International students and African applicants looking for fully funded study opportunities can consider these two scholarships, which are currently open or approaching key application deadlines.
1. Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028 — Study in the UK
Application deadline: October 6, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027–2028 Chevening Scholarships, the UK Government’s prestigious international scholarship programme for emerging leaders.
The programme offers successful scholars the opportunity to pursue a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom. Chevening is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Applicants from Nigeria and several other African countries are eligible, subject to the programme’s country-specific requirements.
Eligibility
Applicants must, among other requirements:
Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies them for postgraduate study in the UK.
Meet Chevening’s work-experience and other eligibility requirements.
Demonstrate leadership potential and a clear vision for creating positive change.
Study level: Master’s
Study destination: United Kingdom
Funding: Chevening scholarship
Application deadline: October 6, 2026, at 11:00 UTC
Applications opened on August 4, 2026, and the official deadline is October 6, 2026.
Apply through the official Chevening
(https://www.chevening.org)
2. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027 — University of Toronto, Canada
Scholarship application deadline: November 6, 2026
Outstanding international secondary-school students can apply for the Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship at the University of Toronto in Canada.
The scholarship covers tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. Approximately 37 students are selected each year.
The scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, creativity and leadership potential, as well as the ability to contribute positively to the global community.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be international students requiring a Canadian study permit.
Be in their final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027, or have graduated no earlier than June 2026.
Be beginning undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in September 2027.
Be nominated by their secondary school.
Important deadlines
October 9, 2026: High-school nomination deadline
October 16, 2026: University of Toronto admission application deadline
November 6, 2026: Pearson Scholarship application and document submission deadline
Study level: Undergraduate
Study destination: Canada
Funding: Full four-year scholarship
[Apply and check the full eligibility requirements — University of Toronto](https://future.utoronto.ca/pearson-scholarships?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Important warning for applicants
The University of Toronto has warned prospective applicants about fraudulent scholarship offers and agents. The university says Pearson Scholarship recipients must be nominated by their current secondary school through the official process. Applicants should not pay third parties claiming they can secure the scholarship for them.
Editorial note: Applicants should always verify eligibility, deadlines and application procedures directly through the official scholarship websites before submitting an application.
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