Fund your studies

• Open until 15 November 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

A small bursary for York University undergraduates who are refugees or asylum seekers.

What it covers: $1,500.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum. For York University students.

Watch out: You must show financial need. You upload an official immigration document. Qualifying: asylum seeker, refugee claim in progress, or a humanitarian and compassionate PR application. Someone with no pending claim has no listed document to upload. People with Convention Refugee or Protected Person status get it only if no eligible applicant without status applies that year. The application runs through York’s student awards system, which is for enrolled students, so ask York if you are entering. York’s awards page also prints 31 October 2026 for follow-up steps. Confirm both dates with York.

Go to site for CRS Bursary for Refugee Students (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 27 November 2026
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

Swiss government scholarships for a Research Fellowship or a PhD in Switzerland, in any discipline. Nigeria has its own row on the funder’s country list, with the Embassy of Switzerland in Abuja as the contact.

What it covers: CHF 2,450 a month for basic living costs, a one-time CHF 600 grant for a rental deposit and a flight allowance you can use only to return home. Tuition and semester fees are not covered.

Who it’s for: People born after 31 December 1991 with a master’s or equivalent by 31 July 2027.

Timing: The next round is advertised from August 2027.

Watch out: You need a letter from a Swiss supervisor, and the funder warns that finding one can take weeks or months. Without one already, you may miss this round. The deadline is 11:59 PM Swiss time. Some universities charge semester fees of about CHF 600 to CHF 2,000 a semester, which you pay yourself. For ETH Zurich your master’s must be finished by 30 June 2027. The scholarship does not fund master’s study. Applying is free. The funder warns of fake offers using its name, so never pay anyone.

Go to site for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Research Fellowship and PhD) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 30 November 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A fully funded scholarship in Switzerland for top master’s students at ETH Zurich. About 60 awards are made. It is very selective.

What it covers: A tuition waiver and 12,000 Swiss francs per semester, rising to 13,500 from autumn 2027.

Who it’s for: Master’s applicants in the top 10% of their bachelor’s programme.

Timing: The current window opened at the start of November, for a master’s start in autumn 2027.

Watch out: Not open if you are already enrolled in a master’s programme at ETH Zurich or already hold a master’s degree. The page sets no rule on nationality or immigration status either way, so check with ETH that you qualify. You apply through the online master’s application, with a thesis pre-proposal. The application fee is not stated on the pages read.

Go to site for ETH Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 1 December 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A part-tuition scholarship in the Netherlands for outstanding master’s students from outside the EEA and EFTA. About 25 awards a year.

What it covers: Between €10,000 and €19,000 of the tuition fee. It is not a full scholarship and does not cover living costs.

Who it’s for: Master’s applicants with excellent results, roughly the top 10%.

Watch out: Dutch national rules limit who qualifies. You need a non-EEA, non-EFTA passport, so a dual citizen with an EEA passport is out, and so is anyone entitled to Dutch study finance. September starts only. Not open for Leiden Law School’s LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes. It cannot be combined with another full scholarship. Over a thousand people apply.

Go to site for Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 1 December 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

An entrance award at the University of British Columbia for Black students starting a first degree.

What it covers: Up to $20,000 a year.

Who it’s for: Black students at the University of British Columbia.

Watch out: Open to citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons. Refugee claimants are not mentioned. You must show financial need, be a strong student, apply to a direct-entry programme and have no previous degree. Only your first-choice campus and degree are considered, and the award cannot move between campuses. You need a reference, and recent high school students need a parent or guardian finance form. The UBC admission application is also due 1 December. The Black Opportunity Fund’s own page for this award says it is closed, so use UBC’s portal.

Go to site for UBC Beyond Tomorrow Scholars Award (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 8 December 2026
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Master’s scholarships in the UK for people from eligible Commonwealth countries, which include Nigeria. You apply through the CSC’s online system and the university then chooses.

What it covers: Approved airfare, full approved tuition fees, a monthly stipend of £1,712 (£2,000 in the London area), and thesis and study travel grants. A warm clothing allowance applies where relevant. Rates are quoted at current levels.

Who it’s for: People living permanently in an eligible Commonwealth country, with a first degree of at least a 2:1.

Timing: The closing time is 16:00 GMT, which is 17:00 in Nigeria.

Watch out: You must be a citizen of, or hold refugee status from, an eligible Commonwealth country, live there permanently, and must not have studied or worked for more than a year in a high-income country. That is likely to shut out people settled in the UK, US, Canada or Europe. You sign an undertaking to return home as soon as possible after the award. You must win a place separately, and you must upload references and full transcripts with the application or it is ineligible. A 2:2 plus a relevant postgraduate qualification can also qualify. The 2027 course list is promised before opening.

Go to site for Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 9 December 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation helps high-achieving community college students with financial need move to a four-year college and finish a bachelor’s degree. US citizenship is not required.

What it covers: Up to $55,000 a year for two to three years, for tuition, living costs, books and required fees.

Who it’s for: US community college students, or recent graduates, moving to a four-year college.

Watch out: You need a 3.5 GPA and must have attended a US two-year college, with sophomore status by 1 January 2027 or a graduation since spring 2022. Anyone who attended a four-year college before cannot apply, with one narrow exception for less than a semester. Income must be $95,000 a year or less. Under 30s must send parents’ tax details. You must start in fall 2027. Online programmes are not funded. Apply through Common App for Transfer. Scholars must attend a Scholars Weekend and keep a 3.0 GPA. The page lists no immigration statuses.

Go to site for Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 15 December 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

P.E.O. gives grants to women from outside the US and Canada who study for a graduate degree in the US or Canada.

What it covers: Up to $12,500 for one year, based on need, for tuition, school and living costs. Awards can be lower.

Who it’s for: Women at graduate level in the US or Canada who are not citizens or permanent residents of either.

Timing: The 15 December date is for the eligibility form. Full materials are due 1 February 2027 if you are already enrolled, or 15 March 2027 if not.

Watch out: You must sign a promise to return to your home country, or to a place outside the US and Canada, after your degree or Optional Practical Training. Return travel must be guaranteed. You need proof of admission and a full year of coursework left. Doctoral students can apply too. Awards last two years at most, cannot be deferred and cannot pay for travel.

Go to site for P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 3 January 2027
• Master’s
• PhD
• Universities

A funded fellowship for the master’s and PhD programmes at KAUST in Saudi Arabia. There is no separate fellowship application: your admission to KAUST is the application.

What it covers: Full tuition, accommodation, health insurance, relocation help and a stipend of $20,000 a year for MS students and $25,000 to $30,000 for PhD students. Tuition and bench fees are worth up to $35,000 a year.

Who it’s for: Science and engineering graduates, GPA 3.0 of 4.0 or more. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: This is Round 2 for Fall 2027 entry. The same page still says Spring 2027 is open even though that round has closed, so rely on the dated table.

Watch out: A PhD needs a master’s first, though the MS/PhD track can start after a bachelor’s. Applying is free. You need IELTS 7 overall, with 6.5 in every section, or an accepted equivalent before you enrol. A Nigerian degree taught in English does not excuse the test, and the test cost is not covered. KAUST sets no nationality limit, but Nigeria is not named on any page read, so confirm with KAUST. Referees need academic or professional email addresses. The fellowship is withheld from students funded through specific partnerships or outside sponsors. KAUST calls its dates tentative.

Go to site for KAUST Fellowship (MS and PhD) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 6 January 2027
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A French government scholarship for master’s study in France, including engineering programmes. It also funds PhD study, but only as a dual degree or joint supervision with a partner institution abroad. Only French universities can submit an application, so you cannot apply alone.

What it covers: €1,200 a month for master’s or €2,000 for PhD, cheapest-class airfare, domestic travel, insurance, housing help and cultural activities. No tuition fees for a national degree at a public institution. Other schools, including private, are at your cost.

Who it’s for: Encouraged up to age 29 for master’s and 35 for PhD. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Campus France must receive the application by the closing date. The call opened in October 2026.

Watch out: Ask a French university now whether it will put you forward. Its own deadline is earlier than the Campus France one and varies. Study must be in one of seven listed fields, such as Engineering Sciences, Law and Political Science, or Economics and Management. The rules also describe airfare reimbursement capped at 50% of a ministry rate, so ask Campus France how this applies. You cannot combine an Eiffel award with an Erasmus+ scholarship or another French government scholarship. The 36-month PhD award is for people not already studying in France.

Go to site for France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 12 January 2027
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A flexible scholarship from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for Texas high school seniors who go to a Texas public four-year college.

What it covers: $20,000 flexible scholarship covering tuition and housing, plus a laptop, book credits and emergency funds.

Who it’s for: Texas high school seniors.

Timing: Opened 1 October 2026.

Watch out: You must be Pell Grant eligible, have at least a 2.4 GPA and take part in an approved college readiness programme in grades 11 and 12. Finalists must send a FAFSA Submission Summary. Pell rules depend on immigration status, and the page lists no statuses, so ask the programme first.

Go to site for Dell Scholars Program (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 15 January 2027
• School leaver
• Non-profits and public bodies

A two-year boarding school in South Africa for young African leaders. This round is for entry in August 2027.

What it covers: Need-based help towards fees of $30,900 a year, which include tuition, accommodation, meals and uniforms. The size of any award is decided after admission. Travel and visa costs are not stated.

Who it’s for: Young Africans who have finished at least Grade 10 and were born on or after 1 September 2007.

Timing: Early Decision has closed. Regular Decision is the round still open.

Watch out: Admission does not mean a full award. The school expects every family to stretch to pay, and the family share is only known after admission. It is very competitive. The school says more than 2,000 apply each year and up to 130 are admitted. Students board away from home, so parents should ask about travel, visas and safeguarding. The nomination form takes another person’s details, so get the young person’s and parent’s agreement first. If you were born on exactly 1 September 2007, ask the school, because its guide says ‘after’ and its web pages say ‘on or after’.

Go to site for African Leadership Academy Diploma Programme (Class of 2027) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 28 January 2027
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Funding for Black students doing a full-time master’s in Canada. The 2027 competition is open now.

