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.
As a global institution, Bayes Business School aims to foster greater racial diversity in business. It is offering ten scholarships for Black UK-domiciled undergraduate students from lower-than-average income households. Each scholarship covers the full tuition fee (at home-fee level) and a £6
Published: 08 Feb 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 17 Mar 2023
The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board hereby invite applications from qualified Delta State Students in Public and Private Tertiary Institutions to participate in the 2022/2023 Student’s Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award). We welcome you to the Online portal for the Students
Published: 08 Feb 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 17 Feb 2023
New Zealand offers scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study abroad at a New Zealand education institution or university or at a Pacific university. Applications are for study in 2024 and will be accepted from scholars in eligible countries.
Published: 07 Feb 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 28 Feb 2023
Are you an international student looking for funding for an undergraduate study in the United States of America? Are you in search of a reputable institution of higher learning recognized internationally where you can be trained? Then apply for the University of Mississippi International Studen
Published: 05 Feb 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The University of Edinburgh is privileged to offer scholarships to support Black African and Caribbean heritage applicants from socio-economically challenged backgrounds, made possible by a gift from the family of the late Andrea Levy. The Andrea Levy Scholarships were established in 2020 in memo
Published: 01 Feb 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Apr 2023
KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship provided by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia, for international students from developing countries who desire to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s, and do
Published: 31 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Indonesia Deadline: 18 Feb 2023
Applications are invited for Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarships 2023/2024 available for foreign students to study at University of Brunei Darussalam [UBD], Islam Sultan Sharif Ali University [UNISSA], Brunei Institute of Technology [ITB] and Politeknik Brunei (PB)in Brunei.&nb
Published: 25 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Brunei Darussalam Deadline: 15 Feb 2023
The Youth Leadership Development Programme (YLDP) is a 5-months Leadership programme for young Nigerian undergraduates aged 18 – 30years which aims to equip and empower them with the skills, knowledge and resources required to become transformative leaders and active citizens who will drive su
Published: 23 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 10 Feb 2023
Grundtvig Polytechnic is now accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2022/2023 scholarship applications. In accordance with our corporate social duty, Grundtvig Polytechnic, Oba, Anambra state, is granting complete scholarships to underprivileged individuals who particip
Published: 22 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 08 Feb 2023
The Daily Trust Foundation is the Corporate Responsibility Arm of Media Trust Group. Part of its activities is granting scholarships to female medical students in tertiary institutions.
Published: 22 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 10 Feb 2023
United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program. This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world
Published: 23 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Feb 2023
The Global Generation Scholarship recognizes incoming students who bring a unique global perspective to our school community through their international experiences or multilingualism.
Published: 20 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Mar 2023
The University of Edinburgh is offering an exciting opportunity to students of outstanding ability from countries outside the European Union for the academic session 2023/2024.The Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to international applicants who demonstrate outstandin
Published: 18 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 27 Apr 2023
The Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship is awarded to international applicants who demonstrate outstanding academic performance.
Published: 17 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Netherlands Deadline: 27 Apr 2023
Applications are invited from students that are outstanding in their academic pursuits but come from economically challenged families for the Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr 2023 Scholarship Award at the Summit University, Offa. The Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr Scholarship Award
Published: 12 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Jan 2023
The Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria has announced the establishment of an Annual Essay Competition on Open and Distance Learning (ODL). The prize was established as a means for students to communicate their views and experiences with diverse parts of the University in a
Published: 12 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Jan 2023
This is a scholarship for you who seek to work in the field of International Social Work, Development Studies, Eco-social Work and Green Social Work and to contribute to the development of your country and region. The scholarship, initiated and funded by Iyabo Theresa Ogionwo Memorial Foundation,
Published: 12 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Sweden Deadline: 01 Feb 2023
Do you strive to succeed and go the extra mile in all you do? You could be a Royal Holloway Rising Stars scholar. Three scholarships are available to new students who demonstrate: Academic excellence Commitment to one or more of Royal Holloway values (see application guidelines below) D
Published: 12 Jan 2023 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 28 Apr 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.