1. NNPC/TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship

Eligibility: Full-time 100-level students in Nigerian universities who gained admission through JAMB and are not beneficiaries of other scholarships.

Benefits: ₦150,000 per session until graduation.

Application Period: Usually between September and November.

Apply: scholarships.totalenergiescsredu.com

2. MTN Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: 200-level students in public tertiary institutions with a minimum CGPA of 3.5, studying STEM courses.

Benefits: ₦200,000 per year, renewable until graduation.

Application Period: Typically from June to August.

Apply: www.mtn.ng/scholarships

3. Agbami Medical and Engineering Scholarship (Chevron)

Eligibility: 100 & 200-level students in Medicine, Engineering, and Nursing programs in Nigerian universities.

Benefits: ₦100,000–₦200,000 per session.

Application Period: Usually in March.

Apply: www.ormng.com

4. Shell Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship

Eligibility: 100-level students in Nigerian public universities with strong academic records.

Benefits: ₦200,000 per session.

Application Period: Typically between April and May.

Apply: www.shell.com.ng

5. Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility: Nigerian undergraduates demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential.

Benefits: Up to ₦150,000 per year, renewable.

Application Period: Varies annually.

Apply: www.jimoviafoundation.org

6. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program

Eligibility: Academically talented students with leadership potential and a commitment to giving back to their communities.

Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation, living expenses, travel allowance, and books.

Partner Universities: University of Toronto, McGill University, University of Cape Town, Ashesi University, among others.

Apply: Visit the respective university’s website for application details.

7. MEXT Scholarship (Japan)

Eligibility: Nigerian students with strong academic records; recommendation from the Japanese Embassy or university may be required.

Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend (JPY 117,000–145,000), round-trip airfare, accommodation subsidy.

Application Period: Varies by program; typically starts in April or October.

Apply: www.studyinjapan.go.jp

8. Türkiye Scholarships

Eligibility: Nigerian students applying for undergraduate programs in Turkey; selection is competitive.

Benefits: Full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and Turkish language course.

Apply: www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr

9. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)

Eligibility: International students nominated by their high school, entering the University of Toronto.

Benefits: Full tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years.

Apply: future.utoronto.ca/pearson/about/

10. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK)

Eligibility: Nigerian citizens with academic excellence and financial need, admitted to a UK university under the scheme.

Benefits: Full tuition, airfare, and monthly stipend.

Application Period: Applications are accepted between September and October.

Apply: cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk