We list 5 masters Scholarships for Nigerian Students in Thailand, with the deadline, study level and eligibility of each one taken from the award's own terms. 4 of them are fully funded. 4 state eligibility that includes Nigerian applicants. Awards with a known closing date are listed soonest first.
United Kingdom
30
Australia
20
China
11
United States
11
Canada
8
Sweden
8
Belgium
7
Italy
7
Japan
7
Switzerland
7
United Arab Emirates
7
Netherlands
6
Russia
6
Germany
5
New Zealand
5
Saudi Arabia
5
Thailand
Brazil
4
Ireland
4
Turkey
4
Denmark
3
France
3
Singapore
3
Austria
2
Norway
2
Qatar
2
Written from the 5 awards on this page — every figure below is counted from what the awards themselves state. 6 min read.
This page collects 5 master's scholarships in Thailand open to Nigerian students. Every award here is at master's level, and every one of them is based in Thailand. Four of the five are labelled fully funded; one is labelled partially funded. That is the whole list, and it is short enough to read in one sitting.
Four of the five also appear at doctoral level, so if you are weighing a master's against a PhD, the same institutions and the same providers sit behind both. The awards come from a small set of providers: the Royal Thai Government, Chulalongkorn University and the Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology are each named on one award, with the remaining entries tied to Thai institutions and government bodies.
The brief records what each award states in its own text. Across the five, tuition is named by all five, living costs by all five, and travel by all five. Accommodation appears in four, research or training costs in four, and health insurance in two. Read these as what the award documents say, not as a promise of a fixed package. Where an award names living costs, the amount and the payment schedule are set by the provider, and you should confirm them in the award's own documentation before you plan around them.
One award on this page does not label its funding either way, so nothing here should be assumed about what it pays for. Check that award's own text directly.
Four of the five awards are open to Nigerian applicants. None of those four names Nigeria or the African region specifically — they are open because they carry no nationality restriction at all. The remaining award does not state its eligibility on the face of the listing, which means you would need to confirm with the provider rather than assume either way.
For the academic side, the pathway into these awards is a first degree or an HND. The qualifications that fit are B.Sc, B.A, B.Eng, LLB, MBBS and HND. These are taught and research master's programmes, and awards usually state a minimum class of degree. Where an award asks for an "upper second", that corresponds to Second Class Upper (2:1) on a Nigerian transcript. Whether an HND is accepted is decided by each university, not by this page, so ask the admissions office directly if that is your route.
Two requirements are stated across the board. All five awards ask for an English test score — IELTS or TOEFL. All five also ask for letters of recommendation.
That combination shapes your timeline more than anything else on this page. An IELTS or TOEFL slot has to be booked, sat and scored before you submit, and the result has to reach the provider in the form they accept. Recommendation letters mean identifying referees early — a former lecturer, a project supervisor, an employer — and giving them enough notice to write something specific rather than a generic paragraph. If your referee is a lecturer at a Nigerian university, factor in the time it takes for them to respond during teaching and examination periods.
Neither requirement is waivable on the face of these listings. If you are hoping to substitute a medium-of-instruction letter for a test score, that is a question for the provider, and the answer will differ between them.
One award on this page carries a specific date, and four are undated. The single dated deadline falls in January. The RTG award closed on 31 January 2025. The SIIT award states 31 March 2026 for its September intake. VISTEC notes a usual February to March window each year. AIT states that deadlines vary by programme.
Nothing on this page is currently marked as still open, and none of the awards is described as recurring on a fixed cycle. The practical reading is that you should treat each award's own page as the authority on its next deadline, and start gathering documents well before the window you are targeting. For a September intake, the application work usually sits in the first quarter of the year.
The costs that catch people out are the ones nobody funds: transcripts, courier fees, test fees and the time spent chasing signatures. Work through these in order.
Two awards on this page state their duration. Both describe two years for a master's degree and three years for a doctoral degree. If you are applying at master's level, plan for a two-year commitment where the award states it.
On scale, one award names a number of awards: SIIT states 40. The other four do not state how many places they carry.
For context on how common this destination is, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics recorded 350 Nigerian students in Thailand in 2024, ranking the country 34th as a destination for Nigerian students. That is a small number, and it tells you something useful: you are unlikely to find a large Nigerian community already in place at these institutions, and you should expect to handle administrative questions yourself rather than by word of mouth.
Start with the two awards that carry the most detail. The SIIT scholarship is fully funded, names 40 awards, and states a 31 March 2026 deadline for the September intake — enough information to build a plan around. The VISTEC scholarship is fully funded and points to a February to March window each year.
Then read the Chulalongkorn University and AIT entries for their programme-level requirements, since both cover master's and doctoral study and their deadlines sit with the individual programme. The Royal Thai Government Scholarship is fully funded at master's level but its stated deadline has passed, so treat it as one to watch for the next cycle rather than one to apply to now.
Five awards, four open to Nigerian applicants without a nationality restriction, all five asking for an English test score and references. The list is small, which means the work is in the documents, not in the searching.
Thailand, known for its rich cultural heritage, welcoming environment, and rapidly growing education sector, has become an increasingly popular destination for Nigerian students. In recent years, the Thai government and top universities have opened doors to the global academic community by offering fully funded scholarships to outstanding students from around the world. These scholarships not only aim to strengthen international ties but also foster the exchange of knowledge, skills, and innovation across borders.
Whether you’re aiming to pursue a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD, Thailand provides a range of fully funded opportunities that cover tuition fees, monthly stipends, accommodation, health insurance, and travel costs. These programs are designed to attract bright minds in fields such as science and technology, public health, engineering, economics, environmental studies, and sustainable development.
Why Study in Thailand?Thailand combines affordable, high-quality education with a vibrant lifestyle. Here's why it's a top choice for international scholars:
World-Class Universities: Institutions like the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Chulalongkorn University, and Mahidol University consistently rank high in Asia. Diverse Programs in English: Mos...*UNESCO Institute for Statistics, inbound internationally mobile students from Nigeria, 2024.
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