It appears to me that being a Nigerian undergraduate is gradually becoming a hassle-free endeavour. Individuals, organizations and various governments have taken it upon themselves to relieve the average Nigerian undergraduate of some financial burdens.
In my bid to add value to you, I have meticulously explored the scholarship options available to you to select from. If you are in need of financial assistance, make sure you take advantage of these numerous scholarships available in 2020.
The scholarships may either be fully funded to cover tuition, transportation cost, books and a monthly allowance or it may be partial. Getting a scholarship as a Nigerian student is relatively easy, so far you follow the guidelines stated in this article.
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Bilateral Educational Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Awards for Undergraduates
On a yearly basis, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Scholarship Board offers the Bilateral Educational Agreement Scholarship Award to deserving Nigerian Students. The offer is open to undergraduate and graduate students alike. Students studying Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Architecture, Geology, Sciences, Languages, Sports, Law, Biotechnology and Medicine in any accredited Nigerian University can apply.
Every successful candidate continues his/her studies in any of these countries; Russia, Egypt, Japan, Romania, Morocco, Algeria, Turkey, Serbia, Tunisia, Cuba, Ukraine, Hungary, and Macedonia.
Aspiring scholars must apply online and then undergo an interview which takes place in January each year.
Visit www.fsb.gov.ng
PTDF Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduates
PTDF Scholarship Scheme was initiated as part of PTDF’s Human Capital Development objectives to make available trained manpower to meet the requirements of the oil and gas industry. If you are in your second year in a Federal University studying a course related to oil and gas, with a CGPA of 3.5 and above, you should consider being a beneficiary of this scheme.
Visit https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/how-to-apply to begin the process of application.
Previous deadline: 31st October
Lagos State Scholarship Award – Local and Foreign
The Lagos State Government offer scholarships to students who are indigenes of Lagos state. Students must be on full-time study in Nigerian tertiary institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
Visit www.lagosscholarship.org for more details
Agbami Scholarship for 100 and 200 Level Undergraduate Students
Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, is offering a limited number of University Scholarship Awards to competent Nigerian students from all the states of the Federation. The Agbami Scholarship is only available to students in their first and second year.
deadline: 9th June
Agip Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students
The Agip Oil Company Limited offers 100 level students of Engineering, Geology and Geosciences scholarship awards
Previous Deadline: March 9
Mobil Nigeria Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
The Mobil Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Awards is accessible to students in Nigerian Universities.
Shell Scholarship for Nigeria University Students
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria. The Scholarship Scheme affords first year students in any Nigerian university the chance to study with a yearly grant from the SPDC JV for the full duration of their course.
Previous deadline: September 18
Shell/SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarships
The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University scholarship is accessible to undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The scholarship is based on merit and was designed for undergraduates studying certain engineering and science courses.
Previous deadline: 10 August
Shell/SNEPCo National Merit University Scholarships
The Shell Nigeria Exploration Production Company (SNEPCo) National Merit University scholarship is accessible to undergraduate students in Nigerian universities. The scholarship is based on merit and was designed for undergraduates studying certain engineering and science courses.
Previous deadline: 10 August
Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award
On a yearly basis, the Nigeria LNG Limited invites applicants for the Nigeria LNG Undergraduate Scholarship Award. The scholarship was designed for students in their first year.
Previous deadline; 31st July
Total Nigeria Scholarship – National Merit Undergraduate Award
Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) have proven to have a high level of commitment towards the educational advancement of Nigerian Students through its yearly award of scholarships to deserving Nigerian students in secondary and tertiary institutions as well as those in postgraduate studies.
Previous deadline: November 22
Addax Petroleum/NNPC Scholarship Programme
The National Tertiary Institutions Scholarship Awards Scheme was developed by Addax Petroleum Development (Nig) Limited. It offers financial assistance to 100 level undergraduate students in any Nigeria University, Polytechnic or College of Education.
Previous deadline was 25th April
NPDC/SEPLAT Undergraduate Scholarship Awards
Seplat Petroleum and Development Company Plc and The Nigerian Petroleum Development Company Limited have Jointly provided scholarships to willing and deserving second year undergraduates of any Nigerian Public University.
MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarships
The MTN Foundation supports undergraduates studying any course related to science and technology. The Scholarship is renewed every year so far the student maintains minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit).
Previous Deadline: September 6
MUSTE Scholarships for Undergraduate Nigerian Students
The Mankind United to Support Total Education (MUSTE) is an initiative of the Youth Empowerment and ICT Foundation. Founded by Mr. Jim Ovia, the scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to outstanding Nigeria youths.
Deadline Varies
Gani Fawehinmi Scholarships Award for Nigerian Students
Four Million Naira worth of scholarships are made available for 20 to 40 Nigerian Students in Nigerian tertiary institution. The Scholarship award is tenable only in Nigerian higher institutions including Universities, Colleges of Education and Polytechnics
Previous deadline: 18th August
David Oyedepo Foundation Scholarships in Nigeria – for African Students
The David Oyedepo Foundation scholarship program offers scholarship grants to students to study at Covenant and Landmark University, Nigeria.
Previous deadline: March 31
NWAG Scholarship for Nigerian Women
Every year the Nigerian Women Association of Georgia NWAG provides 37 undergraduate Scholarships for Nigerian female students. Any female can apply for this offer and get the sum of fifty thousand Naira (N50,000)
Previous deadline: May 15
These are schorlarships any undergraduate can take advantage of.
