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✅ Top Active Scholarships, Internships & Training for Nigerians (June–July 2025)
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🌍 INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES


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📚 1. University of Brunei Darussalam Scholarships

Details & Benefits: Brunei Government Scholarship (BDGS) and UBD Graduate Research Scholarship cover full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, books, and medical care for both undergrad and postgrad.

Eligibility: International applicants with excellent academic records; bachelor’s degree (for graduate programs), English proficiency.

Deadline: Varies by intake; check UBD Admissions page.

Main Site: https://ubd.edu.bn/admission/scholarship/
Apply Here: Follow application links on that page.


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💼 2. FAO Internship Programme

Details & Benefits: UN FAO offers internships to current undergrad/grad students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in food & agriculture development.

Eligibility: Enrolled in or recently graduated from relevant degree programs; interest in FAO’s mandate.

Deadline: Rolling; check FAO Young Talent portal for current calls.

Main Site: https://www.fao.org/employment/young-talent-programme/internship-programme/en
Apply Here: Through individual vacancy links on FAO's job portal.


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💰 3. Ireland‑Africa Agri‑Food Development Programme (AADP)

Details & Benefits: Matched grant funding up to €100,000 (feasibility studies) or €250,000 (full projects) to Irish/African agri-food businesses.

Eligibility: Registered agri-food businesses in eligible African countries with proof of incorporation for at least 12 months.

Deadline: 5 pm Irish time, 15 Aug 2025.

Main Site: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-foreign-affairs/services/apply-for-aadp/
Apply Here: Submit via AADP application form (download link on main page).


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💰 4. International Student Loans for African Students

Details & Benefits: No-cosigner, private loans for African students to study abroad (e.g., MPower, Prodigy Finance).

Eligibility: Admitted into eligible international programs; follow lender-specific criteria (credit checks, future earning potential).

Deadline: Apply up to a year before program start; rolling.

Main Site (MPOWER): http://www.mpowerfinancing.com/
Main Site (Prodigy): http://prodigyfinance.com/home-country/africa/
Apply Here: Via application portals on respective lender websites.


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[color=#8B0000]🇳🇬 NIGERIA OPPORTUNITIES[/color]


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📚 5. NDDC Local Masters Scholarship

Details & Benefits: Full funding for Master’s studies at accredited Nigerian universities, supported by NDDC.

Eligibility: Indigenes of Niger Delta region; accepted into Master’s programs in Nigeria.

Deadline: 20 July 2025.

Main Site: https://scholarship.nddc.gov.ng
Apply Here: Via official NDDC scholarship portal.


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🌱 6. Lagos State Agrithon Program

Details & Benefits: ₦150 million grant fund for innovative agritech/food system solutions in Lagos.

Eligibility: 18–40 years old, Lagos-based startups (0–5 years), CAC & LASSRA registered; must address food systems challenges.

Deadline: 27 June 2025 (if extended, check official portal).

Main Site: https://www.lagosagrinnovation.com/agrithon_registration
Apply Here: Through the official Agrithon portal (links on LASG pages).


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👩🏽‍💻 7. NITDA IgniteHer Bootcamp Program

Details & Benefits: Five-day bootcamp empowering female entrepreneurs with business & digital skills, mentorship, and networking.

Eligibility: Nigerian women with a startup or business idea; interest in tech & entrepreneurship.

Deadline: Check current cohort; previous closed Jan 31, 2025.

Main Site: https://nitda.gov.ng (search “IgniteHer Bootcamp”)
Apply Here: Access via official NITDA announcement or portal.


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💼 JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

📌 1. Digital Skills Training Stakeholders (via Google Form)
Position: Various training and program coordination roles
Location: Nigeria (remote/in-person roles vary)
Eligibility: Open to youth and youth organizers
Benefits: Skill-building, potential payment/honorarium
Deadline: Submit ASAP
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgmNkE01ySfKevOHcki9i06VEdvgWXo--CXWxt5zoc7Y_HJg/viewform


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📌 2. University Internships – Microsoft (Global)
Position: University Intern – Engineering, Business, Marketing, Data Science, etc.
Locations: Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, US (Redmond, WA, Atlanta, GA), India, Europe, Middle East, etc.
Eligibility: Enrolled in Bachelor’s/Master’s/MBA/PhD ; must have ≥1 semester remaining post-internship; fluent in English; legal to work locally (no visa sponsorship in most regions)
Benefits: Competitive salary (~US $49/hr in the US); visa support for select regions; relocation, health benefits & meal/travel allowances
Deadline: Rolling — apply early!
Link: https://jobs.careers.microsoft.com/global/en/search?et=Internship&l=en_us&pg=1&pgSz=20&o=Relevance&flt=true


