Do you have a yearning to study in a reputable higher institution in Nigeria or abroad? You will agree with me that in the present day and age, quality education is expensive. But there are support initiatives for serious and well-deserving Nigerian students. There are arguably over 500 scholarship opportunities available for Nigerian students to study in local and international tertiary institutions and specialized institutes.
These scholarships opportunities for Nigerian students are designed for those who can sustain above-average academic performance. Thus they aid above-average performers in completing their schooling debt-free and hassle-free, without spending their own (or their parents’) money. As a focused Nigerian student, it should be your desire to relieve the stress of your parents and benefactors early enough. And getting a local or international scholarship presents you just that opportunity.
Furthermore, some of these scholarships may lead serious Nigerian students into their first paid employment with the organization that sponsored it. Or along the line, it might expose that student to greater learning and employment opportunities from other reputable organizations.
There are several categories of local and international scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. They may also be offered to different levels of scholars. Scholarships are available for fresh candidates of higher institutions (not yet admitted), to undergraduates already undergoing studies, and/or to Masters and Ph.D. (postgraduate) students. They include:
Categories of local and international scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students.
- – Government scholarships (international, federal and state). The federal and state categories are often available to indigenous Nigerian students. Also, many countries around the world offer scholarships to deserving international students. It could be an exchange program between Nigeria and other countries (bilateral education agreement)
- – Scholarships offered by multinational corporations
- – Scholarships offered by big local corporations/companies
- – Scholarships offered by religious organizations
- – Scholarships offered by charity organizations (philanthropy)
- – Scholarships offered by foundations, trusts and NGOs (dedicated to famous people and causes)
- – Scholarships offered by the target tertiary institutions or institutes themselves
- – Course-based (or discipline-based) scholarships for local and international students. They may be offered by a tertiary institution, professional institute, foundation or any well-meaning organization
- – Scholarships for a particular demographic group. Some of them are gender-specific, or may be age-specific. Some are class-specific, targeting poor or underprivileged people in the society (with proof).
In all cases, interested Nigerian students (and/or their parents/sponsors) must be ready to supply citizenship documents and academic records. They must be able to prove their Nigerian citizenship, state and local government of origin, as well as proof of good grades. Additionally such a student must work to sustain above-average grades in order to enjoy continuous support from his/her scholarship donor.
We have a number of these scholarships outlined here in this article. They are often made available and publicized regularly on the internet and in newspapers, at specific times of every year. So if you miss the current year, you can as well target the next year – so long as you meet the requirements. It is also a good practice to apply for more than one scholarship for which you meet the eligibility criteria. This will increase your chances of getting one or more good scholarships.
As a focused Nigerian student who needs financial aid, endeavor to make good use of them. And remember that your dedication to stellar (or at least above-average) academic performance is very important throughout the process. Also note that honesty during the application process is equally necessary. You must not fake your records, nor supply false information.
VERIFIED GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS IN NIGERIA
Lagos State Scholarship Boards: Bursary and Scholarship Awards
VERIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY LOCAL & MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS IN NIGERIA
Agbami Medical & Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award
Chevron Nigeria Limited JV Scholarship Awards/Schemes
Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Program
MTN Foundation Scholarships for Tertiary Students
NDDC Postgraduate Scholarships in Foreign Universities
Nigerian Agip Exploration Postgraduate Scholarships
NNPC/SEPLAT Scholarship Scheme
NNPC/Shell JV University Scholarship Award Scheme
NNPC/Total Energies National Merit Scholarship Scheme
VERIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY TARGET TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS & INSTITUTES IN NIGERIA
NITDA Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
WITS-TUB-UNILAG Urban Lab Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Nationals
PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
VERIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY FOUNDATIONS, TRUSTS, CHARITIES & NGOs IN NIGERIA
Alex Otti Foundation Scholarship
David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarship Program for African Students
Jim Ovia Scholars Program for Nigerian Students
John Aniagwu Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students
NWAG Undergraduate Female Students Scholarship
VERIFIED AFRICAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Program for Sub-Saharan Africa
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
Google Career Certificate Scholarship Program in Cybersecurity for Nigerian Students
VERIFIED INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS
The Black Heart Foundation Scholars Program
Miles Morland Foundation: Morland African Writing Scholarships
Fulbright Scholarship Program for Postgraduate Nigerian Students
The CRV AmBreed Awards for International Students
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
VERIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS
Joseph Ayo Babalola University Scholarships
University of Ibadan Scholarships
Covenant University Scholarships
Landmark University Scholarships
