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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 Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation Educational Assistance Programme offers scholarships every year to brilliant indigent students who are pursuing their dream of completing their higher education. The Wilson and Yinka Badejo Scholarship have provided over 500+ scholarships to students from po
Published: 04 Mar 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 30 Apr 2025
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) funds and implements its scholarship programmes as part of its overall efforts to develop the human resources of its member countries and those of the Muslim communities in non-member countries. The Programmes are important parts of the developmental initi
Published: 04 Mar 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 05 Apr 2025
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The Nigerian Women Association of Georgia, Inc. (NWAG), based in the USA, is committed to promoting education among Nigerian students.In line with this mission, NWAG is pleased to announce its scholarship program for 2025, aimed at supporting female undergraduates in Nigerian universities. The NW
Published: 04 Mar 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Apr 2025
Access to quality education remains a critical factor in shaping the future of young Nigerians. Many families face financial challenges that make it difficult for students to pursue higher education, especially in the absence of adequate social support systems. Although targeted support programs for
Published: 03 Mar 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 02 Apr 2025
This scheme awards Undergraduate and Post-graduate scholarships to deserving indigent students to enable them complete their education. Over 7 decades of the clubs existence, it has awarded several scholarships to over 100 students of University of Ibadan including both undergraduate and post-gradua
Published: 03 Mar 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 10 Mar 2025
As part of the corporate responsibility to help indigenous students of Yobe, the state government has organized a yearly scholarship award for all interested eligible students to apply. The state has been known as one of the most consistent in terms of offering scholarship opportunities for its i
Published: 26 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: Not Specified
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers an opportunity for her scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them to become effective change leaders. The Program provides an array of services including mentorship, ethical leadership seminars, skills training, etc. that will lead
Published: 26 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Ghana Deadline: 30 May 2025
There is immense power in the legal profession, yet it remains one of the most difficult fields for underrepresented students to enter, limiting the diversity of voices shaping the system. While many industries lack representation, the legal field faces one of the most striking disparities—onl
Published: 25 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 23 May 2025
The Providence Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship supports Black or African students pursuing higher education in English-speaking African countries. Recipients may receive up to $250 per year, which is renewable for up to four years based on academic progress and
Published: 25 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 23 May 2025
Students’ Empowerment and Education Development (SEED) Scholarship is aimed at empowering and providing support to Nigerian university students, through provision of financial support for one full academic session, to enable them focus on learning and self-development. The project also offers
Published: 24 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 07 Mar 2025
Learnpally is thrilled to announce the Learnpally Undergraduate Scholarship 2025, an initiative designed to empower outstanding Nigerian undergraduates acros universities, polytechnics, and other higher institutions. This is your chance to secure funding for your tuition in the upcoming academic
Published: 24 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 28 Feb 2025
The Onyebuchi Chris Ifediora (OCI) Foundation annually offers indigent Nigerian students financial awards to support their education in registered Nigerian universities. The OCI Foundation Scholarship winners are awarded annual financial supports throughout the approved duration of their ch
Published: 24 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 26 Apr 2025
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The Stamps Scholarship is UM's most prestigious merit award available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors. The Stamps Scholarship includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, Univers
Published: 21 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Nov 2025
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Goldsmiths University of London Scholarships for International Students is quite a mind-blowing one for undergraduates and postgraduates to study in the UK. Goldsmiths University of London Scholarships for International Students is an International Response Scholarship (Goldsmiths) at the U
Published: 19 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 26 May 2025
The Selar Undergraduate Scholarship is a beacon of hope for 50 final-year students, offering each recipient NGN 100,000 to alleviate the financial burden associated with pursuing higher education. The scholarship goes beyond monetary support; it represents Selar’s commitment to fostering po
Published: 18 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 03 Mar 2025
Presidential Scholarships are awarded to entering first-time freshman who show exceptional academic ability through superior test scores and class ranking. Annual award amounts pay one-half toward fall and one-half toward spring terms. If you are a non-resident awarded a Presidential Scholarship, yo
Published: 18 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Apr 2025
Unubiko Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of families in underprivileged communities through education, healthcare, and community-development programmes, announces the commencement of its 2024/2025 scholarship scheme. The scholarship is open to deserving Abia
Published: 17 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 01 Mar 2025
The Chang’an University Innovation Scholarship provides financial support for international students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at Chang’an University. It covers full tuition fees and provides a one-time living allowance of ¥15,000. However, accommodation expenses must be sel
Published: 17 Feb 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: China Deadline: 30 Jun 2025
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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.
