Scholarships for Nigerien students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Nigerien students — from Eiffel Excellence and AUF mobility to DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Niger's Francophone academic system gives candidates strong access to French-government and AUF awards, with growing China–Africa scholarship volume. Recurring funders include the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship, AUF mobility, DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Where Nigeriens win. France (Eiffel, France Excellence), Germany (DAAD), Canada (AUF), the EU (Erasmus Mundus), China (CSC), and Morocco/Egypt for regional scholarships.
Calendar. Eiffel closes early January, AUF March–May, DAAD August–October, and CSC December–March.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Nigerien applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Nigerien students?
Nigerien citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Nigerien students most often?
Eiffel Excellence, AUF mobility, DAAD EPOS, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright Niger and the Chinese Government Scholarship.
Do Nigerien applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
French-taught programmes accept DELF/DALF B2 or proof of French-medium prior study. English-taught programmes require IELTS or TOEFL.
Are PhD scholarships available for Nigerien researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Nigerien doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Nigerien students?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and partner universities, plus need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges.
How often is this list refreshed?
Daily. Closed scholarships are removed and new opportunities are added as soon as our editors verify them with the official sponsor.
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