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 Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is calling for scholarship applications for studies and training related to theological, diaconal and development work. Through the LWF scholarships program LWF works alongside its member churches in developing their capacity to serve effectively in their conte
Published: 04 Aug 2020 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Oct 2020
The Standard Bank bursary fund is designed to promote academic excellence and shape the next generation of African talent and African leaders within South Africa and the continent at large. Applications are now being invited until September 30, 2020 from qualified and interested undergraduate and
Published: 05 Aug 2020 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 30 Sep 2020
The Mastercard Scholarship will provide scholarships to academically talented young Africans to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at UCT. The MasterCard Foundation has partnered with the University of Cape Town (UCT) to oversee the implementation of financial, academic, social a
Published: 31 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: South Africa Deadline: 30 Sep 2020
Seplat Joint Venture has announced the commencement of its Undergraduate Scholarship Programme for the next academic session 2020/2021. Students in their second year and above who meet the set criteria are enjoin to apply before the deadline The scholarship award is open to deserving undergr
Published: 30 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 10 Aug 2020
The undergraduate Academic Merit Scholarship at UOWD covers 15% – 50% of tuition fees each semester. The scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other study-related expenses. Within each category, the number of scholarships awarded is limite
Published: 27 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Arab Emirates Deadline: 09 Aug 2020
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 300 of these student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. If you know
Published: 26 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 15 Sep 2020
The Sydney scholars award is currently accepting applications from domestic and international students. This scholarship supports outstanding Year 12 students to undertake an undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney.
Published: 23 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 30 Sep 2020
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and its co-venture partners hereby invites applications from qualified Nigerian students for the 2020 NNPC/SNEPCo National University Scholarship Programme.
Published: 24 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 16 Aug 2020
Eastern Mediterranean University has opened applications for its Undergraduate International program to ease up the financial burden of bright international students.Eastern Mediterranean University has opened applications for its Undergraduate International program to ease up the financial burden o
Published: 21 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Turkey Deadline: Not Specified
The Kent State University is currently accepting applications from qualified international students for its 2020-2021 Global Diversity Scholarship. Global Diversity Scholarship is dedicated to diversify the student body and make sure specific regions are represented at Kent State campus.
Published: 15 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: Not Specified
It can be difficult for writers, before they become established, to write while simultaneously earning a living. To help meet this need the MMF annually awards a small number of Morland Writing Scholarships, with the aim being to allow each Scholar the time to produce the first draft of a
Published: 06 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 18 Sep 2020
The program Learn Africa aims to promote the transfer of knowledge, exchange and training of African female students through scholarships offered by Spanish universities. Since 2013 and up to now, 153 African female students from 34 countries have been beneficiaries of this program and have studi
Published: 18 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Jul 2020
The UCalgary International Entrance Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding accomplishments of an international student beginning their undergraduate studies. The criteria for the Scholarship includes not only academic excellence but also accomplishments outside the classroom.
Published: 01 Jul 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 01 Dec 2020
The University of Manitoba International Undergraduate Student Bursary provides funding for international students. The University of Manitoba is making available the International Undergraduate Student Bursary, for international students with good academic standing, and with demonstrated f
Published: 25 Jun 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 01 Oct 2020
Griffith University is offering the Griffith Remarkable Scholarship to exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies at Griffith University
Published: 25 Jun 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 07 Aug 2020
This scholarship recognises and supports top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury after studying for a university entrance-level qualification overseas.
Published: 15 Jun 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: New Zealand Deadline: 31 Oct 2020
The Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange is currently inviting applications from qualified and interested candidates who wish to participate in this year's competition. An International Cultural Exchange Program designed for the purpose of using the platforms of Literature, Arts
Published: 08 Jun 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 26 Jun 2020
International students from all over the world who wish to undertake undergraduate studies at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are advised tou apply for the International Undergraduate Scholarships. These scholarships are designed to reward applicants who have been offered a place to stud
Published: 07 Jun 2020 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Jun 2020
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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.