Government & State Scholarships

 

1. Federal Government Scholarship

Offered through the Federal Ministry of Education for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Provides financial support for tuition, living expenses, and stipends.

Application usually done via the Federal Scholarship Board.

2. Lagos Government & State Scholarships Board

Also Read: Major UK Scholarships for International Student

Available to indigenes of Lagos State in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

Covers tuition and a stipend.

Corporate & Industry Scholarships

3. MTN Foundation Scholarship

Targets high-performing undergraduates, especially in science and technology fields.

Provides a yearly award (e.g., around ₦200,000).

4. NNPC/Chevron Scholarship

For second-year and above students, especially in engineering, geology, etc.

Includes financial support and sometimes aptitude test stages.

Also Read: Traveling Alone (Solo Travel)

5. Shell SPDC / NNPC/SNEP Co Scholarship

Merit-based award for Nigerian university students.

Usually covers annual stipends.

6. Agbami Medical & Engineering Scholarship

Supports medical, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and related students.

Offers annual funding and educational assistance.

7. Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship

Helps promising Nigerian students with tuition support and allowances.

Also focuses on leadership and academic excellence.

8. Gani Fawehinmi Scholarship

For undergraduates from low-income backgrounds with strong academic records.

Aims to increase access to higher education.

 Sector-Specific & Other Local Scholarships

9. PTDF Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Run by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund for students in petroleum-related fields.

Provides tuition, housing, and annual stipends.

10. Female Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Fully funded support for female undergraduates with strong academic credentials.

11. Matrix Energy / Grooming Centre Grants

Scholarships and grants for postgraduate candidates and specific research topics.

Includes full funding packages.

2. International Government & State Scholarships Open to Nigerians

Many global programs are open to Nigerian students for study abroad (Master’s, PhD, or exchange):

 Major International Scholarship Programs

12. Commonwealth Scholarships

Fund Master’s and PhD studies primarily in the UK for eligible students from Nigeria.

Usually covers tuition, travel, and living allowances.

13. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees

Fully or partially funded international Master’s programs across European universities.

Includes tuition waivers and living stipends.

14. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

Supports postgraduate studies (Master/PhD) in Germany with stipend and insurance.

15. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

Fully funded scholarships for Master’s and PhD studies in the United States.

Apply here