Funding guide
Scholarships for Nigerian students
Find partial and fully funded awards for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Each listing shows eligibility, deadlines, and the official application page, so you can check details before you apply.
Types of funding
Funding usually falls into three groups. Check which one each offer belongs to before you plan your budget.
Merit waivers
Tuition reductions awarded on academic results. Many cover part of your fees, so you still need funds for living costs.
Departmental assistantships
Paid teaching or research roles within a department. They can reduce fees and add a monthly stipend, subject to the department's terms.
Government scholarships
Bilateral schemes run between Nigeria and host countries. Check eligibility and the nomination route on the official government page.
How to work out your net cost
Add your tuition, then your living costs in the local currency. Subtract any funding you have confirmed. What remains is the amount you must cover yourself.
Step 01
Tuition
Use the official fee schedule in the stated currency, for the year you will attend.
Step 02
Living expenses
Estimate rent, food, transport, and health cover in local currency, using the figure the university or government publishes.
Step 03
Confirmed funding
Subtract only awards you have been offered in writing. Leave out anything still under review.