Scholarships for Nigerians, Africans & Students Worldwide — Updated Daily
The University of Twente in the Netherlands offers internationally ranked Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes from just €11,834/year for non-EU students — far below UK and US fees. Open to students from Nigeria and across the globe, UT also provides competitive merit scholarships to help make your European education dream a reality in 2026.
The University of Groningen is a top-100 global university in the Netherlands offering 100+ English-taught programmes at some of the lowest tuition fees among major European research universities. Non-EU international students, including Nigerians, pay from approximately €10,000 per year, with merit-based scholarships available to reduce costs further. Discover eligibility requirements, funding options, and how to apply in this complete guide.
The University of Manitoba is one of Canada’s most affordable U15 research universities, offering over 100 undergraduate and 150+ graduate programmes to international students — including Nigerians — at tuition rates from just CAD $18,000 per year. Located in Winnipeg, the university offers rolling admissions, multiple scholarship opportunities, and a clear post-graduation work permit pathway, making it a practical gateway to a Canadian degree and permanent residency.
Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands charges no application fee for international students and offers over 100 English-taught programmes at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Non-EU students, including Nigerians, can also apply for the merit-based Holland Scholarship worth €5,000 to help offset tuition costs.
HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem and Nijmegen, Netherlands, charges no application fee for international students and offers English-taught bachelor’s and master’s programs across business, engineering, life sciences, and more. Open to students from Nigeria, Africa, Asia, the Arab world, and Latin America, HAN is one of the most accessible and practice-focused study destinations in Europe.
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the most affordable universities in the Netherlands, welcoming international students from over 80 nationalities with tuition starting from just €7,680 per year. Offering English-taught programmes in business, engineering, IT, health, and more, Fontys is an excellent gateway for students from Africa, Asia, the Arab world, and Latin America who want a high-quality European education without the heavy price tag of UK or US universities. Read on to learn how to apply, what funding is available, and what makes Fontys stand out.
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The Afreximbank Internship Programme 2026 offers young Africans and diaspora professionals aged 20–32 a fully paid, six-month internship in trade finance and development banking. Selected interns receive a $1,000 tax-free monthly stipend, a $500 housing allowance, paid return airfare, and mentorship from experts in African economic development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for January and June intakes.
The Canon Collins RMTF Scholarship 2027 funds outstanding Master’s and PhD students from Southern Africa with awards of R20,000 to R100,000 for studies in Justice, Education Policy, and the Humanities at South African universities. Open to nationals and refugees from ten Southern African countries, the programme offers multi-year funding plus access to a prestigious scholar network. The application deadline is August 14, 2026.
African Development Bank Internship Programme 2027 (Session 1): Your Gateway to a Career in African Development If you are a master’s-level student from any of the 81 African Development Bank member countries and you hav…