What it covers: Up to $54,000 ($27,000 a year for up to two years).

Who it’s for: Black master’s students. You self-identify as Black when you apply.

Timing: The 2027 competition launched on 27 October 2026. Registration closes at 12:00 pm Eastern and the application is due at 3:00 pm Eastern on the closing date.

Watch out: Open to citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons. Refugee claimants are not mentioned. The award is limited to heart and brain research, so read the guidelines first. You need a research supervisor at an eligible institution before you apply, so start early. You must be no more than 24 months into your programme when you submit, and start by 30 September 2027.

Go to site for Master’s Personnel Awards for Black Scholars (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 31 January 2027
• School leaver
• Non-profits and public bodies

A one-year A-Level boarding programme in Ghana for girls from any African country, with a needs-based scholarship. The course teaches Cambridge A-Levels in Maths, Further Maths and Physics.

What it covers: Needs-based scholarships covering tuition and boarding. A laptop is provided. The family books the flight.

Who it’s for: Girls from African countries with strong Maths and Physics grades, typically aged 16 to 19.

Timing: The How to Apply page shows 1 March 2027 for the form and documents, but applications after 31 January may be rejected. Treat 31 January as the deadline.

Watch out: The family pays for the flight to Ghana. Students board all year, including weekends and holidays. You need the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent by July 2027 and must not have started A-Levels. Selection includes an entrance exam and a home visit, so parents should check any visit with admissions@africangifted.org first. A parent or guardian must give written permission, and the school may ask for a parent’s pay slip, bank statement, tax return and employer’s letter. Complete both the application and the scholarship form, or you will not be considered for a scholarship.

Go to site for African Science Academy A-Level Scholarship (girls, entry 2027) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 31 January 2027
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A monthly grant in Germany for students at German universities, with a route for international students and a route for people entitled to BAföG (the German state student grant).

What it covers: Up to €885 a month plus €300 for study costs. The international amount may differ from this figure.

Who it’s for: Students at German universities.

Timing: After this window the next one runs 15 May to 15 July 2027.

Watch out: German foundations limit who qualifies. The international route needs full-time study at a recognised German university and German at B2. You must be under 45 and must affirm the foundation’s aims. On the home route at least three semesters (universities of applied sciences) or four (universities) must remain, with no part-time study. Nigeria is not on the foundation’s African partner list, so you apply directly through the portal.

Go to site for Hanns Seidel Foundation study scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 31 January 2027
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

TheDream.US pays for a bachelor’s degree at one of five out-of-state partner colleges for immigrant students from 14 states who face immigration status barriers.

What it covers: Up to $100,000 for a bachelor’s degree, covering tuition, mandatory fees, on-campus housing and meals.

Who it’s for: Open to people with no legal status. For undocumented students, including DACA, TPS or pending applications.

Timing: Opened 1 November 2026.

Watch out: Only for people who finished high school in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia or Wisconsin, and still live there. You must have come to the US before age 16 and before 1 November 2021. People eligible for federal student aid cannot apply. International students and anyone on a temporary visa cannot apply. You need a 2.5 GPA. It is full-time and on campus only, starting in fall 2027. Trinity Washington University is a women’s college. Scholars must finish within four years.

Go to site for TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 28 February 2027
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

TheDream.US pays for an associate or bachelor’s degree at a Partner College for immigrant students who came to the US as children and face immigration status barriers.

What it covers: Up to $36,000 for a bachelor’s degree, or $18,000 for an associate degree, plus up to $6,000 in stipends for books and supplies.

Who it’s for: Open to people with no legal status. For undocumented students, including DACA, TPS or pending applications.

Timing: Opened 1 November 2026.

Watch out: You must have come to the US before age 16 and before 1 November 2021, and lived here since. People eligible for federal student aid cannot apply. International students and anyone on a temporary visa cannot apply. You need a US high school diploma or GED and a 2.5 GPA. Study full-time at a Partner College in your state or an online partner. Public partners need you to qualify for in-state or domestic tuition. Scholars must meet the rules again and renew each June.

Go to site for TheDream.US National Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 21 March 2027
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The NHS Business Services Authority pays a bursary to students on a course leading to first registration as a social worker in England. The university decides who gets the limited places.

What it covers: Living costs help. Postgraduates also get up to £4,052 towards tuition fees, plus £3,362.50 or £3,762.50 that is not means tested and a means tested grant. Undergraduate rates for 2025 to 2026 were £4,862.50 or £5,262.50.

Who it’s for: People with settled status, refugee status or humanitarian protection who live in England.

Timing: Open now. For courses starting 1 January to 28 February 2027, apply from 1 November 2026 to 21 February 2027. For courses starting 1 March 2027 onwards, apply from 1 November 2026 to 21 March 2027.

Watch out: England only. You must normally have lived in a UK country for at least three years before the course starts. Leave to remain counts only with long residence: at least half your life, or 20 years if you are 18 or over. People seeking asylum are not mentioned. Family members count only if the main person has refugee status, humanitarian protection or Stateless Leave, or a similar listed route. A government consultation on changing the bursary closed on 7 April 2026 and the outcome is not published yet.

Go to site for Social Work Bursary (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open until 8 April 2027
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

A part-funded tuition award from the University of Manchester in the UK for undergraduates from Nigeria and other listed African countries. You must first apply for a place and get an offer.

What it covers: £12,000 a year towards tuition for up to three years, if you keep a 60% average each year. It does not cover living costs.

Who it’s for: People who lived mainly in Nigeria or a listed African country for three years, with A Level AAA or equivalent.

Timing: You cannot apply directly: the form is emailed to eligible offer holders from December 2026. Round 1 (2026 exam results) closes 25 February 2027. Others are in Round 2, closing on the date shown.

Watch out: It is a partial award: show you can pay the rest of Year 1 tuition and your visa living costs. WASSCE, NECO and JAMB alone do not qualify. You need A Levels AAA, IB 36, or the NCUK or Bridge House College foundation at AAA. Medicine, Dentistry, Architecture and courses with an integrated foundation year are excluded, as is anyone fully sponsored or who has studied in the UK. Make Manchester your Firm UCAS choice by 15 May 2027. Keep a 60% average each year; resit marks do not count. It cannot be deferred or combined with other Manchester awards. You are expected to act as an ambassador.

Go to site for University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarship, Africa undergraduate (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open now
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A federal scholarship for the first year of a master’s in Canada. Up to 20 extra awards are kept for Black student researchers.

What it covers: $27,000 for 12 months.

Who it’s for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons. Some awards are for Black researchers.

Timing: National deadline of 1 December, 8:00 pm Eastern. The funder’s page does not print the year. UBC’s page gives 1 December 2026.

Watch out: Study permit holders cannot apply. UBC says outright that international students are not eligible, and the funder lists only citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons. Refugee claimants are not mentioned. You need a first-class average, and you cannot hold another CIHR, NSERC or SSHRC award at the same time. Coursework-only master’s are usually out. You must also meet your university’s own deadline.

Go to site for Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Master’s (CGRS M) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open now
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A €5,000 payment towards first-year costs for non-EEA students starting a bachelor’s or master’s at a participating university or college in the Netherlands. You apply through the institution.

What it covers: One payment of €5,000 in the first year. It is not a full tuition scholarship.

Who it’s for: Students from outside the EEA with no previous Dutch degree. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: The 2027-2028 round is open. There is no single closing date, so check each institution.

Watch out: €5,000 will not cover a year, so you need other funds. Each institution sets its own rules, fields and dates, and some exclude Nigerians: Wageningen’s nationality list omits Nigeria. Check your institution’s page first. Maastricht needs the full master’s file before 10 December 2026, then the scholarship application by 1 February 2027. Radboud closes on 31 January 2027 and Twente on 1 April 2027. Institutions add rules: 7.5 out of 10 at Twente and Maastricht, and age 35 or under at Maastricht. Wageningen pays after arrival, so it cannot meet its payment rules.

Go to site for NL Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open now
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship for full-time graduate students at Ontario universities. A limited number of places are kept for international students on a study permit.

What it covers: $10,000 or $15,000 for up to one year, paid as $5,000 per term for two or three terms.

Timing: Each university sets its own dates. Carleton: applications close 16 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Waterloo: 1 February 2027, with an intent form by 14 January 2027.

Watch out: International places are limited and some graduate units get very few. Rules differ by university. Waterloo takes international applicants only if they are already registered there. Carleton needs an A- in each of your last two years, and you cannot be in default on a Canadian government student loan. Refugee claimants are not mentioned, only Protected Persons. Read your own university’s OGS page.

Go to site for Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open now
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Funding for refugee students from British Columbia who are going to a listed BC post-secondary institution. Cohort 2027.

What it covers: Up to $44,000 per full-time student, as $11,000 a year for up to four years. Part-time support is lower.

Who it’s for: Refugees with a Notice of Decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. For British Columbia residents.

Timing: Apply by Monday 14 December at 1:00 pm Pacific. The funder’s page does not print the year.

Watch out: You must be aged 19 to 34 and eligible for domestic tuition fees. Despite ‘immigrant’ in the name, the listed routes are for refugees. Refugee claimants are not eligible, and the Notice of Decision must be dated after 1 January 2016. The page and the 2027 guidelines disagree on refugees who came as permanent residents, so ask the funder first. You must have lived in BC for the previous 6 months and must start in September 2027 with no first-year deferral. Other awards are capped at $10,000 over the funding period. The page still carries an old line about opening on 2 November.

Go to site for RISE Scholarship (Refugee and Immigrant Student Education) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Open now
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Funding for Grade 12 students in British Columbia who face financial adversity and are going to a listed BC post-secondary institution. Cohort 2027.

What it covers: Up to $44,000 per student over a four-year undergraduate degree.

Who it’s for: Grade 12 students in British Columbia who are citizens, permanent residents or refugees with a Notice of Decision.

Timing: Applications close Monday 14 December at 1:00 pm Pacific. The funder’s page does not print the year.

Watch out: International students are not eligible. Refugee claimants are not eligible, and protected persons need a Notice of Decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada issued after 1 January 2016. You must show financial adversity and give a school reference letter. The guidelines ask for 75% over Grade 11, while the web page says 75% in the latest completed school year. Other awards are capped at $10,000 over the funding period.

