Nigeria Scholarship

The University of Lincoln’s Nigeria Scholarship is aimed at supporting postgraduate taught students from across Nigeria.

September 2024 and January 2025 Entry 

Who is it for?

The University of Lincoln is aware of the challenges the fluctuation in the exchange rate presents for students from Nigeria who are considering studying in the UK. To help support as many students as possible to continue with their study ambitions we are delighted to announce the launch of the Nigeria Scholarship.

The University of Lincoln’s Nigeria Scholarship is designed to help students from Nigeria to access postgraduate level study at Lincoln. The Nigeria Scholarship is offered as a tuition fee discount against the cost of a postgraduate taught programme commencing in the 2024/25 academic year. 

Scholarship Amount

The Nigeria Scholarship award is worth:

• £5,000 if you have a 2.1 or above in your Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent

• £4,000 if you have a 2.2 or above in your Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent

The scholarship will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount during the first year of their studies. 

Selection Criteria

In order to be eligible to receive the Nigeria Scholarship, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

• Be a national of or have permanent residence in Nigeria at the time of applying to the University
• Hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught programme commencing in September 2024 or January 2025.
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification that leads to postgraduate study) from a recognised institution.  

Please visit our Nigeria country page for more details regarding regional entry requirements that are equivalent to a 2:1 or 2:2 award.

Additional Information

Further information regarding the awarding of international scholarships can be found within the University of Lincoln International Scholarship Terms and Conditions 2024-25.

Please note that University of Lincoln International Scholarships may be subject to change. The University of Lincoln reserves the right to amend the above scholarship provision without notice. For further information, please contact the International Office.