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.
University of British Columbia International Major Entrance Scholarship (IMES) are awarded to exceptional international students entering undergraduate programs at UBC. Students receive their IMES when they enter their first year at UBC, and the scholarships are renewable for up to three addition
Published: 07 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 15 Jan 2022
Unilever Nigeria is now accepting applications from Nigerian undergraduates in a university or polytechnic for its 2021 Campus Ambassadors Programme. The deadline for the submission of applications for the Unilever Campus Ambassadors Programme is 11th November 2021. Unilever Nigeria is constantly
Published: 05 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 12 Nov 2021
The Alex Otti Foundation (AOF) calls for applications from interested candidates for the Foundation’s Tertiary Education Scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic session. Quality education develops an individual’s mind and character and teaches the skills to succeed in life and contrib
Published: 05 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 31 Dec 2021
London Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom is offering the International Excellence Scholarships to new international students with high academic records wishing to enrol for study in the coming academic session. The International Excellence Scholarship is open for applic
Published: 04 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 21 Nov 2021
Josephus Foundation Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship endowed by the Josephus Foundation, courtesy of the University Chancellor, Chief (Dr.) Tunde Afolabi, MFR. It is part of the institution’s support services to exceptionally brilliant but indigent students who otherwise may not
Published: 03 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
The University of the People is offering the Fondation Hoffman Scholarship to students enrolling to study with the university for the next academic year. The scholarship was generously donated by the Fondation Hoffmann, it is available to all students studying towards an associate&rsq
Published: 02 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
Applications are invited from exceptional students wishing to study in the United States to take advantage of the BU Trustee Scholarship open for students commencing their studies for the academic session. Each year, Boston University welcomes approximately 20 outstanding students to th
Published: 02 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Dec 2021
The King Scholar Leadership Program seeks low-income students with high potential from developing nations who are interested in alleviating poverty in their home countries. Students accepted to Dartmouth as King Leadership Scholars are offered a four-year scholarship, mentorship,
Published: 02 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Jan 2022
The NNPC / TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme for the 2021-2022 academic session is now open for applications. Interested and eligible Nigerian undergraduate students are invited to apply. Annually, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and TotalEne
Published: 29 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 20 Nov 2021
The Generation Google Scholarship: for women in computer science was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive a 7,000 EUR award (or local equivalent) for the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarships wi
Published: 27 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 10 Dec 2021
Wells Mountain Foundation offers the Empowerment through Education Scholarship Program for secondary school leavers to study for Bachelors degree in Developing Countries for 2022 academic year. Wells Mountain Foundation offers undergraduate scholarship to students from developing countries t
Published: 24 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Mar 2022
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association (FUNAABAAS), was established twenty-five years ago, on the 10th January, 1996 at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Isale-Igbein campus to create a world-class Alumni Association with her members spread a
Published: 22 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 08 Nov 2021
Canadian University Dubai Scholarships are awarded to international Undergraduate students based on the student’s academic performance. Canadian University Dubai offers the following scholarships: Academic Excellence Scholarship Sports Scholarship Financial Hardship Scholarship
Published: 18 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Arab Emirates Deadline: 20 Dec 2021
Violence among young people is a global emergency with impacts on public health, human rights and economic prosperity. An estimated 200,000 10–29 year-olds are victims of homicide each year, accounting for 42% of total victims. This statistic is just one aspect of a broader spectrum of violenc
Published: 18 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 25 Nov 2021
The University of Arizona Global Wildcat Awards is a highly competitive undergraduate tuition scholarship offered annually to a select number of incoming international students attending the University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, Arizona.
Published: 14 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Nov 2021
Shell Companies in Nigeria’s Student Industrial Training Programme offers Nigerian students in Higher Institutions the opportunity to gain work experience in different locations. The programme provides hands-on work experience from day one, providing students the opportunity to wo
Published: 11 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: Not Specified
UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology (UNECO ICB) Scholarship 2020/2021 is calling for applications from students currently registered in a tertiary academic institution in Nigeria. The UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology (UNECO ICB) was established through agreement betwee
Published: 01 Nov 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Oct 2021
Apply for Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation Scholarship or Undergraduate Students in sub-Saharan African countries, under the Europe-Africa Undergraduate Scholarships in Sciences-Po The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation was established in 2005 to realize
Published: 10 Oct 2021 Type: Undergraduate Study in: France Deadline: 22 Feb 2022
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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.