The newest scholarship on this list is the Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027, which covers up to 100% of tuition at TS Academy. The NNPC/Seplat Ibeno scheme reopened for 2026/2027 in September. The Federal Government’s National Award Scholarship has been suspended since May 2026. Check each sponsor’s official channel for current deadlines.
Scholarships in Nigeria: latest openings and awards
| Scholarship | Who it is for | What it offers | Latest status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Jazzy Tech Scholarship 2027 (TS Academy) | Nigerians seeking tech and digital skills; most courses beginner-friendly | Up to 100% of tuition; 50 laptops and data support for up to 500 students, subject to eligibility | Announced 26 Oct 2026 | Read |
| NNPC/Seplat JV Ibeno scholarship 2026/2027 | New and returning students from Ibeno LGA, Akwa Ibom, in accredited tertiary institutions | Educational support for the session | Reopened 20 Sep 2026 | Read |
| HYPREP postgraduate scholarship | Graduates from Ogoniland, Rivers State | ₦500,000 each for 300 master’s students; ₦1m each for 200 doctoral students | Awarded 23 Oct 2026 | Read |
| Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) offshore postgraduate scholarship | Niger Delta beneficiaries selected by PAP | Study at UK universities; 243 offshore places deployed in 2026 | 54 departed for the UK, 12 Sep 2026 | Read |
| NDDC foreign postgraduate scholarship | Niger Delta graduates | Foreign postgraduate study | 12,277 applicants interviewed, May 2026 | Read |
| Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board awards | Children of deceased Delta civil servants and students with disabilities | 2025 scholarship awards | Disbursed 19–29 May 2026 | Read |
| Federal Government National Award Scholarship | — | — | Suspended indefinitely, 29 May 2026 | Read |
State government scholarships in the news
- Governor Zulum Approves N2.65bn For Foreign Scholarships, Doubles Funding For Local Scholarship
- Rivers Assembly Removes ₦6bn Scholarship Fund for Students at Odili’s PUMS
- Disclose Details, Beneficiaries Of Foreign, Local Scholarship Programme, Ebonyi PDP Demands
Scholarships in Nigeria: frequently asked questions
Is the Federal Government scholarship still available?
No. On 29 May 2026 the Federal Ministry of Education suspended the National Award Scholarship indefinitely over funding constraints and dissolved the Federal Scholarship Board.
What does the Don Jazzy tech scholarship cover?
Up to 100% of tuition at TS Academy for 2027 courses including AI and automation, cybersecurity, data analytics, software development and product design. Applicants may still pay a discounted application fee.
Is there a scholarship for Delta State students?
The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board paid its 2025 awards to children of deceased civil servants and students with disabilities in May 2026. Watch this page for the next Delta round.
What scholarships are there for Niger Delta graduates?
The NDDC foreign postgraduate scholarship, the Presidential Amnesty Programme offshore postgraduate scholarship and, for Ogoni graduates, the HYPREP postgraduate scholarship.
How do I avoid scholarship scams?
Apply only through the sponsor’s official website or the channels named in its announcement, and be wary of anyone who asks for payment to guarantee an award.
Also see: NELFUND student loan update and JAMB admission deadlines.
The Trumpet adds new scholarships as they are announced. The date at the top shows the last change.
