As usual, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared another seemingly unending strike. For many Nigerian university students, this feels like more than just a disruption; it is a nightmare.
ASUU strikes have become a painful part of the academic journey, often dragging on for months and, in some cases, lasting up to a year. Because of this delay, many students start to rethink their academic plans. Some consider transferring to private universities, while others explore study abroad options.
But honestly, private universities in Nigeria are expensive, and studying abroad comes with its own challenges, like visa fees, tuition, and living costs, and this financial barrier can put your dream on hold.
Well, you do not have to worry. There are international scholarships, both full and partial, that you can apply for right now, especially during this ASUU strike, to avoid being idle.
In this post, we highlight some of the top ongoing scholarships available for Nigerian students, whether you want to study in the UK, the US, Canada, or Europe.
These opportunities cover both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and it could be your chance to keep your academic goals on track.
Here are some of the ongoing scholarshiops for Nigerian Students
1. Miami University Presidential Scholarship in the United States:
The Presidential Fellows Program at Miami University is one of the most prestigious scholarships for undergraduate students in the United States. It is a fully funded, four-year renewable scholarship that covers tuition, fees, housing, and meals.
In addition to this, recipients receive an academic stipend of $5,000 to support research, study abroad, or other academic pursuits.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- No IELTS Required
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | $5,000 Stipend
- Deadline: December 1, 2025. Check HERE for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
2. The University of Bradford Scholarships in the UK
The University of Bradford offers generous scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students.
These fully funded awards are targeted toward excellent students, particularly those from underrepresented groups like Black students, refugees, estranged students, and others. The scholarship covers tuition, monthly stipends, and accommodation.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- No IELTS Required
Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Accommodation - Deadline: Not Specified. Check HERE for details on how to apply.
3. Netherlands Government Holland Scholarship:
This scholarship is offered by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science in partnership with several Dutch universities.
It awards a €5,000 grant to undergraduate and master’s students for their first year of study. With this scholarship, you get to study in one of Europe’s top study destinations.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Funding Reward: €5,000
- Deadline: Varies by Institution. Check HERE for institution-specific deadlines and how to apply.
4. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship:
The Erasmus Mundus program offers fully funded master’s scholarships to students from around the world. This scholarship gives to the opportunity you to study in at least three different countries, with all expenses covered—including tuition, travel, visa, and a €1,400 monthly stipend.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | €1,400 Monthly Stipend | Visa Fee | Accommodation
- Deadline: Varies by Program. Check HERE for available programs and application steps.
5. University of Toronto Lester B Pearson Scholarship in Canada:
The University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson Scholarship is one of Canada’s top fully funded awards for undergraduate students from around the world.
It is designed for students with strong academic performance, creativity, and leadership potential. This scholarship covers tuition, books, accommodation, and other expenses for your entire undergraduate program.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipends | Accommodation
- Deadline: November 7, 2025. Visit HERE to check how to get nominated and apply.
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6. DAAD Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship in Germany:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship is one of the most respected fully funded opportunities in Europe. It supports around 1,500 undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students each year, both from Germany and abroad.
Beyond academic excellence, this scholarship prioritizes applicants who actively engage with socio-political issues and align with the foundation’s values of democracy, ecology, solidarity, and non-violence.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | €11,208 Stipend/Year | Travel Costs | Healthcare
- Deadline: March 1 & September 1 (annually). Check HERE to get more updates on how to apply for the scholarship.
7. Binghamton University:
Binghamton University offers competitive scholarship opportunities to international undergraduate students, including an annual tuition fee worth $30,000.
Known for its rigorous academics and interdisciplinary research approach, the university automatically considers eligible applicants for merit-based awards in the form of stipends and, in some cases, full tuition coverage.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | $30,000 per year
- Deadline: November 1, 2025. Check HERE for how to apply.
8. Eric Bleumink Scholarship:
The Eric Bleumink Scholarship at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, is aimed at excellent students from developing countries who wish to pursue a master’s degree.
It is a fully funded scholarship that covers tuition, travel, books, subsistence, and health insurance throughout the entire program.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Travel Costs | Health Insurance
- Deadline: December 1, 2025. Check HERE for more information on the scholarship.
9. Concordia University Presidential Scholarship in the United States:
The Presidential Scholarship at Concordia University is awarded to undergraduate students with excellent academic records and strong leadership potential.
The scholarship covers full tuition and includes a $29,000 stipend. Students are also encouraged to engage in activities like ministry, music, clubs, and athletics, giving them a well-rounded university experience.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | $29,000 Grant
- Deadline: December 1, 2025. Check HERE for more information the eligibilty requirements.
10. Chevening Scholarship UK:
The Chevening Scholarship is one of the most prestigious fully funded awards available for students looking to study a master’s degree in the UK.
