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Scholarship calendar: when the big scholarships for Nigerians usually open

A month-by-month guide to when major scholarships for Nigerian students usually open, so you can prepare documents before the rush.

Providia Editorial · Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 min read

How to use this calendar

Dates move every year, so treat these as 'usually around' and confirm on the official website. When a scholarship opens, it appears on Providia's lists once we've checked the official page.

August to December

  • UK postgraduate awards such as Chevening usually open around August
  • Many European and UK university scholarships for the next academic year open between September and December
  • Nigerian company schemes for undergraduates, including several oil and gas joint-venture scholarships, often open between September and January
  • The Federal Government's Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarships have usually been advertised between November and January

January to April

  • Türkiye Scholarships usually open in January and February
  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme has usually opened early in the year
  • Many US and Canadian university awards close for autumn entry

May to July

  • Summer schools, fellowships and competitions for the next academic year
  • Some state government bursaries and scholarship schemes

Open now: scholarships for nigerian students

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Adelaide University Signature Research Theme Scholarships 2027

Adelaide University's 2027 research scholarship round for PhD and MPhil starters: living stipend plus full tuition waiver, open to international applicants.

1 day leftAustralia
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Gabriel Ezenri Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

Up to N500,000 per session for bright, financially needy students at accredited Nigerian universities and polytechnics. Free to apply.

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Indomie Scholarship Program 2026

Dufil Prima's Indomie pays full tuition for Nigerian students starting at public tertiary institutions in 2026/27, renewable yearly if grades hold. Free to apply.

1 day leftNigeria
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World Bank Group Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2027

Two-year salaried leadership programme at the World Bank Group with three rotations, including a country office. For master's holders with 2–6 years' experience.

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Questions

How do I hear when a scholarship opens?

Save scholarships on Providia to track their deadlines in the app, and check 'New this week', which is updated every day.

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