Fully Funded & Major Government-Supported Awards

UCL Humanitarian Scholarship (University College London) – Fully funded Master’s award for students affected by conflict, covering tuition and living costs. Application is currently ongoing/closing soon.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Prestigious fully funded postgraduate award (Master’s/PhD) at Cambridge University. Deadline usually around early January 2026.

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships – Fully funded awards for students from eligible Commonwealth countries for Master’s study in the UK. Apply by deadlines that passed in Oct 2025 for many programs, but check updates as cycles sometimes open again.

Oxford University Graduate Scholarships – The University of Oxford expects to offer 1,100+ full or partial graduate scholarships (Masters & PhD) for 2026-27.

 Scholarships with Active or Upcoming Deadlines

Postgraduate Scholarships (Master’s & PhD)

GREAT Scholarships 2026 – Offers at least £10,000 toward tuition for one-year postgraduate studies at UK universities; deadlines typically spring 2026 (e.g., 5 May 2026 at Nottingham).

Specific opportunities for Nigerian students include awards at University of Warwick (£15,000), Brunel, Southampton, and Edge Hill with deadlines around April 2026.

Northumbria University UK International Scholarship – £3,000 tuition discount for postgraduate taught students starting in September 2026 or January 2027.

Imperial College London Aeronautics MSc Scholarship – Opportunity with a March 2026 deadline for international postgraduate applicants.