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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.
Applications are open for the Pathways Communication Grants Program 2025. The Pathways Communication Grants support innovative ways of communicating scientific outcomes of place-based research projects on pathways for sustainability to educate and engage with non-academic audiences. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Ashton Award for Student Research 2025. This award is available to advanced undergraduates and graduate students from around the world. Apply now.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis (Memphis, TN) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Hooks National Book Award. This award is given each calendar year to a book that best furthers our understanding of the civil rights movement. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Smartphone Photography Competition 2024. The fifth SPC Smartphone Photography Competition invites you to share your opinions and your perspective of the world with the lens on your mobile phone. They do believe that the ultimate beauty of the world can be captured by you in every way. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Claude Ake Visiting Chair Programme 2025. The Claude Ake Visiting Chair was set up in 2003 at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University (DPCR), in collaboration with the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) and with funding from the Swedish Government and Uppsala University. Apply for this opportunity here.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) Grants for Intellectual Property Research, Scholarship & Writings 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship 2025. The Internet Society Pulse Research Fellowship is a six-month program that supports researchers in conducting data-driven analysis or developing tools that contribute to an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet. The fellowship has been running for three years, and they are introducing a mentoring scheme in 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
Nominations are open for the Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize 2025. The prize was established in memory of Paul O'Brien FRS and his work encouraging excellence in science and education in Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Dec, 2024
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Ford Foundation is inviting young graduates or civil society actors from Ghana and Nigeria, with interest in leveraging technology for social impact to apply for its 6 months’ Next Generation Technology Internship Programme running from February to July 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the EPSRC and Swansea University PhD Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your country of origin – a non-European developing or transition country? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are ongoing for the King Fahd University Scholarships 2025 in Saudi Arabia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
You are invited to apply for the Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program 2025 open to students from developing countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to offer Global Talent Scholarships worth £3,000 for highly qualified undergraduate offer holders joining them in September 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and aoply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency. Applications are open for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2025 Talents for Future Program. The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Do you have an inspiring short film project? A captivating series concept? A film idea that highlights local stories? Seme City Film Lab, created by Seme City in partnership with EbonyLife Media, is for you! This unique incubation program, supported by the World Bank, will accompany you from the initial idea to production.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the Asia Centre Internship Program in Thailand Asia Centre’s Internship Program applications are open to candidates of all nationalities.
Date Posted: 02 Dec, 2024
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.