Go to site for SHINE Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A yearly cash bursary in Ireland for first-time undergraduates from low-income families who are lawfully living there. Students from ethnic minorities who are lawfully in Ireland are a priority group.

What it covers: Tier 1: €5,000 a year (400 new entrants). Tier 2: €2,000 a year (200).

Who it’s for: First-time undergraduates on a low income who live lawfully in Ireland.

Timing: The 2026/27 round opened 3 September and closed 9 October; no year is printed beside those dates. No 2027/28 date yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules limit who qualifies. You need to have lived in Ireland for three of the past five years and hold one of the permissions on the list, which includes refugee and subsidiary protection. Your income must fall under the SUSI Special Rate thresholds, with a long-term social welfare payment. People living in direct provision are not eligible unless they have been granted status and are moving out. Undergraduate only.

Go to site for 1916 Bursary (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A master’s and doctoral scholarship from the Government of Alberta, given out through Alberta universities. You do not apply to the province. You go through your university’s awards office.

What it covers: A scholarship. The province prints a value of $11,000 to $15,000. One University of Alberta unit gives a maximum of $12,000 as a lump sum. Lethbridge gives $11,000 for master’s students. Its PhD figure isn’t printed here.

Who it’s for: Full-time graduate students living in Alberta while studying at an Alberta university.

Timing: Each university sets its own dates. One University of Alberta unit’s internal deadline of 2 November has passed; the year is not printed.

Watch out: Few places go to international students. One University of Alberta unit listed 8 for Canadians and 2 for international students in 2026. Each university sets its own grade bar (3.3 GPA at the University of Alberta, 3.5 at Lethbridge) and its own route. At Lethbridge there is no application: eligible students are entered automatically. Refugee claimants are not mentioned, only Protected Persons.

Go to site for Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

Keele University offers sanctuary scholarships to people seeking asylum or holding temporary leave in the UK. There are two undergraduate places and one taught master’s place.

What it covers: A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years, £1,200 a year towards living costs and £250 towards course costs.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed for 2026/27. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: It does not pay all living costs, so you must show how you will cover them. You must be unable to get UK government funding because of your immigration status. Some people with temporary status may qualify for funding under Long Residence instead. Dependants of people in these groups can apply if their claim depends on the main applicant. Priority goes to people within easy commuting distance.

Go to site for Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships at Keele University (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

German government funding for master’s courses in Germany that focus on development. You apply to the course, not to DAAD.

What it covers: A monthly payment of €992 for graduates, insurance contributions and a travel allowance. A monthly rent subsidy and a family allowance may also be paid in some cases.

Who it’s for: Graduates from developing countries who have at least two years of professional experience.

Timing: Each course sets its own deadline for the 2027/28 intake. DAAD’s list says ‘see website of the course’.

Watch out: Only listed courses are funded, and you can choose up to three. Each course sets its own deadline. You need a letter from your employer. German-taught courses need at least B1 German, and some courses run only every second year. You need a degree from the top third of your class, no more than six years old. DAAD treats your country as where you live and apply from. Nigeria is on DAAD’s country list, but it is dated 2023 (valid 2024 to 2025), so check it is current. If you live in another country, contact DAAD first. Anyone resident in Germany for over 15 months at the deadline cannot apply.

Go to site for DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Help in Germany for international students already enrolled at a German university, especially to finish a degree. Each university chooses who gets it.

What it covers: A monthly grant of up to €992, or a completion grant for the final stage (1 to 6 months, up to 12 in exceptional cases). Part grants start at €250 a month.

Who it’s for: International students already studying in Germany.

Timing: No national deadline. Each university sets its own.

Watch out: Universities choose the type, number and amount, so do not expect €992. German citizens cannot get it. People who gained their school-leaving qualification in Germany fall outside the rules. Ask your university how and when to apply.

Go to site for DAAD STIBET I scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A cash award for migrant or newcomer young people aged 16 to 25, not born in Canada, in high school or going on to study after it.

What it covers: $815 each.

Who it’s for: Open to people with no legal status. For migrant or newcomer youth not born in Canada, ages 16 to 25.

Timing: The page says applications are open until 25 September and speaks of 2026 awards, but does not print the year. This round has most likely closed. Check the page for the next one.

Watch out: You must live in Canada. First-time recipients get priority. Refugee claimants are not named separately. The programme runs from 2021 to 2030.

Go to site for Daniel Schickedanz Scholarship Award Program (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A catalogue of joint master’s programmes run by groups of European universities and funded by the EU. You study in at least two countries, and each programme takes its own applications.

What it covers: Participation costs, a contribution to travel and visa costs, and a living allowance of €1,400 a month for the length of the programme.

Who it’s for: Students from anywhere in the world with a bachelor’s degree, or in the final year of one.

Timing: Most programmes take applications between October and January for courses starting the next year. Each programme sets its own dates.

Watch out: Each listed programme is its own scholarship with its own funding, and not every one still has funding. Each programme sets its own dates, grades and fields. No more than 10% of a programme’s scholarships may go to one nationality, and anyone who has held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before cannot hold another. Your two compulsory study countries must differ from the country you live in when you enrol. Selected programmes cannot charge application fees.

Go to site for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A means-tested grant in Germany for the whole degree. It has a separate route for students with refugee experience.

What it covers: Up to €855 a month, plus €300 for study costs.

Who it’s for: EU or Swiss nationals, people entitled to BAföG, and students with refugee experience on a separate route.

Timing: Windows run 1 October to 15 January and 1 April to 15 July. No year is printed beside them.

Watch out: German national rules limit who qualifies. Apart from the refugee route you need EU or Swiss nationality, or to be entitled to BAföG under section 8. You need German at C1. You cannot apply for a master’s alone, and you must be no further than the 3rd semester. On the refugee route your residence title must give BAföG entitlement, and you must not already hold a degree recognised in Germany. Protestant membership is expected, but others can apply and a committee reads their motivation letter. Places go first come, first served, so apply early.

Go to site for Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A monthly grant in Germany for international students on a German degree, with a second route for refugees and people who finished school in Germany.

What it covers: International route: €992 a month plus health insurance. Germany-educated and refugee route: up to €855 a month plus €300.

Who it’s for: Open to international students and asylum seekers in Germany, and to applicants abroad.

Timing: International master’s: apply by 30 November for a winter start or 31 May for a summer start. Germany-educated and refugee applicants: by 31 October or 30 April. No year is printed.

Watch out: German foundations limit who qualifies. The foundation (FES) applies a 15-month limit: you must not have been in Germany more than 15 months when you apply, unless you came for study, research or preparing for it. Longer for another reason, such as family, falls outside this on FES’s wording. The limit is only in the refugee FAQ, so confirm with FES. You need German at B2 (no certificate needed). You must identify with social democratic values. Part-time study, second degrees and courses under three semesters are unfunded. Ask FES how its "never enrolled at a German university" condition fits.

Go to site for Friedrich Ebert Foundation basic study grant (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Scholarships in Germany for non-EU international students, and a second route for people entitled to BAföG (the German state student grant) under section 8, which includes recognised refugees.

What it covers: Non-EU route: €992 a month, plus possible family supplements and health and care insurance contributions. The section 8 route includes a €300 monthly study allowance.

Who it’s for: International students already studying in Germany.

Timing: Windows run 1 to 30 April and 1 to 31 October. No year is printed. By that pattern the October window has just closed.

Watch out: German foundations limit who qualifies. On the non-EU route you must not have been in Germany more than 15 months before funding starts, not counting time spent on research or study. You must show proof from your passport or permit. There is no bachelor’s funding for non-EU applicants, so bachelor’s places are only on the section 8 route, and you need at least two semesters left. Recognised refugees use the section 8 route. People still waiting for a decision are not mentioned. Foreign Office rules also apply to non-EU students, and that document was not read.

Go to site for Friedrich Naumann Foundation scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A means-tested grant for students in Germany, the EU or Switzerland who are entitled to BAföG (the German state student grant) in principle. It supports first degrees, including master’s.

What it covers: Up to €855 a month (the BAföG maximum) plus €300 for study costs, and a health insurance contribution.

Who it’s for: Students entitled to BAföG, including some refugees.

Timing: Winter semester start: 15 November to 1 February. Summer start: 15 May to 1 August. No year is printed.

Watch out: German national rules limit who qualifies. You must be entitled to BAföG in principle, and a student visa alone does not give that. Refugees are named: recognised asylum seekers, refugees with prospects of staying under section 8, and people with temporary protection under section 24 of the Residence Act. German at C1 is needed for non-German citizens. Trade union, political or social engagement is expected. Not for students with under three semesters left, or master’s courses under three semesters.

Go to site for Hans Böckler Foundation study scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A PhD scholarship in applied science and technology for people from Islamic Development Bank member countries, which include Nigeria. You can study in a member country or overseas, as the booklet sets out.

What it covers: Tuition, a monthly stipend set by the cost of living where you study, medical insurance, thesis costs, a conference allowance, a return air ticket and an installation allowance. No stipend figure is printed. Visa, family and research costs are not covered.

Who it’s for: People working at an educational, scientific or research institution in Nigeria that nominates them. Up to age 35.

Timing: IsDB prints no application dates. Its site heading says 2027-2028.

Watch out: You cannot apply as an individual. An educational, scientific or technological institution or research centre in Nigeria must nominate you, and you must be attached to it and actively working there. IsDB Governors’ offices then accept nominees. A graduate without such an institution does not qualify. You must also sign a surety bond to return home and serve for at least twice your study period. You need an MSc, "above average Very Good" grades, a university admission or invitation, two years of work or research, publications and a research proposal your institution endorses. Applying is free.

US entry rules: new US student visas for Nigerians are reported as suspended since 1 January 2026, with exceptions. Check travel.state.gov before you apply.

Go to site for IsDB Merit Scholarship Program for High Technology (MSP) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

Entrance awards at Western University in Ontario for Black students coming straight from high school.

