Top 5 Fully Funded Scholarships Nigerians Can Still Apply for in 2026
Looking for fully funded scholarships Nigerians can apply for in 2026? Here are 5 currently open opportunities with direct application links and requirements.
If you have been searching for currently open scholarships in 2026, you have probably noticed something frustrating. Many popular options like Chevening or Fulbright are already closed.
But here is the truth:
👉 Several less competitive, rolling, or mid-cycle scholarships are still open and many Nigerians do not know about them.
In this guide, we highlight 5 scholarships you can still apply for right now, along with direct links to their official portals.
1. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
Offered by the World Bank, this scholarship supports students from developing countries pursuing development-related master’s programs.
What It Covers:
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Travel expenses
- Health insurance
Eligibility:
- Nigerian citizen
- Relevant bachelor’s degree
- Work experience in development-related field
Apply Here:
2. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (Canada)
Offered by the University of Manitoba, this is a partially to fully funded scholarship with multiple intakes.
What It Covers:
- Up to CAD $14,000–$18,000/year
- Renewable funding
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA requirement
- Admission into a graduate program
Apply Here:
3. Australia Awards Scholarships (Select Rolling Opportunities)
Funded by the Australian Government, some programs and partner institutions still accept applications or reopen mid-year.
What It Covers:
- Full tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel costs
Eligibility:
- Academic excellence
- Development impact focus
Apply Here:
4. University of Edinburgh Global Scholarships
Offered by the University of Edinburgh, this includes multiple scholarship schemes that are still open depending on the course.
What It Covers:
- Partial to full tuition
Eligibility:
- Admission into eligible programs
- Strong academic record
Apply Here:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/international
5. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Multiple Universities)
Partnered with institutions globally and funded by the Mastercard Foundation, this program has rolling opportunities depending on the university.
What It Covers:
- Full tuition
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Career support
Eligibility:
- Financial need
- Academic talent
- Leadership potential
Apply Here:
Many scholarships do not operate on a single global deadline; instead, they open multiple times a year, vary by university or program, and often have rolling admissions. This is why relying only on the so-called “popular scholarships” can make you miss real opportunities.
To increase your chances of success, it is important to apply to multiple scholarships at once, target less popular universities where competition may be lower, prepare all required documents early including your CV, statement of purpose, and reference letters, and check scholarship portals regularly for updates.
Source: Scholarship Tab