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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 Omidyar Network Reporters in Residence Program - Winter 2025. The Reporters in Residence Program is designed to enable a group of freelance journalists to devote more time to deep, nuanced reporting that drives national conversations and informs policy debates. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the DW Traineeship 2026-2027. DW is looking for creative people, who are interested in a comprehensive, high quality journalism program with an international broadcaster and who want to help shape the journalism of the future. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Global Social Impact House 2025 are now open. The Global Social Impact House brings together 20 global social entrepreneurs, creative intrapreneurs, community alchemists, and innovators who are actively working on a social impact initiative. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are now accepted for the ACT Foundation 2025 Grant Cycle. They provide organizations with grants to ensure sustainable action in areas that align with our priority focus areas. If your organization is interested in receiving a grant, apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications for the 2025-2026 beVisioneers: The Mercedes-Benz Fellowship are now open! Do you have an environmental problem you want to tackle? Bring your planet-positive ideas to life with the beVisioneers Fellowship! beVisioneers helps bring your planet-positive ideas to life, regardless of your entrepreneurial experience or your financial situation.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the IREX Community Solutions Program 2025. The Community Solutions Program (CSP) is a yearlong professional development program that supports engaged civil society leaders, ages 26-39, to enhance their leadership and technical expertise to address economic, environmental, political, and social challenges in their local communities. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the if CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2025 for Young Professionals. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism 2025 are now open. The Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism honors work that evaluates news media coverage of significant subjects or issues. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Growth4Her Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs. Are you a Nigerian woman entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level? Apply now for Growth4Her Cohort 4 and unlock the full potential of your SME.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival Poster Contest 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about helping to shape a better world? Are you hungry to put your classroom learning to work and gain real world knowledge and skills? Do you want to work in an international team in an inspiring environment? Apply for an internship with Salzburg Global Seminar!
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the WomHub Mentorship Programme 2024. The Mentorship Programme is aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing (STEM). Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Imagine H20 Accelerator 2025. The Imagine H20 Accelerator equips early-stage water startups with the resources they need to develop their solutions, commercialize their technologies, and enter new markets. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the UBA National Essay Competition 2024. The National Essay Competition is targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the International Fellowships program. This initiative supports women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents to pursue professional careers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Hertie School Digital Governance Scholarship. The Digital Governance Scholarship is aimed at students who wish to delve into the various challenges posed by digitalisation. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 U.S. Department of State TechGirls Summer Exchange Program. echGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Macquarie University provides a range of generous scholarships to support exceptional graduate researchers. Applications are currently ongoing for these prestigious scholarships.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Ray and Naomi Simpson Scholarship 2025 are now being accepted. This is a great chance to help you with your academic endeavors at the University of Leeds. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 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.