Nigerian students have a wealth of fully funded scholarship opportunities in 2026, covering undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies across various global regions. These scholarships aim to break financial barriers while providing access to world-class education and professional development.

Top Scholarships for 2026:

Global & Intercontinental

• Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) – Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
• Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship – Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
• Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) – Deadline: Jan 14, 2026

Europe

• Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2026:
  • JANUS (Applied Security and Defence) – Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
  • META (Manufacturing 4.0) – Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
  • GLOBED (Education Policies) – Deadline: Feb 12, 2026
• Africa Scholarship Programme, Wageningen University, Netherlands – Deadline: Feb 1, 2026
• DAAD Scholarships (Germany) 2026/2027 – Deadlines vary by course

United Kingdom

• University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarship – Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
• University of Southampton GREAT Scholarship (£10,000 tuition support)
• Chevening Scholarship (UK Government) – 2026/2027 applications open later in 2026

North America & Australia

• Australia Awards Scholarships 2026
• Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University (USA)
• McCall MacBain Scholarship, McGill University (Canada)

Regional & Special Interest

• Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Scholarship, Qatar
• TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship – Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
• Nigerian Law School Scholarship Programme 2026

These scholarships provide Nigerian students with opportunities to study both locally and abroad, across multiple disciplines, while receiving full financial support for tuition, living expenses, and professional development.