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 Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment. The programme aims to attract talented students from around the world, creating a vibrant and diverse atmospher
Published: 03 Dec 2024 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 15 Jan 2025
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth £3,000 for highly qualified undergraduate offer holders joining us in September 2025. The Scholarship is available to all international students with an offer for an eligible programme, regard
Published: 03 Dec 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Value: £3,000 Deadline: Not Specified
You are invited to apply for the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2025 open to students of developing countries. WMI is a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, which has been approved under the United States Internal Revenue Service. This 
Published: 02 Dec 2024 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 01 Mar 2025
The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), hereby invites interested and qualified indigenous tertiary institutions Students from Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas to participate in the 2023/2024 academic session of the Commission’s scholarship/bursary scheme.
Published: 28 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 10 Dec 2024
National Scholarships are designed to recognize all-round excellence. They are awarded on the basis of outstanding academic performance to candidates who demonstrate ability for creative and innovative thought and a passion for the pursuit of learning. National Scholarships also recognize exceptiona
Published: 27 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Deadline: 14 Feb 2025
Few entering university students have had significant experience with research into the unknown. Initial university courses provide descriptions of fundamental processes that are well established, indeed “in the textbooks”. The first opportunity to do research at the edge of the unknown
Published: 25 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Switzerland Deadline: 31 Jan 2025
The Harvester’s Scholarship Fund provides financial support to undergraduate students across universities in Africa. The scholarship helps cover tuition, books, room, board, and other educational expenses. Additionally, the program includes access to the Harvesters Hub, a cross
Published: 25 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 25 Dec 2024
Welcome to Ikirun College of Health Technology, where our commitment to excellence in health education shapes the future of healthcare. The college was established in May 2024. As a privately owned and Government-approved College of Health Technology, we are dedicated to providing top-tier training
Published: 20 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 13 Dec 2024
The Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition invites undergraduates across Nigeria to participate in the 2025 edition, offering an opportunity to address critical mental health issues. This annual event honours the memory of Miss Jemila Abubakar, the pioneer programme manager of the Asido Found
Published: 20 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 06 Dec 2024
The Eket Emoimee Scholarship Scheme is rooted in the belief that education is a beacon, illuminating paths for individuals to contribute positively to society. The NNPC/MPN JV EMOIMEE HOST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST INCUTI-EKET has embarked on a transformative initiative known as the Eket
Published: 20 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 02 Dec 2024
The Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship Program has been awarding full scholarships to Nigerian students since 1998. It is fully funded by Mr. Jim Ovia to provide financial aid to outstanding Nigeria youths. The scholarship was previously known as the MUSTE scholarship. The scheme offers an aver
Published: 18 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 24 Nov 2024
The University of Hull announces a game-changing possibility for the 2025 intake of international undergraduate students through its Fairer Future Global Scholarship program. The scholarship seeks to give students the information and abilities they need to tackle the world’s most important iss
Published: 18 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 31 May 2025
DLA Piper’s Global Scholarships Programme is a two-year programme that supports talented law students (Fellows) from developing countries. The purpose of this Scholarship is to foster outstanding lawyers and leaders by providing practical learning and development opportunities. This enhances t
Published: 15 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 20 Dec 2024
Awarded annually, on the recommendation of the Richard J. Van Loon Scholarship Committee to an outstanding international student from an African country. Eligible recipients will be full-time students proceeding from one year to another in any program of study at Carleton University. Consideration w
Published: 15 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Value: $5,000 Deadline: 01 Feb 2025
Edo State University, Uzairue, is calling for applications for its prestigious scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year. If you aspire to excellence and are seeking financial support, this is your chance to apply for a scholarship at a world-class institution renowned for quality education.
Published: 14 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 18 Nov 2024
Nestlé Nigeria is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders by opening entries for its annual scholarship program. Aimed at high-achieving senior secondary and tertiary students pursuing studies in Science and Technology, this scholarship empowers and su
Published: 14 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Deadline: 08 Dec 2024
Qatar Airways University Scholarship Programme provide financial and academic support to Qatari nationals (and children of Qatari mothers) who are recent high school graduates to enrol into the undergraduate scholarship (Bachelor’s degrees studies) inside and outside the State of Qatar. The
Published: 12 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Qatar Deadline: 31 Dec 2024
Welcome to Clement Adesuyi Hasstrup Foundation. The Foundation is aimed at empowering the youth across the Six (6) Local Government of Ijesaland towards achieving their educational dreams. Our yearly educational grants to hundreds of students over the last six years have brought relief to many famil
Published: 12 Nov 2024 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 15 Dec 2024
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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.