This page has information about scholarships for Nigerian students in 2025 including those for undergraduate graduate and special groups.  It has information on who may apply the benefits the application process and the deadlines to help kids get money for school

Scholarships for College Students

The Julius Berger Nigeria Scholarship

Due Date: September 15 2025

Advantages: Full tuition living costs and housing

Who Can Apply:

• Female students from Nigeria
• Second year at a federal or state university
• Studying technology the environment or engineering
• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
• Enrolled in recognized programs in civil/mechanical engineering or architecture
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How to Apply: You can apply through Scholastica. Send in your O'Level scores transcripts and acceptance letter.

ASMAF Grant

Due Date: 12 September 2025

Advantages: Full tuition housing and living costs for up to six years

Who Can Apply:

• Poor Nigerian women who are students
• Getting a professional degree in medical law engineering accountancy or architecture
• Showed that they needed money and did well in school
• Good at leading others
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How to Apply: Use the ASMAF portal to apply. Send in your acceptance letter O'Level scores and proof of financial need.

NNPC/SNEPCo Grant

Due Date: August 29 2025

Advantages: ₦250,000 a year from the second year until graduation

Who Can Apply:

• Students in their second year in Nigeria
• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
• Not getting any other scholarships for the oil and gas business
• Women are encouraged to apply
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How to Apply: To apply go to Scholastica. Send in your transcripts your acceptance letter and your government declaration form.

Scholarship from the Female Scholars Foundation

Due Date: December 1 2025

Advantages: All tuition books and living costs

Who Can Apply:

• Girls under 20 who go to school
• Got a diploma from a public high school
• Minimum JAMB score of 240
• 5 A1-B3 differences in WAEC/NECO
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How to Apply: For more information on the application get in touch with FSF.

The Bridge Scholarship Program

Due Date: 12 September 2025

Advantages: Full tuition housing and living costs

Who Can Apply:

• Students at public universities in Nigeria
• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
• Showed a need for money
• Being involved in community service
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How to Apply: Apply through the Bridge Program. Send in your transcripts proof of financial need and records of community service.

Scholarships for Graduate Students

PTDF Scholarship for Students from Other Countries

Due Date: June 3 2025 (closed)

Advantages: Full tuition housing living costs and travel

Who Can Apply:

• MSc: At least a Second-Class Upper degree
• PhD: At least a second-class lower degree and a solid postgraduate degree
• Finished NYSC
• Fields related to oil and gas
• National Identity Number and computer skills

How to Apply: Go to the PTDF portal to apply. Send in your transcripts degree certificates and NYSC certificate.

Scholarship for Matrix Energy

Due Date: August 31 2025

Advantages: Full tuition living costs research fees and housing

Who Can Apply:

• MSc: Second-Class Upper in Materials Engineering or a comparable discipline
• PhD: An MSc based on research with a minimum weighted average of 60%
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How to Apply: Apply through Matrix Energy. Send in your transcripts degree certificates and research proposal.

University Grants for Grooming Centers

Due Date: October 10 2025

Advantages: ₦20 million for 150 pupils

Who Can Apply:

• Students who are in college or graduate school
• Research on microfinance rural development and finance that is open to everyone
• New data-based research that is important to Nigeria
• Recommendation from the project manager
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How to Apply: Apply through the Grooming Centre website. Send in a research project and a letter of recommendation from your supervisor.

Scholarships for Certain Groups

Heirs Oil and Gas University Grant

Due Date: Not mentioned

Advantages: ₦200,000 a year

Who Can Apply:

• People who live in OML 17 Host Communities
• Students at Nigerian universities that have been accredited
• At least five O-Level credits including English and Math
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 out of 5.0
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How to Apply: For more information on the application get in touch with Heirs Energies.

OA Foundation ARASH Grant

Due Date: Not mentioned

Advantages: Full scholarship for 245,000 naira

Who Can Apply:

• Aged 16 to 20
• Met the requirements for admission to an approved federal or state university
• Proven need for money

How to Apply: For further information about how to apply get in touch with the OA Foundation.

Wigwe University Merit Scholarships

Due Date: Not mentioned

Advantages: Waiver of all tuition

Who Can Apply:

• Wigwe University is the first choice
• Minimum score of 170 on the UTME
• JAMB has received qualifying results
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How to Apply: Apply through Wigwe University. Send in your JAMB scores and admission papers.

International Scholarships for Nigerians

Scholarships for Rhodes West Africa

Due Date: The 28th of August 2025

Advantages: Full funding for graduate study at Oxford University

Who Can Apply:

• Great grades in school
• Potential for leadership
• Dedication to service

How to Apply: Apply through the Rhodes Trust. Send in your transcripts letters of recommendation and personal statement.

GREAT Scholarships in the UK

Due Date: Changes from school to school

Advantages: £10,000 for graduate school tuition

Who Can Apply:

• People from Nigeria
• Has a bachelor's degree
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How to Apply: You can apply through the British Council. Check the deadlines for your school.

DAAD Scholarship for Germany

Due Date: Depends on the program

Advantages: €850 a month for an MSc and €1,200 a month for a PhD

Who Can Apply:

• Enrolled in a German university for an MSc or PhD

How to Apply: Apply through the DAAD portal. Send up your academic records and research idea.

Important Dates

Tips for Applying

1. Get the necessary paperwork together early such as transcripts admission letters a valid ID proof of citizenship recommendation letters and personal statements
2. Check the eligibility requirements before you apply
3. Send in full applications with all the necessary paperwork
4. Get ready for interviews or aptitude exams for scholarships that are hard to get
5. To improve your chances apply for more than one scholarship
6. To avoid frauds only use legitimate websites never pay application fees check the legality of scholarships and stay away from agents that promise certain success

An Overview of the Benefits

• Full scholarships pay for tuition living costs housing books and research money
• Partial Scholarships: Fixed annual payouts (for example ₦200,000–₦250,000) or help with tuition only
• More benefits include mentorship programs internships career development and networking events

Why Should You Apply?

• Financial help to lower the cost of education
• Acknowledgment of academic excellence
• Better job chances thanks to career help
• Getting to know other scholars and professionals
• Personal progress by learning new skills and being a leader

How to Increase Your Chances

• Keep your CGPA between 3.0 and 3.5 or above
• Take part in activities outside of school and in leadership roles
• Do community service
• Make sure your applications match the precise requirements for the scholarship
• Ask for help from university financial aid offices or other reliable educational websites

Things to Use

• Official scholarship websites (see links above)
• Financial aid offices at universities
• State boards for scholarships
• Well-known educational groups

In Conclusion

In Nigeria scholarships for 2025 give undergraduate graduate and special group students a lot of different ways to reach their educational goals Students can get financial help if they meet the requirements write quality applications and turn them in on time Check official scholarship websites often for news and new ways to pay for your education and make your future better