Scholarships for Nigerian students

Discover the international scholarships available to Nigerian students: amounts, eligibility criteria and application deadlines.

Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies

FRIAS Fellowship Programmes - Postdoctorat

PostdocFull funding

09/18/2026All nationalities

ARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur)

Bourse ARES 2027-2028 - Bachelier, Master et Formation continue

Bachelor'sMaster'sShort programFull funding

09/18/2026All nationalities

Region Lombardie et Ministere italien de l'Universite et de la Recherche

Bourse Regionale de l'Universite de Milan - Licence, Master, Doctorat

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhDShort programPartial funding

09/30/2026All nationalities

AAUW (American Association of University Women)

Bourse International Project Grant - Niveau(x) Doctorat, Postdoc

PhDPostdocStipend / allowance

$10,000

09/30/2026All nationalities (except)

Rhodes Scholarship Fund

Bourse Rhodes - Master et Doctorat

Master'sPhDFull funding

£20,400/year

Varies by institution72 countries incl.

Chevening

Bourse Chevening - Master

Master'sFull funding

10/06/2026All nationalities

Knight-Hennessy Foundation

Bourse Knight-Hennessy - Doctorat, Master

Master'sPhDFull funding

10/06/2026All nationalities

Kochi University of Technology

Bourse KUT Special Scholarship - Doctorat

PhDFull funding

¥150,000/month

10/16/2026All nationalities

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Bourse Hanjo Foundation - Master, Doctorat

Master'sPhDStipend / allowance

¥180,000 – ¥230,000/month

10/31/2026All nationalities (except)

University of Melbourne

Bourse Internationale de Premier Cycle de Melbourne - Licence

Bachelor'sTuition fees

10/31/2026All nationalities

Max Planck Institute

Bourse Max Planck Internships - Licence, Master, Doctorat

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhDFull funding

11/01/2026All nationalities

Université de Lausanne

Bourse de Master UNIL - Master

Master'sStipend / allowance

CHF 1,600/month

11/01/2026All nationalities

Frequently asked questions

How many Nigerian students scholarships are currently listed?

53 Nigerian students scholarships are currently listed on TrouveTaBourse.

What is the average amount of Nigerian students scholarships?

The average amount observed is around ¥230,000, but it varies by program.

When are the deadlines for Nigerian students usually?

Most deadlines fall around September, though some scholarships accept applications year-round.