What it covers: Five President’s awards of $50,000 ($20,000 in year one, then $10,000 a year for years two to four). Admission scholarships of $6,000 a year for up to four years, plus $2,000 for optional study abroad, and some of $2,500.

Who it’s for: Black students at Western University.

Timing: The 2027-28 application becomes available by mid-November 2026. No closing date is printed on the page read. For admission scholarships you self-identify by 30 June; year not printed.

Watch out: The admission scholarships are open to domestic and international students. The President’s award needs a school nomination, and each school has a limit, so ask your school early. The President’s award needs at least 90% on Grade 12U/M courses. Admission scholarships go by top admission average. Students who have already attended a post-secondary institution are not eligible for the admission scholarships. They cannot be combined with the National Scholarship or Schulich Leader. Renewal needs an 80% average on a full-time load.

Go to site for James Jenkins President’s Entrance Scholarship and Admission Scholarships for Black Students (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship from the Jim Ovia Foundation towards university education in Nigeria. The foundation makes 100 new awards each year.

What it covers: ₦250,000 a year, as stated on the foundation’s FAQ page. That page is undated, so the figure may have changed.

Who it’s for: Full-time Nigerian students at a state or federal university.

Timing: The 2025 round has closed and no 2026 round is announced. The FAQ says forms usually open between October and December, so check the site often.

Watch out: You must hold admission to a state or federal university, so private university and polytechnic students should not assume they qualify. You need at least five O-level credits and must be at least 16. You must reapply every year with proof of enrolment and a satisfactory grade point average. Master’s and PhD students cannot apply. A recommendation letter from your head of department, under four months old, is required, so you can prepare ahead. Never use an agent, because it can get you blacklisted.

Go to site for Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Monthly grants in Germany for international students already on a German degree, with a second route for people entitled to BAföG (the German state student grant) under section 8.

What it covers: €992 a month, plus health insurance contribution and family allowance. The usual period is two years.

Who it’s for: International students already studying in Germany.

Timing: The in-Germany selection closes on 15 July each year at 12:00. No year is printed. Dates for the section 8 route were not on the page.

Watch out: German foundations limit who qualifies. On the international route you must have been in Germany no more than 15 months when you apply. KAS may waive this for people who came for study, a doctorate or academic work. If you are in Germany for family or other reasons for longer, you are out on this route and need section 8. The international route needs the second bachelor’s semester completed. The section 8 route needs at least four semesters left. You need German at B2 by the start of the course, even for English-taught courses. No funding for a degree already on another scholarship.

Go to site for Konrad Adenauer Foundation scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Opens 1 December 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A tuition fee scholarship in Sweden for fee-paying master’s students at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

What it covers: The full tuition fee for a one or two year master’s programme. It does not cover living costs.

Who it’s for: Fee-paying master’s applicants.

Watch out: The test is fee status, not where you live, so check that first. The KTH programme must be your first priority on the admissions application, and not all programmes qualify. Second-year cover depends on satisfactory first-year results. You pay the application fee on universityadmissions.se. In 2026, 9% of the scholarship applicants admitted to a programme were nominated.

Go to site for KTH Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Opens 9 March 2027
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship for honours or two-year master’s study at a South African university, with leadership training. The next round is for the class of 2028.

What it covers: Tuition and registration, allowances for study materials, accommodation, meals, medical aid and personal costs, and economy flights at the start and end for international scholars. Allowance amounts are not printed. University application fees, SAQA checks and visa costs are not paid.

Who it’s for: Citizens of an African country, wherever they live or study, aged 19 to 29.

Timing: Applications for 2027 have closed. The dates shown are for the class of 2028, and the round closes at 23:59 South African time.

Watch out: You must win a separate place at a South African university. Many South African master’s degrees need a four-year degree or Honours, so check this early for a Nigerian degree. SAQA verification may be needed. You need an average above 70% or an upper second class honours degree. MBAs, block courses and mainly online courses are not funded. Leadership workshops are mandatory, the award cannot be deferred, you may not hold other scholarships, and paid work is limited to 12 hours a week. A late visa can lose you the award. Three recommenders must upload their own letters before the deadline.

Go to site for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Master’s
• Universities

A funded master’s at McGill University in Canada for young people from African countries, in 13 listed graduate programmes. 35 scholarships are offered every year.

What it covers: Full international tuition, on-campus housing, a monthly personal stipend, academic tools and pre-arrival support. No stipend figure is printed.

Who it’s for: Citizens of an African country who live there, aged 35 or under, and who can show financial need.

Timing: The Fall 2027 round has closed. McGill says information on the next cycle comes in Spring 2027.

Watch out: Go through the scholarship first: applying directly to McGill without the fee waiver makes you ineligible. An information session is mandatory. You must live in an African country, so Nigerians living elsewhere do not qualify. Dual citizens and people with refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are excluded. You must never have registered for a master’s, even one you did not finish. You should show a wish to give back to your home community.

Go to site for Mastercard Foundation Scholars at McGill University (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

Scholarships at Mary Immaculate College in Ireland for people seeking international protection or with refugee status, subsidiary protection or leave to remain.

What it covers: A full fee waiver and a stipend of €3,000. Four undergraduate awards a year.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed for both levels. No new date printed.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must not be eligible for free fees for a full-time undergraduate programme or a SUSI fee grant. The award is aimed at people who have lived in Ireland for less than 36 months of the last 60. Income must be under the SUSI 100% rate threshold. Undergraduates need an Irish Leaving Certificate, FETAC PLC or Access route, for example above 300 Leaving Cert points or at least 5 FETAC distinctions, so Nigerian results alone are not enough. Postgraduates need level 7, 8 or 9 results and must meet programme entry rules.

Go to site for MIC University of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Companies

A yearly scholarship from the MTN Nigeria Foundation for students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. It has a science and technology category and a category for blind students.

What it covers: ₦300,000 a year in the 2026 edition, for 400 students, renewable until graduation. An older MTN page prints ₦200,000 and says it covers tuition, a book allowance and a stipend.

Who it’s for: Public tertiary students: 300 level science and technology, or 200 or 300 level if blind (Law: 300 only).

Timing: The 2026 edition has closed. No opening or closing date is printed on MTN’s pages.

Watch out: The 2026 form has closed, though the main page may still show Apply Now. Renewal depends on grades and upskilling. The terms give MTN Foundation unrestricted rights to use your pictures and application for promotion, and waive your privacy rights over the application indefinitely. Polytechnics and colleges of education are named, but the page does not say how HND students fit the 300 level rule. Dates and fees quoted on blogs are not on MTN’s pages.

Go to site for MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS), including the scholarship for blind students (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A federal government cash award for Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions. A newer category covers students in public polytechnics on STEM and vocational programmes.

What it covers: A cash award each year. A July 2025 government release says ₦450,000 for undergraduate, HND and NCE students (up from ₦300,000), ₦600,000 for master’s students and ₦750,000 for PhD students.

Who it’s for: Students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions who cannot afford their fees.

Timing: No round is open and no official dates are published. Watch the Ministry’s portal.

Watch out: The Ministry’s portal said on 4 November 2026 that no scholarships were active. Fake notices circulate, and the Ministry denied one in May 2026, so only use its own portal. The award is for public institutions only. Documents listed: NIN or passport, transcripts, admission letter, birth certificate, LGA certificate of origin. You can accept only one award at a time. The portal’s general rule says ‘usually’ 3.0 CGPA for undergraduates and Upper Second for postgraduates, so confirm it.

Go to site for Nigerian Scholarship Award, including the polytechnic STEM and vocational category (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

One Refugee gives scholarships to students with a refugee background who study in Utah, Idaho or Arizona.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people from refugee families. People seeking asylum can apply in Utah only.

Timing: Closed now. The page says it will open again on 1 January for the 2027-2028 academic year. The year of that date is not printed.

Watch out: You must qualify for in-state tuition in Utah, Idaho or Arizona. A parent’s refugee background counts. You need a 2.5 GPA, a completed FAFSA and to be College English-ready. If a parent has a US bachelor’s or higher, you must also be Pell-eligible. Anyone who already holds a bachelor’s degree cannot apply. Expensive private colleges are not considered. Community college starters get priority. The May orientation is compulsory. The page gives 1 March as the application date, from 2026-27 text that may change.

Go to site for One Refugee Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship for study at Nigerian institutions from the Presidential Amnesty Programme, for people from nine Niger Delta states.

What it covers: Tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly in-training allowance and a book allowance. No amounts are printed.

Who it’s for: People from nine Niger Delta states: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers.

Timing: The portal says applications for the 2026/2027 session are closed. No closing date is printed.

Watch out: The official pages differ: one says registered PAP beneficiaries, the portal says indigenes of the nine states. Assume the stricter rule. After finishing, undergraduates serve one year in the Niger Delta. Funding is reviewed each session and needs a 2.0 CGPA. You must be at least 16, with five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics. Undergraduates are 2026 UTME candidates or new 100 level entrants. Postgraduates need an NYSC discharge or exemption. New admission is named only for a master’s, so PhD applicants should ask the programme. Ignore blog deadlines of 21 August 2026.

Go to site for Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) Scholarship, onshore (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A monthly scholarship in Germany for students at German universities, with a home route for people entitled to BAföG (the German state student grant) and an international route for foreign students.

What it covers: A monthly scholarship. The amount was not printed on the pages read.

Who it’s for: Students at German universities.

Timing: The next round opens in August 2027 and closes on 1 October 2027.

Watch out: German foundations limit who qualifies. The international route funds a master’s or main stage only, not a bachelor’s. You must have been in Germany no more than 15 months when you apply, unless you already studied or prepared to study there, and be there for study. Anyone entitled to BAföG under section 8 is barred from it. It needs proof of German at B2. Priority goes to DAC-country applicants still at home. The home route funds from the 2nd semester, needs half of a bachelor’s left, and a master’s must start in winter. Second degrees and part-time study are not funded. One application only.

Go to site for Rosa Luxemburg Foundation study scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Bristol gives sanctuary scholarships to people from refugee and asylum-seeking communities. It tops up any other funding you have.

