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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 United Nations SDSN Nigeria Climate Actors Accelerator Programme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the UONGOZI Institute Youth Leadership Competition 2025. The Youth Leadership Competition is organised as a component of the African Leadership Forum (ALF) to provide a space for the youth of Africa and the next generation of leaders in the region to contribute to important discussions on leadership and sustainable development.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Einstein Forum/Wittenstein Foundation Fellowship 2026. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches - following the example set by Albert Einstein.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
Are you an ambitious young African professional seeking to enhance your leadership and innovation skills? The Young Innovation Leaders (YIL) Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications!
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Are you a master’s, PhD, or medical student seeking an international research experience to complement your studies? The Bayer Foundation Fellowships 2025 provides an opportunity for students in natural sciences, medical sciences, and agricultural sciences to undertake research placements in different countries, fostering cross-border scientific exchange.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Austrian Development Cooperation Scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
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The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) 2025 accepts applications from international master’s and final year undergraduate applicants. This program provides graduate students with a unique chance to engage in high-level robotics research during the summer. Participants will collaborate with renowned experts, gaining insights into the latest advancements in robotics.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Nominations are invited for the IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards 2025. The WMF's annual Courage in Journalism Awards honor women and nonbinary journalists who set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience. Doing whatever it takes to uncover the truth, they raise the bar for reporting under duress, or in the face of censorship.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) Nonresident Fellowship Program 2025-2026. Apply now!
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
The Alpine Fellowship Foundation presents the Theatre Prize! The award is given for creating the finest play by theAlpine Fellowship‘s 2025 theme: Fear. The Theatre Prize winner will receive money to help write their planned play.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 Internet Society Connecting the Unconnected Funding Program. This 2 years program empowers communities and organizations to build and expand internet infrastructure in rural, remote, and low-income areas through community networks, municipal networks, cooperatives, and other complementary access solutions.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 World Food Prize Foundation Innovate for Impact Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI. The GSMA Innovation Fund for Impactful AI will provide grants and venture building support to small and growing enterprises that leverage AI and other emerging technologies, in conjunction with mobile technology, to have a positive impact on the lives of people in LMICs.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Accelerator Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the NASW Peggy Girshman Idea Grants Spring 2025. NASW invites proposals from individuals or groups for grants of up to $5,000 to support projects and programs that will help science writers in their professional lives and benefit the field of science writing. Projects must be aligned with NASW's mission and should be accessible to U.S.-based science writers.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Pernod Ricard Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. The scholarship will identify and connect an interdisciplinary team of 10 committed young leaders who are working to build positive social spaces and tackle harmful drinking and its wider impacts in their countries and communities. Scholars will receive full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2025 which takes place in Munich, Germany from 3 - 6 November.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the International Brain Research Organisation (IBRO) Parenthood Grant 2025. These grants ensure continuity for scientific projects run by early-career researchers who are approaching parental leave.
Date Posted: 05 Feb, 2025
Applications for the IDOS Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PG) 2025 are now open. The Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PG) enhances the competence of master's graduates aspiring to a career in international cooperation for development and sustainability. Each year, they select 18 people for the 9-month programme.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the UC Berkeley LSEC Entrepreneur in Residence Program 2025. UC Berkeley's Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC) is launching an Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program alongside its signature LSEC- Nucleate Venture Fellows Program. LSEC's new EIR program offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned entrepreneur to explore cutting-edge UC Berkeley life sciences research with the potential to become CEO as you lead the commercialization of a groundbreaking innovation.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 University of Bonn SDG Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Feb, 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.