2026 Fully Funded Scholarships: Global List for Nigerian Students Published

A comprehensive new list of fully funded international scholarships for the 2026 academic year has been officially released, offering Nigerian students a gateway to world-class education abroad. The list was published on January 1, 2026, by the Chevening Scholarship page on Facebook, spotlighting a wide array of opportunities for postgraduate studies.

Global Opportunities Across Continents

The announcement, titled “Fully Funded Scholarships you should apply for NOW, to study in 2026”, details programmes spanning Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. These scholarships are designed for Master’s, PhD, and research levels and promise to cover all major expenses, including tuition and living costs, thereby removing financial barriers for ambitious students worldwide.

In Europe, notable opportunities include the ICP Connect Scholarship Belgium 2026 for international students and the Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Scholarship 2026 for a Master’s degree. Sweden’s Umea University Scholarship for MSc 2026 and Finland’s Government Scholarship 2026 also feature as fully funded options.

Scholarships in Asia and the Pacific Region

The list highlights several prestigious awards in Asia. For studies in Taiwan, the NCTU International Student Scholarship 2026 offers full funding. China presents multiple avenues with the Wuhan University of Technology CSC Scholarships, the Shanghai Government Scholarship Program 2026, and the East China University CSC Scholarships. Japan is represented by the TAIST Tokyo Tech Scholarship 2026 and the United Nations University Scholarships 2026 for a Master’s in Sustainability.

For those looking towards the Southern Hemisphere, the University of Tasmania Research Scholarship in Australia 2026 provides full funding for research students. In the Middle East, the Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship 2026 in the United Arab Emirates is included in this global roster.

A Call to Action for Nigerian Scholars

The publication serves as a direct call for Nigerian students to proactively seek these life-changing opportunities. The Chevening Scholarship page emphasised the urgency to apply now for programmes commencing in 2026. This global initiative underscores the increasing accessibility of international higher education for talented individuals from Nigeria and across the world.

In related news, the Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) recently awarded fully funded foreign scholarships to 43 first-class graduates during its maiden convocation in Kano. The university's founder, Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, announced that the scholarships would sponsor Master’s degree programmes in any country of the beneficiaries' choice, celebrating academic excellence and discipline.

The full list of announced fully funded scholarships for 2026 includes: