I'm a junior in high school and I'm curious about international scholarships available for Nigerian undergraduates. Does anyone know of specific programs or resources that could help me fund my education abroad? Any tips would be super helpful!
While every institution has its own specific scholarships and practices, there are several general scholarships and resources available for Nigerian students. Knowing the specifics of what you're looking for in terms of study area and geographic region could help more, but here are some general opportunities:
1. Commonwealth Scholarships: These are intended for students from Commonwealth countries, like Nigeria, hoping to study at post-secondary institutions in other Commonwealth countries. They usually cover tuition, travel, and a living allowance.
2. The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program: This is an initiative that provides scholarships to African students, primarily for study within Africa, but also for study at select universities in the U.S. and Canada.
3. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme: This program provides scholarships to students from select developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.
4. School-specific scholarships: Many schools offer scholarships specifically for international students, like the International Scholar Award at the University of Oregon, which is renewable for four years.
These are just a few options. The availability of scholarships can change from year to year, and there are always more out there. Using a scholarship search platform like Scholarship.com or Appily would be a great place to start. Also, don't forget to look for scholarship opportunities directly on the websites of the colleges and universities you're interested in attending. Good luck with your search!
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