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 Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an aver
Published: 18 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 17 Oct 2023
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (JBN) is a leading Nigerian company offering holistic services covering the planning, design, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure, and industry projects. Julius Berger is a committed partner with a strong track record of reliab
Published: 17 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 09 Oct 2023
Are you a diligent student, striving for academic excellence but held back by financial constraints? Mudiame Foundation brings forth an unparalleled opportunity with a N250,000,000 scholarship fund for indigent students at Mudiame University. The Mudiame Foundation, in its ongoing commitmen
Published: 17 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 22 Sep 2023
FAJIM Medicare Foundation is pleased to call for scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic session.FAJIMMF is an NGO that is committed to improving the Health Status of Nigerians with emphasis on the under-served community. One of its flagship programs is award of scholarship and mentorshi
Published: 16 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 18 Sep 2023
Education is the foundation for growth and success in communities. Every year, the KPMG Undergraduate Scholarship sponsors selected indigenous students through their tertiary education, in line with the firm’s commitment to improving communities by enabling access to education. About KPMG:
Published: 16 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 27 Sep 2023
WAAW Foundation Scholarship enables female college students in Africa to pursue their studies in a STEM-related course. With this scholarship, you are free to focus on achieving your academic goal and volunteer to give back to your community and promote the engagement of women in STEM through the ST
Published: 05 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 17 Nov 2023
First Technical University, Ibadan opens the door for outstanding students, whether newly admitted or under consideration for admission, to apply for the prestigious Josephus Foundation Scholarship for the academic year 2023/2024. This scholarship programme is inclusive, offering equa
Published: 04 Sep 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
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
The Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship was established to attract top achieving financially disadvantaged high school students to UTS undergraduate degrees.
Published: 29 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 08 Dec 2023
Eliminate the financial barriers and conduct your undergraduate study in the USA with the help of the Global Excellence Award at the University of Connecticut. The educational grant is available to students from all over the world who are going to commence the undergraduate de
Published: 29 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2023
Miami University USA is pleased to offer the Presidential Fellows Program, an elite scholarship opportunity which will provide the brightest and best scholars and leaders of the 21st century with an unprecedented and exceptional college experience. Miami University,
Published: 29 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2023
Taiwo Bankole Prize is aimed at Supporting two young persons (one male and one female) from low-income families resident in Lagos to acquire a university education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Law annually. This Prize is in honor of Taiwo Bankole
Published: 29 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2023
Unveiling the Ajesola Solarin Majekodunmi Foundation's (ASMAF) 2023-2024 scholarship awards for young Nigerian females facing financial constraints. Designed to fund tertiary-level education in various professional fields, these scholarships empower the next generation of female leaders.
Published: 28 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 01 Sep 2023
The Bridge Scholarship aims to provide indigent students in Africa with access to quality education irrespective of socioeconomic limitations. The approach is holistic and humane. In 2022, thirteen (13) very intelligent scholars were awarded the scholarship from a very competitive applicat
Published: 28 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 09 Sep 2023
Every year, then Sholape Animashaun Foundation Scholarship awards a sum of N100,000.00 to Nigerian students in post secondary institutions as a contribution towards their education. The Sholape Animashaun Foundation Scholarship is organized to support and create public awareness in the interests
Published: 28 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 08 Sep 2023
African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders, aged 15 – 18, from across Africa and around the world. Only the most passionate and brilliant young leaders can transform the future of our continent. Are you one of them? We are on a mission to find brilli
Published: 25 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 15 Oct 2023
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) introduces its Academic Scholarship for 2023/2024 to Nigerian undergraduates. Eligible students must be residents of WAPCo's Host Communities, registered in a public university, and entering Level 200 with a CGPA of at least 2.5. Applicants a
Published: 24 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 12 Sep 2023
The Dj Cares Scholarship is organized by Digital Jewels Africa with a vision of becoming Africa’s trusted guide in the emerging knowledge economy by providing high quality training, e-learning and specialised recruitment services. Through the Dj Cares Scholarship, Digital Jewel Cares
Published: 24 Aug 2023 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.