European Union Scholarships for Africans and Nigerians Open in May 2025 (Fully Funded Opportunities)

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No Dulling! EU Scholarships You Can Still Apply for in May 2025

Omo! If you're still dreaming of japa-ing through education, this is your chance to shine. European Union (EU) no dey carry last when it comes to offering life-changing scholarships, and as at May 2025, plenty options still dey open for Nigerians and Africans like you and me. I no go lie, this could be your escape route from ASUU wahala.

Below are top fully funded scholarships wey still dey run now. Na opportunity you no suppose dull yourself on.


🇪🇺 Erasmus+ Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (2025/2026)

This na big deal, fam! Erasmus+ dey give you chance to study in multiple European countries, all expenses paid. As in flight, visa, monthly allowance, accommodation and even insurance.

  • Eligibility: Nigerians and other African countries

  • Degree Level: Master’s and PhD

  • Application: Ongoing

  • Link: Erasmus+ Nigeria Page

Nigeria don top the chart for most beneficiaries in Africa for 6 years straight. So abeg, make you no slack.


🌍 Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme

This one na internal waka within Africa o, but EU still dey fund am 100%. Dem wan encourage better research and collaborations within African universities.

  • Who fit apply? African students and staff

  • Benefits: Full tuition, travel cost, monthly stipend

  • Link: Intra-Africa Mobility


🌱 CREATE Green Africa Scholarship

This one choke! Na scholarship for climate-related degrees, funded by EU. If you're passionate about saving our planet, this one na your shot.

  • Deadline: 25th May 2025

  • Stipend: €14,760 per year plus accommodation and travel

  • Link: Apply Here


⚖️ EU/University of Pretoria LLM in Human Rights Law

For my law brothers and sisters, this one na gold mine.

  • Value: $15,000

  • Focus: Human Rights Law

  • Location: South Africa (Funded by EU)

  • Link: More Details


🔬 INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships

Na science, tech, chemistry and biology dey reign here. EU dey fund am too. If you dey interested in turning waste into bioproducts, check am.


📚 PTDF Overseas Scholarships

Even though this one na from Nigerian government, EU countries like France, UK and Germany dey inside the list of host countries.

  • Deadline: 28th May 2025

  • Who fit apply: Nigerians studying oil/gas-related courses

  • Link: PTDF Europe List


Final Tips Before You Apply

  • Use laptop, no dey apply with just phone

  • Have your documents ready: motivation letter, CV, transcript, certificates, passport

  • Be honest in your essays—they wan know YOU

  • And abeg, double-check deadlines!


Make Your Application Stand Out (No AI Wahala) To avoid looking like ChatGPT helped you (even though I did 😅), try these:

  • Share your personal story and connect it to your study goals

  • Use real screenshots of portals or email confirmations

  • Add little Nigerian spice: e.g., "I don tire for Nigeria power wahala, so I want to study Renewable Energy abroad."

  • Mix long and short sentences. Make e sound natural

If you need help editing your motivation letter or setting up alerts for scholarship openings, just holler!


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