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What we check
- Degree level you selected is in the scholarship's accepted levels.
- Your CGPA band is at or above the scholarship's minimum.
- Your field matches (or the scholarship accepts any field).
- You meet the minimum work-experience requirement.
What we don't check
- Nationality quotas, age limits, or referee requirements.
- Test scores (IELTS/TOEFL, GRE), publications, or interviews.
- Live deadline status. Always confirm on the official page.
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Scholarships for Nigerians, in plain English
There are hundreds of fully funded scholarships open to Nigerians every year — Chevening, Commonwealth, DAAD, MEXT, Fulbright, Erasmus Mundus, Vanier, Australia Awards, and dozens of university-specific awards. The hard part isn't finding them; it's figuring out which ones you actually qualify for before you waste weeks on an application. JapaMap Tools Scholarship Match takes your degree level, CGPA, field, work experience and target country, then hands you a shortlist worth your time.
Popular scholarships in our database
- Chevening — UK government, Masters, fully funded, 2+ years work experience.
- Commonwealth Scholarships — UK Masters/PhD for developing-country citizens.
- DAAD — Germany, Masters and PhD across STEM and Development.
- MEXT — Japan government, Bachelors, Masters, PhD.
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program — US Masters and PhD.
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters — EU, fully funded across 2+ countries.
- Vanier CGS — Canada, PhD, CAD 50,000 per year.
- Australia Awards — Australia, Masters, fully funded.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships can I apply for with a 2:2?
DAAD (with strong work experience), some Commonwealth Distance Learning awards, and many university-specific awards in Germany, Hungary, and Turkey accept a 2:2 when paired with relevant experience or publications.
Do I need IELTS to apply for scholarships?
Most English-taught programmes require IELTS, TOEFL or PTE. Some universities waive it when your previous degree was taught fully in English (most Nigerian universities qualify) — but always confirm on the official page.
How early should I start applying?
Start 12–18 months before the intake you want. Chevening opens in August/September, Commonwealth in September/October, DAAD and Fulbright vary by country. Test prep alone (IELTS, GRE) takes 2–3 months done properly.
Is JapaMap Tools free?
Yes. The matcher, the cost calculator, and the resources are all free. No agent fees, no upsells.