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 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: 22 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2024
The DeltaAfrik Foundation Scholarship helps improve education by creating opportunities for children and young adults in our communities. The Foundation exists for the purpose of executing DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited’s (“the Company”) Corporate Social Responsibility
Published: 21 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Value: N150,000 Deadline: Not Specified
The Flourish Opportunities Network Scholarship (FON) awards are aimed at supporting undergraduates in Nigeria and other African countries with tuition scholarships and bursaries. Flourish Opportunities Network (FON) is a platform that offers a comprehensive scholarship opportunity database and re
Published: 21 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Oct 2024
Temple University offers merit scholarships to international students with strong academic records. For first-year students, these awards range up to $20,000 per year for up to four years. For transfer students, the awards may vary. Criteria is shaped by the size and quality of the applicant class,
Published: 18 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Mar 2025
We are excited to announce the launch of the LCA Scholarship program, established to support students in achieving their academic and career aspirations. The program provides financial assistance to talented individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to their education and future professional g
Published: 18 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 22 Oct 2024
The Bolanle Olufolake Opeyokun Scholarship Trust provides educational scholarships to female students above the age of 16 years, who are Nigerian citizens looking to pursue undergraduate studies in any Nigerian university within the areas of Information and Computer Technology.
Published: 18 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 22 Nov 2024
The University of Ottawa is thrilled to introduce the Entrance & Excellence Scholarships, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting African students in pursuing higher education opportunities in Canada. This program offers eligible candidates a four-year scholarship, effectively easing
Published: 16 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 01 Mar 2025
Deakin's prestigious Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded each year to 26 eligible undergraduate students whose exceptional academic achievements and extra-curricular activities truly set them apart.
Published: 11 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 07 Jan 2025
The Global Studies bachelor-level study programme trains students to understand and develop solutions for complex global issues, crossing disciplinary and geographical boundaries. The study programme is unique in the Netherlands for having six faculties, each with their disciplinary expertise, contr
Published: 10 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Netherlands Deadline: 01 Feb 2025
The Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship, named after Isaac Bashevis Singer, a Nobel Prize-winning author who was a lecturer at UM, is one of the premier scholarships available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high sch
Published: 08 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Nov 2024
Fountain University is excited to announce that admissions for the 2024/2025 academic session are now open. We invite aspiring students to join our vibrant academic community. Apply now and take the first step towards a transformative educational experience at Fountain University.
Published: 08 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 2024 Bursary Registration, designed to provide financial support to indigent students and foster academic excellence. RBK remains committed to empowering students and promoting academic excellence.
Published: 07 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 18 Oct 2024
Have you been searching for a top-notch degree programme? The St. Augustine College of Education Degree Post UTME Form for the 2024/2025 academic session is now available! Apply today and take the first step towards a brighter future! St. Augustine College of Education offers a vari
Published: 07 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) through the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development is calling on all eligible applicants to apply for the 2025 People with disability scholarship
Published: 04 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 30 Nov 2024
Apply for the Sub-Saharan Africa Leadership Awards and eliminate the financial hurdles that stand in the way of your education. The grant is offered by the Tulane University in the USA for the academic year 2025/2026. Ranked 41st in the 2021 edition of Best Colleges is Na
Published: 04 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Nov 2024
Are you a Nigerian student of Yoruba decent? The Egbe Omo Yoruba of Greater Miami Valley in the USA is delighted to announce the commencement of the 2024 Scholarship Awards for students enrolled in Nigerian Universities and Polytechnics. The Egbe Omo Yoruba Scholarship, established in 1993, re
Published: 03 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 30 Nov 2024
Ruth Titilayo Educational Foundation is pleased to offer the Ruth Titilayo Polytechnic Scholarship 2025, awarded to successful applicants currently studying in any Federal Polytechnic within Nigeria. This scholarship aims to support your academic journey by either covering a significant portion
Published: 03 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Jan 2024
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 Organiz
Published: 03 Oct 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 15 Oct 2024
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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.