Here’s a curated list of top scholarships that Nigerian students can still apply for from mid-2025 through 2026. These opportunities offer a mix of full and partial funding for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the UK and across Europe.
1. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EU)
Study in 2–3 European countries with fully funded tuition, travel, and living costs.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate degree and academic excellence.
- Deadline: Program-specific; usually October 2025 – March 2026
2. DAAD Postgraduate Scholarships (Germany)
Full funding for master’s and PhD programs, especially development-related fields.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of work experience.
- Deadline: Program-specific; often between August–November 2025
3. Stipendium Hungaricum (Hungary)
Covers full tuition, monthly allowance, housing, and medical insurance.
- Eligibility: Undergrad and postgrad students
- Deadline: January 2026 for September 2026 intake
4. Holland Scholarship (Netherlands)
One-time grant of €5,000 for first-year international students.
- Eligibility: Non-EEA nationals applying to Dutch universities
- Deadline: February–May 2026 depending on university
5. University of Oxford Reach Scholarship (UK)
Covers tuition and living costs for students from low-income countries.
- Eligibility: Exceptional academic record and financial need
- Deadline: January 2026 (for 2026/2027 entry)
6. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK)
For master’s study in the UK; covers full costs for students from developing Commonwealth countries.
- Eligibility: Must be unable to afford study in the UK otherwise.
- Deadline: December 2025–March 2026 depending on the course.
7. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (Sweden)
Fully funded master’s program in Sweden, including monthly stipend and travel.
- Eligibility: Professional experience, leadership capacity
- Deadline: February 2026 (for 2026 entry)
8. Scotland Saltire Scholarships (Scotland)
For Nigerian students applying to master’s programs in science, tech, healthcare, and creative industries.
- Eligibility: Academic merit and passion for chosen field
- Deadline: May–June 2026
9. ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (Switzerland)
Full scholarships for master’s programs at one of Europe’s top science and tech institutions.
- Eligibility: High academic performance
- Deadline: November–December 2025
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