Scholarships for Nigerians in 2026
Fully funded and partial scholarships open to Nigerian students — updated for 2026. Each entry links directly to the official application portal.
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Scholarships Listed
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Fully Funded
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Countries Covered
Chevening Scholarship
UK government's global scholarship programme offering full funding for a one-year master's degree at any UK university. Covers tuition, living allowance, flights, and visa costs.
Commonwealth Scholarship
Funded by the UK government for citizens of Commonwealth countries including Nigeria. Covers master's and PhD programmes at UK universities with full stipend.
DAAD Scholarship (Germany)
German Academic Exchange Service offers fully funded scholarships for Nigerian students to study in Germany. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, travel, and health insurance.
MasterCard Foundation Scholarship
Targets young Africans with demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. Partners with top African universities including University of Lagos and University of Ibadan.
PTDF Overseas Scholarship
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) sponsors Nigerian nationals for master's degrees in oil and gas, engineering, and related fields at top international universities.
Federal Government Scholarship (FSB)
Federal Scholarship Board awards scholarships to Nigerian undergraduates studying in Nigerian universities. Priority given to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship
Provides postgraduate scholarships on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis for high-achieving students from developing countries with no other means of financing their studies.
Wellcome Trust African Research Grants
Open to African researchers and institutions working on health research. Covers PhD programmes, research training, and fellowships with significant funding for health sciences.
Note: Scholarship deadlines change annually. Always verify the current deadline and requirements directly on the official scholarship website before applying. iCesume is not affiliated with any of the scholarship bodies listed above.