. This signature scholarship program aims to advance
Published: 09 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 08 Aug 2025
Heroes Help, a tri-service charity supporting members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families, is pleased to announce the launch of Project Lift, our flagship Scholarship Intervention. This initiative is designed to support the educational dreams of children and wards of Armed Forces personn
Published: 08 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Aug 2025
The UCEF 2025 Scholarship Program is designed to support financially disadvantaged Christian university students in Nigeria's South-East and South-South regions. Through this initiative, we provide essential resources to help students at federal and state universities excel academically and grow
Published: 08 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Jul 2025
The Students' Mentorship Programme is a mentorship programme that drives undergraduate students towards academic excellence and prepares them for future career fulfilment. The programme creates a supportive and enriching environment for students by exposing them to experienced mentors and expert
Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 09 Jul 2025
In commemoration of his 10th year on the throne, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi—the Ayangburen of Ikorodu—has instituted an annual scholarship scheme to support brilliant but indigent students of Ikorodu central origin and residents studying in Nigerian tertiary institution
Published: 07 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Jul 2025
The Abdul-Lateef & Sanni Foundation invites applications for its 2025/2026 University Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting outstanding students in Nigerian federal universities. This initiative is designed to empower academically gifted undergraduates and alleviate financial barriers to educ
Published: 01 Aug 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Aug 2025
The ISIAQ Family Foundation (IFF), in collaboration with Summit University, Offa, invites applications from exceptional students for its 2025 Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to support talented and financially challenged students pursuing a degree in Accounting by offering full tu
Published: 02 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities. The scholarship program is intended t
Published: 02 Jul 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 10 Oct 2025
This scholarship supports Bet9ja Foundation Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth development. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Public Nigerian Universities.
Published: 25 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The BOVAS Charitable Trust Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 edition of the BOVAS Undergraduate Scholarship. This annual initiative is designed to support academically outstanding but financially disadvantaged students currently enrolled at the University of Ibadan.
Published: 24 Jun 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
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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.
