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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 ongoing for the LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2025 for Young African Women. If you're passionate about driving change, ready to lead, and eager to grow personally and professionally, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Holcim is pleased to partner once again with One Young World to offer the Holcim Scholarship, this year focusing on broadening the conversation around Al and its uses in promoting sustainability and urban resilience. The programme will enable an interdisciplinary cohort of five young leaders to participate in the upcoming One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich as part of Holcim's global delegation.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Institute for Al Policy & Strategy (IAPS) Al Policy Fellowship 2025. The IAPS Al Policy Fellowship is a unique, fully-funded, three-month program for professionals from varied backgrounds aiming to strengthen practical policy skills for managing the challenges and opportunities of advanced Al. The program will run from September 1 to November 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and remotely.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are currently open for the Sony Women in Technology Award with Nature 2026. By spotlighting their achievements, Sony hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women in technology.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship Program 2025. The fellowship will support researchers with a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the Reckitt Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6. Reckitt is proud to have supported the Lead2030 SDG6 challenge since 2019, working with 11 WASH entrepreneurs to date. They want to build on this success in 2025, by supporting innovations that create measurable impact by enabling access to clean water, sanitation or hygiene, and are particularly interested in innovations with a focus on children or women/girls.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the Enel Foundation Open Africa Power Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications for the Teach for Liberia Fellowship Program 2025 are now open. The Fellowship is a Leadership Development Program. Teacher Fellows gain professional training and support while they expand opportunities for students in the highest-need schools.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Internship 2025. Through a conducive training and career development environment, IGAD is seeking to place 14 young professionals, (2) per country who are interested in advancing gender equality in different fields of their careers. The Internship Programme is a learning opportunity aimed at attracting talented young women and men who are strongly motivated to share their new perspectives and innovative ideas in IGAD.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2025. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA's thirteen (13) Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Al for Good Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Singapore International Graduate Award 2026 Scholarships. This is is a bond-free award offered to international students with excellent academic undergraduate and/or master’s results, and strong interest in doing research leading to a doctorate (PhD) or an EngD in Science and Engineering at a Singapore University.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the NewSchools GenAl Math Grant 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Applications for the Coded by Ventures People Accelerator 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Are you a young photographer under 35 with a passion for storytelling and social justice? The Deloitte Foundation invites you to apply for the Photo Grant Award 2025, a prestigious international platform designed to spotlight visual projects exploring inequality, human rights, and the contradictions shaping modern society.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the Thrive Philanthropy Seed Grant Program 2025. Apply now and stand a chance to receive up to $5,000 USD.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Seplat Energy Graduate Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program 2025. This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 2025
The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme—a proud partnership between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation—is thrilled to announce the application call for the 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Apr, 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.