500+ scholarships annually to international students at Cambridge, all subjects.
More than 500 scholarships/year to international postgrads at Cambridge across all subjects. Full or partial tuition + maintenance allowance. Many country-specific (including African) or subject-specific. No separate application — apply through Cambridge graduate application.
Admission to Cambridge, international student
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Cambridge Trust Scholarships. Admission to Cambridge, international student
The Cambridge Trust Scholarships provides: Full tuition + living + travel. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Dec 2026. Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.cambridgetrust.org/find-a-scholarship/. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a 500/year opportunity for Masters / PhD candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.