1. Chevening Scholarship (UK Government)
Discipline: All disciplines Level: Master's Sponsor: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Coverage: Full tuition, living allowance, flights, visa fees Destination: United Kingdom. One of the most prestigious fully funded scholarships in the world, Chevening targets future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers. Nigerian students with at least two years of work experience and a strong academic record are eligible. Website: https://www.chevening.org/
2. DAAD Scholarships (Germany) (German Government)
Discipline: All disciplines, especially STEM, social sciences, development studies Level: Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral Sponsor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Coverage: Monthly stipend (€934–€1,200), travel, health insurance Destination: Germany DAAD is one of the world's largest scholarship organisations, offering multiple programs specifically targeting students from developing countries in Africa. Website: https://www.daad.de/en/
3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarships (European Union)
Discipline: Varies by program — law, environment, data science, public health, etc. Level: Master's Sponsor: European Union Coverage: Full tuition, living allowance, travel & installation costs Destination: Multiple EU countries This flagship EU scholarship allows students to study at two or more European universities in a single integrated program. Dozens of programs are open to Nigerians and other students from developing countries. 🌐 Website: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en
4. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme (French Government)
Discipline: Engineering, law, economics, political science, management Level: Master's & PhD Sponsor: Campus France / French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Coverage: Monthly stipend (€1,181–€1,400), health coverage, cultural activities Destination: France The Eiffel programme was created to support French higher education institutions in recruiting top international students from developing regions, including Nigeria. 🌐 Website: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
5. Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad (VLIR-UOS) Scholarship (Belgian Government)
Discipline: Development-related disciplines: agriculture, health, environment, education Level: Master's & Training Programs Sponsor: Flemish Interuniversity Council, Belgium Coverage: Full tuition, monthly allowance, travel, insurance Destination: Belgium VLIR-UOS targets students from the Global South, including Nigeria, and specifically seeks those who plan to return and contribute to their home country's development. 🌐 Website: https://www.vliruos.be/get-funded/study-scholarships
6. Hungarian Government Scholarship (Stipendium Hungaricum)
Discipline: All disciplines Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD Sponsor: Hungarian Government Coverage: Full tuition waiver, dormitory/housing allowance, monthly stipend, health insurance Destination: Hungary Nigeria is a partner country of the Stipendium Hungaricum program. Applications are channelled through the Nigerian Federal Scholarship Board and the Embassy of Hungary. 🌐 Website: https://stipendiumhungaricum.hu/