Nigeria is a developing country with a long way to go before it catches up to developed countries like China and the United States. To strengthen the country and propel its economy forward, many things must be learned that the government cannot deliver to its students through its higher education institutions.

Here are five scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students to study abroad.

1. Orange Knowledge Programme, Netherlands

The Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP) is one of the European scholarships available to Nigerian students who want to study in the Netherlands.

It is a fully funded scholarship, and students who are interested should apply through their desired college and complete the prerequisites.

The grant is available for Short Training and Masters' level programs in all disciplines of study at Dutch higher education institutions.

     2. Jiaxing University International Scholarship

Jiaxing University provides a range of scholarships to non-Chinese students, and Nigerian students are eligible to apply.

The overseas scholarships are intended for academically outstanding students pursuing a bachelor's degree program at Jiaxing University, Because scholarships vary in terms of qualifications and value, it is important to research them before applying

      3. The Fullbright Foreign Student Program

Every year, Nigerian students are invited to apply for the Fullbright foreign student exchange program in order to be eligible for a scholarship worth thousands of dollars per student.

The grant is exclusively available to Nigerian doctorate or Ph.D. students; others are not eligible to apply. Winners are chosen based on their academic performance, English language skills, research plans, and other factors.

The scholarship pays for the trip, settling-in expenses, monthly stipend, housing allowance, computer allowance, and books and materials allowance.

It also includes basic university health insurance and is highly competitive, so make sure you meet all of the requirements before applying

     4. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of California

The scholarship is available to Nigerian undergraduate and master's degree students who have applied to the university and met the scholarship conditions.

The Mastercard Foundation is well recognized for offering scholarships to African students, and this is just one of many.

       5. AAUW International Fellowships for Women

This fellowship is intended for women who are not citizens of the United States, making Nigerian students eligible to apply, but only for women.

The AAUW international fellowships are given to women who want to study or research full-time in the United States. Applicants are chosen based on their academic achievements and shown commitment to women and girls.