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23+ verified opportunities for Nigerian students and researchers. Scholarships, funded PhD positions, and Postdoc fellowships worldwide.

23 opportunities found

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Chevening Scholarship

Most Popular
Fully FundedScholarshipMastersUK

UK Government flagship scholarship for future leaders. One-year Masters at any UK university.

Value: Full tuition + living + flightsDeadline: Aug-Oct 2026 (for 2027/28)
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Commonwealth Scholarship (Masters & PhD)

High Value
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDUK

For Commonwealth country citizens. Covers full tuition, living allowance, travel.

Value: Full tuition + stipend + flightsDeadline: Dec 2026 (for 2027/28)
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GREAT Scholarships (British Council)

Multiple Unis
Partial (£10,000)ScholarshipMastersUK

£10,000 towards tuition at participating UK universities.

Value: £10,000 tuition reductionDeadline: Varies by university
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Prestigious
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDUK

One of the world's most prestigious scholarships. Study at University of Cambridge.

Value: Full tuition + £21,000/yr + flightsDeadline: Opens Sep 2026 (for 2027/28)
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University of Manchester Global Futures

£18K Award
Partial (£18,000)ScholarshipMastersUK

£18,000 scholarship for African students at University of Manchester.

Value: £18,000 towards tuitionDeadline: Apr 2026
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Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Most Prestigious
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDUSA

America's flagship international exchange program. Over 160 countries.

Value: Full tuition + living + flights + insuranceDeadline: Feb 2026 (for 2027/28)
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

For Africans
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / MastersUSA

For young Africans who are academically talented but economically disadvantaged.

Value: Full tuition + living + books + laptopDeadline: Varies by partner university
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AAUW International Fellowship

Women Only
Funded ($18,000-$30,000)ScholarshipMasters / PhD / PostdocUSA

For women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the US.

Value: $18,000-$30,000Deadline: Nov 2026 (for 2027/28)
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

$150K Total
Fully FundedScholarshipPhDCanada

Canada's most prestigious doctoral scholarship. $50,000 annually for 3 years.

Value: $50,000/year for 3 yearsDeadline: Nov 2026 (for 2027)
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Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (U of Toronto)

Undergraduate
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelorsCanada

University of Toronto's most prestigious entrance scholarship for international students.

Value: Full tuition + books + residence for 4 yearsDeadline: Nov 2026
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DAAD Scholarship

Largest Provider
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDGermany

German Academic Exchange Service. Largest scholarship organization in the world.

Value: €934-1,300/month + tuition + insurance + flightsDeadline: Oct-Nov 2026 (for 2027/28)
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Study in 2+ Countries
Fully FundedScholarshipMastersEurope

EU-funded scholarships to study in 2+ European countries.

Value: €1,400/month + tuition + travel + insuranceDeadline: Varies by programme (Oct-Jan)
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MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government)

₦200K+/month
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDJapan

Japanese Government scholarship. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare.

Value: ¥143,000-¥145,000/month + tuition + flightsDeadline: Apr-May 2026 (Embassy track)
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Türkiye Burslari (Turkey Scholarship)

Popular with Nigerians
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDTurkey

Turkish Government scholarship. Very popular with Nigerians. Includes 1 year Turkish language course.

Value: Full tuition + $300-$600/month + flights + insuranceDeadline: Jan-Feb 2027 (for 2027/28)
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Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP/GKS)

Includes Language Training
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDSouth Korea

Korean Government scholarship. Includes 1 year Korean language training before degree.

Value: ₩900,000/month + tuition + flights + insuranceDeadline: Feb-Mar 2027 (Embassy)
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Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

Thousands Available
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDChina

Chinese government offers thousands of scholarships through CSC. Many English-taught programmes.

Value: Full tuition + accommodation + stipend + insuranceDeadline: Jan-Apr 2027 (varies)
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Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

France
Funded (€1,181-€1,700/month)ScholarshipMasters / PhDFrance

French Government scholarship for international students.

Value: €1,181/month (Masters) or €1,700/month (PhD)Deadline: Jan 2027 (for 2027/28)
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Stipendium Hungaricum

600+ Programmes
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDHungary

Hungarian Government scholarship. Over 600 programmes. Nigeria is eligible.

Value: Full tuition + stipend + accommodationDeadline: Jan-Feb 2027
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Australia Awards Scholarships

Full Package
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDAustralia

Australian Government scholarships for developing countries including Nigeria.

Value: Full tuition + living + flights + insuranceDeadline: Feb 2027 (for 2028)
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Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

For Professionals
Fully FundedScholarshipShort courses / MastersNetherlands

Dutch Government scholarship for professionals from developing countries.

Value: Full tuition + living + flights + visaDeadline: Varies
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Russian Government Scholarship

Free Tuition
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDRussia

Russian Government offers free tuition at Russian universities for international students.

Value: Full tuition + monthly stipendDeadline: Feb-Nov 2027 (via Embassy)
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PTDF Overseas Scholarship

Nigerian Govt
Fully FundedScholarshipMasters / PhDVarious

Nigerian Government scholarship for oil & gas and related fields.

Value: Full tuition + living + flightsDeadline: Varies (check PTDF website)
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Federal Government BEA Scholarship

FG Sponsored
Fully FundedScholarshipBachelors / Masters / PhDVarious

Nigerian Government scholarships through bilateral agreements with multiple countries.

Value: Varies by countryDeadline: Varies

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