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📌 3. Job Vacancies – Stanbic/Standard Bank Group (11 positions)
Positions: Customer Service Consultant, Manager Credit Evaluation, Manager Risk, Business Banker, Branch Manager, IT Support Analyst, Marketing Manager, Operations Officer, Compliance Officer, Digital Product Manager, Business Development Executive
Locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Johannesburg, Nairobi (varies by role)
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with relevant work experience (entry-level to 5+ years depending on role); strong communication & analytical skills
Benefits: Competitive salary, banking staff perks, career mobility
Deadline: Rolling
Link 1: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000066587035
Link 2: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000065981531
Link 3: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000065506695
Link 4: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000064645176
Link 5: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000064840840&utm_source=HNJ
Link 6: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000064499612
Link 7: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000064499450
Link 8: https://www.standardbank.com/sbg/standard-bank-group/careers/apply/jobs/view-all-jobs/job-detail?jobID=744000064399695
LinkedIn alert links: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4247162448/ | https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4253724937/


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📌 4. Programme Specialist – UNFPA (3 Roles)
Positions:

Programme Specialist – Reproductive Health (SRH)

Programme Specialist – Youth Engagement

Programme Specialist – Gender & GBV Programming
Location: UNFPA Country Office, Abuja, and zonal offices in Nigeria
Eligibility: Master's degree + minimum 5 years of relevant programme experience in public health, international development, or gender/advocacy
Benefits: UN P-3 grade salary, medical insurance, pension, leave & hardship allowance
Deadline: Ongoing (apply promptly)
Link 1: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/26980/
Link 2: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/27193/
Link 3: https://estm.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/27196/



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📌 5. IOM Nigeria Short Film Contest (Combating Human Trafficking)
Competition: Short film contest
Location: Nigeria-wide
Eligibility: Open to Nigerian youths, creatives, and students interested in human rights or film
Benefits: Cash prizes; media coverage; awareness raising
Deadline: See contest page
Link: https://nigeria.iom.int/short-film-contest-combating-trafficking-persons-nigeria-3rd-edition

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🎓 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

📌 1. Ferguson Scholarship – Aston University (UK)
Eligibility: International students (esp. Africa, India) pursuing postgraduate studies
Benefits: £10,500 tuition fee scholarship
Deadline: Typically June–July each year
Link: http://aston.ac.uk/international/scholarships/ferguson


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📌 2. SEPT Master's Program – Leipzig University (Germany)
Eligibility: Graduates in business, economics, or related fields with interest in entrepreneurship
Benefits: Tuition-free with DAAD funding available separately
Deadline: October 2025 for intake
Link: https://www.wifa.uni-leipzig.de/en/sept-competence-center/masters-program/application


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📌 3. International Graduate Programs – Osaka University (Japan)
Eligibility: International students for undergraduate or graduate programs
Benefits: Tuition waivers + MEXT or JASSO scholarships (monthly stipends of ¥117,000–¥144,000)
Deadline: Program-dependent
Link: https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international/inbound/admission.html


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📌 4. PhD Scholarship Opportunities – Macquarie University (Australia)
Eligibility: International PhD candidates with strong research proposals
Benefits: Tuition + living allowance of up to AUD $35,000/year
Deadline: Round-based deadlines (July, October)
Link: https://www.mq.edu.au/research/phd-and-research-degrees/how-to-apply/scholarship-opportunities


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📌 5. TY Danjuma MBA Scholarship (Top Global MBAs)
Eligibility: African applicants with admission into top 10 MBA programs (e.g., Harvard, INSEAD)
Benefits: Partial funding covering tuition and/or living costs
Deadline: Around June–July annually
Link: https://www.tyd-fo.co.uk/ty-danjuma-mba-scholarship/


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🇳🇬 NIGERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

📌 6. Graduate/Undergrad Scholarship via LinkedIn (Private Foundation)
Eligibility: Nigerian students in any tertiary institution
Benefits: Up to ₦100,000 grant (based on performance/need)
Deadline: First-come basis
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7341787057414901764/


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🧠 TRAINING & SKILLS

📌 7. MTN Skills Academy (Digital Learning + Micro-Scholarships)
Eligibility: Nigerians aged 15–35 seeking modern skills
Benefits: Free training in data, marketing, coding + ₦20,000–₦100,000 rewards for top learners
Deadline: Ongoing
Link: https://skillsacademy.mtn.com/


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📌 8. Sterling Bank – Future of Work Nigeria
Eligibility: Nigerians (students or graduates) with interest in tech/digital careers
Benefits: Skill development, certification support & job placement access
Deadline: Ongoing (rolling intake)
Link: https://sterling.ng/future/#anom


