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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.
The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is now open for applications for summer 2025. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
AI Academy empowers Nigerians with essential AI skills to innovate, solve challenges, and access global opportunities. If you are a Nigerian looking to enhance your AI skills, this opportunity is for you.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Crafting Tomorrow Program. The Crafting Tomorrow Program focuses on the intersection of climate change and socio-economic issues, the program targets areas like energy access, food security, disaster risk management, sanitation, and waste management, where innovative solutions are essential. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
The African Space Agency (AfSA) is excited to announce the launch of its Logo Design Competition. This initiative invites young Africans aged 18 to 29 to unleash their creativity and design a logo that embodies AfSA’s vision, mission, and influence as a central player in advancing Africa’s space ambitions.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
To drive higher R&D outcomes, the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council is seeking new R&D projects. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) STEM Challenge 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation/University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund 2025. This opportunity is open to pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge and African universities or research institutes across all disciplines.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Nansen Refugee Award 2025. If you know of an inspiring candidate, please click here to submit your nomination now.
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World IP Day 2025 Youth Video Competition. The Competition invites individuals or group participants to submit a 60 to 90-second video that captures the connection between music, IP rights, innovation, and creativity that's shaping our future. Enter this contest and stand a chance to win great prizes!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to inspire future generations of linguists with your passion for languages? And to begin a rewarding career as a Modern Foreign Languages teacher? The British Council is awarding scholarships, continuing professional development support and £28,000 of funding to talented individuals. Apply now!
Date Posted: 09 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Megatrends Afrika Project Fellowships 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2025. The National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brasilia, Brazil, and TWAS offer full time postgraduate fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD at host institutes in Brazil. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the EJN Virtual Media Workshop on the 30×30 Target and Marine Protected Areas 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Holdstock-Piachaud Student Essay Prize 2025. The Holdstock-Piachaud Essay Prize was set up to encourage students to explore the themes covered by the journal Medicine, Conflict and Survival, in memory of Douglas Holdstock and Jack Piachaud who were for many years inspirational editors of the Journal. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Proposals are invited for the Gender Equality Fund - Nigeria 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
Calling all innovative thinkers and writers to apply for the Nine Dots Prize fifth cycle. The Prize is sponsored by the Kadas Prize Foundation with support from CRASSH at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Press.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
The Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience invites applications for its full-time residential fellowship, which supports outstanding work on American history by both scholars and non-academics. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
The Avery Review, a journal of critical essays on architecture published by the Office of Publications at Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, invites submissions for its eighth annual Essay Prize. The call is open to current students (undergraduate and masters) and recent graduates, whether in schools of architecture or elsewhere.
Date Posted: 08 Jan, 2025
The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme-a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation excited to announce the application call for the 12th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria in Lagos! Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to join the Orange Corners family in Lagos State.
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
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.