As 2026 runs toward its close, a fresh wave of prestigious foreign scholarships is opening for ambitious Nigerians seeking fully or partially funded opportunities abroad.
Nigerians seeking international study opportunities have several major scholarship programmes opening or accepting applications from August 2026 through the end of the year.
Among the most anticipated are the United Kingdom’s Chevening Scholarships, the Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project organised by the Global Universities Association, and the Knight-Hennessy Scholars programme at Stanford University in the United States.
Another opportunity, the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Programme of the U.S. Department of State, closes on July 31, making it the earliest deadline for eligible professionals.
Below is a guide to the major international scholarships, their application timelines, eligibility requirements and how Nigerians can apply.
Chevening Scholarships (UK)
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