1. EMU INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Ejiro M. Ukiri International Scholarship Fund offers support to post-secondary Nigerian students covering university costs, thereby removing financial barrier so more Nigerians can continue their education and reach their full potential.

Value: University costs

Number of Awards: Not specified

Level: Undergraduates

Nationality: Nigerians

Deadline:

Opens: Sept-01, 2026

Closes: Sept-30, 2026

Eligible: All programs

 

 

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2. NIFEMI BROWN FOUNDATION (NBF) SCHOLARSHIP 2026

The NBF Scholarship was established with a single, clear conviction: that academic ability and financial access should never be the same thing. The scholarship funds are disbursed towards undergraduate students’ academic pursuits, ensuring every naira reaches its intended purpose. Recipients are selected not only for academic performance but for evidence of character, community involvement, and resilience.

Interested candidates will be required to submit a 400-worded essay. The essay prompt is: “AI is changing how people learn and work. What does the future hold for your specific course of study and how are you preparing to row and stay relevant in your chosen profession because of it?”.

The essay is not a test of your ability to write perfectly. It is an opportunity to show how one thinks.

Value: Full ride scholarship

Number of Awards: 2

Level: Bachelor’s

Nationality: Nigerians

Deadline: (CLOSED)

Opens: July-13, 2026

Closes: Aug-24, 2026

Eligible: All programs

 

 

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3. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 3.0 AT UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the world’s most transformative scholarship programs for young people from sub-saharan africa—providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at a carefully selected network of world-class partner institution across Africa.

Value: 100% tuition waiver + accommodation + Laptops + Internship and career development opportunities + books and learning materials + Leadership and mentorship support + academic and personal support throughout program + Return travel support (where applicable).

Number of Awards: 30

Level: Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD

Eligible: Sub-saharan Africa

Deadline: Aug-22, 2026  (CLOSED)

Eligible: All programs

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4. MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is one of the world’s most transformative scholarship programs for young people from sub-saharan africa—providing exceptional students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with opportunity to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees at a carefully selected network of world-class partner institution across Africa.

Value: 100% tuition waiver + accommodation + monthly living stipends + health insurance + travel expenses + books and academic materials

Number of Awards: Not specified

Level: Bachelor’s, Masters, and PhD

Eligible: Sub-saharan Africa

Deadline: Vary by institution

 

 

 

 

Eligible:

  • African Leadership Academy, South Africa
  • Ashesi University, Ghana
  • Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
  • University of Cape Town, South Africa
  • University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • University of Western Cape
  • Makerere University, Uganda

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5. MULTIDISCIPLINARY MOBILITY FOR A CLIMATE RESILIENT AFRICA (MMoCRA) PROJECT

The MMoCRA Project is an EU-funded mobility programme through the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme connecting leading African and European universities to strengthen climate resilience across Africa through multidisciplinary research and training. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to study at leading African universities while contributing to research that addresses some of the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Value: Fully-funded

Eligible: Africans

Level: Masters and PhD

Eligible Programs:

  • Climate and Energy
  • Digital Technology
  • Critical Raw Materials
  • Agrifood

Deadline: Sept-15, 2026




Number of Awards:

Masters: 44

PhD: 12

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6. NNPC/RENAISSANCE JV NIGER-DELTA POSTGRADUATE OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2026-2027

The Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Renaissance JV, TotalEnergies, AENR Joint Venture, is delighted to announce the 17th annual NNPC/Renaissance JV Niger Delta Postgraduate Overseas Scholarship for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo, and Rivers State.

Value: 100% tuition waiver + Living stipends + medical health insurance + TB test + visa fees + VSF appointment fees + 

Number of Awards: 116

Level: Masters

Eligible: Nigerians from Niger-Delta region (Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers States)

Deadline: July-17, 2026 (CLOSED)





















 

Eligible Programs:

Newcastle University:

  • MSc., Robotics & AI
  • MSc., Sustainable Chemical Engineering
  • MSc., Environmental Engineering
  • MSc., Data Science & AI

University of Aberdeen:

  • MSc., Geophysics
  • MSc., Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil & Gas
  • MSc., Advanced Chemical Engineering
  • MSc., Integrated Petroleum Geoscience
  • MSc., Data Science
  • MSc., Renewable Energy Engineering

Robert Gordon University Aberdeen:

  • MSc., Advanced Computing
  • MSc., Oil & Gas Engineering
  • MSc., Drilling & Well Engineering
  • MSc., Renewable Energy Engineering

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7. SOHCAHTOA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

The SOHCAHTOA Foundation undergraduate scholarship provides ₦250,000 annual financial support to Nigerian undergraduates studying at public tertiary institutions. this renewable award helps cover educational expenses and is open to fields like Engineering, Medicine, and Sciences. Applicants must maintain a strong academic record and not hold other scholarships.

Value: ₦250,000/yr until graduation

Number of Awards: Not specified

Level: Bachelors

Eligible: Nigeria

Deadline: CLOSED





Eligible Programs:

  • Administration
  • STEM
  • Humanities
  • Law

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8. WOLE OGUNYEMI POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

The Wole Ogunyemi Foundation postgraduate scholarship offers financial support to graduate students in Nigerian universities. Selected awardees receive cash prize of ₦250,000 to cover a range of educational expenses including tuition and university fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation.

Value: Tuition support + Research and academic support + Learning materials + other academic-related expenses

Number of Awards: Not specified

Level: Masters and PhD

Eligible: Nigeria

Deadline: Sept-30, 2026

Eligible Programs: All

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