Scholarships for Nigerian Students, 2013
The rising costs of college education have made higher education a distance dream for many students. As education is a tool for carrying out national growth so various scholarships and grants are awarded to increase the level of support given to the education in Nigeria. In order to pay for tuition, books and other expenses, students need to thoroughly explore a variety of funding options.
This section consists of information regarding scholarships for Nigerian Students. Luckily, scholarship or financial aid is willingly provided to those who choose to major in one of the many areas including Humanities Arts and Social Sciences, Science, Agriculture and Engineering, Applied Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Soil Science, MBA, Banking and Finance, Literature, American Studies, Communication, Computer Science and Data Processing, Education, Industrial Arts, Trade and Technology, Law, Mathematical Sciences and Medical Sciences. Various scholarships are available for undergraduate, graduate, master, PhD and postdoctoral programs for Nigerian students. The following listing will be a great help for Nigerian students to get benefited and move towards their bright future ahead.
The following sources are great places to begin your search for Nigerian scholarships:
2013 West African (Nigeria, Ghana) Postgraduate Scholarships at Edinburgh Napier University in UK
To be considered for one of their postgraduate Africa scholarships for Nigerian Students applicants must have an unconditional offer for study on a postgraduate course to start in September 2013.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2013.
2013 Newcastle University Nigeria Scholarships in UK
Newcastle University offer postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students applying for entry onto postgraduate taught degree or research programmes within the Faculties of Humanities Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE), and Medical Sciences (FMS) commencing their studies.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2013 (annually)
2013 One Planet MBA Scholarships for International Students at University of Exeter in UK
Full-fee Company Scholarships for Nigerian Students and international students ( The Afren One Planet MBA Scholarships and The Syngenta One Planet MBA Scholarship) pursuing full-time MBA at University of Exeter.
Application Deadline: 30th June 2013
2013 Nigeria Merit Postgraduate Scholarships at University of Sheffield, UK
The University offers the following scholarships for Nigerian students who show exceptional academic potential starting a postgraduate taught masters programme at the University of Sheffield, UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 June 2013 (annually)
2013 BU Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships at Bournemouth University in UK
BU Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Nigerian Students who are resident of Ghana, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia or Vietnam at Bournemouth University in UK 2013
Application Deadline: 31 May 2013
2013 Nigerian Young Entrepreneur Scholarships at Edinburgh Napier University in UK
Edinburgh Napier University has 25 merit-based scholarships for Nigerian students. If you live in one of the countries below, you are eligible to apply for a £2,000 tuition fee reduction to start studying in September 2013. To celebrate the opening of our new business incubation facility, Edinburgh Napier is offering two 50% tuition fee scholarships for Nigerian Students to the winners of Nigerian Young Entrepreneur Competition.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2013
PTDF Scholarships for Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students, Nigeria
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) funded Scholarships for Nigerian Students in the field of Engineering, Geology, Geosciences, Management, Economics and relevant fields to Study in Nigerian, UK and France Universities
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 October (annually)
Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology, IDB Member Countries
Islamic development bank funded PhD and Postdoctoral Scholarships for Nigerian Students in the field of science and technology at IDB member countries
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December (annually)
TWAS-CAS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Developing Countries Applicants, China
TWAS-CAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme For young scientists from Nigeria and other developing countries (other than China) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in China though the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing, China.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August (annually)
TWAS-CONACYT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme for developing countries, Mexico
The National Council for Science and Technology (CONACyT), Mexico City, Mexico, and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from Nigeria and other developing countries (other than Mexico) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in the natural sciences
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August (annually)
2013 Developing Solutions Masters Scholarships for International Students in UK
Masters Scholarships for Nigerian and other Developing Countries Students at University of Nottingham, UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 26th April 2013. (annually)
2013 Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master’s Students from Developing Countries in UK
Department for International Development (DFID) funded master’s Scholarships for Nigerian students and other Developing Commonwealth Country Citizens at UK Universities 2012/13.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 April 2013 (annually)
2013-2014 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
CSSS and Sheffield Hallam University offers Scholarships for Nigerian Students and Commonwealth developing country in the field of Bioscience , Physiotherapy, Health and social care, Environment, Hospitality and tourism, Human resources , Business and management at Sheffield Hallam University, UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 26 April 2013 (annually)
Nigeria Merit Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students, University of Sheffield, UK 2013
University of Sheffield is pleased to offer two Nigeria Merit Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students starting their undergraduate degree studies in September 2013. The scholarships are worth £6,500 of your undergraduate course tuition fee per year.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 26 April (annually)
Loughborough University Graduate Scholarships for African Students in UK
Loughborough University Graduate School Development Trust funded Scholarships for Nigerian students and other African Students for Postgraduate Degree Courses Education who are currently domiciled (permanently living) in Africa.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30th April (annually)
Eni Scholarship for Master Students at St Antony’s College, UK
St Antony’s College Oxford in partnership with the international integrated energy company Eni, is offering three students from Nigeria and other African universities the opportunity of fully funded scholarships for Nigerian Students including fees and living expenses, to undertake postgraduate study at the Master’s level at the University of Oxford commencing in October 2011
Scholarship Application Deadline: 22 March 2013 (annually)
Intermediate Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine, UK
Welcome Trust funded Intermediate Fellowships for high-calibre, mid-career researchers from Nigeria and low- and middle-income countries in the field of Public Health and Tropical Medicine to study in UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March (annually)
2013 Agbami Special Medical and Engineering Professionals Scholarship Award in Nigeria
Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a Chevron company and operator of the Agbami Field, in its continuous support for capacity building in the health and Engineering sectors as a strategic feed into the national manpower pool, is offering a number of University Scholarships Nigerian students of ALL the states of the Federation.
