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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 National Geographic Society Slingshot Challenge 2025. This is your chance to earn up to USD 10,000 in funding towards an awesome cause. If you're 13-18 years old and passionate about your environment and community, submit a 1-minute video showcasing your innovative solution to a pressing environmental problem. Your ideas have the power to slingshot our planet forward!
Date Posted: 31 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the InsurTech Startup Competition 2025. Contestants will gain access to a prize pool of $200,000 in value, exposure to 10+ early-stage investors and insurance leaders, and have the chance to present in front of 400+ InsurTech influencers live in New York.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
The Rising Star Africa Prize is awarded to early-career research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the physical, mathematical and engineering sciences. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Are you committed to advancing gender equality in STEM? Are you devoted to encouraging girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and pursue careers in science? Apply now for the Inspiring Women in Science Awards 2025.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Are you a professional or amateur photographer or simply passionate about camelids? Join the International Year of Camelids (IC) Photo Contest and help spread the word about the importance of these heroes of deserts and highlands! An international professional jury composed of photographers, photo editors, and camelid experts will select an overall winner. The four runners-up will go to a public vote on social media.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the RestorLife Awards 2025. These awards honor and recognize organizations and businesses that demonstrate exceptional dedication to environmental restoration and safeguarding livelihoods and ecosystems.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2025
Following the successful conclusion of the first edition, RES4Africa Foundation announces the launch of the Open Call for the 2025 Batch of RAISEAfrica - Renewables Accelerators for Innovative Startups and Entrepreneurs in Africa. Apply now!
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Are you an organization that supports the circular business model? Are you a non-governmental organization that empowers small businesses and entrepreneurs become sustainable? Are you owning a small business implementing or wanting to scale sustainable innovations? Become a Small Business Champion today!
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) Prize for Innovation Competition 4.0. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 NITDA IgniteHer Bootcamp Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the DAWN Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Chinese Government Scholarship – Youth of Excellence Scheme of China Program Zhejiang University 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
The UNIV’R – University for Refugees academic corridor program is calling for applications from refugees residing in a first country of asylum who wish to pursue a Master’s degree (2 years) at Sciences Po University in Paris. Apply now!
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Do you think your venture can bring affordable, high-quality health products and services closer to where patients are? You might belong in the next cohort of the Investing in Africa i3 Program 2025. Apply now!
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Peking University Boya Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025. This opportunity is open to outstanding researchers of all nationalities, who are under the age of 35 and have obtained their PhD within the past three years,
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
Are you a journalist with a great idea for a high-impact story that "Follows the Money" but few resources to get it done? If yes, applications are open for the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - Spring 2025. Apply for this fellowship and get a chance to receive a grant of up to $15,000 for your project.
Date Posted: 28 Jan, 2025
MBARI’s Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity for talented college students (undergraduate and graduate) and educators to work directly with MBARI scientists, engineers, and communicators. Apply now!
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 Equator Initiative and the Equator Prize. The Equator Prize 2025 will honor exceptional Indigenous and community-led initiatives advancing innovative nature-based solutions aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the 2025 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award, presented by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW). This award honors and supports mid-career science journalists who exemplify Sharon Begley’s high standards.
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom Talent Promotion Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jan, 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.