International Scholarships for Nigeria

International Scholarships for Nigeria

There are many Scholarship opportunities for Nigerian Students to study abroad. Before we make the list of these scholarships, lets look at the overview of Nigeria.

About Nigeria

Nigeria, an African country on the Gulf of Guinea, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats. One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja that’s pictured on the national currency.

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Top 10 Scholarships for Nigerian students 

These are the top 10 scholarships for Nigerian students. Note. there may be other scholarships that Nigerians benefit.

1. Chevening Scholarships: Funded by the UK government, Chevening Scholarships offer fully-funded opportunities for Nigerian students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.
2. Commonwealth Scholarships: These scholarships, funded by the UK government, are awarded to Nigerian students for various levels of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Commonwealth countries.
3. AGIP Oil Company Scholarships: Offered by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, these scholarships are available for Nigerian undergraduates studying Engineering, Geosciences, and Agricultural Science disciplines.
4. NNPC/Total Scholarships: Sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Total Nigeria, these scholarships cater to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in various fields, including Engineering, Geosciences, Management Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.
5. PTDF Scholarships: Provided by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), these scholarships are for Nigerian students pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters and Ph.D.) in oil and gas-related fields, engineering, environmental science, and renewable energy.
6. MTN Foundation Scholarships: Offered by the MTN Foundation, these scholarships support Nigerian students in tertiary institutions across various disciplines.
7. NLNG Scholarships: Provided by the Nigeria LNG Limited, these scholarships are for Nigerian undergraduates pursuing studies in engineering, science, and other related fields.
8. Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Program: Sponsored by Shell Nigeria, this scholarship supports Nigerian undergraduates studying specific engineering and other related courses.
9. Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship initiative by the Jim Ovia Foundation supports academically gifted Nigerian youths through their tertiary education.
10. DAAD Scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers various scholarships for Nigerians at different academic levels and in various fields, including Master's and Ph.D. programs in Germany.

These scholarships cater to a wide range of academic disciplines and educational levels, providing opportunities for Nigerian students to pursue their studies both nationally and internationally.

Where Nigerians study.
Many Nigerians study in Nigerian universities. However, others pursue their studies overseas, either on self-funded or foreign aid scholarships. Below are list of scholarships Nigerian students are eligible to apply. ​

List of Scholarships for Nigeria 

Nigerian students can also check our for scholarships opportunities in the following categories.

> Undergraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships,PhD Scholarships 

Foreign Government Scholarships 

Here is a list of foreign government scholarships for Nigerian Scholarships 

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• UK Scholarships
• European Union Scholarships
• Japanese Scholarships
• Israeli Scholarships
• Chinese Scholarships
• Indonesian Government Scholarships
• Indian Government Scholarships
• Scholarships from Maylasia
• Australian Government Scholarships
• New Zealand Government Scholorships
• Canadian Government Scholarships
• US Scholarships
• Scholarships from Europe 
• Top 10 free Scholarships in the world

Where to Study in Nigeria  

Top Universities in Nigeria

Nigeria has several universities and colleges across the country that both domestic and international students can apply. Most of these universities are run by the Nigerian government while few are either private or church run. Some foreign countries have their university branches in Nigeria as well. Below are list of Universities and colleges available in Nigeria where students can apply. 

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• Covenant University Ota
• University of Nigeria
• Obafemi Awolowo University
• University of Lagos
• Ahmadu Bello University
• University of Port Harcourt
• Federal University of Technology Akure
• University of Benin
• Adekunle Ajasin University
• Federal University of Technology Minna
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
• Bayero University Kano
• University of Calabar
• Landmark University
• University of Ilorin
• University of Jos
• Lagos State University
• Federal University of Technology Owerri
• University of Uyo
• Rivers State University of Science & Technology
• Redeemer’s University
• University of Agriculture Abeokuta
• Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State
• University of Abuja
• University of Maiduguri
• Usmanu Danfodiyo University
• Federal University Dutse Jigawa State
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
• Osun State University
• Kwara State University
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University
• Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
• Niger Delta University
• Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
• Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology)
• Olabisi Onabanjo University (Ogun State University)
• Benue State University
• Skyline University Nigeria
• Delta State University Nigeria
• Babcock University
• Imo State University Owerri
• American University of Nigeria
• Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo FUNAI
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
• African University of Science & Technology Abuja
• Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
• Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
• National Open University of Nigeria
• Federal University Dutsin Ma
• Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (Katsina State University)

• ​Kogi State University
• Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti (University of Ado Ekiti)
• Cross River State University of Science & Technology Calabar
• Igbinedion University Okada
• Ebonyi State University
• Edo University Iyamho
• Kaduna State University
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Anambra State University of Science & Technology Uli)
• Nile University of Nigeria (Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja)
• Akwa Ibom State University of Technology
• Joseph Ayo Babalola University
• Federal University Kashere Gombe State
• Technical University Ibadan
• Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa
• Tai Solarin University of Education
• Godfrey Okoye University
• University of Medical Sciences Ondo
• Nasarawa State University
• Lagos Business School Pan Atlantic University
• Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
• Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
• Auchi Polytechnic
• Baze University Kuchigoro
• Federal University Lokoja Kogi State
• (1) Coal City University
• Elizade University Ilara Mokin
• Yaba College of Technology
• Lead City University Ibadan
• Adeleke University Ede
• Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State
• Abia State University Uturu
• Federal University Wukari Taraba State
• Benson Idahosa University
• Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
• Pan African University Lagos
• Ajayi Crowther University Oyo
• Al Hikmah University Ilorin
• Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil
• Bells University of Technology Otta
• Bowen University
• Polytechnic Ibadan
• Gombe State University Gombe
• Bingham University New Karu
• Lagos State Polytechnic
• Federal Polytechnic Bauchi
• Mountain Top University
• Madonna University Nigeria
• Petroleum Training Institute Effurun
• Taraba State University Jalingo
• University of Ibadan

Other Scholarships for Nigeria

• Shell Nigeria Students Scholarship Schemes
• Nigerian Government Federal Scholarships Program