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A highly interesting thread! I'm definitely excited to see the replies that come in.

A very nice update.

A very exciting Opportunity

Update: 2 more scholarships added

6. KAUST Fellowship 2027 (Saudi Arabia)
Level: Master's / PhD
Open to: All nationalities
Funding: Full tuition, on-campus housing, health insurance, relocation support and an annual stipend (about $20,000 for Master's and $25,000–30,000 for PhD)
Deadline: 3 January 2027 (Fall 2027 intake)
Tip: There is no separate scholarship form. If you are admitted to KAUST, you automatically get the fellowship. Apply through the official KAUST admissions portal.

7. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (Canada)
Level: Master's / PhD (research-based programmes)
Open to: All nationalities
Funding: $20,000 per year for Master's (up to 2 years) and $25,000 per year for PhD (up to 4 years)
Deadline: Varies by department
Tip: You don't apply for this fellowship directly. Your department recommends you after you apply for admission, so contact your intended department early.

Please confirm all details on the official university websites before applying.

Too many of us hear about a scholarship the week after the deadline passes. I'll keep this thread updated every week with scholarships open to Nigerians, sorted by deadline. Please confirm every detail on the official website before applying.

1. NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027
Level: Master's / PhD in Nigerian universities
Deadline: 8 November 2026
Tip: Read the eligibility requirements carefully and get your transcripts and admission letter ready before you start.

2. DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship 2027
Level: Master's / PhD at selected universities in Africa
Funded by: DAAD (Germany)
Deadline: 12 November 2026 (this can differ by programme, so check yours)
Tip: Each host university has its own application process, so read the instructions for your chosen programme.

3. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2027/2028
Level: Master's in the UK
Opens: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Deadline: Tuesday, 8 December 2026 (4pm GMT)
How to apply: Online through the CSC Central Application System
Tip: The window is less than a month, so prepare your documents and personal statement now.

4. Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/2028
Level: Master's / PhD at the University of Cambridge, UK
Funding: Full cost
Deadline: 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, depending on your course
Tip: There is no separate form. You apply through the funding section of your Cambridge application.

5. Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/2028
Level: Bachelor's / Master's / PhD in Hungary
Funding: Free tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance
Expected: Opens mid-November 2026, deadline around 15 January 2027
How to apply: Online through the Tempus Public Foundation DreamApply system
Tip: Nigerian applicants also need a nomination from the Federal Scholarship Board. This is a separate step, so don't leave it until January.

Common mistakes that cost people scholarships
- Starting the SOP three days before the deadline
- Asking referees for letters at the last minute
- Using one generic SOP for every scholarship
- Not practising for the interview stage

Which country or level (Master's, PhD or undergraduate) are you targeting? Reply below and I'll add matching scholarships in the next update.