What it covers: A full tuition fee waiver and a full living cost stipend. The amount depends on your fee status and other funding.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed for 2026/27. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: The living costs award is likely to affect Home Office asylum support, so get advice from a refugee organisation first. If you can get student finance, you must apply for it in full first. Courses over four years, courses with a year in industry or abroad, online courses and the PGCE are excluded.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Bristol (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Hull gives sanctuary scholarships to people seeking asylum or holding limited or discretionary leave after an asylum application. It takes up to three new students a year.

What it covers: A full tuition fee waiver and a £2,000 study grant each year.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: The deadline for September 2026 entry has passed. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: In practice it suits people who already have housing near Hull, because you must not need help with accommodation or living costs. Commuting distance is generally 40 miles. It is not for people who could get government student support.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Hull (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Leeds gives sanctuary scholarships to people seeking asylum or holding protection-related leave. It covers any three or four year undergraduate degree, or any master’s that is not 100% online.

What it covers: Full tuition fees and £10,000 a year towards study costs.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed for 2026 entry. Details for 2027 entry will be released in early 2027.

Watch out: Rules differ by status, so read the list on the page. Refused asylum seekers need a fresh claim already submitted. Refugee status counts only with a degree from overseas at the same level. You must be eligible to pay fees at the UK rate, so check the fee assessment process. You must not hold a UK degree at the same or higher level, and you must be unable to get mainstream funding. Choosing not to take student finance for faith reasons does not qualify.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Leeds (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Southampton gives sanctuary scholarships to people from forced migration backgrounds. There are four awards: one undergraduate and three taught postgraduate.

What it covers: Full tuition fees for all years and a living allowance each year.

Who it’s for: People seeking asylum or with limited or discretionary leave to remain.

Timing: Closed for 2026-27. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: It is for people whose status does not give Home fee status or student funding. Dependants awaiting an asylum decision and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children are named. The university does not accept some statuses that other universities accept, including Indefinite Leave to Remain and Humanitarian Protection, and says people with those might get student finance instead. Priority goes to applicants in nearby areas.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Southampton (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A fully funded master’s at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. 40% of places go to applicants from the rest of the world, and Nigerians apply on the track that follows their passport.

What it covers: Tuition, fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing, study tours, books, a laptop, health insurance and a personal stipend. Interview travel is also paid. No stipend figure is printed.

Who it’s for: People aged 18 to 28 on 1 August of enrolment, with a degree. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: The window for the class of 2027 to 2028 has closed. The next window runs from April 2027 to September 2027, and exact days are not printed.

Watch out: You need an undergraduate degree, or to be on track for one by 1 August of your enrolment year. Interviews are held in person at three locations abroad, so get a valid passport early and allow for a visa. The English test is waived after two years of English-medium undergraduate study. Applying is free.

Go to site for Schwarzman Scholars (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Opens 1 December 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

An award for undergraduates at Simon Fraser University who are permanent residents or citizens with a refugee background.

What it covers: $10,000.

Who it’s for: Refugees who are students at Simon Fraser University.

Watch out: You must be a permanent resident or citizen with a protected convention refugee background, and officially recognised as one. You need at least 9 units and a CGPA of 2.00, plus community service with an organisation that supports refugees. Preference goes to students involved with the SFU WUSC Local Committee or Student Refugee Program. There is one award a year. SFU says it began in 2022 with a five-year commitment, so check it continues.

Go to site for SFSS and WUSC Undergraduate Award for Refugee Students (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Opens 8 February 2027
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship from a Swedish government agency for English-taught master’s study in Sweden, for professionals from 34 countries including Nigeria. The fields are Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and STEM.

What it covers: Full tuition, a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000, a travel grant of SEK 15,000 and network membership. Insurance and family grants are not included.

Who it’s for: People with leadership experience and 3,000 hours of work. You need not live in your country of citizenship.

Timing: The scholarship portal is open for about two weeks in February 2027, closing at 14:59 CET on the last day. The university application step is open now.

Watch out: First apply to Swedish master’s programmes through University Admissions by 15 January 2027. Missing it rules you out this year. Then apply in the SI portal. Eligible programmes are published on 13 November 2026, so wait for that list before paying. Nigerians need at least 3,000 hours of work experience before February 2027, from at most three employers. Excluded: dual citizens of a country not on the DAC list; people enrolled at or with a degree from a Swedish university; people who have lived in Sweden two years or more; holders of Swedish permanent or certain work or family permits.

Go to site for SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Opens 11 January 2027
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Trust gives small grants towards the cost of a postgraduate course or a second undergraduate degree. International students can apply if they are living in the UK and plan to stay for the whole course.

What it covers: Grants usually range from £650 to £1,500 for one academic year.

Who it’s for: Students living in the UK who are doing a postgraduate course or a second degree.

Timing: The round opens at 10.00am on 11 January 2027 and closes at 10.00am on 12 January 2027, for study in 2027/28. The round lasts one day.

Watch out: The sum is small and is not full funding. You need a First or 2:1, or equivalent experience, and the course must last at least eight months. You must show a real shortfall in funding. First-time applicants with a degree from outside the UK need a letter from a UK university or an ENIC statement, or the application is rejected. Applications are drawn at random before checks, so not all are assessed.

Go to site for Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust Grants (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Germany’s main merit scholarship, for students at German universities. Refugees can apply by self-application in their first two semesters of a first degree.

What it covers: A BAföG-based grant. The figure is not stated on the pages read.

Who it’s for: Refugees with recognised status, and others entitled to BAföG.

Timing: Registration for the spring 2027 test is expected to start in January 2027. Exact dates are not yet published.

Watch out: German national rules limit who qualifies. Named groups are recognised asylum holders, recognised refugees, people with subsidiary protection, and tolerated people (Geduldete) after a 15-month waiting period. Self-application is limited to the 1st and 2nd semester of a first degree, and later entry is by nomination. The test costs €50, or €30 for BAföG recipients and students from non-academic homes.

Go to site for Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

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• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

Scholarships at the University of Limerick in Ireland for people seeking international protection or with refugee status, subsidiary protection or leave to remain.

What it covers: A tuition fee waiver and a stipend (no figure printed). Up to 10 undergraduate and up to four postgraduate awards.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: The 2027/28 round opens in April 2027. The closing date is not confirmed, because the page shows more than one year.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must not be eligible for free fees, a SUSI fee grant or the protection student scheme. It is for first-time higher education applicants and cannot be combined with another award. Postgraduate means one-year, full-time taught courses. If there are too many applicants, priority goes to protection applicants living in local direct provision centres. UL says to apply only if you can cover accommodation, living costs and travel.

Go to site for UL University of Sanctuary Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

Scholarships at the University of Galway in Ireland for people in or through the international protection process, and for some people in an irregular situation.

What it covers: A full fee waiver (except the student levy) and an annual stipend of €4,000.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum. Open to people with no legal status engaging with the Minister for Justice.

Timing: The 2026-27 round closed on 14 August for postgraduates and 28 August for undergraduates. No year is printed beside those dates. No 2027/28 date yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. People in the protection process need permission to reside in the State and to study. People in an irregular situation must be engaging with the Minister for Justice to regularise their status, and proof of status is required. Undergraduates need above 300 points in the Irish Leaving Certificate, 5 FETAC distinctions or an Access foundation course. Ask the university directly.

Go to site for University of Galway University of Sanctuary Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

A full exemption from tuition at the University of Padua in Italy for refugees, people with subsidiary protection and asylum seekers enrolled conditionally. Anyone who qualifies gets it, with no selection round.

What it covers: A full exemption from the all-inclusive tuition fee. Stamp duty and regional tax are still payable. No cash and no living costs.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: No cycle dates. Tell the university by the end of the current academic year.

Watch out: Italian national rules apply. Enrolment and the degree stay conditional on actually obtaining status. Fees for academic years already completed before you ask are not recalculated, so tell the office early. The pre-enrolment fee is included in the exemption.

Go to site for University of Padua tuition exemption for refugees (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

A group of entrance awards at the University of Waterloo for Black students. Each award has its own rules.

What it covers: Up to $40,000. In Math: $10,000 to $20,000 for the citizen, permanent resident and Protected Person award, and $20,000 to $40,000 for the international award. Engineering: up to five awards of $5,000 each.

Who it’s for: Black students applying to the University of Waterloo, including Black international students.

Timing: Application deadline 15 April. The page does not print the year.

Watch out: Status rules differ by award. The Math award for Black students needs citizen, permanent resident or Protected Person status, and a separate Math award is for Black international students. Check each award. The top figure belongs to the international Math award. Payments after the first year need an 80% average.

Go to site for University of Waterloo Black student scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• See timing below
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

An entrance scholarship at Dalhousie University for students of African descent going into Computer Science. It is open to Canadian and international students.

What it covers: Up to $10,000 over two years: $5,000 for the entrance scholarship and $5,000 for year two, if your marks hold up.

Who it’s for: Students of African descent entering Computer Science at Dalhousie University.

Timing: No deadline is printed for this award. Ask the Faculty. Do not assume 15 February or 1 March.

Watch out: Priority goes to African Nova Scotian students and Black Canadians, so other applicants of African descent may rank behind. You need an overall average of 70%. The Faculty page says ‘have applied for’ and the university list says ‘admitted to’, so ask which applies. There is no fee for this award, but Dalhousie charges a $70 admission application fee if you are not yet accepted.

Go to site for WeAreAllCS African Nova Scotian and African Descent Student Entrance Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 31 January 2026
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A PhD scholarship in China for nationals of developing countries in the South. You apply through USTC or UCAS admissions, in the natural sciences and related fields listed on the page.

What it covers: A tuition waiver, a monthly stipend of 6,000 or 7,000 CNY for up to 48 months (the rate depends on a university qualification test), health insurance, an application fee waiver, one international trip and one visa.

Who it’s for: Nationals of developing countries in the South who hold an MSc. Nigeria is on the list.

Timing: No 2027 call has been found. The last call ran from 15 October 2025 to 31 January 2026, so a new one could appear soon. Check the TWAS and ANSO sites.

