Top 15 Scholarships Closing in June 2026 — Don’t Miss These Deadlines

The University of Winnipeg offers entrance scholarships for international students beginning both undergraduate and graduate programmes in Fall 2026. This is a merit-based award automatically considered during the admissions process — no separate application is required once you have applied for a course. Winnipeg is a growing, affordable Canadian city, making this an accessible entry point to a Canadian degree for Nigerian and African students.

• Entrance scholarship for full-time undergraduate international students
• Separate graduate scholarship for Master’s/PhD international students
• Automatic consideration upon admission application
• Canadian university degree with pathway to permanent residency

Key Eligibility: International students applying to Fall 2026 intake. Academic merit-based.

In partnership with ICMM, One Young World identifies outstanding young global leaders working in or connected to the responsible mining and minerals sector. This is a prestigious leadership scholarship granting access to the One Young World Summit — one of the most exclusive global leadership gatherings in the world — fully funded. Scholars are mentored, connected, and empowered to drive sustainable change in the mining and natural resources sector.

• Full funding to attend the One Young World Summit 2026
• Travel, accommodation, and summit fees covered
• Mentorship from global ICMM leaders
• Lifetime One Young World Ambassador status
• Open to candidates globally including Africa

Key Eligibility: Young professionals (typically 18–30) with connections to the mining/minerals sector, demonstrating leadership potential and commitment to responsible industry practices.

The IJP Middle East Programme Journalists’ Bursary supports professional journalists with an interest in Middle Eastern affairs — including journalists from Africa who cover the region. Founded in 2005, the programme funds journalism residencies, media exchanges, and professional development trips. This is ideal for Nigerian and African journalists seeking international exposure, editorial networks, and cross-cultural reporting skills.

• Fully funded journalism bursary for eligible journalists
• Professional media placement and exchange opportunities
• Network access to international journalists and editors
• Open to journalists from Africa covering Middle Eastern issues

Key Eligibility: Professional journalists with a clear track record of reporting on or interest in Middle East affairs. Strong editorial portfolio required.

The Italian Government offers scholarships through the MAECI for international students from countries with diplomatic relations with Italy to pursue Master’s, PhD, or research programmes at Italian universities. Italy is increasingly popular among African students for its rich academic tradition, world-class art and design schools, and comparatively lower cost of living relative to Western Europe. The scholarship covers tuition, living allowance, and health insurance.

• Full tuition fee coverage at Italian universities
• Monthly living allowance during study period
• Health insurance included
• Open to all nationalities with diplomatic relations with Italy
• Available for Master’s, PhD, and research programmes

Key Eligibility: International students from countries with diplomatic relations with Italy. Age limits apply: under 28 for Master’s, under 30 for PhD, under 40 for research. Academic excellence and research proposal required.

The FIAS Fellowship is one of the highest-paying research fellowships available to international academics globally. It offers 29 ten-month fellowships across seven prestigious French institutes — in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Montpellier, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg — for researchers in social sciences, humanities, and adjacent fields. This is the highest monthly stipend on our June 2026 list at €2,200 per month, making it particularly attractive for academics from Africa and other regions with currency disparities.

• €2,200 per month stipend (highest on this list)
• Accommodation provided (or housing allowance)
• Full social security / health coverage
• Travel costs covered to and from France
• Research budget and full library/IT access
• 29 available fellowships across 7 institutes
• 10-month fellowship duration

Key Eligibility: Researchers with a completed PhD. Open to ALL nationalities. Focus on social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary research. Competitive academic record required.

UAL — which comprises Central Saint Martins, London College of Fashion, London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts, and more — offers £10,000 tuition-waiver scholarships for eligible international students pursuing taught Master’s degrees. Round 2 closes June 26, making this one of the final windows for African and Nigerian creative arts students to access significant UK funding. UAL is ranked among the world’s top art and design universities.

• £10,000 tuition fee waiver toward Master’s study at UAL
• Available across all UAL colleges and creative programmes
• No separate application — automatic consideration with admission
• Round 2 gives students who missed Round 1 a second chance

Key Eligibility: International (non-EEA) students with an unconditional offer to a taught Master’s programme at UAL for January 2027 intake. Academic merit and portfolio strength considered.

The TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship is one of Asia’s most generous fully funded programmes, supporting students from TaiwanICDF partner countries at all degree levels — undergraduate through PhD. Taiwan offers world-class STEM, technology, and business education, and this programme is growing in popularity among African students seeking Asian education pathways with strong employment outcomes.

• Full tuition coverage at Taiwanese universities
• Monthly living stipend (amount varies by level)
• Round-trip airfare provided
• Health insurance included
• Available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD studies

Key Eligibility: Nationals of TaiwanICDF partner countries. African nations with diplomatic relations with Taiwan qualify. Strong academic record required. Confirm your country’s eligibility at the official portal.

This unique scholarship from the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) in Germany targets cultural practitioners — museum professionals, heritage managers, archivists, curators, and cultural policy experts — from countries on the OECD DAC list (which includes Nigeria and most African nations). It is a rare opportunity for professionals in Nigeria’s rich cultural sector to access world-class German expertise in cultural heritage management.

• Fully funded scholarship for cultural heritage practitioners
• Access to German cultural institutions and networks
• Professional development in cultural heritage management
• Open to all DAC-eligible countries (Nigeria included)
• For working professionals, not just students

Key Eligibility: Cultural practitioners from DAC-list countries. Must have professional experience in cultural heritage, museum work, archiving, or related fields.

Kazakhstan is an emerging education hub in Central Asia offering fully funded government scholarships to international Master’s students. With rapid investment in universities and STEM programmes, Kazakhstan offers an increasingly attractive proposition for African students seeking fully funded international education with lower cost of living than Western Europe. All instruction is available in English.

• Full tuition coverage at Kazakhstani universities
• Monthly living stipend included
• Accommodation provided on campus
• Open to all nationalities

Kuwait’s Ministry of Higher Education offers fully funded government scholarships to international students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Kuwaiti universities. This scholarship includes tuition, accommodation, and living expenses. It is particularly notable for students interested in business, engineering, and medical fields in the Gulf region.

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Monthly living allowance provided
• Campus accommodation included
• Available for Bachelor’s and Master’s levels

Brazil offers two flagship scholarship programmes through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the PEC-G (undergraduate) and PEC-PG (postgraduate) programmes. These are open to students from countries with bilateral education agreements with Brazil — which includes Nigeria and most African nations. Brazil is an underutilised destination for African students seeking world-class education in a diverse, culturally rich environment with strong STEM, tropical medicine, and agronomy programmes.

• Full tuition fees at Brazilian federal universities
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• Available for undergraduate (PEC-G) and postgraduate (PEC-PG)
• Portuguese language support provided
• Open to developing countries with bilateral agreements

The University of Manitoba offers graduate fellowships and entrance awards to international Master’s and PhD students. Manitoba is one of Canada’s most welcoming provinces for international graduates and has strong pathways to permanent residency through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Fellowships can range from partial to full tuition coverage depending on programme and supervisor funding.

• Graduate fellowship award covering partial to full tuition
• Research stipend for funded PhD positions
• Pathway to Canadian permanent residency through MPNP
• Strong programmes in agriculture, engineering, health, and social sciences

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is one of the most prolific scholarship organisations in the world, funding thousands of international students every year for Master’s and PhD studies at German universities. Several DAAD sub-programmes and partner-institution funded scholarships maintain June 2026 application windows, particularly for late-2026 and early 2027 programme starts. Germany is a top destination for Nigerian students — the country has strong industry ties, no tuition fees at public universities, and one of the world’s highest standards of education.

• €934/month stipend for Master’s graduates (€1,300 for doctoral candidates)
• Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance included
• German language course support (where applicable)
• Access to 400+ German universities with no tuition fees
• Strong STEM, engineering, and social science programmes

Strategy: Check the DAAD database directly and filter by deadline to find specific programmes still open in June 2026. The DAAD Africa-specific “In-Region” programmes are particularly relevant for Nigerian applicants.