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 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
Each year, the Board of Admissions awards the Presidential Scholarship to our incoming first-year students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. In addition to being among our most academically talented students, Presidential Scholars demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and
Published: 24 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2023
In supporting the education of talented students and empowering young people to lead change across Africa, the African Leadership Academy seeks to enrol the most outstanding young leaders from across Africa and around the world. ALA is not only looking for young people who are smart and excel in the
Published: 24 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2023
Are you searching for a total tuition fee offset? You can apply for Berea College Scholarships for International students. Berea College is the only school in the United States that provides 100% funding to enrolled international students for the first year of enrolment.
Published: 23 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 30 Nov 2023
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Published: 19 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Sep 2023
Applications are currently invited from eligible and outstanding international students for the University international student scholarship. This scholarship is available for undergraduate students who wish to enrol in a degree program at the University.
Published: 16 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Cyprus Deadline: Not Specified
Ritman University in Ikot Ekpene extends an enticing invitation to all aspiring students with the announcement of its Founder’s Scholarship for the 2023/2024 session. This comprehensive guide illuminates the offerings of the scholarship scheme, the eligibility criteria, and the advantages that
Published: 16 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
Apply for the Global Excellence Scholarship at University of Minnesota, USA. This Scholarship is available for International freshmen and transfer students seeking to enrol in the degree program at the University. Awards are competitive and based on academic merit.
Published: 13 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
UQ Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship is part of the UQ Academic Scholarship program. The scholarship was established in 2009 and is maintained by funds from The University of Queensland and donors. This scholarship is strictly for undergraduate students from Australian Permanent Resident, Ne
Published: 13 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 04 Dec 2023
You are invited to apply for Angus Nicholson Honours Scholarship. Candidates eligible for enrolment or already enrolled at the University in the Honours year of an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Science or the ANU College of Health & Medicine or an equivalent degree
Published: 13 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: Not Specified
The University of Queensland Liveris Academy Undergraduate Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students who wish to study Computer science and IT, Engineering, Science and mathematics. This scholarship was established in 2019 by Andrew and Paula Liveris and is ma
Published: 13 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 20 Aug 2023
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality and relevant university education. It embodies an array of mentoring and cultural transition services to ensure student academi
Published: 11 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Ghana Deadline: 31 Jul 2023
In line with Transcorp’s overarching goal of ‘Improving lives and Transforming Africa’, we are excited to announce the launch of the Transcorp Intern-X that aims to foster diversity and inclusion, which are integral to our core values. Are you ready to kick-start your
Published: 04 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 14 Jul 2023
This scholarship was named in honour of Alexander Rutherford, who had the distinction of being Alberta’s first Premier and Minister of Education. He was known for his strong support of public education, particularly the University of Alberta and his active involvement in community affairs.
Published: 03 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: Not Specified
Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited, operator of the Umusadege Field in OML 56, Delta State and its JV Partner SunTrust Oil Company Nigeria Limited has since commencing production embarked on various schemes that deliver enduring progress to the indigenes of i
Published: 03 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 21 Jul 2023
A highlight at the annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the Shark Tank of Wellness global student competition gives three university students a life-changing opportunity to network with the top visionaries and business leaders in wellness. Three finalists will be flown to the 2023 GWS being held Nov
Published: 02 Jul 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Qatar Deadline: 31 Jul 2023
The Adamawa State Scholarship Trust Fund Yola wishes to inform Adamawa State indigenous students studying in various institutions across Nigeria that its web portal would be opened for 2023 Local Scholarship Applications from 3rd July 2023 to 7th August 2023. The Adamawa state scholarship tr
Published: 26 Jun 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 07 Aug 2023
The University of Manitoba offers a financial aid program called the International Undergraduate Student Bursary to help international students who are enrolled in the university’s undergraduate programs. The scholarship, which can cover up to 50% of the international student differential tuit
Published: 23 Jun 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 01 Oct 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.