Funded by the UK government, it covers tuition, airfare, accommodation, monthly stipends, visa fees, and more. No IELTS is required for some universities—making it even more accessible. Applications open once a year and are highly competitive, so early preparation is key.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipends | Accommodation | Airfare | Visa
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Opens August 6, 2025. Check HERE for eligibility details.
11. Sabanci University Scholarshipin Turkey:
The Sabanci University Scholarship offers fully funded opportunities for international students to study in Turkey. It is open to international students at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.
The award covers tuition and accommodation to travel and monthly living expenses. Graduate students even receive a laptop and a monthly stipend of TL 35,000, while undergraduates enjoy free housing alongside a tuition waiver.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Funding Reward:
-Graduates: Full Scholarship | TL 35,000 Stipend | Accommodation | Laptop -Undergraduates: Full Scholarship | Accommodation
- Deadline: -Undergraduate: August 29, 2025 -Graduate: July 29, 2025. Check HERE for more informations on how to apply.
12. Dartmouth College King Scholarship United States:
The King Scholarship at Dartmouth College is awarded to exceptional low-income students from developing countries who are passionate about solving poverty-related issues in their home countries.
This fully funded undergraduate scholarship covers your tuition, travel, healthcare, laptop, and even offers mentorship and leadership training.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Travel Costs | Laptop | Mentorship - Deadline: November 1, 2025. Check HERE for eligibility requirements.
- No IELTS Required
13. DAAD SBW Berlin Scholarship:
The SBW Berlin Scholarship, supported by DAAD, is a fully funded opportunity for international students to study in Berlin. It is available for both undergraduate or graduate studies.
This scholarship covers tuition, housing, €6,600 in annual living stipends, and even a travel allowance. It also helps you connect with career-building networks and resources in Germany.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Tuition | Accommodation | €6,600 Annual Stipend | Travel
- Deadline: Open All Year. Apply HERE.
- No IELTS Required
14.Michigan State University scholarship United States:
Michigan State University (MSU) offers generous scholarships to international undergraduate students worth $18,000 to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to eight semesters, which adds up to a total of $100,000.
This merit-based scholarship not only considers your academic results, but also involvement in extracurriculars, essays, English proficiency, and where you’re applying from.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: $100,000 Total ($25,000/Year)
- Deadline: November 1, 2025. Check HERE for more informations on how to apply for this award.
15. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship in UK:
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship is an award for students from Least Developed and middle-income Commonwealth countries to study a fully funded master’s program in the UK.
It covers tuition, airfare, accommodation, and monthly stipends worth over £1,690, plus other grants like study materials and clothing support. The scholarship is jointly funded by UK universities and the UK government.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Commonwealth Countries(Nigeria is part)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | £20,280+ Annual Stipend | Accommodation | Airfare
- Deadline: Varies by Country (Usually October each year). Check HERE for the eligibility requirement.
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16. Boston University Presidential Scholarship:
The Boston University Presidential Scholarship is merit-based scholarship offers $25,000 per year, renewable for all four years of undergraduate study.
The university do not just consider grades but want students who are also leaders in their schools and communities.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: $25,000 Per Year (Half Tuition)
- Deadline: December 1, 2025. Check HERE for more information on how to apply.
- No IELTS Required
17. University of Maryland Scholarship USA:
For students looking to pursue a master’s degree in the U.S., the University of Maryland offers a fully funded graduate assistantship.
This means your tuition is covered, and you’ll also receive a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and support for research.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Health Insurance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 31, 2025
18. Tokyo City University Scholarship Japan:
The Tokyo City University Scholarship sponsored by the Gotoh Educational Corporation Tokyu Group, is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition, housing, and offers a monthly stipend of ¥1 million per year (approx. $6,920).
It is ideal for postgraduate and PhD students who want to explore academics in Asia.
Summary:
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | $6,920 Stipend/Year |Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: October 2, 2025. Visit HERE to check how to get nominated and apply.
19. University of Reading Global Sustainability Leaders Scholarship :
If you passionate about sustainability, this scholarship is for you. The University of Reading is offering a £6,000 grant per year for up to four years to support your undergraduate studies.
This total £24,000, which can go a long way in covering your living costs while you focus on becoming a change-maker in global sustainability.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | £24,000 Grants
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 3, 2025. Check HERE for details on how to apply
20. Portugal Government Scholarship:
The Portugal Government Scholarship is one of the most generous scholarships in Europe. It covers your full tuition fees and gives you an annual stipend of €15,000, usually paid over 10 months. It’s open to students across different levels, undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs.
Summary:
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Funding Reward: Full Scholarship | €15,000 Stipend/Year
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 30, 2025. Check HERE for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
Instead of staying idle during this ASUU strike,it is better to turn the period into a opportunity? This is the perfect time to start your study abroad journey. Use this break to research international scholarships, gather your documents, and start applying.
With the right information and preparation, you can move past the constant interruptions in Nigeria’s academic system and take a bold step toward a more stable and rewarding education abroad.
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