
These are the top 10 scholarships for Nigerian students. Note. there may be other scholarships that Nigerians benefit.
Chevening Scholarships: Funded by the UK government, Chevening Scholarships offer fully-funded opportunities for Nigerian students to pursue postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom.
Commonwealth Scholarships: These scholarships, funded by the UK government, are awarded to Nigerian students for various levels of study, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Commonwealth countries.
AGIP Oil Company Scholarships: Offered by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, these scholarships are available for Nigerian undergraduates studying Engineering, Geosciences, and Agricultural Science disciplines.
NNPC/Total Scholarships: Sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Total Nigeria, these scholarships cater to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing studies in various fields, including Engineering, Geosciences, Management Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.
PTDF Scholarships: Provided by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), these scholarships are for Nigerian students pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters and Ph.D.) in oil and gas-related fields, engineering, environmental science, and renewable energy.
MTN Foundation Scholarships: Offered by the MTN Foundation, these scholarships support Nigerian students in tertiary institutions across various disciplines.
NLNG Scholarships: Provided by the Nigeria LNG Limited, these scholarships are for Nigerian undergraduates pursuing studies in engineering, science, and other related fields.
Shell Nigeria University Scholarship Program: Sponsored by Shell Nigeria, this scholarship supports Nigerian undergraduates studying specific engineering and other related courses.
Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship: This scholarship initiative by the Jim Ovia Foundation supports academically gifted Nigerian youths through their tertiary education.
DAAD Scholarships: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers various scholarships for Nigerians at different academic levels and in various fields, including Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Germany.
These scholarships cater to a wide range of academic disciplines and educational levels, providing opportunities for Nigerian students to pursue their studies both nationally and internationally.