Watch out: Apply to USTC or UCAS, never both. Applying to both means disqualification. Tick both the Young Talents and ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO options in the application. In the last call you had to be born after 1 January 1991. You cannot hold another job during the award. If you fail the qualification test or an annual assessment, the scholarship ends and you get no degree.

Go to site for ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 19 June 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

A scholarship at Atlantic Technological University in Ireland for people in the international protection system who are starting higher education for the first time.

What it covers: Full: all fees, maintenance to the value of the Full Adjacent top up grant, and a mentor. Fee only: all fees and a mentor. The Irish Refugee Council counts 14 fee-only and 6 full awards.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: The 2026 form closed on 19 June. No 2027 dates are printed yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must be in the International Protection System and living in Ireland, but not at deportation stage. Undergraduate only, and you must be new to higher education. You must apply to SUSI and show documents that the application was unsuccessful.

Go to site for ATU Sanctuary Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 31 October 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Black Heart Foundation gives gap funding towards education costs, from preparatory education to postgraduate study. Applications run in two cohorts a year.

What it covers: Gap funding towards education costs. The amount is set case by case and no figure is printed.

Who it’s for: Students in clear financial need.

Timing: Cohort 2 for 2026 closed on 31 October 2026. Applications from 1 November to 12 April are held for Cohort 1. Usual pattern: April to August, then August to October. 2027 dates not printed.

Watch out: The funding is often partial, because the aim is to fill a gap. No immigration status rules are printed, so ask the Foundation if you are unsure. There is no age limit.

Go to site for Black Heart Scholarship Programme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 14 January 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

Fellowships and awards for women doing a full-time master’s or doctorate in Canada. Awards differ by field, so check that the one you want takes your level.

What it covers: Awards of $5,000 to $11,000 for one year, as printed on the Trust’s site.

Who it’s for: Women.

Timing: The Trust prints that applications for 2027-28 reopen in November 2026. No exact day or deadline is printed. The last round ran to 14 January 2026 and could close early.

Watch out: Open only to citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons. Study permit holders and refugee claimants cannot apply. The Trust closed the last round as soon as 225 applications came in, so apply early. The status rule comes from the 2026-2027 guidelines.

Go to site for CFUW Fellowships and Awards (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 30 September 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A college scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation for high school seniors in the United States.

What it covers: $20,000 college scholarship.

Who it’s for: US high school seniors: citizens, nationals, permanent residents, refugees, asylees and humanitarian parolees.

Timing: Usually open from 3 August to 30 September. The year is not printed.

Watch out: International students and temporary residents cannot apply. A pending immigration application does not count. You must be in your final year of high school, graduating in 2026-27, with at least a 3.0 GPA. Regional finalists must attend the Coke Scholars Weekend in Atlanta. Children and grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees, officers or owners cannot apply.

Go to site for Coca-Cola Scholars Program (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 11 November 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation pays towards a bachelor’s degree for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. US citizenship is not required.

What it covers: Up to $55,000 a year for tuition, living costs, books and required fees, after other aid.

Who it’s for: High school seniors who live in the US and have attended all four years of high school there.

Watch out: You need a 3.75 unweighted GPA and a test score. Family income must be $95,000 a year or less. GED holders, gap-year students and anyone already on a bachelor’s programme cannot apply. Apply through the Common App. Scholars must attend a Scholars Weekend and keep a 3.0 GPA. Online programmes are not funded. The page lists no immigration statuses.

Go to site for Cooke College Scholarship Program (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 18 June 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

Five taught master’s scholarships at Dublin City University in Ireland for people seeking international protection or with refugee status or permission to remain.

What it covers: A full fee waiver and a stipend of €5,000 a year for full-time students or €2,500 for part-time students.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: The 2026/27 round closed on 18 June. No 2027 date printed yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must not be eligible for state support such as the Free Fees Initiative or SUSI. People at deportation order stage cannot apply. Priority goes to people without a postgraduate degree and to those who have lived in Ireland for more than 12 months. You can ask for a waiver of the course application fee.

Go to site for DCU University of Sanctuary Scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 25 February 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A South Korean government scholarship for master’s or PhD study in Korea. In Nigeria the Embassy Track runs through the Korean Cultural Centre.

What it covers: Economy flight, tuition of up to 5 million KRW, Korean language training of 5.2 million KRW and a monthly allowance totalling 16,560,000 KRW a year for the degree programme. All subject to budget. A separate PhD figure isn’t printed here.

Who it’s for: People under 40 with a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s for a PhD. These are the 2026 rules.

Timing: The Nigeria deadline passed on 25 February 2026. No 2027 dates have been found yet.

Watch out: The 2027 rules will differ. You need a CGPA of at least 2.64 out of 4.0 (or equivalent), 80% or above, or a place in the top 20% of your class. Nigeria had 7 Embassy Track and 7 University Track places in 2026. If you withdraw in the first 3 months you repay everything you received, and later changes can mean part-repayment. A master’s takes 3 years, including a year of Korean language and TOPIK level 3. The PhD length isn’t printed here. Past Korean government scholars are generally barred. If you live outside Nigeria, check with the embassy. People in Korea get no entry airfare.

Go to site for Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 30 September 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A South Korean government scholarship for a bachelor’s degree in Korea, with a Korean language year. In Nigeria the Embassy Track is run by the Korean Cultural Centre at the Korean Embassy in Abuja.

What it covers: Tuition (NIIED pays up to 5 million KRW a semester and the university pays the rest), a Korean language programme, economy airfare and a monthly allowance totalling 14,400,000 KRW a year for the degree programme.

Who it’s for: People under 25 who have finished, or will finish, secondary school and do not hold a bachelor’s degree.

Timing: The Nigeria deadline for the 2027 cycle passed on 30 September 2026.

Watch out: Only 4 Embassy Track places for all of Nigeria. You need 80 out of 100, a place in the top 20% of your class, or a CGPA of at least 2.64 out of 4.0. If you withdraw in the first 3 months after enrolment you repay everything you received. The monthly allowance has to pay for accommodation and health insurance too. People living in Korea, or coming to Korea from a third country, get no visa support or entry airfare. The University Track is a separate route that runs on each university’s own dates and may still be open at some universities.

Go to site for Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U), Embassy Track (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 30 June 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers pays scholarships to UK residents starting an accredited engineering degree. It covers BEng and integrated MEng courses, not standalone master’s degrees.

What it covers: Up to £8,000, paid as £2,000 a year for up to four years. The first-year route pays up to £6,000 for MEng and £4,000 for BEng.

Who it’s for: People living in the UK who are starting an accredited mechanical engineering degree.

Timing: Both awards closed on 30 June 2026. The first-year award page says it reopens in 2027, with no date.

Watch out: The page does not say what UK residents means, so ask the Institution. The first-year route needs Affiliate membership of the Institution and usually a 2:1 or above.

Go to site for IMechE Undergraduate and First Year Undergraduate Scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 5 November 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

Support in Ireland for people seeking international protection who want to study full-time at further or higher education level. It is separate from the SUSI grant.

What it covers: Support that may equal a maintenance grant, a tuition fee grant, or both.

Who it’s for: People seeking international protection who have lived in Ireland for 3 years or more.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. It is a paper application by post, and the form must be received by 5 November 2026. Late applications are at SUSI’s discretion. The scheme says you must have been resident in the State for a continuous period of 3 years or more. Student Grant Scheme rules apply (means test, progression, adjacency) except nationality and residency. Support ends if you are granted status or a deportation order is issued. You cannot hold a grant from another awarding authority. Help: ipss@susi.ie. The Irish Refugee Council adds that you must not be at judicial review stage.

Go to site for International Protection Student Scheme 2026/27 (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 6 October 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Universities

Stanford’s Knight-Hennessy Scholars programme funds up to three years of a full-time graduate degree at Stanford.

What it covers: Tuition and fees for up to three years, plus a stipend for living and academic costs.

Who it’s for: Open to people with no legal status. For holders of a US bachelor’s degree or equivalent earned since January 2020.

Timing: The 2028 cohort application opens in summer 2027. No deadline is printed.

Watch out: You must also be accepted onto a full-time Stanford graduate programme, which can be a master’s, MBA, law, medicine or PhD. Funding runs up to three years, and longer degrees follow the programme’s own funding rules. The date test is on your first bachelor’s degree. With military service, the cut-off moves back to January 2018. JSD and Master of Legal Studies are not covered. Offers cannot be deferred. These are the 2027 rules and may change. The lines read do not say how student visa holders are treated.

US entry rules: new US student visas for Nigerians are reported as suspended since 1 January 2026, with exceptions. Check travel.state.gov before you apply.

Go to site for Knight-Hennessy Scholars (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 23 April 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

The London School of Economics gives needs-based awards to taught master’s students. It is open to UK, EU and overseas students.

What it covers: £5,000 to £20,000, to add to funding you already have.

Who it’s for: Taught master’s students at LSE who already have some funding.

Timing: The application is expected to open in late November 2026. One LSE school page prints 22 April 2027 as the deadline, but the main scheme page says the date will be confirmed shortly.

Watch out: It is not for people who need full funding. Some modular, executive and fully funded programmes are excluded. An older LSE Africa page gives a top value of £15,000, which is out of date. You apply through the Graduate Applicant Portal after applying for a place.

Go to site for LSE Graduate Support Scheme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 6 September 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A scholarship for a master’s at the University of British Columbia in Canada, for young people from African countries. For the Winter 2027 intake, expressions of interest ran for about a week.

What it covers: Tuition and books, flights and immigration support, room and board, living stipends, health insurance, career support and the alumni network.

Who it’s for: Citizens or refugees of an African country, aged 35 or under. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Closed to new applicants for the Winter 2027 intake. No later dates are printed.

Watch out: Only invited applicants apply to their UBC faculty, from 1 to 20 November 2026. Expect a very short window next year. The automatic application fee waiver is tied to the UN list of least developed countries. If your country is not on it, you must ask for a waiver when you submit the scholarship application, and a fee paid without a waiver is not refunded. Only listed master’s programmes qualify, including Data Science and Food Science, and you must not already hold a master’s. The rules name refugees of an African country, so ask UBC if you are unsure.

