Nigerian students are explicitly eligible for a number of major fully-funded international scholarships, including the Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, and Australia Awards, all of which set aside places for applicants from Nigeria or the wider Commonwealth and Global South.
Competition from Nigeria is strong for these programmes, so a well-documented academic record, a clear personal statement connecting your study plans to Nigeria's development needs, and early preparation of transcripts and reference letters all matter. Grading systems used by Nigerian universities, including classification-based results such as First Class or Second Class Upper, are supported directly by Oblanky's eligibility checker, so your real result is compared accurately rather than force-converted to a 4.0 GPA. Use the checker below to see which currently verified scholarships you qualify for.
Study at an institution within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in BelgiumPart of the 2027-2032 five-year programmeOffers bachelor's, one-year specialisation master's, or six-month continuing professional development courses
United StatesMaster's, PhDSee solicitation (NSF 25-547)
Three years of support over a five-year fellowship period$37,000 annual stipend for each of the three years of support$16,000 Cost of Education allowance per year to cover tuition and mandatory fees
BelgiumBachelor's, Master'sThe ICP Connect scholarship call for the 2026–2027 academic year is now closed. The call for the 2027–2028 academic year is expected to open in mid-November 2026. Each programme sets its own deadlines
PhDSee programme page for opening and closing dates
Approximately 160 PhD fellowships availablePartnership with eight host institutions across six countriesWorld's largest South-South PhD research fellowship programme
International scholarship programme at the University of CambridgeEstablished in 2000 with a gift from the Gates FoundationFor outstanding postgraduate students with potential for social leadership
N450,000 award amount for undergraduate and HND levelsPart of a 50% increase in national scholarship grants by the Federal GovernmentSupports polytechnic, STEM, and medical students
Annual scholarship worth N300,000Renewed every year until graduation subject to maintaining required CGPAUp to 500 new scholarships awarded annually (increased from 400 in 2026, including 100 slots for medical students)
United KingdomPhDRolling — organisations usually start recruitment 12 months before the studentship start date; most students start in October but start dates can be any time of year by agreement
Covers tuition feesProvides a stipend to cover living costsAdditional funds may be available for fieldwork and other research-related expenses
United KingdomMaster's, PhDApplications for 2027 entry are now open; specific constituency deadlines not stated on this page
Full University of Oxford course fees coveredAnnual stipend of £20,400 per annum (£1,700 per month) for 2025-26 academic yearOxford application fee covered
PostdocThe opening and closing dates of each programme are specified on each programme page.
Approximately 100 postdoctoral fellowships availableIn conjunction with nine partners in five countriesWorld's largest South-South postdoctoral research fellowship programme