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📌 9. SOY Fellowship 2025 – Nigeria
Eligibility: Nigerian youth (18–35) passionate about leadership, SDGs, civic work
Benefits: Mentorship, skills training, community-building, grant exposure
Deadline: Apply ASAP
Link: https://soyfellowship.com.ng/


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💼 JOBS & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

📌 1. Research Associate – Heart Centre for Research Innovation (Nigeria)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s in health sciences, social sciences or public health. Research skills required.
Benefits: Full-time salaried role with growth pathway
Deadline: Ongoing
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📌 2. Technical Support Engineer – Canonical (Remote)
Eligibility: Strong Linux/Ubuntu skills, familiarity with DevOps & open-source platforms
Benefits: Remote role • Competitive USD salary • Paid time off • Growth within Canonical
Deadline: Apply ASAP – rolling
Link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/canonicaljobs/jobs/6986593?gh_src=irwjm1bn1us


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🧠 DIGITAL SKILLS & TRAINING PROGRAMS

📌 3. DesignU – Design & Digital Marketing School
Eligibility: Open to anyone in Africa seeking skills in UI/UX, branding, and strategy
Benefits: Mentorship • Project-based training • Portfolio support
Deadline: Rolling admissions
Link: https://designu.io/design-and-digital-marketing-school/


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📌 4. DesignU Application Form (Entry Submission)
Eligibility: Basic digital literacy
Benefits: Shortlisted students receive intensive hands-on training + access to internship referrals
Deadline: Submit now
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7b6raydLCXj5ZFGp_hHrJgVMn9dHlD6d_UM6W0CARb4AOFA/viewform


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📌 5. Women in News Global Accelerator 2025
Eligibility: Female journalists, media leaders from Africa, SE Asia, or Arab States
Benefits: 12-month capacity program • Leadership training • Peer mentoring • Network access
Deadline: Typically mid-year — apply early!
Link: https://womeninnews.org/global-accelerator-2025/


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🎓 INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

📌 6. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (Europe)
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree holders with academic merit
Benefits: Tuition waiver • €1,000–1,400 monthly stipend • Travel + insurance
Deadline: Varies by course (Oct 2024 – Mar 2025)
Link: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en?page=0


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📌 7. Goldar Lab – PhD & Postdoc Research (Canada)
Eligibility: BSc/MSc/PhD in computer science, biology, or genomics
Benefits: Research assistantships • Advanced lab training • Funding subject to position
Deadline: Not fixed—open expressions of interest
Link: https://goldarlab.weebly.com/join-us.html


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📌 8. Malaysian Government International Scholarships
Eligibility: BSc/MSc/PhD candidates in science, tech, agriculture, economics & more
Benefits: Full tuition • Monthly living allowance (~RM1,500)
Deadline: Varies by institution
Link: https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php


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📌 9. UCL IMPACT Scholarship – Master of Public Health (UK)
Eligibility: Students with lived experience of inequality & hardship
Benefits: £20,500 full tuition bursary
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Link: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/epidemiology-health-care/study/postgraduate/master-public-health-mph/scholarships-and-funding/impact-scholarship


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📌 10. University of Malta – Masters, Research & PhD Scholarships
Eligibility: African & Commonwealth applicants welcome
Benefits: Fee waivers or stipends (depending on program)
Deadline: Varies by course
Link: https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/scholarships/masterresearchphd/


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📌 11. Saudi Government Scholarships (Undergrad to PhD)
Eligibility: International students for full degrees in KSA
Benefits: Tuition, accommodation, flights, stipend (~$250–500/month)
Deadline: Depends on institution
Link: https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/


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🇳🇬 NIGERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

📌 12. NNPC/RAE CJV National Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
Eligibility: Nigerian 200-level students in approved tertiary institutions
Benefits: ₦150,000+ per year
Deadline: Apply on time via portal
Link: https://candidate.scholastica.ng/schemes/nnpcraecjv2025


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📌 13. KPMG Graduate Trainee Program (Nigeria)
Eligibility: Min. Second Class Upper, under 28, NYSC certificate
Benefits: Full-time career development track
Deadline: Rolling
Link: https://kpmg.seamlesshiring.com/job/view/187?application_source=Direct#/


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📌 14. Abiola Ajimobi Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Exceptional students with financial need or leadership talent
Benefits: Tuition grant
Deadline: Not fixed
Link: https://www.abiolaajimobifoundation.com/


