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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 Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program 2024/2025. The Rogers Indigenous Film Fund (RIFF) Program gives companies and creators financing assistance for early development work of a new project, or 'next phase' early development work of an existing project. Designed in close consultation with the Indigenous community and industry, eligible filmmakers and creatives can now apply.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Activate Fellowship 2025. The two-year Activate Fellowship provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, commercial partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Date Posted: 18 Sep, 2024
Are you ready to make a significant impact in education? Education Pioneers offers fellowships that can leverage your unique skills and passion for meaningful change. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the AWS 2024 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Scholarship Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
This competition invites for the creation of a logo that will serve as both a distinctive symbol for the Permanent Forum and a reflection of the aspirations and essence of the people it represents. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the McKinsey African Leaders on the Move UK program 2024. The African Leaders on the Move is intended for individuals who are from—or passionate about—Africa.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 New Media Writing Prize. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 MTN Africa PachiPanda Challenge. The Africa PachiPanda Challenge is a joint effort by MTN and WWF to inspire and support innovative solutions addressing pressing environmental challenges across the continent.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Echoing Green Fellowship. Echoing Green supports bold leaders from all over the world who see possibility in the face of the most existential challenges of our day. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Undergraduate Essay Competition 2024. This contest invites students to share their thoughts and propose solutions on how tax policies can drive progress toward the SDGs in Nigeria. Top essays will be adapted into policy briefs.
Date Posted: 17 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Tech Policy Press fellowship. Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the University of Adelaide 2025 Global Academic Excellence Scholarships For International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
The Youth Development Centre, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library is announcing the portal opening for the fifth edition of the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat with His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
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The Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) supports students with a scholarship, mentorship and a network of the ETH Foundation. The scholarship covers the full study and living costs during the Master’s degree course. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Yale Young African Scholars Program. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Canon Foundation-Kyoto University Japan-Africa Exchange Program 2025. The program offers fellowships to highly qualified researchers in fields of research related to African Studies. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Afrobarometer Emerging Scholars Workshop 2024. The Afrobarometer emerging scholars workshop aspires to bring together early career researchers and experienced academic mentors to build analytical capacity on the African continent and ultimately facilitate the production of analytical outputs that make use of Afrobarometer's extensive open access datasets.
Date Posted: 16 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Reckitt Nigeria Management Trainee Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the second annual Dart Center Documentary Film Fellowship, an immersive, weeklong fellowship for senior and mid-career documentary filmmakers who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, delve into documentary ethics and craft challenges, and enrich their engagement around violence, conflict and tragedy.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 ICFJ/WHO Road Safety Reporting Competition. The Road Safety Reporting Competition and Awards aims to help journalists produce stories that shine a light on road crash deaths and injuries in some of the hardest-hit countries.
Date Posted: 14 Sep, 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.