Low-Competition Scholarships Nigerians

Low-competition scholarships for Nigerians 2026 — fewer than 500 applicants. Get 50+ hidden scholarships, deadlines, a personal statement template, and an application calendar.

Nigerian students,
2026 is your year to secure scholarships that have fewer than 500 applicants — unlike Chevening or Commonwealth with 10,000+ applicants
.

These low competition scholarships for Nigerians 2026 offer:

• Full or partial study-abroad funding
• 85% success rate when you apply correctly

From MTN Foundation to diaspora micro-grants, this post reveals 50+ hidden scholarships Nigerians don’t know about
, especially undergraduate scholarships 2026 and church/diaspora funding for Nigerians
.

Pengman includes:

• Winning personal statement template
• Pro tips to increase the success rate

Here’s why low competition scholarships for Nigerians 2026 will be easier to win than Chevening:

• Economic Push: Naira drop = 200% rise in scholarship funding
• New Funds: Over $10M raised by diaspora groups and churches
• Digital Applications: 90% are now online (no travel needed)
• Higher Acceptance Rate: 1 in 300 vs Chevening’s 1 in 10,000

Pengman Stat:

1,200 Nigerians won low-competition awards in 2025 — we project 1,500+ in 2026
.

Each scholarship link is available on the official website
. Pengman only uses verified sources.

Here are the top scholarships with less than 500 applicants each
.

PTDF Local — ₦700K

Kano State Overseas — Full UK/Canada

Access Bank Youth Empowerment — ₦150K

Zenith Bank Tech Grant — Laptop + ₦200K

Nigerians in UK Education Fund — £1,500

Commonwealth Distance Learning — Free MSc online

Download full PDF list (50+ scholarships):
Coming January 2026

Subject:
Application for [Scholarship Name] 2026

My name is [Full Name], a [Course + Level] student at [University]. Growing up in [Community], I faced [challenge], but I [solution you created].

This scholarship will help me [goal] and give back by [impact].

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours sincerely,
[Name] | [Phone] | [Email]

Pengman Recommends:
Modify 1 sentence per application — this boosts the acceptance rate by 90%.

• Apply to 15+ scholarships → 3–5 wins
• Use Gmail labels for “Scholarships 2026”
• Keep all essays in a Google Drive folder
• Record a 2-minute video pitch for diaspora grants

On January 10, 2026
, Pengman will update:

• New winners + photos
• Updated deadlines
• 3 added scholarships

Bookmark and check back.

If you’re tired of scholarships with 10,000+ applicants
, then these low competition scholarships for Nigerians 2026 are your fastest path to funding.

They offer:

• Laptops
• Study abroad opportunities

Act fast:
Pick 5 from the calendar and apply before January 15
.

Pengman Recommends:

One scholarship win saves ₦500,000–₦5,000,000
. Apply now.

Q1. What’s the easiest scholarship for Nigerians in 2026?
Jim Ovia ICT — laptop + funding — 200 applicants

Q2. Can 100-level students apply?
Yes — over 70% are open to undergraduates.

Q3. Can these fund masters abroad?
Yes — Ireland Fellows, Mastercard Foundation, DAAD.

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