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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.
The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Germany is calling for applications for its 2025 Berlin Fellowship Program for Digital Security for Journalists. RSF will invite six journalists from crisis areas to Berlin for a period of six months (May 2025 until the end of October 2025).
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the TaRL Africa Fellowship Programme 2.0. The TaRL Africa Fellowship Programme aims to enhance TaRL's technical capacity on the African continent by supporting the development of Sub-Saharan Africa Leaders of TaRL Practice. These are individuals who can grow and improve TaRL across the continent with the ultimate goal of ensuring all children acquire foundational skills.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Atlantic Council Young Global Professionals Internship - Spring 2025. Consistent with their mission of "shaping the global future together," the Atlantic Council's Young Global Professionals Program serves as a cornerstone of their vision to create a more free, secure, and prosperous world by shaping the next generation of global leaders.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) Visiting Research Fellow Scheme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Harrison Middleton University (HMU) Fellowship in Ideas 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University 2024-2025. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Reporters Without Borders Rest & Resilience Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
The National Geographic Society Slingshot Challenge is now accepting applications. Young people in our community, aged 13 to 18, are invited to take up the challenge and submit a one-minute film outlining their solution for resolving environmental problems.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Prince Ukeme Ukpong Education Support Scholarship for undergraduates. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
TKM Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the TKM Foundation Fully-funded Scholarship for underprivileged young girls who dream of a university education, but have little or no financial support. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Wageningen University & Research 2025 Africa Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Dell Technologies’ Envision the Future Competition. Click here to learn more about this competition and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Letten Prize 2025 for Young Researchers. The purpose of the prize is to recognize younger researchers' contributions in the fields of health, development and environment in all aspects of human life'. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Dalai Lama Fellowship Program 2025. Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) offers a one-year fellowship program for emerging changemakers aiming to cultivate leadership practices rooted in awareness, compassion, and integrity. The interdisciplinary and deeply contemplative program provides a curriculum, coaching, group learning, and additional forms of support to help Fellows apply what they are learning in the fellowship to their important work in the world.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the International Council on Human Rights, Peace and Politics Global Ambassador Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications for the Olympism365 Innovation Hub Tech365 Explore 2025 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Interested in exciting construction projects? Then Julius Berger is looking for you for their internship abroad in industrial engineering/civil engineering. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Interested in exciting projects? Then Julius Berger is looking for you for their internship abroad in wood technology / furniture interior design in Nigeria. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) Media Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Wadsworth African Fellowship 2025. The Wadsworth African Fellowships provide funding for African students pursuing a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree at South African universities where they can receive international-level training in anthropology, including archaeology and biological anthropology.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 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.