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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.
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is an implementing partner of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. Initiated in 2012, the Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people, prima
Published: 19 Jul 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Aug 2024
The ‘Frontiers of Life Sciences’ International Undergraduate Summer Camp 2024, organized by Westlake University School of Life Sciences is an exciting 2-week program that brings together the brightest minds from across the world to learn from and share cutting-edge life science research
Published: 30 Apr 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: China Deadline: 05 May 2024
Many individuals from underclass families, who are today at the peak of their careers or have achieved enormous greatness or fortune have touted education as one of the things that changed their stories. Some go further to say that without education, they may likely not be where they are today. A cl
Published: 13 Feb 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 24 Mar 2024
Retired ophthalmologists Drs Mary Calthorpe and George Wong have established an endowed fund to support scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying medicine. The Calthorpe Wong Indigenous Medical Scholarship aims to increase the number of Indigenous students working as d
Published: 13 Feb 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 26 Feb 2024
The Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation annually offers indigent Nigerian students financial awards to support their education in registered Nigerian universities. The OCI Foundation Scholarship winners are awarded annual financial supports throughout the approved duration of their ch
Published: 02 Feb 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 26 Apr 2024
Applications are open for the Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi 2023/2024 Scholarship Programme. The Scholarship Program is targeted towards the indigenes of Nasarawa state who are specifically from Karu, Keffi and Kokona federal constituency. And whose access to higher education is impeded by economic and
Published: 05 Jan 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Jan 2024
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Scholarship Program is a prestigious opportunity that aims to attract talented international students to study at one of China’s most renowned universities. The scholarship is designed to support students from diverse global back
Published: 05 Jan 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: China Value: 2,500 RMB Deadline: 31 Mar 2024
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) is the umbrella body for all Muslim organisations, Institutions and Individuals within the South Western part of Nigeria. Paramount among the key focus of MUSWEN are, among others, Unity of the ummah, Education, Health and Empowerment. Since 2009
Published: 01 Nov 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 27 Nov 2023
The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation was established in 2005 to realize the vision of its founder, Geneviève McMillan (1922-2008), and to commemorate the life and work of her friend, the artist Reba Stewart (1930-1971). The scholarship celebrates McMillan's pass
Published: 31 Oct 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 23 Feb 2024
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The Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) offers the KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship to undergraduate international students. KAIST international Scholarships are very competitive and once a student is selected by KAIST, his/her tuition fee is waived off and
Published: 11 Oct 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Korea, Republic of Deadline: 20 Oct 2023
The Nanyang Scholarship, NTU's foremost undergraduate scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshmen pursuing undergraduate programmes. Nanyang Scholarship recognizes students who excel academically, demonstrate strong leadership potential, and possess outstanding co-curricular records. Hence, i
Published: 09 Oct 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Singapore Deadline: 01 Dec 2023
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Qatar University on an annual basis, offers an exclusive scholarship opportunity for international students applying to undergraduate programs through the Qatar University scholarship. Eligible candidates are invited to apply for this scholarship within the specified application period. Selection
Published: 03 Oct 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Qatar Deadline: 18 Oct 2023
Reach Oxford Scholarships is available for students from low-income and developing countries to study at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. The applicant must be citizens of nations who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the O
Published: 24 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 15 Oct 2023
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The Wellington Kahurangi Scholarship recognises exceptional Maori students. We encourage applicants who have achieved academically and within the areas of culture, community involvement, and leadership. The scholarship package includes full accommodation costs* for the first year on the Marino Fl
Published: 31 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 01 Sep 2023
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The Stamps scholarship programme is a collaboration between the University of Miami and Stamps Foundation. The aim of the programme is to ensure that the funds are provided for better education and to provide equal opportunities for learning to every capable international or national student. The
Published: 21 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Nov 2023
Applications are invited from qualified and interested Africans for 2023/2024 undergraduate Scholarship.The ACF has a crystal clear mission to bridge the gaps in development and uplift the spirits of students facing adversities in Africa. The foundation firmly believe that every individual, regar
Published: 21 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Oct 2023
The NCDMB Annual National Undergraduate Oil & Gas Essay Competition sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) is designed to promote the Nigerian Content (NC) initiative and create the awareness for Nigerians to build local capacity to participate effec
Published: 27 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 28 Aug 2023
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Google invites university students around the world to join the competition with Google Developer Student Clubs.The 2023 Solution Challenge mission is to solve for one or more of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals using Google technology. Build a solution to a local problem
Published: 29 Mar 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 31 Mar 2023
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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.