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📌 15. Nigerian Youth Empowerment Grant (Google Form – Private Org)
Eligibility: Innovative young Nigerians with small-scale startup or skill goals
Benefits: ₦50,000–₦250,000 depending on pitch
Deadline: Apply early
Link 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrz68d4KoDVoPsLSuEApUsx_AlKzEifZdwL8nRudpHNjHuIQ/viewform
Link 2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9HDEaZIwTscl4vRdLLeA1Uz_rszelua8qA4X2xmYGefmyww/viewform


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📌 1. University of the Western Cape (UWC) – Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Eligibility:
– African undergraduates (≤ 26 years)
– Must apply for UWC admission (2025 intake)
– Must demonstrate financial need or disadvantage

Benefits:
– Full tuition, housing, monthly stipend
– Laptop, medical aid & study allowances

Deadline: UWC applications close Aug 30, 2024; decisions by Nov 15, 2024
Link: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/partnerships/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program


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📌 2. Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford
Eligibility:
– Open to global applicants outside Rhodes’ 22 constituencies
– Strong academics, leadership qualities & institutional nomination needed

Benefits:
– Full Oxford tuition
– £18,180 annual stipend + flights & health insurance

Deadline: Opens Jun 2, 2025 • Closes Jul 31, 2025 @ 23:59 GMT
Link: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/global/


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📌 3. Salesforce Growth Champions – Sterling Bank (Nigeria)
Opportunity:
– Intensive sales training + tech/finance development

Benefits:
– Mentorship, practical experience & possible job placement

Deadline: Not specified — apply ASAP!
Link: https://sterling.ng/job_openings/salesforce-growth-champions/


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📌 4. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
Eligibility:
– International applicants for PhD/EngD in science, tech, engineering, or biomedicine

Benefits:
– Full tuition waiver
– Monthly stipend (S$2,700–3,200)
– S$1,000 settling-in allowance + S$1,500 airfare
– Up to 4 years duration

Deadline: Jun 1, 2025 @ 23:59 GMT+8 (for Jan 2026 intake)
Link: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/for-graduate-studies/singapore-international-graduate-award-singa


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📌 5. SPEL ₦400,000 Scholarship – Nigeria
Eligibility:
– Nigerian undergraduates or youth (academic potential or need preferred)

Benefits:
– Up to ₦400,000 in grant support

Deadline: Not listed — apply now
Link: http:///SPEL_400LSCHOLARSHIP


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🎓 1. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – UWC (South Africa)
📌 Eligibility:
– African undergraduates aged 26 or younger
– Must apply to University of the Western Cape (UWC) for 2025
– Must show financial need or systemic disadvantage

🎁 Benefits:
– Full tuition, housing, monthly stipend
– Laptop, medical aid & study materials allowance

⏰ Deadline:
– UWC admission: August 30, 2024
– Final notifications: November 15, 2024

🔗 Link: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/partnerships/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program


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🎓 2. Rhodes Global Scholarships – University of Oxford (UK)
📌 Eligibility:
– Open to applicants outside the 22 Rhodes constituencies
– Strong academics, leadership potential
– Must be nominated by your institution

🎁 Benefits:
– Full Oxford tuition
– £18,180/year stipend (2024–25)
– Includes health insurance & flights

⏰ Deadline:
– Opens: June 2, 2025
– Closes: July 31, 2025 (23:59 GMT)

🔗 Link: https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/applications/global/


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💼 3. Salesforce Growth Champions – Sterling Bank (Nigeria)
📌 Opportunity:
– Sales training & development program for Nigerians
– Focus on fintech, sales, and banking skills

🎯 Benefits:
– Mentorship, hands-on training
– Potential job placement at Sterling

⏰ Deadline:
– Not specified — Apply as soon as possible!

🔗 Link: https://sterling.ng/job_openings/salesforce-growth-champions/


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🎓 4. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)
📌 Eligibility:
– International applicants for PhD/EngD in science, engineering or biomedicine
– Strong academic record required

🎁 Benefits:
– Full tuition + monthly stipend (S$2,700–S$3,200)
– S$1,000 settling-in allowance + S$1,500 airfare
– Up to 4 years duration

⏰ Deadline:
– June 1, 2025 (23:59 GMT+ for January 2026 intake

🔗 Link: https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Scholarships/for-graduate-studies/singapore-international-graduate-award-singa


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🎓 5. SPEL ₦400,000 Scholarship – Nigeria
📌 Eligibility:
– Open to Nigerian undergraduates and youth
– No rigid academic requirement listed — motivation matters

🎁 Benefits:
– Up to ₦400,000 in scholarship or educational support

⏰ Deadline:
– Not specified — Apply quickly

🔗 Link: http:///SPEL_400LSCHOLARSHIP


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