Scholarships and fellowships
Fully-funded and partial scholarships, fellowships and grants for Nigerians, at home and abroad, each with a clear way to apply.
Showing 1–18 of 79 open scholarships
WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2026
WAAW Foundation
A one-time $500 scholarship for female African college students pursuing STEM-related undergraduate degrees.
Africa
$500
43 days left · Dec 18, 2026Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Scheme 2027
Government of Mauritius
A fully funded scholarship for African students to pursue full-time on-campus studies (Diploma, Degree, MPhil, or PhD) at public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius.
Mauritius
Full tuition, living expenses, and return airfare
146 days left · Mar 31, 2027ETH Summer Fellowship 2027
ETH Zurich
A fully funded, two-month research internship at ETH Zurich for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields.
Switzerland
CHF 4000 for housing and living expenses, plus airfare and visa costs covered.
41 days left · Dec 16, 2026NUS Amgen Scholars Program 2027
National University of Singapore (NUS)
An 8-week summer research internship at NUS for undergraduate students in Asia.
Singapore
SGD 6,000 stipend + accommodation, travel, and visa fees covered
88 days left · Feb 1, 2027Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2027
Purdue University
A 10-week immersive research experience for undergraduate students under the guidance of faculty mentors.
West Lafayette or Indianapolis, USA
$6500 stipend + $2500 housing allowance for non-Purdue students
40 days left · Dec 15, 2026Finnish Dinner Date
Visit Finland
A culinary adventure for single travellers to experience Finnish food and culture through a group dinner date.
Helsinki or Tampere, Finland
Fully funded 4-day trip including flights, accommodation, meals, and activities
5 days left · Nov 10, 2026Climate Leadership Programme
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung
A programme for young climate leaders combining online masterclasses and a week in Brussels to deepen understanding of EU climate policymaking.
Brussels, Belgium
Fully funded (travel, visa, and accommodation costs covered)
6 days left · Nov 11, 2026Erasmus Mundus Master’s Scholarship in Journalism, Media and Globalisation
Mundus Journalism Consortium
A two-year master's programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation, starting at Aarhus University, with specialisations across various European universities.
Aarhus, Denmark and various European locations
Full tuition and living costs
66 days left · Jan 10, 2027Backing International Small Restaurants Grant Program 2026
International Downtown Association Foundation
A grant program supported by American Express to help small, independently owned restaurants grow, recover, and support their local communities.
Auckland, Barcelona, London, Manchester, Melbourne, Sydney, Mexico City, Milan, Montreal, Toronto, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Tokyo, Paris
Varies by city: NZD 25,000, EUR 12,500, GBP 10,500, AUD 20,000, USD 10,000, CAD 20,000, JPY…
11 days left · Nov 16, 2026The Rise Up Together Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator Program 2027
Rise Up Together
A leadership and advocacy accelerator program for young South African changemakers in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to strengthen gender equity and justice.
South Africa
Fully funded (travel, accommodation, meals, training materials); eligible for up to $17,000 in…
25 days left · Nov 30, 2026Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027
Continental Reinsurance
Awards celebrating excellence in insurance, risk, and resilience reporting by journalists across Africa.
Africa
Complimentary invitation to awards ceremony with travel and hotel costs covered
87 days left · Jan 31, 2027L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science US Program 2027
L'Oreal USA / AAAS
A fellowship program for postdoctoral women scientists in the U.S. to advance their research and support outreach activities.
United States
$75,000
99 days left · Feb 12, 2027Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Uganda Cohort 2
Hive Colab / Mastercard Foundation
A 12-month fellowship programme for growth-stage EdTech ventures in Uganda, providing business support, mentorship, and grant funding.
Uganda
Catalytic milestone-based, equity-free grant
21 days left · Nov 26, 2026Harvard Pollman Fellowship in Real Estate and Urban Development 2027
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
A one-year postdoctoral visiting scholar fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design for research and teaching in real estate and urban development.
Cambridge, MA
Minimum award of $55,000, plus medical benefits
105 days left · Feb 18, 2027Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator 2027
AUDA-NEPAD
A COMESA regional initiative supporting growth-stage agribusinesses delivering scalable, innovative, and impact-driven solutions across Africa's agricultural value chain.
Tailored advisory services, trade facilitation, potential investment funding, and partner matching
13 days left · Nov 18, 2026Winter Japan Culture Camp 2027
AYFN Academy
The Winter Japan Culture Camp 2027 by AYFN Academy is a short-term cultural exchange program in Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, Japan, taking place from January 25 to 30, 2027. A limited scholarship is available covering program fees and flight expenses.
Osaka, Japan
Program fee waiver and flight expense support
5 days left · Nov 10, 2026Sony World Photography Awards
World Photography Organisation
An annual photography competition recognizing outstanding contributions to photography and discovering new talent across four categories.
Up to 25,000 USD and Sony digital imaging equipment
68 days left · Jan 12, 2027MIT Summer Research Program
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
A summer research program for undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge research with world-class faculty and prepare for graduate school.
Cambridge, USA
Fully funded: includes weekly stipend, round-trip travel, meal subsidy, and housing.
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