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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 now open for the 2025 MTN Global Graduate Development Programme. MTN’s Global Graduate Development Programme seeks to source, develop, and accelerate top graduates from across MTN’s footprint in Africa and the Middle East. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. Click here to learn more about the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2025 are now open. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale's International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
The Social Science Research Council offers fellowships to support the completion of doctoral degrees and to promote next generation social science research in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda. The fellowships support dissertation research on peacebuilding, security, and development. Apply now!
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Social Science Research Council Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship. This opportunity is open to citizens of any African country. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Transforming Nigerian Youths program. The Transforming Nigerian Youths program aims to create a network of entrepreneurial and managerial change-makers specifically youths and women across the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector in Nigeria. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and appy for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Watson Institute Mobility Fellowship. The Mobility Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower mobility and transportation focused entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the mobility-based businesses they are building. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The Goethe-Institut invites Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Sub-Saharan Africa to bid for a service agreement for the design and implementation of a training programme/s for young women* and the organisation of a small-scale public event. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Yves Rocher Foundation Terre De Femmes International Award 2025. Launched in 2019, the International Terre de Femmes Award is a thematic prize open to all women worldwide. It rewards on-the-ground actions carried out by a woman or a group of women within a non-profit organization. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Mountain Future Award 2024. In celebration of International Mountain Day 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is inviting institutions and individuals over 18 to submit proposals for transformative projects that contribute to a sustainable tomorrow for mountains, for a chance to win the 2024 Mountain Future Award.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Aspire Leaders Program 2025. The Aspire Leaders Program welcomes low-income, first-generation college students and recent graduates around the world to participate in a free online immersive leadership journey including professional skills training, an exclusive course designed and delivered by Harvard faculty, and interactive seminars led by world-class educators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Applied Social Media Lab (ASML) at Harvard University Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a network-based organization cooperating with Shift, is accepting applications for the UNGC Business and Human Rights Accelerator Program, which aims to accelerate progress toward Human Rights 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Are you a storyteller passionate about blending digital formats with innovative writing? Do you want to showcase your creativity on an international platform? The Bournemouth University (BU) Higher Education Corporation organizes the New Media Writing Prize (NMWP) 2024-2025 through the Faculty of Media and Communication. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
The Summer Internship Program at the Lunar and Planetary LPI Institute is now accepting applications for its 2025 intake. Through the LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science, undergraduate students can participate in cutting-edge research, gain knowledge from renowned planetary scientists, and discover exciting professions in planetary science. Throughout their 10-week internship, students participate in enrichment events, including lectures and career development seminars.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Good Science Project-Johns Hopkins MA in Science Writing Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the Action for Women's Health 2024. This initiative seeks to open access to funding streams to organizations and groups that historically have not had access to them. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Safe Online Campus Ambassadors Program 2024-2025. The Safe Online with Meta Campus Ambassador Programme offers students of tertiary institutions across Nigeria the opportunity to champion digital literacy and online safety on their campuses. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Tech for an Equitable Future 2025. Previously known as Tech for Black Founders, this initiative was created in 2020 to address the statistic that only 1% of venture capital funds in the US went to Black founders -a figure that has since decreased to less than 0.5%. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 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.