Application Deadline: 4th March, 2013.
Conservation Leadership Scholarships for Developing Countries at University of Cambridge, UK 2013
Miriam Rothschild Scholarships for Nigerian Students in Conservation Leadership to support students from Nigeria and less developed and developing countries that are rich in biodiversity, to attend the MPhil in Conservation Leadership at University of Cambridge, UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 March 2013 (annually)
IDB-Oxford Clarendon Scholarships at University of Oxford, UK
Islamic Development Bank and the University of Oxford funded The combined IDB-Oxford Clarendon Scholarships for Nigerian Students in the field of MPLS, Medical Sciences and Social Sciences at University of Oxford, 2012 UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: January (annually)
The Norman E. Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program, USA
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship for Graduates from Nigeria and other Developing Countries in the field of Agriculture and related fields, USA 2012
Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15, 2013 (annually)
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships for Graduate Students, UK 2013
University of Oxford offers Islamic Studies Scholarships for Nigerian Students, UK 2013
Application Deadline: 4 January 2013 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 18 January 2013 for all other subjects
2013 Nigeria Management Scholarships at University of Sheffield, UK
The Management School offers Undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian Students in the field of Management at University of Sheffield, UK
Scholarship Application Deadline: The scholarships will be awarded automatically.
Georg Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Students of Developing Countries, Germany
Humboldt Foundation funded Postdoctoral Research fellowship for the students from Nigeria and other Developing Country in the field of Natural Sciences , Engineering, Humanities, Social Sciences to Study in Germany
Scholarship Application Deadline: Any time (annually)
2013 HEC-EGIDE/ Eiffel MBA Scholarships for Developing Countries, France
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announce MBA Scholarships for Nigerian Students and Developing Countries Students, France
Scholarship Application Deadline: End of November each year (after enrollment confirmation)
TWAS-CONACYT Postgraduate Fellowship in Natural Sciences, Mexico
The National Council for Science and Technology (CONACyT), Mexico, and TWAS offer fellowships for scientists from Nigeria and other developing countries (other than Mexico) in natural sciences who wish to obtain a PhD in the natural sciences
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 August (annually)
Research Fellow Partnership Programme for PhD and Postdoctoral Applicants at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
ETH Zurich funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research Fellow Partnership Programme in the field of Agriculture, Forestry , Natural Resource Management for Nigeria and other Developing countries students at ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Scholarship Application Deadline: 30 June (annually)
Campbell Fellowship for Women Scholar-Practitioners from Developing Nations
Vera R. Campbell Foundation funded One six-month Fellowship for female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing nation whose work addresses women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 November (annually)
Postgraduate Scholarships for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries, Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst funded Scholarships for Postgraduate Students for Developing Countries students in the various field to study in Germany
Scholarship Application Deadline: July (annually)
Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral International Researchers at a Research Institution in Germany
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funded Postdoctoral Research fellowship for Nigerian and International Students in various subjects to Study in Germany
Scholarship Application Deadline: Any time (annually)
UNESCO/ Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme, Poland
Research Fellowships Programme in Ecohydrology for Nigeria and other Developing Countries students sponsored by United Nation Educational Scientific And Cultural Organization, Poland 2012
Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February (annually)
Aga Khan International Scholarship for Postgraduate Students from Developing Countries
Aga Khan Foundation funded International Scholarships for Nigerian Students and Developing Countries to study at Abroad
Scholarship Application Deadline: March 31 (annually)
One World Scholarship Program for Applicants from Developing Countries at Austrian Universities, Austria
Government of Styria, the City of Graz, church and private funds funded Scholarship for Nigerian Students and Developing Countries at Austrian Universities, Austria
Scholarship Application Deadline: Students can apply for the scholarships by using the application form between the middle of March till the end of May (annually)
2013 SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students in UK
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) is delighted to announce the third annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerian students from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States to study in UK
Application Deadline: February 15, 2013 (annually)
Australian Government PhD Scholarship in Agriculture for Students from African Countries, Australia 2013-2014
The Australian Government is offering 20 PhD-level Australia Awards (Scholarships) to candidates from Nigeria and other eligible African countries for agriculture-related studies commencing in Australia in 2013.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2013 (annually)
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