PhD Scholarships in Nigeria

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Looking for PhD Scholarships in Nigeria? Here are 16 scholarships currently listed on Kompeaa Scholarships, gathered from official scholarship providers and kept up to date.

6 currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline is 5 November 2026.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates – Apply by 4th December 2026

PhD Fellowship

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Economist Program for Recent PhD Graduates ;The IMF Economist Program (EP) is a three‑year career…

The International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship

PhD Fellowship

Ireland, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: November 5, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 International Water Association (IWA) & Grundfos Youth Action…

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2027/2028 for study in Hong Kong (Funded)

PhD Fellowship Stipend

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (or + 8 hours GMT) Applications are now open…

The Internet Society Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for experienced Internet changemakers and emerging leaders.

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Stipend

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United States

Application Deadline: 22 November 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Internet Society Fellowship Program. The program empowers experienced…

The Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship 2027 for young African Entrepreneurs (USD $140,000 Prize to grow your Business)

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027 Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship. The Anzisha Fellowship, Africa’s…

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide – Apply by 30th October 2026

PhD Fellowship $20,000+ Other

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program for PhD Students Worldwide;The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $60,000 per award for

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/28 | King’s College London

PhD Fully Funded

Malawi, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027/28 | King's College London. Explore eligibility criteria, Application procedure, and funding. Apply today!

NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for PhD students worldwide ($60,000 in research funding)

PhD Research Funding $20,000+ Grant

Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 NVIDIA International Graduate Fellowship Program. The NVIDIA Graduate…