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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 NTEEP 5.0 Entrepreneurship Empowerment Program 2025 for African Startups. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
Moving Minds Alliance are now seeking applications for the 2025-26 Fellows cohort, with five positions available to conduct research related to the theme: Early Childhood Development in Climate Emergencies. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the ITU Academy Summer School on digital and green transitions. This summer school is designed to introduce participants to the concept of sustainable digital transformation through various subtopics, including emerging digital technologies, digital farming, and e-waste management. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Health Collaborative Research Fund 2025. The key aim of the Health Collaborative Research Fund 2025 is to encourage and provide initial support for the development/expansion of high-quality research activities for Early Career Researchers (ECR) enabling principal investigators to subsequently apply for funding to support the next phase of their joint research that will result in greater impact.
Date Posted: 07 Jan, 2025
What if you had $100k to pursue your boldest ideas? What if we told you we want to champion your most hare-brained, out-there, eye-wateringly ambitious idea? What if the only thing standing in your way is an application form and a few calls? If you are interested in making your dreams come true, apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications for the Anthony Lester Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. Inaugurated in 2024, the Anthony Lester Fellowships support lawyers or law students who would like to undertake practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law outside of their country of residence. These fellowships enable lawyers and law students early in their careers to work on a project that helps effect practical change and are designed for those who may not otherwise have this opportunity.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
The Shecluded × CFYE Dream to Business Incubator Program is excited to announce its fifth cohort, inviting aspiring entrepreneurs to apply for an enriching experience designed to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are invited for the WHO Incentive Grants for Young Researchers from LMICs 2025. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Noncommunicable Disease Platform, in collaboration with the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, and the World Medical Association, is pleased to invite proposals from individual researchers who are enrolled in accredited academic institutions and conduct research projects as part of their graduate degree requirements. Apply now!
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Proposals are invited for the VentureWell Innovation in Action (VIA) Summit 2025. This new transformative event is designed to build meaningful partnerships that drive collaboration in higher education, highlighting the power of innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) within STEM ecosystems. The VIA summit represents a journey of discovery -where new ideas, collaborations, and solutions take shape.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Acumen East Africa Fellowship 2025. At Acumen Academy, they identify and prepare leaders with the hard skills required to build scalable solutions to fight poverty and the harder skills of moral leadership to re-imagine and build a better world.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2025. The competition celebrates good design in healthcare. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
GTCO invites students from eligible African countries for the GTCO Summer Internship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 06 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Pascal Decroos Fund 2025 for Investigative Journalism. Professional starters and experienced journalists who are able to publish the results of their research in a Dutch-language medium in Belgium can apply for this grant.
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
International applicants in Korea are invited to apply for the 2025 Summer KAI-X Research Internship Program. This program offers an exciting opportunity for international students to research and innovate at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology -KAIST Advanced Institute for Science (KAI-X).
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Christopher Kolade Foundation SHE Soars Scholarship for Nigerians 2024/2025. Since its inception, the SHE Soars Program has supported 26 scholars across 14 universities in Nigeria. This opportunity is open to female graduates of a Nigerian public secondary school.
Date Posted: 04 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab for Filmmakers 2025. The Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab supports social justice documentaries with a focus on Black storytelling. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Oroko Radio Residency for Africans 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Are you an entrepreneur with an innovative business solution that can disrupt or transform the African Market? Applications are open for the EY Africa Enterprise Impact Program 2025.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
Journalists worldwide are invited to apply for the World Press Institute (WPI) Fellowships 2025. Learn more about this fellowship here.
Date Posted: 03 Jan, 2025
The La Caixa Foundation is launching a fellowship program for young researchers of any nationality to pursue a PhD in health and life sciences, technology, physics, engineering, or mathematics in Spain or Portugal. Fellowships are available at accredited institutions with Severo Ochoa or María de Maeztu excellence distinctions, Carlos III Health Institute centers, or units recognized for excellence by Portugal’s Foundation for Science and Technology. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 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.