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Scholarships for Nigerians Studying Abroad

Beyond scholarships hosted in Nigeria, Oblanky also tracks international scholarships, fellowships and funded PhD positions where Nigerian applicants are specifically eligible — clearly tagged "Open to Nigerian applicants" so you can tell them apart from Nigeria-hosted funding. These are sourced the same way as every other Oblanky listing: verified against an official government, university or provider source before publication. Use the checker below to see which currently verified international opportunities match your own profile.

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16 scholarships to explore

ARES International Training Scholarships 2027-2028ARES (Académie de recherche et d'enseignement supérieur)

Open

BelgiumBachelor's, Master'sSeptember 18, 2026

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

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Chevening ScholarshipUK Government (FCDO)

Open

United KingdomMaster's6 October 2026

Full tuitionMonthly stipendReturn flights

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's DegreesEuropean Union (Erasmus+)

Open

Germany, France +4Master'sJan 15, 2027 (varies slightly by consortium)

Full tuitionMonthly stipendTravel & installation costs

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)

Open

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

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Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramU.S. Department of State

Open

United StatesMaster's, PhDVaries by country — check your local Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy

Full tuitionLiving stipendHealth insurance (ASPE)

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VLIRUOS ICP Connect Study ScholarshipsVLIRUOS

Open

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

Covers tuition feesCovers travelCovers insurance

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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) - Graduate Program at Korea UniversityNIIED (National Institute for International Education, Korean Government) / Korea University

Open

South KoreaMaster's, PhDNot explicitly stated on page (2026 GKS-G Application Guide available for download)

Round-trip economy class airfareMonthly allowance of 1,000,000 KRWResearch allowance: 210,000 KRW (humanities/social sciences) or 240,000 KRW (natural/mechanic sciences)

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Vanier Canada Graduate ScholarshipGovernment of Canada

Open

CanadaPhDInstitutional deadlines typically October–November (set by nominating university)

CAD $50,000 per year for 3 yearsNo service obligation

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Australia Awards ScholarshipsAustralian Government (DFAT)

Open

AustraliaMaster's, PhDNext intake opens early 2027 (2027-intake round has closed)

Full tuitionLiving allowanceHealth cover (OSHC)

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Gates Cambridge ScholarshipBill & Melinda Gates Foundation / University of Cambridge

Open

United KingdomMaster's, PhDSee official page

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

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MEXT ScholarshipGovernment of Japan

Open

JapanBachelor's, Master's, PhDApply via your local Japanese embassy — typically Apr–Jun

Full tuitionMonthly stipend (~¥145,000–145,000+)Return flights

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DAAD EPOS ScholarshipsGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Open

GermanyMaster's, PhDRolling — most programmes close Jul–Nov 2026, varies by course

Full tuitionMonthly stipend (~€934+)Health insurance

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Schwarzman ScholarsSchwarzman Scholars Program, Tsinghua University

Open

ChinaMaster'sSee official page

Fully funded master’s programOne-year immersive learning experienceLeadership development and global network

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Commonwealth ScholarshipUK Government (Commonwealth Scholarship Commission)

Open

United KingdomMaster's, PhDDec 2026 (deadline varies by scholarship scheme)

Full tuitionMonthly stipendReturn flights

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UKRI-funded studentshipsUK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Open

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

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The Rhodes Scholarship 2027Rhodes Trust

Open

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

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