When it comes to scholarships in Nigeria, most students only chase after the popular MTN Foundation, NNPC/SNEPCo, and Agbami scholarships. But what if we told you there are lesser-known, yet fully funded and partially funded opportunities hiding in plain sight? 🤯
Here’s a breakdown of 7 scholarships in 2025 you probably haven’t heard about — and why you should be applying for them right now.
🥇 1️⃣ Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship
This scholarship quietly supports outstanding Nigerian students in public and private universities, covering full tuition and maintenance. It also connects you to leadership mentoring programs locally and abroad. Applications open around May/June 2025.
Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship
🎯 2️⃣ Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) Scholarship
Not many students know that NWAG awards up to ₦100,000 annually to one female undergraduate in each state of Nigeria. Focused on supporting female education, it’s an easy-to-apply, essay-based scholarship you should track.
Nigerian Women Association of Georgia (NWAG) Scholarship
🌐 3️⃣ Leventis Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Open to students studying Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, this scholarship is one of the best-kept secrets in Nigeria. It offers partial funding and internship opportunities within the Leventis Group and affiliated agricultural ventures.
Leventis Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
💸 4️⃣ SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship
This Shell-sponsored scholarship quietly funds Master’s degree programs in the UK for students from the Niger Delta region. Fully funded — covering tuition, living costs, and travel allowances.
SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship
🎓 5️⃣ SEPLAT JV National Undergraduate Scholarship
Offered by SEPLAT Petroleum, this scholarship offers ₦150,000 annually to undergraduates in select disciplines like Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Geology. Many students overlook it because it opens mid-year, usually June to August.
SEPLAT JV National Undergraduate Scholarship
🏅 6️⃣ DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship
While most people know DAAD for its German scholarships, the In-Country programme funds Nigerian students for postgraduate studies within African universities. It covers tuition, stipends, and research grants for Master’s and PhD students.
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship
📖 7️⃣ WAAW Foundation Scholarship for Female STEM Students
For female students in Science, Tech, Engineering, and Maths (STEM), WAAW Foundation offers an annual $500 scholarship to outstanding undergraduates across Africa. It’s application-based with an essay requirement — and remains seriously under-applied for.
WAAW Foundation Scholarship for Female STEM Students
📌 Why You Should Care
The real hack to funding your education isn’t chasing after popular scholarships where thousands compete — it’s targeting these hidden, under-publicized opportunities. Fewer applicants means better chances for you.
And with rising school fees and economic pressures, these scholarships could be a lifesaver for many Nigerian students this 2025.
✨ Final Advice
- Bookmark these names.
- Track their application portals.
- Apply early.
- Craft a strong essay and reference letters.
Your campus mates won’t see this coming. 🔥
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