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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 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Metascience & Al Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This is a postdoctoral fellowship program for grants of up to $250,000 USD to support early career researchers in the social sciences and humanities (with particular emphasis on philosophy, sociology of science, and metascience) who are interested in building a career in understanding the implications of Al for the science and research ecosystem.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Are you an aspiring or new entrepreneur with big ideas but lacking the funding to bring them to life? The Greatness Grant by Nehemiah Davis is here to help you turn your vision into reality. Nehemiah Davis created this grant-to give back and empower the next generation of business owners to chase greatness and achieve success.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Mindcapital Founders Fellowship - Spring 2025. Mindcapital's Founders Fellowship is a 90-day startup program where African first-time founders turn promising ideas into viable tech startups, guided by experts and a supportive community.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Vital Voices Visionaries Fellowship 2025. The VV Visionaries program, a partnership between Vital Voices Global Partnership and the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, the charitable fund of Estée Lauder, aims to support the next generation of emerging leaders who are redefining leadership in their everyday lives. Together with the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund, they aim to champion women leaders across diverse sectors, industries, and experiences who want to create positive social impact in their communities and beyond.
Date Posted: 21 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme 2025. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other Participating Countries.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
The University of Oxford, under the program (Executive Diploma Scholarship for Women), has announced one diploma scholarship for outstanding women candidates. Women from around the globe with proven leadership skills can apply for this scholarship.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Do you want to study for your master’s (MSc) degree in a foreign country? Are you interested in getting a scholarship and pursuing your education in Russia? If yes, apply to the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech).
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Are you a STEM student interested in gaining research experience in a world-class academic environment? If so, the Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) accepts applications for 2025.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Youth Youth Weavership Fellowship Program 2025. This program enables participants to contribute to the creation of life-affirming futures by deepening their skills as community weavers. The Weavership is designed in partnership with the Weaving Lab, a globally renowned community of practice for weavers, founded by some of the world's leading social entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the French-African Foundation Young Leaders Program 2025. The French-African Foundation is committed to shaping a new generation of African and French leaders, dedicated to fostering bold, innovative, and lasting ties between Africa and France.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity Program 2026. The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program is designed to bring together the many diverse industries and professions that influence health and well-being including, but not limited to: art, law, business, academia, medicine, government, journalism, social enterprise, research, media, housing, and health care delivery.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications for the UN FAO-PAFO Youth Mentorship Program 2025 are now open. If you are a young professional eager to grow in agriculture, agribusiness, or rural development, this mentorship opportunity is designed for you!
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme. The Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme, sponsored by the IAS, improves health services by training HIV physicians in Africa and Asia-Pacific to provide care that is tailored to various client groups, with a particular emphasis on stigma-free services.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) and the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP), in partnership with the GCED Youth Network, invite passionate youth leaders to apply for the 11th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are invited for the Visa for Music 2025. This professional music market brings together artists, producers, agents, and industry professionals each year.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Pernod Ricard WE Award to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the African Epidemic Service (AES) Fellowship Programme 2025. Africa CDC has developed a continental African Epidemic Service (AES), an elite workforce hosted and directed by the African Union. The African Epidemic Service has three tracks namely, Epidemiology, Laboratory Leadership and Public health informatics.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
The Reham al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship (RAF) invites talented young journalists from developing countries and economies in transition to apply for the 2025 programme. The four-week programme will take place in September and October 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Spring Writing Fellowship 2025. The Spring Writing Fellowship (SWF) is a FREE and intensive 6-week online mentorship program for developing Nigerian, Ghanaian, Liberian, and South African writers with great potential and willingness to learn.
Date Posted: 19 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 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.