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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 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.
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshman who show exceptional academic ability through superior test scores and class ranking. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. If you are a non-resident awarded a Presidential Scholarship, yo
Published: 18 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Apr 2025
Unubiko Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families in underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and community-development programmes, announces the commencement of its 2024/2025 scholarship scheme. The scholarship is open to deserving Abia
Published: 17 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 01 Mar 2025
The Chang’an University Innovation Scholarship provides financial support for international students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Chang’an University. It covers full tuition fees and provides a one-time living allowance of ¥15,000. However, accommodation expenses must be sel
Published: 17 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: China Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
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The University of Waterloo offers a range of scholarships for international students wishing to study in Canada.The University of Waterloo Scholarships provide financial support to undergraduate students, enabling them to concentrate on their academic and research pursuits. With a strong focus on
Published: 14 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: Not Specified
A Gateway to Financial Support for Students of Akwa Ibom State Origin. The Akwa Ibom State Government is excited to announce the launch of the new improved Student Bursary and Support Grant Portal, a dedicated online platform designed to simplify the application process for students applying for the
Published: 13 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 30 Apr 2025
Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno is committed to timely payment of student bursaries. On this app, qualified students can apply for the bursary. Qualified students will receive N20,000, while those studying professional courses like Engineering, Med
Published: 13 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 30 Apr 2025
The third phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (ASU) marks a significant step in empowering young African leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovative and sustainable development on the continent. Building on the success of previous p
Published: 12 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Rwanda Deadline: 09 Mar 2025
The Indonesian Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education is excited to announce the continuation of the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) scholarship program. This program is dedicated to supporting students from developing countries who wish to pursue their master’s degree at
Published: 11 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Indonesia Deadline: 07 Mar 2025
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Concordia offers entrance scholarships to bachelor's admission candidates every Fall. Selection for most scholarships are automatic and based on academic ranking. Entrance Scholarships are awarded by the Faculties to new admission candidates on the basis of top Cegep grades or
Published: 11 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
The Osogbo Progressive Union Scholarship is fully sponsored by members of the Osogbo Progressive Union, USA (OPUUSA). OPUUSA is a federally recognised charitable organization dedicated to advancing the interests of the City of Osogbo indigenes in the United States. Members of OPUUSA are sons a
Published: 11 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N100,000 Deadline: 15 Mar 2025
The Foursquare National Scholarship Board is an all-inclusive and equitable scholarship program, ensuring that Foursquare members and students from various ethnic backgrounds across Nigeria can excel in a merit-based and compassionate educational support initiative.
Published: 11 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 25 Mar 2025
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
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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
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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.
