Scholarships Open to Nigerians: November 2026 to January 2027 Deadlines

Missing a scholarship deadline can delay your study plans by a full year. This thread lists opportunities open to Nigerian applicants from November 2026 to January 2027. Confirm all requirements and deadlines through each scholarship’s official channels before applying. Opportunities include the NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship for Master's and PhD study in Nigeria, DAAD In-Country/In-Region funding for selected African universities, and Commonwealth Shared Scholarships for Master's study in the UK. The Commonwealth application window opens on 10 November and closes on 8 December 2026. Also watch for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship for postgraduate study in the UK and the Stipendium Hungaricum scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate study in Hungary. Applicants for the Hungarian programme may need a separate nomination from the Federal Scholarship Board. Prepare your transcripts, admission letter, personal statement and referee requests early. Avoid using one generic statement for every application, and practise for interviews where required. Which country or study level are you targeting?

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