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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 Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards 2024. The Fundación MAPFRE Social Innovation Awards were launched in 2017 with the clear goal of promoting projects capable of generating a positive impact on our environment and of being replicated in other contexts, amplifying their scope. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Mountaintop Fellowship 2025 are now open. Mountaintop's flagship program is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship for the most promising local leaders to stay in or return to their home communities and contribute to systems change in lower-income places around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the UNCCD COP-16 and Youth Forum. This training will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
Applications for the 2024/2025 SACOED Scholarship are now open for degree and NCE programmes. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Nigerian Army 2025 Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Literary Essay Competitions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
The MESPOM Consortium of four universities – Central European University (Austria), Lund University (Sweden), the University of Manchester(UK), and the University of the Aegean (Greece) – is inviting applications for the Erasmus MundusJoint Master Degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management (MESPOM) for studies in 2025-2027. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
NNPC/SEPLAT Joint Venture has announced the commencement of its 2024 National Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. The scholarship award is open to deserving undergraduate students of Federal and State Universities in Nigeria. Apply now!
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the George F. Kennan Fellowship 2024. This fellowship is open to applicants from all countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Oct, 2024
The International Peace Scholarship (IPS) Fund provides scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the U.S. or Canada. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) 2024 Scholarship Scheme. This opportunity is open to Nigerian undergraduate students with disabilities. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2028 IOC Young Leaders Programme. Young talents who are willing to make a difference and leverage the power of sport to address social challenges in their communities now have the opportunity to apply for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Young Leaders Programme 2025-2028. The 25 selected participants will be announced in February 2025.
Date Posted: 05 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 TWAS-TÜBİTAK Postgraduate Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apppy for it.
Date Posted: 05 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2025-2026 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the Human Rights Essay Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery 2025. The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognizes journalism that uncovers business-related bribery and financial crime with the goal of increasing commercial transparency and good governance. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the MIT Emerging Talent Certificate in Computer and Data Science Program 2024/2025. The MIT Emerging Talent Certificate in Computer and Data Science (CDS) is a yearlong online learning program offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that opens up education to employment pathways for talented learners including refugees, migrants, and first-generation low-income students from historically marginalized backgrounds and underserved communities worldwide. Apply now!
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the UNU-International Institute for Global Health Policy Research Fellowship 2024/2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the UKG Sales and Marketing Internship - Summer 2025. UKG's Intern Academy program is dedicated to helping college students jump start their business careers at a top-ranked technology company that cares about its people. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 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.