Here are some of the latest ongoing scholarships for Nigerians in 2025 (undergraduate and postgraduate):

Local/Nigerian Scholarships:

MTN Foundation Science & Tech Scholarship – ₦200,000 per year for STEM undergraduates. Deadline: April 30, 2025.

NNPC/TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship – ₦150,000 yearly for 100/200-level students. Deadline: April 25, 2025.

Agbami Medical & Engineering Scholarship – ₦100,000 to ₦200,000 for medical, pharmacy, and engineering students. Deadline: April 29, 2025.

Rotary/DEWEF Undergraduate Support – For indigent students in Nigerian universities. Deadline: February 28, 2025.

Federal Government/BEA Scholarships – For studying abroad in countries like Russia, China, Hungary. Deadlines vary.

Oil & Gas Sector Scholarships (2025/2026):

NNPC/Chevron JV Scholarships

SEPLAT, Oando, AGIP Undergraduate Awards

PTDF, NNPC/Renaissance, NNPC/Eroton JV Scholarships

These usually target science, engineering, and related courses and are often announced between April and July.

Top International Fully Funded Scholarships for Nigerians:

Chevening Scholarships (UK) – Fully funded Master’s programs, including tuition, monthly stipend, and travel. Opens around November 2025.

DAAD Scholarships (Germany) – Fully funded for postgraduate studies. Deadlines vary throughout 2025.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Europe) – Fully funded joint Master’s programs. Application windows typically close between January and March.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK) – Full tuition and living support for Nigerian students. Deadline usually mid-April.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA) – Covers tuition, living, and travel for Nigerian postgraduates. Deadline: April 2025.

Turkiye Burslari (Turkey) – Fully funded for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Deadline: February to May 2025.

Swedish Institute Scholarships (Sweden) – For Master’s students; covers all costs. Deadline: February 2025.

Other Notable Opportunities:

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship (South Africa) – Leadership-based postgraduate funding.

Mastercard Foundation Scholarships – Available at African, US, and Canadian universities for undergrad and postgrad students.

Pan-Atlantic University Mastercard Program – Full scholarships for Nigerian students.

MIT-Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship – Funded training for Nigerian lecturers.

PEAR Summer Research Program (MIT) – Fully funded 9-day STEM research opportunity.

Tips:

Most Nigerian-based scholarships close between April and May.

International scholarships close early (January–March) and often require excellent CGPA, leadership skills, or work experience.

Be ready with transcripts, ID, recommendation letters, and a good statement of purpose.