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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 Nelson Mandela - Graça Machel Innovation Awards 2024-2025. The Nelson Mandela Graça Machel Innovation Awards will recognize five innovative ideas and projects from individuals, organizations, networks, or community groups with seed funding of US$7,500. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
The Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye are organizing the 7th ICYF International Young Volunteers Camp, which will be held from 28 April 2025 to 10 May 2025 in Antalya, Türkiye. The camp is dedicated to equipping young volunteers with essential skills through comprehensive psychosocial support training, empowering them to play a vital role in the recovery processes following humanitarian crises and natural disasters within OIC geography.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Daniel Singer Prize 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Landscape Leadership Camp. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Are you passionate about transforming lives through education? Do you want to help address education inequalities, build learning programs, support childcare development, construct education centers, raise funds, mentor young people or create meaningful partnerships to ensure every child has access to quality education? If yes, the Slum2School Global Volunteer Program is a great opportunity for you.
Date Posted: 17 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Prize for Science. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Prize for Literary Criticism Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Network Global Shining Light Award. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 WIPO (Patent Cooperation Treaty) PCT Fellowship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Doc Society Climate Story Fund. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Internet Governance Forum Travel Support. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the HudsonAlpha Ag Tech Accelerator 2025. The HudsonAlpha AgTech Powered by gener8tor leverages HudsonAlpha's deep experience in agriscience; specifically agriculture genomics, plant breeding and crop diversity; with gener8tor's national network of mentors and investors, and Huntsville's innate strengths as a technology hub.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the EJN Virtual Media Workshop on Covering Great Apes and One Health in Africa 2025. EJN is hosting a virtual media workshop in early May for environmental journalists in range countries in Africa seeking to report on the threats faced by great apes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as conservation strategies to protect these species and their habitats.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Apple Swift Student Challenge 2025. Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge. The Challenge has given thousands of student developers the opportunity to showcase their creativity and coding capabilities through app playgrounds, and learn real-world skills that they can take into their careers and beyond.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the University of Toronto Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications open for the Ban Ki-Moon Centre Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Are you interested in Al's social impacts in the majority world? Here is your opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking publication that influences policy and decision-making worldwide. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 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.