Nigeria Scholarships

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Browsing Nigeria scholarships? This page tracks 160 scholarships currently listed on Kompeaa, pulled automatically from official scholarship providers and kept up to date.

19 of the 60 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 25 October 2026.

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The ITU Gender Champions Programme for Young Women Leading Digital Transformation and Digital Inclusion – Apply by 15th November 2026

Multiple Levels Fellowship

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

The ITU Gender Champions Programme for Young Women Leading Digital Transformation and Digital Inclusion;The ITU Gender Champions Programme recognizes and

15 Nov · Open View Scholarship

YRV Global Teachers Grants – Apply by 15th November 2026

Multiple Levels Grant $5,000 - $20,000 Grant

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

YRV Global Teachers Grants;Youth Research Vox (YRV), a California‑based international nonprofit advancing educational equity and global collaboration,

15 Nov · Open View Scholarship

Open Call: Research Seed Money Grants for Researchers – Apply by 18th November 2026

Multiple Levels Grant $20,000+ Grant

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

Open Call: Research Seed Money Grants for Researchers;The National Ataxia Foundation funds cutting‑edge basic, translational and clinical research relevant

18 Nov · Open View Scholarship

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…

22 Nov · Open View Scholarship

The Echidna Global Scholars Program 2027 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ($26,500 USD Stipend & Fully Funded) | Opportunities For Africans

Multiple Levels $20,000+

Japan, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom

1 Dec · Open View Scholarship

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…

1 Dec · Open View Scholarship

The 2027 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship for young African students & recent graduates.

Multiple Levels Fellowship Under $1,000 Other

Australia, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026, at 12:59 pm ET. Applications are now open for the 2027Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship…

1 Dec · Open View Scholarship

Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders – Apply by 2nd December 2026

Multiple Levels Fellowship Fully Funded

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

Fully Funded Yale Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders;Established in 2002, the World Fellows Program…

2 Dec · Open View Scholarship

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…

4 Dec · Open View Scholarship

SCI Innovation Award – Apply by 4th December 2026

Multiple Levels Award

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

SCI Innovation Award;The SCI Innovation Award recognises and celebrates scientific innovation in industry that has been enabled as a direct…

4 Dec · Open View Scholarship

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Nigeria scholarships are listed?

160 scholarships are currently listed under Nigeria (Study Destination) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among Nigeria scholarships currently listed is 25 October 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What study level are most common?

Among Nigeria scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, Masters, Postdoctoral.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among Nigeria scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Scholarship, Internship.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among Nigeria scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, Nigeria, Germany.

What funding amount are most common?

Among Nigeria scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are Fully Funded, $5,000 - $20,000, Partial Funding.

What funding type are most common?

Among Nigeria scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Grant.