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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.
Are you an academically talented student from a Least Developed Member Country (LDMC) looking for financial support to pursue a Bachelor’s or TVETs education? Do you want to contribute to the development of your home country? If so, the IsDB-ISFD Scholarship Program 2025-26 is the best opportunity for you.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you a scholar or researcher seeking financial support for advanced studies in science and technology? If so, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Merit Scholarship Program (MSP) offers an opportunity for highly qualified individuals from IsDB Member Countries (MCs) to pursue Ph.D. and post-doctoral research in cutting-edge fields. This program is designed to nurture talent and enhance the scientific, technological, and research capacity of scholars, ultimately contributing to the socioeconomic development of their home countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
The Youth Impact Forum 2025 is a transformative four-day event taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from May 15 to 18, 2025. Applications are ongoing for this training. Apply now!
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Nominations are open for the 11th edition of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) to celebrate excellence, innovation, and dedication within Nigeria's healthcare sector. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism 2025. The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism is the largest startup competition open to nonprofit and for-profit media companies in the United States. The annual 16-week challenge promotes groundbreaking ideas and trailblazing startups that will reinvent journalism and media over the coming decade.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Access Bank Youthrive Program 2025. This is a transformative initiative by Access Bank designed to empower, uplift, and accelerate the next generation of MSMEs. The program is set to impact over 4 million individuals by enhancing capacity, providing financial empowerment, and fostering invaluable business exchange programs.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Amnesty International invites applications for an 18-month part-time fellowship to explore the global phenomenon of shrinking civic space and document grassroots resistance strategies from marginalized and overlooked voices.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you a postdoctoral researcher passionate about tackling global challenges? Or are you a tenured professor at the University of Bonn seeking to collaborate with international scholars? Apply for the University of Bonn SDG Fellowship now!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
The 2025 Weavership Residency Host Application offers a unique opportunity for young leaders to develop skills in “weaving”—the practice of connecting people, projects, and places to create life-affirming learning ecosystems.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Are you currently working on a decentralized energy solution or an innovative green energy idea? The Energy Innovation Challenge 2025 invites individuals and teams to pitch their groundbreaking energy solutions for a chance to win $1500 to develop their project.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the IOCAfrica Travel Grants for African COPs to Attend the UN Ocean Conference and the One Ocean Science Congress 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Imperial President's PhD Scholarships 2025. If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master's student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President's PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Are you deeply passionate about social change? Do you desire to lend your voice as a useful tool to bring about lasting change?
Do you have a solid team from your campus as passionate as you are and willing to lend their voices as well? Apply NOW for the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund Youth Leadership Development Programme! Let your voice be heard!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Royal Society Biology Letters Early Career Researcher Competition 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
UN-Habitat has officially opened its call for nominations for the 2025 Scroll of Honour Award – one of the most prestigious global awards recognizing major contributions to sustainable urban development. Nominations should be received by 30 April 2025.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications for the Nailekhanim Foundation Scholarship are open for female students to pursue their postgraduate studies in the academic year of 2024-25 at Khazar University in Azerbaijan.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme 2025-2026. Supporting its mission to promote advanced scientific research in developing countries, the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) offers a Postgraduate Diploma Programme that prepares talented students for PhD studies.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) 2025. The AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP) offers emerging African public sector leaders a unique opportunity to develop their leadership capacity and acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to drive change.
Date Posted: 22 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 FAO Regional Office for Africa (RAF) Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Egis Foundation is launching the Team up for Climate 2025 Challenge. Each year since 2022, students and young graduates from around the world come together in teams of 2 to 5 to come up with an innovative solution on the topic: Adapting and living together in the face of climate risks.
Date Posted: 21 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.