Top 5 International Scholarships for Nigerian Students

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1. Chevening Scholarship – United Kingdom
Sponsored by the UK government, this scholarship covers a full master’s degree at any university in the UK.
Benefits: Tuition, airfare, monthly stipend
Requirements: University degree, at least 2 years work experience, good English
Apply at: www.chevening.org

2. DAAD Scholarship – Germany
Funded by the German government, this scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD studies.
Benefits: Free tuition, monthly allowance, health insurance
Requirements: Excellent academic records, motivation letter, English or German skills
Apply at: www.daad.de/en

3. Erasmus+ – European Union
Offers fully funded joint master’s degrees in multiple European countries.
Benefits: Free tuition, travel and living expenses covered
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, motivation letter, English proficiency
Apply at: erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu

4. Fulbright Program – United States
A U.S. government program for postgraduate studies (master’s or PhD).
Benefits: Full funding, travel, insurance, book allowance
Requirements: Degree, TOEFL/IELTS, community involvement
Apply at: foreign.fulbrightonline.org

5. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
Supports talented African students at universities like the University of Toronto and Sciences Po.
Benefits: Full tuition, housing, mentoring, leadership training
Requirements: Disadvantaged background, leadership potential, community service
Apply at: mastercardfoundation.org

Tips for a Successful Application
- Start early – at least one year before your studies
- Prepare for IELTS or TOEFL exams
- Write an honest, powerful motivation letter
- Get reference letters from teachers or employers
- Always check official websites for updates

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