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Let’s talk about the list of All Nigerian Scholarship Portals You Should Bookmark. One of the biggest reasons Nigerian students miss scholarships is not that they do not qualify, it is that they find out too late.

The portal closed last week. The deadline passed two months ago. The scholarship opened and closed while you were busy on Instagram not knowing it existed.

This guide fixes that problem.

We have compiled every major Nigerian scholarship portal (government, corporate, and international) that you need to be monitoring regularly. These are the websites, apps, and channels where scholarship opportunities are first announced, where applications are submitted, and where results are published.

Bookmark every single one that is relevant to you. Set reminders to check them monthly. Follow their social media pages. Because in the scholarship game, the student who knows first has the best chance.

Let us get into it.

Why You Need to Monitor Scholarship Portals Actively

Scholarships in Nigeria are not advertised on billboards. They do not come to you. Nobody calls your phone to say “Oga/Madam, there is a scholarship for you.” The student who gets the scholarship is almost always the student who was already watching when the window opened.

Here is the typical scholarship lifecycle in Nigeria:

Scholarship body makes an announcement (on their website and social media)
Application window opens, often for only 2–8 weeks
Deadline passes, no extensions
Results are announced weeks or months later

If you only find out about a scholarship after it closes, there is nothing you can do. Which is why active, consistent monitoring of the portals below is not optional, it is the foundation of a successful scholarship strategy.

Federal Government Scholarship Portals

1. Federal Scholarship Board

URL: scholarships.gov.ng

Managed by: Federal Ministry of Education, through the Federal Scholarship Board (FSB)

This is the most important Nigerian government scholarship portal and the one every Nigerian undergraduate student should monitor without exception.

The Federal Scholarship Board administers:

BSc Scholarship Awards, for Nigerian undergraduates at federal universities
Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarships, for study abroad in partner countries (China, Russia, Morocco, Hungary, etc.)
PTDF Scholarships, Petroleum Technology Development Fund awards (postgraduate)

The portal opens for applications once or twice per year. When it is open, it accepts applications online. When it is closed, it still contains useful information about ongoing programs.

What to do: Visit scholarships.gov.ng at least once a month. Create an account on the portal so you are registered and ready when the next cycle opens.

2. PTDF (Petroleum Technology Development Fund)

URL: ptdf.gov.ng

For: Postgraduate study (Masters and PhD) in oil and gas related fields

PTDF scholarships are specifically for Nigerian professionals and graduates in petroleum technology, engineering, and related fields. Applications go through the PTDF portal.

3. NITDA (National Information Technology Development Agency)

URL: nitda.gov.ng

For: Technology, computing, and ICT-related fields

NITDA occasionally runs scholarship and training programs for Nigerian students and professionals in ICT fields. Monitor their website for announcements.

4. TETFund (Tertiary Education Trust Fund)

URL: tetfund.gov.ng

For: Academic staff at Nigerian universities (not directly for undergraduates)

TETFund primarily funds Nigerian university lecturers for postgraduate study and academic development. If you are a staff member at a Nigerian university, this is a key portal to monitor.

State Government Scholarship Portals

Many Nigerian state governments run scholarship programs for their indigenes studying at Nigerian (and sometimes foreign) universities. Coverage, amounts, and consistency vary widely by state. Below are the most established:

Lagos State Scholarship Board

URL: portal.lagosscholarship.org

For: Lagos State indigenes at Nigerian universities

Awards: Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship, Lagos State Bursary Award

Lagos State has one of Nigeria’s most active state scholarship programs. Indigenes studying at federal, state, and private universities are eligible. Follow Lagos SUBEB and Lagos State Scholarship Board for announcements.

Rivers State Scholarship and Loans Board

URL: moic.rv.gov.ng

For: Rivers State indigenes

Awards: Undergraduate scholarships and bursary awards

Rivers State, given its oil revenue, has historically run relatively well-funded scholarship programs for its indigenes. Monitor the Rivers State government website and the Scholarship and Loans Board.

Delta State Scholarship Board

For: Delta State indigenes at Nigerian and foreign universities

Portal: Through the Delta State Government website (deltastate.gov.ng)

Edo State Scholarship Board

For: Edo State indigenes

Portal: Through the Edo State Government website

Kano State Scholarship Board

For: Kano State indigenes

Portal: Through the Kano State Government website

Akwa Ibom State Scholarship

For: Akwa Ibom State indigenes

Portal: Through the Akwa Ibom State Government website (akwaibomstate.gov.ng)

Cross River State Scholarship

For: Cross River State indigenes

Ogun State Scholarship

For: Ogun State indigenes

How to check your state: Every Nigerian state has a scholarship board or bursary committee, some are more active than others. The fastest way to find your state’s scholarship portal is to search Google for: “[Your State] scholarship board Nigeria” or “[Your State] bursary award”. Also ask at your university’s student affairs office, they often have information about state-specific scholarships their students are eligible for.

