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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 interested in creating transformational change by design? Learn how to use design as a tool for problem-solving by applying for the 2025 DwB Africa Fellowship today!
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Rice Master Training Programme (RMTP) 2025. This initiative will take place from 27th January to 1st February 2025 in Ghana and is set to revolutionize the rice value chain across the ECOWAS region and beyond by building the capacity of experts in the sector.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships 2025. The College of Social Sciences (CoSS) at the University of Birmingham invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who want to pursue significant and high-quality research through the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Citizen Prize Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2025. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award honors an individual aged 18-30 who has contributed meaningfully towards the goal of ending extreme poverty.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the UNFPA Gambia WPS and YPS Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this internship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Nov, 2024
Are you an international student hoping to enroll in the University of Kent’s taught Master’s program beginning in January 2025? This scholarship offers you the opportunity to lessen your financial load. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 University of Pretoria’s Future Africa Institute Early Career Research Fellowship. The Future Africa Research Leadership Fellowship is a two-year research-oriented fellowship programme supported by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and hosted at Future Africa. The programme focuses on future-looking science leadership and developing the next generation of African scientists and academics.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 CatchLight Global Fellowship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
The regular cycle application for the 7th annual Femi Gbede scholarship is now open! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the United States Department of State 2025 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
In partnership with the British Council and the UK government’s GREAT Britain Campaign, Anglia Ruskin University is offering four scholarships to students in Indonesia, Nigeria, Kenya and Pakistan applying for full-time taught postgraduate courses in all subjects starting in September 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Seeding the Future Global Food System Challenge 2024. IFT and the Seeding the Future Foundation are calling on all scientists, engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and multidisciplinary teams from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), non-profits, social enterprises, universities, research institutions as well as small and emerging for-profit enterprises to submit game-changing innovations that will help transform the food system.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the 4th Cohort of the Umi Mentorship Program 2025. This program helps new mothers and mums of children below 3 years old become better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners and professionals by tapping into the wealth of knowledge, experiences and network of mothers who have walked this path of motherhood and have excelled at it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the SeedMoney Challenge 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Nov, 2024
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
The Economist offers paid internships on their foreign desk, inviting aspiring writers from diverse backgrounds to contribute to their renowned publications. With a chance to work in London, this internship provides an exceptional platform to develop your writing skills and gain hands-on experience in journalism.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2025. Fellowships are open to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Through the Platform for Dialogue and Action on Health Technologies in Africa (Health Tech Platform), the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) announce a call for entries for the third edition of the Emerging Technologies Media Award of Excellence. The Emerging Technologies Media Award (ETMA) is an annual recognition of journalists at the forefront of reporting of African-led technologies and innovations to achieve the continent’s socioeconomic transformation.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 USADF Off-Grid Energy Challenge. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Nov, 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.