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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 ASMAF Scholarship Award is a Need-based financial aid for which the student and family’s financial situation is a primary factor in determining recipients. Besides the student and family’s financial situation the awardees must be promising students with superior academic ab
Published: 24 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 01 Sep 2023
In 2022, we piloted the Shakira Choonara Young African Scholarship Award. The scholarship is an investment in young people a thriving Africa and African excellence. The first awardee, Ms Goitsemodimo Ditsele graduated with a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Botswana in 20
Published: 23 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Sep 2023
The Consolidated Hallmark Insurance Essay Competition is an annual contest organized to make tertiary education students showcase their ability to proffer solutions to economic challenges of the country and also sharpen their knowledge of the insurance insudtry. Consolidated Hallmark Insurance, i
Published: 21 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 18 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
In our bid to help the African child and to be the champions in educating children in rural areas by combating child abuse, labor, and soldiering through education, we hold various programs and events. Our programs range from simple, fun discussions about crucial topics to mentoring, empowering read
Published: 21 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 28 Aug 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 Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) announces its 2023 Annual Essay Competition for Nigerian undergraduates. The competition focuses on the impact of the 'JAPA' syndrome on the national economy. Prizes include up to N125,000, HRM books, networking opportunities,
Published: 21 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 29 Sep 2023
Lagos State University Senate has approved the "Lagos State University UK Scholarship Programme" introduced by the Alumni Association UK Branch. Aimed at aiding 50 students with tuition fees, the scholarship supports the VC's 5th strategic goal of enhancing student welfare. Th
Published: 17 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Aug 2023
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Future-X Unilever Campus Ambassador Program (FUCAP) is a 9-month leadership program for Nigerian undergraduates (16-24 years old). It focuses on empowerment, skill development, and professional networking, selecting 20 young talents across the country. The application involves two stages: a skills c
Published: 13 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
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Clark University Presidential Scholarships offers undergraduate international students funding through the very prestigious programme, the Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP). Clark University Presidential Scholarships is part of the University’s pioneering model of educati
Published: 10 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Feb 2024
This International Scholarship Program at the University of Toronto intends to provide opportunities for excellent international students who display special academic success and creativity as well as who are notable in the school as leaders. Equally, the students must prove the special impact they
Published: 09 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 30 Nov 2023
Ashinaga, Japan-based non-profit organization offers scholarships to students from select African countries to study for undergraduate degrees at the world’s leading universities in countries such as Japan, US, UK etc Ashinaga presents the “Ashinaga Africa Initiative&rd
Published: 06 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 12 Jan 2024
36 new Stormzy Scholarships to be awarded to Black students over next 3 years, bringing total number to 81 over eight years (2018-26) ‘The Stormzy Effect’ continues: Applications from UK Black students on the rise, with 141 Black students admitted in 2022 (131% increase compared to 20
Published: 02 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 03 Sep 2023
The State Government created a scholarship specially for 50 girls to study ICT. Unfortunately, only 35 girls applied. With the goal of making Kaduna State a Knowledge - Based Economy and a Technological Hub for Northern Nigeria, Kaduna State Government has now extended the scholarship in&
Published: 01 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board have a mandate ‘To identify, select and empower qualified citizens of Kaduna State to meet the current and future manpower requirements of the State while remaining globally competitive’. Considering that need based scholarship&n
Published: 01 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (Operator of the NNPC/SPDC /TEPNG/AGIP Joint Venture) in pursuance of its Social Investment programme in Education, which aims to promote academic excellence and enhance the employability of young Nigerians, invites applications from suitabl
Published: 01 Aug 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 23 Aug 2023
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The MACAIRE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME for 2023 is now open for Ikono and Ini Local Government Areas' indigenes studying in Nigeria's public institutions. This highly competitive scholarship offers 200 slots to the most outstanding applicants. Candidates can apply either online or on-site be
Published: 31 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 07 Aug 2023
Kaduna State Government, aspiring to transform the state into a knowledge-based economy and technology hub for Northern Nigeria, has extended its ICT scholarship originally for girls to both genders. Hosted at Mewar International University, Nassarawa State, linked with Mewar University, India, this
Published: 31 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 07 Aug 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.
