Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2025 - 2026

Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Nigeria to help fund your studies abroad or in Nigeria. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.

    • Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator logo
    • Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2026

      Applications are open for the Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2026. The Toilet Board Coalition accelerates business solutions to the sanitation crisis via the sector's leading Accelerator. They match entrepreneurs with global business leaders and investors to drive progress on Sustainable Development Goal 6 - sanitation for all by 2030. The Accelerator is a 12-month virtual programme offered in English, Spanish, French and Khmer.

      Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025

    • RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme logo
    • RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme 2025 (Up to £5,000)

      Every year, the RSTMH Early Career Grants Programme grants individuals from all over the world who are just starting out in their careers to conduct their first research project in tropical medicine or global health. If you are a researcher or a global health practitioner who is just starting in your research career and is interested in or employed in tropical medicine or international health, you are qualified to apply for a grant.

      Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025

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    • TiE Women Global Program 2025

      Applications are now open for the TiE Women Global Program 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for women founders to showcase their innovative business ideas on a global stage.

      Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025

    • NOWEDIF Digital Entrepreneurship Program logo
    • NOWEDIF Digital Entrepreneurship Program 2025

      Applications are open for the NOWEDIF Digital Entrepreneurship Program 2025. NOWEDIF (North-West Development and Investment Fund) is excited to announce a 1 Billion FCFA ($1.6M) Digital Entrepreneurship Program, an initiative designed to engage youths in the North-West Region of Cameroon, empower youth-led startups, and scale tech-enabled solutions to grow the region's digital economy.

      Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025

    • Foodtech Innovations Awards logo
    • Call for Applications: Foodtech Innovations Awards 2025

      Applications are open for the Foodtech Innovations Awards 2025. The Foodtech Innovations Awards recognizes the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management. Innovative business models or technology that can make a change in the food sector.

      Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025

    • King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme logo
    • King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme 2025 (Funded)

      Applications for the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme 2025 are now open. The King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme PhD Fellowships, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, offer a unique opportunity for fellows from Small Island Developing States to undertake a PhD in their home country alongside work.

      Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025

    • Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship logo
    • Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2025 (50,000 AED grant)

      Applications are open for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2025. The Africa Institute, Global Studies University invites applications for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship, a distinguished program that celebrates and supports literary voices engaged in the creative expression of Africa and its diaspora in all forms and genres.

      Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025

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FAQs

 

1. What are the top universities in Nigeria?
Some of the top institutions include the University of Ibadan (UI), University of Lagos (UNILAG), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), University of Benin (UNIBEN), Covenant University, and Ahmadu Bello University (ABU). These universities are known for their academic excellence and diverse range of programs.

 

2. What are the general admission requirements for Nigerian universities?

Admission requirements generally include a minimum of five credits in relevant subjects in your Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), such as WAEC or NECO. Also, students must sit for and pass the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exam with a score that meets the cut-off for their desired higher institution and program.

 

3. What is the academic calendar like in Nigeria?

The academic calendar in Nigerian universities is divided into two semesters: the first semester and the second semester.

 

4. What is the cost of tuition for universities in Nigeria?

Tuition fees vary depending on the institution. Public universities generally have lower tuition fees, ranging from N100,000 to N200,000 per year for Nigerian students, while private universities can charge between N400,000 and 1,000,000 or more per year.

 

5. Can international students study in Nigeria?

Yes, international students are welcome to study in Nigeria. Generally, admitted international students have to obtain a visa and apply for a Subject To Regularization (STR) visa before leaving their home country. Some universities have specific departments that assist international students with the application process and settling in. Reach out to your prospective university for further instructions.

 

6. What languages are used for instruction in Nigerian universities?

English is the primary language of instruction in Nigerian universities, as it is Nigeria’s official language. However, students may encounter native languages in informal settings or cultural studies courses.

 

7. Are Nigerian degrees recognized internationally?

Yes, degrees from accredited Nigerian universities are recognized internationally. However, the level of recognition may depend on the specific country or region, and graduates may need to undergo further credential evaluation for certain professional fields, such as medicine or law.

 

8. What is the average duration of study for undergraduate programs in Nigeria?

The duration of undergraduate programs in Nigeria typically ranges from 4 to 6 years, depending on the course of study. For example, programs like Medicine and Engineering usually take longer (5-6 years), while courses in the humanities and social sciences may take 4 years.