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.

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.

Adisa, a First-Class graduate in Mathematics from UNILORIN with a CGPA of 4.76/5.0, announced that she has obtained a fully funded Master's scholarship at the University of Calabria in Italy. However, she needed financial support for her relocation expenses. In response, former Senate President Bukola Saraki has stepped in to sponsor her journey to Italy.

Three Nigerian students are competing at the International STEM Olympiad in Rome, representing Nigeria among participants from over 150 countries. Their participation highlights the role of private support in promoting gifted education in the country.

Makerere University has announced the availability of 40 fully-funded scholarship slots for female students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Fees Waiver Female Scholarship, which allows selected students to study at Uganda's premier university without tuition costs, was approved by the Makerere University Council in December 2010. Applications are now open for eligible candidates.

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has pledged to cover the relocation costs for a first-class graduate from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) who has received a fully funded Master’s scholarship to study in Italy.