Nigeria Excellence Scholarship at the University of Southampton offers a £4,000 tuition fee reduction for new international postgraduate students from Nigeria enrolling in full-time, in-person master’s programmes. This scholarship supports academic excellence and helps Nigerian students fund their postgraduate studies in the UK.
Eligibility
To qualify for the Nigeria Excellence Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of Nigeria with residency in Nigeria, eligible to pay overseas tuition fees.
- Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for any in-person, full-time postgraduate master’s programme at the University of Southampton.
- Pay the tuition fee deposit by Tuesday 30 June 2026.
- Residency is defined as living in Nigeria for at least three years prior to the course start date, excluding periods spent living elsewhere for study purposes.
Scholarship Value and Conditions
- The scholarship provides a £4,000 reduction on the first year’s tuition fees.
- If recipients hold or become eligible for another University of Southampton scholarship, the Nigeria Excellence Scholarship value will be adjusted to 50% of its original amount.
- Combined scholarship awards cannot exceed 100% of tuition fees.
Application Process
- No separate application is required.
- Eligible students will be automatically awarded the scholarship and notified via email.
This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for Nigerian postgraduate students aiming to study at the University of Southampton to receive financial support based on academic merit. Check your eligibility and secure your tuition fee deposit by the deadline to benefit from this award.