UK scholarships for Nigerian students. Found for you.
Government awards, university scholarships and external funding. We help you find every one you qualify for and apply, free.
UK funding comes at three levels: government awards like Chevening and Commonwealth, university scholarships for merit and country, and external grants from charities and trusts. We help you find the ones you qualify for and apply, free. We cannot promise an award, but we work to make your application the strongest it can be.
Three places funding comes from.
Most students mix more than one source. Knowing the map is the first step to funding your degree.
Government scholarships
National awards funded by the UK government, often the most generous and the most competitive. Many fully fund a master's, with leadership and impact at their core.
University scholarships
Almost every UK university offers its own awards: merit-based, country or region specific, and departmental. These range from partial fee discounts to full funding.
External and charity grants
Trusts, foundations and professional bodies fund students in particular fields or circumstances. Smaller, less crowded, and often overlooked.
Funding is usually a mix, not one big cheque. A partial scholarship plus a smaller grant can cover a surprising amount, which is exactly why we cast a wide net for you.
Awards worth knowing.
A few of the major scholarships open to Nigerian students. Details and deadlines change yearly, so treat these as a map, not a guarantee.
Chevening Scholarships
The UK government's flagship award, fully funding a one-year master's for future leaders. It looks for leadership, a clear career plan and networking potential, alongside academics.
Commonwealth Scholarships
Funded by the UK government for talented students from Commonwealth countries, including Nigeria, for master's and PhD study. Several streams exist, some focused on development impact.
GREAT Scholarships
A partnership between the British Council and UK universities offering a fixed contribution toward tuition for postgraduate study, at participating universities and for selected countries.
University awards
From international merit scholarships to country-specific and vice-chancellor awards. Many are applied for with your course, or considered automatically, so an early application pays off.
Eligibility, amounts and deadlines for every award change from year to year. We confirm the current details and shortlist what genuinely fits you, so your effort goes where it counts.
Tick what you already have.
These are the things funders reward. The more you can tick, the stronger your scholarship case, and the gaps are exactly what we help you build.
Six moves that win funding.
Scholarships reward preparation, not luck. Here is the sequence we run with you.
Start very early
Begin a year ahead. The biggest awards close months before your course, and early applications simply have more options open.
Timing wins racesApply to your university early
Many university scholarships need an offer first, or consider you automatically when you apply. Getting your application in early opens those doors.
We move fast with youTarget what fits you
We shortlist government, university and external awards where your profile is genuinely competitive, so your energy goes where it can win.
Matched, freeWrite a compelling essay
The essay decides most competitive awards. Show leadership, impact and a clear goal. We draft and sharpen it with you.
Written with you, freeLine up strong references
Choose referees who know your work and can speak to your potential, and brief them well in advance.
We guide your refereesMeet every deadline and rule
Submit early and check each eligibility requirement exactly. One missed rule ends an application, so we double-check every one.
Checked by MafitA funding calendar.
The earlier you move, the more doors are open. A comfortable runway for a September start.
Search and plan
Map the awards you qualify for and note every deadline. Major ones open this early.
Apply to university
Get your offer in motion, since many scholarships depend on it.
Submit scholarships
Essays, references and forms. Government awards often close in this window.
Results and top-ups
Hear outcomes, then chase smaller grants to close any gap.
Miss a deadline by a day and the door is shut for a year. We track every date for you so nothing slips.
Why applications lose.
Most students who miss out make the same avoidable mistakes. These are the ones we close out with you.
Applying too late
The deadline passes, or there is no time to do the essay justice. Lateness costs more awards than anything else.
A generic essay
An essay that could belong to anyone. Panels reward a specific, honest story with real impact.
Ignoring smaller awards
Chasing only the famous ones and missing the partial scholarships and grants that quietly add up.
No university offer in time
Many awards need an offer first, so a late application locks you out of its funding too.
Weak or late references
Referees rushed at the last minute, or chosen because of title rather than how well they know you.
Missing an eligibility rule
One overlooked requirement, on age, experience or field, and the whole application is void.
We catch every one of these before they cost you, and free of charge.
Plan My Funding FreeFunding is a search. We do it with you.
You could hunt alone. Here is what an experienced team changes.
The search is free
Finding and applying for scholarships is part of our free service. You pay us nothing.
We know where to look
Government, university and external awards, including the smaller ones most students never find.
Essay and statement help
We draft and sharpen the essay that decides most competitive awards, with you.
An early-offer strategy
We sequence your university application so scholarship doors open on time.
British Council standing
An award-winning partner in West Africa, with years of recognised quality behind us.
Honest from the start
We never promise an award. We promise to give your application the strongest possible chance.
Scholarship questions.
Are there fully funded UK scholarships for Nigerians?
Yes. Awards such as Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships can fully fund a master's degree, while many university awards are partial. We help you find and apply for every one you qualify for.
Can I get a scholarship with average grades?
Some awards are purely academic, but many also value leadership, work experience and impact. We help you target the scholarships where your whole profile is strongest.
Do I need a university offer before I apply?
Often yes. Many university scholarships need an offer first or consider you automatically when you apply, so applying early matters. Some government awards run on their own timeline.
When should I apply for scholarships?
As early as possible, ideally a year before your course. Major scholarships close months ahead, and the best chances go to early, complete applications.
Does Mafit charge for scholarship help?
No. Our scholarship search and application support is part of our free service. We cannot guarantee an award, but we work to give you the strongest possible chance.
Are scholarships guaranteed if I apply through Mafit?
No, and anyone who promises that is not being honest. Scholarships are competitive. What we guarantee is a well-matched shortlist and a genuinely strong application.
Fund it, then get there.
How to Apply
The full application to a UK university, from course choice to your offer.
The UK Student Visa
CAS, proof of funds, the health surcharge and the credibility interview.
Personal Statement Help
The essay that decides offers and scholarships, with structure and examples.
Find your funding, free.
Book a free consultation. We will shortlist the scholarships you qualify for and help you apply, at zero cost.