Go to site for Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of British Columbia (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 31 October 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A scholarship for a taught master’s, honours degree or eligible postgraduate diploma at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, for people from African countries.

What it covers: Tuition, a laptop, campus accommodation, living expenses, medical aid, a study visa where needed and annual travel. No sum is printed.

Who it’s for: African citizens facing major social and economic barriers. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Closed. No dates for the next intake are printed.

Watch out: You need a UCT offer, and two applications are needed: one to UCT and one to the scholarship. Only coursework master’s degrees qualify. Research-only master’s degrees, PhDs and part-time study are excluded. The award is renewed yearly subject to academic performance, conduct and programme participation. The page still says postgraduate applications ‘remain open’, but the printed deadline has passed, so treat it as closed.

Go to site for Mastercard Foundation Scholars at the University of Cape Town (postgraduate) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 30 September 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

A scholarship for a first bachelor’s degree at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, for young people from African countries. This round was for the 2027 intake.

What it covers: Tuition, a laptop, campus accommodation, living expenses, medical aid, a study visa where needed and annual travel. No sum is printed.

Who it’s for: African citizens facing financial and social barriers. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Closed for the 2027 intake. No later intake is announced.

Watch out: You need a UCT offer, and the university and the scholarship are separate applications. Priority goes to people facing social and economic barriers, so strong grades alone are not enough. The award is renewed each year subject to academic performance, conduct and programme participation. The Foundation’s own list still showed Open on 4 November 2026, but UCT’s page shows the deadline has passed, so rely on UCT. UCT’s FAQ page is out of date.

Go to site for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (undergraduate) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 26 October 2026
• Master’s
• Universities

A scholarship for a master’s on campus at the University of Edinburgh in the UK, in listed climate and sustainability programmes. An online route also exists, and it is separate.

What it covers: Full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, a living cost stipend, study materials and a climate leadership programme. No figure is printed.

Who it’s for: African citizens or residents, or refugees there, aged 35 or under.

Timing: Closed to new applicants. No next round dates are printed.

Watch out: A mandatory information session in September was the way in, and the Applicant Declaration Form closed on 26 October 2026. The 19 November 2026 date is only for people already invited. You must have faced significant barriers to education and show leadership and service. You must live in Africa, not just hold a Nigerian passport. People who already hold a postgraduate degree cannot take the master’s route. You generally need a UK 2:1 or equivalent. Listed programmes only.

Go to site for Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 1 April 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Companies

A scholarship for 100 level undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions, with a national award and an award for host communities.

Who it’s for: Full-time 100 level undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Timing: The 2026/2027 round has closed. No date for the next round is printed.

Watch out: No naira amount is printed, and the page does not say what it pays for. The National Merit Award is for Engineering, Geology, Geosciences and Agricultural Sciences only. The Host/Transit Communities Merit Award is for indigenes of Oando host or transit communities in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Imo, and needs letters from the Paramount Ruler and CDC Chairman. You must score 50% in the online test. Dependants of Oando staff and holders of similar awards cannot apply. You must sign a compliance form. The page’s wording on citizenship is loose, so check it. The page warns against paying anyone.

Go to site for NEPL/OERNL JV Tertiary Scholarship Scheme (NNPC/Oando JV) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 24 August 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A full yearly tuition scholarship from the Nifemi Brown Foundation for two Nigerian undergraduates. You apply by email.

What it covers: Full yearly tuition on the official fees invoice, plus one paid yearly training or certification. Accommodation and living costs are not covered.

Who it’s for: Nigerian citizens at Nigerian higher institutions, or 100 level freshers with an offer. Need-based, full-time.

Timing: The fourth edition has closed. No date for the next edition is printed.

Watch out: The page says ‘full-ride’, but hostel fees and feeding are not covered. Only two awards are given. Distance, part-time and sandwich students cannot apply. Three reference letters are needed. You must stay enrolled full-time through the year covered. The page does not say whether the award repeats after the first year. Applying is free. Applicants are posting essays in the public comments: please do not, as the rules do not ask for it.

Go to site for Nifemi Brown Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship (fourth edition, 2026) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 31 January 2026
• Master’s
• Companies

A scholarship for a master’s in France for young Nigerians. The fields are Management Science, Engineering and Geosciences. The 2025/2026 advert says oil and gas related.

What it covers: A full-board scholarship. The TotalEnergies Foundation says it fully covers tuition, accommodation and living expenses for a one to two year master’s, but that page is undated and refers to 2019 and 2020. No figure is printed.

Who it’s for: Young Nigerians with a 2:1 who have finished NYSC. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: No next date is printed. The last two known windows both closed at the end of January, but that is a pattern, not a promise.

Watch out: The last window closed at the end of January 2026. The portal labels it ‘2027/2028 session’, but no 2027/2028 round is confirmed, so do not rely on that label. Your degree must be no more than five years old. NYSC must be completed. HND is not addressed. The portal has leftover template text, so type the address carefully, and never pay an agent.

Go to site for NNPC Limited / TotalEnergies International Scholarship (TIS) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 1 July 2025
• Bachelor’s
• Companies

A yearly grant for Nigerian undergraduates, paid from the year of award to the end of the course.

What it covers: An annual grant until the end of the undergraduate programme. No naira amount is printed.

Who it’s for: Full-time 100 or 200 level students at NUC-accredited Nigerian universities.

Timing: No 2026 round is shown on the funder’s site.

Watch out: The funder’s site shows a closing date of 1 July 2025 and no 2026 round, even though it says ‘2026/2027 session’, so do not assume a 2026 round has taken place. You need at least 200 in UTME, and 200 level students also need a CGPA of 2.5 out of 5.0. Any course of study qualifies. Holders of similar oil and gas awards cannot apply. There are no official past questions, so anyone selling them is not official. Ignore blogs that give a 2026 date or a different web address.

Go to site for NNPC Limited/TotalEnergies National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 29 October 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

Fellowships for immigrants and children of immigrants who study for a graduate degree in the United States.

What it covers: Half of tuition and fees, up to $10,000 a semester or $6,667 a quarter, plus a $25,000 a year stipend, for up to two years.

Who it’s for: Immigrants and children of immigrants who are 30 or younger.

Timing: The next application opens in mid-April 2027.

Watch out: People with a student visa, another status or no status can apply only if they graduated from both high school and college in the US. This includes current and past DACA recipients. American schools abroad do not count. Granted refugee or asylee status counts, and pending asylum is not addressed. Fellows cannot work full time and must attend the Fall Conference in New York each year. It also covers professional and doctoral study. You cannot have started a third year of the programme. Executive programmes and certificates are not covered.

Go to site for Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 27 February 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A Nigerian government scholarship for master’s and PhD study in oil and gas related courses at partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia.

What it covers: Return flights, health insurance, tuition and bench fees where applicable, and accommodation and living allowances. No figures are printed.

Who it’s for: NYSC finishers. Master’s: 2:1, or 2:2 plus experience. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: The 2026 call closed on 27 February 2026. No date for the next call was found.

Watch out: A PhD needs at least a 2:2 and a good postgraduate degree. A UK PhD must be split-site, shared with the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna. Adverts give about six weeks to apply, so get your NIN verification, Local Government Identification Letter and transcripts ready early. NIN verification through NIMC carries a charge. If it fails after you pay, the portal says not to pay again. Shortlisting is by State, then an interview. Only approved courses at PTDF partner universities are covered. Past PTDF scholars cannot reapply for the same or a lower category. HND is not mentioned.

Go to site for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 3 May 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A scholarship for research master’s or doctoral students in science and technology at Ontario universities.

What it covers: $5,000 per term for two or three terms in a row.

Who it’s for: Domestic students and Protected Persons.

Timing: Each university sets its own dates, which vary. UTM’s 2026-27 student deadline was 3 May 2026. Waterloo’s 2027-28 deadline is 1 February 2027.

Watch out: Not open to study permit holders. UTM’s page says ‘Domestic Only’. Refugee claimants are not mentioned. You need an A- in each of your last two completed years, though graduate units may make exceptions. Professional master’s are out at the University of Toronto. You cannot hold it with SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, OGS or another QEII-GSST in the same year, and you must stay full-time.

Go to site for Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (QEII-GSST) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 1 October 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

QuestBridge matches high school seniors who have strong grades and low family income with full scholarships at 55 partner colleges.

What it covers: Four-year scholarships worth over $360,000, covering tuition, housing, food and other costs.

Who it’s for: High school seniors in the US from low-income households.

Timing: Dates for the next round are not printed yet.

Watch out: Open to any high school senior attending high school in the US, and to US citizens and permanent residents living abroad. International students living outside the US cannot apply. The income guide is under $65,000 a year for a household of four, with minimal assets. Mostly A grades is typical. Ranking colleges is a binding agreement, except at MIT. Partner colleges may set their own rules on immigration status. QuestBridge’s help pages could not be read.

Go to site for QuestBridge National College Match (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 26 March 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Companies

Scholarships from RBC for people starting a post-secondary programme of at least two years.

What it covers: 40 scholarships a year, each worth up to $15,000.

Who it’s for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Protected Persons aged 17 to 29.

Timing: The 2026 round ran from 2 February to 26 March 2026. No 2027 dates are printed.

Watch out: Refugee claimants are not eligible. You must need financial help and keep a full course load. The portal closes early if it reaches 500 applications. RBC staff and their dependants cannot apply. The page does not mention master’s study.

Go to site for RBC Elevate Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 27 August 2026
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A funded scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in the UK, for citizens of listed West African countries including Nigeria. Only 3 scholarships a year are given across all of West Africa.

What it covers: Oxford course fees, a stipend of £21,060 a year (£1,755 a month) for 2026 to 27, the Oxford application fee, the student visa and health surcharge, two economy flights and a settling-in allowance.

Who it’s for: Citizens of a listed West African country who have lived in the region for at least five of the last ten years.

Timing: Applications are due to reopen in 2027 for entry to Oxford in 2028. No dates are printed yet.