Corporate and Private Scholarship Portals

These are corporate scholarship programs with dedicated online application portals:

MTN Foundation Scholarship

URL: mtnfoundation.com.ng

Award: Science and Technology Scholarship for Nigerian undergraduates

Target: STEM students at Nigerian universities

The MTN Foundation scholarship portal is where you register, apply, and track your application. Monitor from September each year — the scholarship typically opens in Q4.

Shell Nigeria Scholarship

URL: shell.com.ng (and subsidiary portals)

Award: SNEAS (Shell Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship)

Target: First and second year undergraduates in Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences

Shell’s Nigerian scholarship programs are managed through their Nigerian operations. Check the Shell Nigeria website and their official social media for application announcements.

NNPC/TotalEnergies Scholarship

URL: nnpcgroup.com and total.com/nigeria

Award: NNPC/TotalEnergies Scholarship

Target: Undergraduates in Science, Engineering, and Technology fields

Applications go through the NNPC or TotalEnergies Nigeria portal when open. Monitor both websites.

Dangote Foundation Scholarship

URL: dangote.com (Aliko Dangote Foundation section)

Award: ADF Undergraduate Scholarship

Target: Financially disadvantaged undergraduates at Nigerian universities

Zenith Bank Scholarship

URL: zenithbank.com

Award: Zenith Bank Scholarship Award

Target: Academically excellent, financially disadvantaged Nigerian undergraduates.

Access Bank Aced Scholarship

URL: accessbankplc.com

Award: Aced Scholarship + Mentorship Program

Target: Nigerian undergraduates with academic excellence and leadership potential

First Bank Scholarship

URL: firstbanknigeria.com

Award: First Bank Scholarship Award

Target: Nigerian undergraduate students

UBA Foundation Scholarship

URL: ubafoundation.org

Award: UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (with scholarship prizes)

Target: Nigerian undergraduate students (essay competition format)

Stanbic IBTC Scholarship

URL: stanbicibtc.com

Award: Stanbic IBTC Scholarship Program

Target: Nigerian undergraduates in specific disciplines.

GTBank (Guaranty Trust Bank)

GTBank has run scholarship and educational programs periodically. Monitor their website (gtbank.com) for current opportunities.

Tony Elumelu Foundation

URL: tonyelumelufoundation.org

Award: TEF Entrepreneurship Program (not strictly a scholarship but a seed grant + training for African entrepreneurs)

Target: African entrepreneurs (including Nigerian students with business ideas)

International Scholarship Portals Relevant to Nigerians

These are international portals where opportunities specifically open to Nigerians are listed:

DAAD Scholarship Portal

URL: daad.de/en/

For: German government scholarships (Masters, PhD, research) for Nigerian applicants

The DAAD portal lists all available scholarships, their requirements, and application timelines. Create a profile on the DAAD portal and use their scholarship database to filter opportunities by country, field, and level.

Chevening Scholarship

URL: chevening.org

For: UK government scholarship for future Nigerian leaders (Masters)

The Chevening portal opens each year (typically in August/September) for applications due in November.

Commonwealth Scholarships

URL: cscuk.ac.uk

For: Commonwealth PhD and Masters scholarships

Australia Awards

URL: australiaawardsafrica.org

For: Australian government scholarships (Masters and PhD) for Africans including Nigerians

Swedish Institute

URL: si.se

For: SISGP scholarship for Swedish Masters programs

Fulbright — foreign.fulbrightonline.org / ng.usembassy.gov

URL: foreign.fulbrightonline.org and ng.usembassy.gov (for Nigeria-specific Fulbright info)

For: US government scholarship for Masters/PhD in the US

Mastercard Foundation

URL: mastercardfdn.org/scholarships

For: Full scholarships for African students at partner universities globally

NIIED (Korean GKS)

URL: niied.go.kr

For: Korean Government Scholarship (GKS/KGSP) for Masters and PhD

CSC (Chinese Scholarship Council)

URL: campuschina.org

For: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for Masters and PhD.

Nuffic (Netherlands)

URL: nuffic.nl

For: Dutch government scholarships (OKP, Orange Tulip) for Nigerian professionals.

TWAS

URL: twas.org

For: TWAS fellowships for African researchers and PhD students

Wellcome Trust

URL: wellcome.org/funding

For: Health research fellowships for African researchers

FindAPhD

URL: findaphd.com

For: International PhD positions (many fully funded, open to Nigerians)

Jobs.ac.uk

URL: jobs.ac.uk

For: UK academic positions and PhD studentships.

ADB-Japan Scholarship

URL: adb.org/jsp

For: ADB-Japan Scholarship for Masters at Asian institutions.

Scholarship Aggregator Websites and Blogs

These websites compile and republish scholarship opportunities from multiple sources, saving you the time of monitoring every individual portal:

Campus Hustle Nigeria

URL: campushustle.ng

What we do: Campus Hustle publish verified, detailed scholarship guides and updates for Nigerian students; undergraduate, Masters, and PhD opportunities. Every scholarship we publish is verified against official sources before posting.

Subscribe to our updates and follow us for the latest scholarship announcements.

