The United Kingdom has awarded Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to 68 Nigerians to pursue master's and PhD programmes, according to Punch. The prestigious UK government-funded schemes support outstanding students and future leaders from around the world to study at British universities. Details of the beneficiaries and the awards were announced as part of the UK's ongoing educational partnership with Nigeria.

Nigeria has been recognized as Africa's top beneficiary of the European Union's Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship programme, with 163 Nigerian students admitted this year, of which 89 have secured fully funded scholarships. This announcement was made by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, during the 2026 Erasmus Mundus event.

Fifty Nigerian students have received scholarships from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) as part of initiatives to enhance bilateral relations between India and Nigeria. The High Commission of India in Abuja announced the successful candidates following their examination results, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.

Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Africa for the 2026 EU Erasmus scholarship program, securing 89 wins and 163 admissions. This achievement ranks Nigeria among the top five beneficiaries of the scholarship globally, according to Tribune Online.

More than 8,000 Nigerian youths participated in the 18th edition of the Aptech Career Quest, with over 200 aspiring technology and creative professionals receiving scholarships worth more than N701 million, Vanguard reports. The initiative was organised by Aptech Nigeria in collaboration with Middlesex University London. According to the report, the programme is part of efforts to expose young Nigerians to career opportunities in the technology and creative sectors.

Egbin Power has launched the 11th edition of its annual scholarship programme, with 250 students participating, according to ThisDay Live. The company said the initiative reflects its commitment to advancing quality education and creating meaningful opportunities for young people in its host communities. The scheme forms part of the power firm's ongoing corporate social responsibility efforts in Nigeria.