Watch out: The age and grade rules are strict. In the round that closed in August 2026 you had to be aged 18 to 24 on 1 October 2026 (18 to 25 for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law and engineering, and under 27 for late finishers). You need a First Class degree or equivalent that also meets your Oxford course entry rules, finished by the application deadline. Most graduates who have done NYSC and worked for a few years will be over the age limit. The next round’s rules are not printed. English must meet Oxford’s Higher Level unless you ask for Oxford’s waiver. Final selection stages are in person.

Go to site for Rhodes Scholarship for West Africa (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 22 July 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

An income-tested scholarship in Italy for students at universities in the Lazio region. People living in Italy, including international students, follow the same rules.

What it covers: For 2026/27: €2,290.16 (living in town), €3,590.71 (commuter) or €6,571.11 (out of town), each with two free meals a day.

Who it’s for: Students living in Italy, on an income and merit basis.

Timing: The 2026/27 first phase is over and there are no new applications for that year. Corrections closed 11 August.

Watch out: Italian regional rules apply, and each region runs its own call. Only Lazio and Campania were read. Income and merit tests apply, with exclusions for some existing degrees, so read the full call. Non-EU international students must upload a valid or renewed residence permit, or proof of applying for one, or lose the benefit. Refugees submit the DSU form. Asylum seekers have a separate document rule.

Go to site for Right to Study scholarship, Lazio (DiSCo) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 31 July 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

Birmingham City University gives sanctuary scholarships to people who cannot get UK student finance because of their immigration status. There are two awards for a first full-time undergraduate degree, including Foundation Year entry.

What it covers: A tuition fee waiver, an £8,877 bursary for course and living costs, and a place in University Locks accommodation.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: You must be unable to get Student Finance and must not already have a degree. You can hold only one BCU scholarship.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at Birmingham City University (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 8 March 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Birmingham gives sanctuary scholarships to people seeking asylum or holding limited leave. There are five awards for full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate study.

What it covers: Full tuition, a £5,000 a year stipend and university accommodation.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed. The page says applications will reopen in December 2026. The exact date is not printed.

Watch out: You must be unable to get mainstream UK student funding because of your immigration status. The university contacts the Home Office to confirm your status, so you must agree to that. Limited leave counts only if it was granted on humanitarian protection grounds, not Spouse or Skilled Worker routes.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Birmingham (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 13 May 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Universities

The University of Reading gives sanctuary scholarships to people seeking asylum or holding refugee or protection status. There are nine awards across foundation, undergraduate and taught postgraduate study.

What it covers: People seeking asylum get fees waived and a £14,200 a year bursary. Refugees and similar get a bursary of £5,000 a year at undergraduate level or £10,000 at master’s.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Closed for 2026 entry. The next round date is not printed.

Watch out: You need an offer from Reading first, and you must currently live in the UK. The award type changes with your status. The university checks your immigration documents.

Go to site for Sanctuary Scholarship at University of Reading (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 5 November 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Irish state grant for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Ireland. It can pay a maintenance grant, a fee grant, or both.

What it covers: 2026/27 undergraduate examples: Special Rate €3,230 (under 30km) or €7,936 (30km or over); Band 1 full maintenance €1,774 or €4,722. Postgraduate: fee contribution up to €4,500, or a special-rate fee grant up to €6,270, plus maintenance where eligible.

Who it’s for: People living in Ireland with a listed immigration status.

Watch out: Irish national rules limit who qualifies. A Nigerian passport alone is not enough. You must hold a named status, such as refugee, subsidiary protection, Humanitarian Leave to Remain or a valid Regularisation Scheme permission. Read the long list on the SUSI site. Student permission is not on it. You must have lived in Ireland, the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland for three of the last five years. Income limits apply. People awaiting a protection decision use the International Protection Student Scheme instead. Living elsewhere in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland may get the fee grant only.

Go to site for SUSI Student Grant Scheme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 14 October 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Universities

A fellowship for Black research master’s or doctoral students at Toronto Metropolitan University. TMU lists it in its funding table for international students.

What it covers: Up to one fellowship of $15,000 a year.

Who it’s for: Black students at Toronto Metropolitan University.

Timing: TMU’s pages disagree: the fellowship page prints 14 October 2026 and the funding list prints 30 September 2026. Both have passed. The page still says applications are open. No next round is shown.

Watch out: Only research-based master’s or doctoral students qualify. You need a 3.0 GPA over two years and you self-identify as Black. You can hold it with other graduate awards. TMU also lists a $5,000 scholarship and a bursary of up to $5,000 for Black graduate students. TMU says results are delayed.

Go to site for TMU Black Graduate Student Fellowship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 1 June 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

An undergraduate scholarship at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland for people seeking international protection or with refugee status, subsidiary protection or humanitarian leave to remain.

What it covers: Fees for the full honours degree, a stipend aligned with the SUSI grant (no figure printed), a laptop, a food allowance and a support officer.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: No 2027 date printed yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must be residing in Ireland and not at deportation stage. You need a recent Irish school or further education award (Leaving Certificate or QQI level 5 or 6 major award within the last two years), so Nigerian results alone are not enough. You must not be eligible for state fee supports. Preference goes to first-time third-level entrants and to people living within 30km of the central campus. Only applicants with a course offer are shortlisted.

Go to site for Trinity College Dublin University of Sanctuary Undergraduate Scholarship (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 20 February 2026
• School leaver
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

A Turkish government scholarship for a bachelor’s degree in Türkiye, with a year of Turkish language first.

What it covers: Tuition, a one-year Turkish language course, a dormitory place, health insurance, a once-off flight ticket, university placement and a monthly stipend of 6.500 TL as printed.

Who it’s for: People under 21 finishing secondary school by August. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Usually opens 10 January to 20 February each year, but no 2027 notice has been posted. Last year’s notice appeared on 29 December 2025.

Watch out: The age limit is strict. You need 70% (90% for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy), and WAEC and NECO are not named, so ask YTB how your results count. You must attend the Turkish course and reach C1 unless you already hold a C1 certificate. Shortlisted undergraduates sit a maths and logic test and a face-to-face interview. The stipend is in lira, so its value changes. Registration is free, and no application fee is mentioned. No return commitment is stated. People already enrolled at a Turkish university at the same level cannot apply.

Go to site for Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), bachelor’s programme (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 20 February 2026
• Master’s
• PhD
• Non-profits and public bodies

A Turkish government scholarship for master’s and PhD study in Türkiye.

What it covers: Tuition, a monthly stipend of 9.500 TL (master’s) or 13.000 TL (PhD) as printed, health insurance, university placement, a one-year Turkish course and a once-off flight ticket. Graduate students get a dormitory place in year one only, then may rent with a housing allowance of 5,000 to 6,000 TL.

Who it’s for: Master’s: under 30 with a bachelor’s degree. PhD: under 35. The page doesn’t say where you must live. Check first.

Timing: Usually opens 10 January to 20 February each year, but no 2027 notice has been posted. Last year’s notice appeared on 29 December 2025.

Watch out: You need 75% (90% for medicine, dentistry and pharmacy). The stipend is undated and in lira, so its value changes. You can choose up to 12 university options, and the scheme decides placement. Only Turkish citizens and people who lost Turkish citizenship are excluded by nationality. People already enrolled at a Turkish university at the same level cannot apply. Applying is free.

Go to site for Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları), master’s and PhD programmes (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 28 August 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

Ten undergraduate scholarships a year at the Technological University of the Shannon in Ireland for people in or through the international protection process.

What it covers: A subsistence support stipend of €960, for travel, books and meals.

Who it’s for: Refugees and people seeking asylum.

Timing: Applications for Leaving Certificate students stayed open to the end of September 2026.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. You must have lived in Ireland for at least 12 continuous months before the academic year and live within 50km of the campus. You must have no access to SUSI or the Free Fees initiative. Current protection applicants can apply, with lower preference than people already granted status. Anyone who previously lived in Ireland on a Stamp 2 or 2A cannot apply. Ten further awards exist for the Access programme.

Go to site for TUS Sanctuary Scholarships (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 10 July 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

Undergraduate scholarships at University College Cork in Ireland for people with refugee status, subsidiary protection or permission to remain after an international protection application.

What it covers: A fee waiver and a bursary. No figure is printed, and accommodation is not included. The Irish Refugee Council lists 2 scholarships.

Who it’s for: People with refugee status, subsidiary protection or permission to remain.

Timing: No 2027 date printed yet.

Watch out: Irish national rules apply. The page names people with granted status and does not name people still waiting for a decision, so ask UCC. You must not already hold a university degree and must be ineligible for state educational supports. A UCC programme must be your first CAO choice. UCC recommends living within about 50km.

Go to site for UCC Sanctuary Scholarships (Undergraduate Degrees) (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 30 April 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Universities

An award at the University of Victoria for Black undergraduates who are already studying there. It rewards what you give back to UVic.

What it covers: One or more awards of $7,500.

Who it’s for: Black students at the University of Victoria.

Timing: Usually runs 15 February to 30 April. The last round closed on 30 April 2026.

Watch out: This award is for continuing students. You need at least 12.0 units in two of the last three terms, with 10.5 graded, and a letter on your contribution to UVic. A separate $5,000 Black Student Leadership Entrance Award is for entering or transferring students who self-identify as Black. The page does not mention immigration status.

Go to site for UVic Black Student Leadership Award (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026

• Closed. Last round ended 17 March 2026
• Bachelor’s
• Non-profits and public bodies

The Obama Foundation gives aid, a summer stipend and a work-travel experience to college sophomores who plan a career in public service.

What it covers: Up to $25,000 a year in last-dollar aid for the junior and senior years, a $10,000 summer stipend and free housing for a summer work-travel experience.

Who it’s for: College sophomores who plan a career in public service. People with DACA can apply.

Timing: Dates for the next round are not printed.

Watch out: Only US citizens, US nationals, permanent residents and DACA recipients can apply. Financial need is required, with a 3.0 GPA or better. A two-year to four-year transfer can also qualify. You must join monthly programming and a summer voyage of at least six weeks, and keep a 2.5 GPA to renew for senior year. Funding cannot be deferred or used for graduate study. People running for public office during the programme cannot apply.

Go to site for Voyager Scholarship for Public Service (opens in a new tab) →Checked on 4 Nov 2026