Scholarships.com.ng

A Nigerian-focused scholarship aggregator that compiles both local and international opportunities. Useful for catching scholarships from smaller organisations.

Opportunitiesforafricans.com

Focuses on opportunities for African students and professionals, scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships. Good for catching international programs.

Afterschoolafrica.com

Covers scholarship and career opportunities for African students. Particularly strong on international scholarships.

Scholarshipscorner.com.ng

Nigerian scholarship aggregator covering local and international opportunities.

Warning about aggregators: Not all scholarship aggregator sites verify their information before publishing. Always click through to the official scholarship portal and confirm details before spending time on an application. The information on the aggregator may be outdated, inaccurate, or (in some cases) fabricated. Use aggregators as discovery tools, then verify at the source.

Social Media Accounts to Follow

Scholarships are often first announced on social media before or simultaneously with their official portals. Follow these accounts:

Twitter/X:

@mtnfoundation (MTN Foundation)
@myaccessbank (Access Bank)
@zenithbank (Zenith Bank)
@Shell_Nigeria (Shell Nigeria)
@campushustleNG (Campus Hustle Nigeria, we post verified scholarship updates)
@DAAD_Germany
@chevening
@BritishCouncilNG
@AusAmbNigeria (Australian Embassy Nigeria)
@USEmbassyAbuja (US Embassy Abuja, Fulbright announcements)

Instagram:

@campushustleng
@mtnfoundationng
@myaccessbank
@zenithbankplc

Facebook:

MTN Foundation Nigeria
Campus Hustle Nigeria
Federal Scholarship Board Nigeria

WhatsApp and Telegram: Several verified scholarship groups exist on WhatsApp and Telegram. These can be useful discovery channels, but exercise extra caution about verifying information from these groups, as fake scholarship announcements spread rapidly through Nigerian WhatsApp networks.

How to Set Up a Scholarship Monitoring System

The problem is not just knowing these portals exist, it is remembering to check them consistently. Here is a practical system:

Step 1: Create a Scholarship Bookmarks Folder On your phone browser, create a bookmarks folder called “Scholarships.” Add every portal from this guide that is relevant to your level and field. Check this folder at least once a month.

Step 2: Set Monthly Calendar Reminders Set a recurring monthly reminder on the first of every month: “Check scholarship portals.” This 20-minute monthly habit will ensure you never miss an opening window.

Step 3: Follow Social Media Accounts Follow the key social media accounts listed above and turn on notifications for the most important ones (MTN Foundation, Access Bank, Federal Scholarship Board).

Step 4: Subscribe to Email Newsletters Several scholarship portals have email newsletters or alert systems. Subscribe with an email address you check regularly, not one you created in JSS3 that you have not opened since.

Step 5: Join a Scholarship Accountability Group Find 3–5 fellow students who are also scholarship hunting and form a WhatsApp group. Share opportunities when you find them and hold each other accountable for applying. Information shared in a trusted small group is more reliable than mass forwards.

FAQs

How often should I check scholarship portals? At minimum once a month. For portals that run annual scholarship cycles with unpredictable opening dates (Federal Scholarship Board, Dangote, Zenith Bank), check every 2 weeks during October–March when most Nigerian scholarships open.

Are all scholarship websites in Nigeria legitimate? No. Several fake scholarship websites exist, designed to collect your personal information or charge you fees for “processing.” Key rule: legitimate scholarships in Nigeria never charge an application fee. If a website asks you to pay to apply, it is a scam.

Can I apply to multiple scholarships at the same time? Yes, applying to multiple scholarships simultaneously is standard practice. You cannot hold incompatible concurrent awards, but applying to many is completely normal and strongly advised.

Why does the Federal Scholarship Board portal sometimes not work? The FSB portal (scholarships.gov.ng) has historically experienced technical issues, especially when it first opens and traffic spikes. Try accessing it during off-peak hours (early morning or late night). If it is consistently unavailable, visit your university’s student affairs office for guidance.

Do I need a scholarship for every year of university? Not necessarily, but having at least one active scholarship significantly reduces financial pressure throughout your undergraduate years. The goal is to build a portfolio of scholarships that collectively cover as much of your costs as possible.

In Summary

The scholarship portals in this guide represent the complete universe of where Nigerian scholarship opportunities are born, announced, and administered. Monitoring them consistently is the single most actionable thing you can do to improve your scholarship outcomes.

The student who checks these portals every month, applies promptly when windows open, and has their documents ready from day one will consistently outperform students who only discover opportunities after the fact.

Bookmark this page. Share it with your coursemates. Come back to it every few months.

And most importantly, when you see a scholarship that fits your profile, apply. Do not wait for the “perfect time.” The perfect time is when the portal is open.

Which of these portals were you not previously monitoring? Drop a comment, and tell us which scholarship you are applying for next.

Disclaimer: Website URLs, scholarship availability, and program details change regularly. All portals listed should be verified directly. Some scholarships listed may not be active in every calendar year. Campus Hustle Nigeria is not affiliated with any scholarship body mentioned and does not charge for guidance.