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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 2024 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Med Youth Lab. The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills .
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The call for applications for the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World is now open.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Digital Transformation of Health Lab (DTH-Lab) Regional Youth Champions. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Nominations are open for the Shireen Abu Akleh Prize 2024. The bravery and determination of women journalists will be recognised in a new annual prize awarded by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the International Francophone Press Union (UPF).
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Do you have a passion for inclusivity and diversity? Have you ever wondered how to tackle global issues with a moral and ethical foundation? The Universal Youth Leadership Summit (UYLS) 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, aims to address these questions by bringing together young leaders worldwide to discuss, learn, and share strategies for empowering youth in their communities.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
The Pershing Square Foundation provides up to 6 fully-funded Oxford Pershing Square Graduate Scholarship to international students in 2025. Selected applicants can pursue a master’s degree and an MBA at Oxford University. These scholarships cover both the master’s degree and the MBA year. Students can pursue any of the 1+1 MBA partnering programs and combine it with our MBA.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Bowseat True Blue Fellowship 2024. The True Blue Fellowship aims to connect and empower youth around the world to leverage the creative arts to enact change in local communities to safeguard the ocean, waterways, and the climate.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Purpose Earth Grant 2024. Purpose Earth is a grant and mentorship program empowering leaders and their transformative solutions to our global challenges.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the WFP Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme 2024. The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator, with support from the Adaptation Fund, has launched the Climate Adaptation Innovation Accelerator Programme as part of the Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator (AFCIA) partnership.
Date Posted: 29 Jul, 2024
Recruitment for the February 2025 cohort of NHS Global Fellowships is now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Proposals are invited for the International Labour Organization (ILO) #IdeathonForSocialJustice Initiative 2024. The #IdeathonForSocialJustice Initiative calls on young enthusiasts and change-makers from all over Latin America and the Caribbean to submit innovative proposals to share their vision of social justice and explore ways to achieve it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Young Nigerian graduates can now apply for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Graduate Trainee Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the Camargo Fellowship 2025-2026. This fellowship is open to artists, scholars and thinkers. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University. Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Essay Competition. The essay competition on “Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness, and Stability” invites participants to explore the interconnected dimensions of inclusive development, business dynamism, societal security, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.
Date Posted: 27 Jul, 2024
The Encourage Science Initiative Essay Competition is here for 2024, inviting all undergraduate students in Nigerian universities studying STEM courses. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Solar Panel Installation and Employability Training Program 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the Global Youth Climate Training Programme 2024. The Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) is a free, fully online capacity-building programme that equips people aged 16-35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
Applications for the Belfast Legacy Award to Attend One Young World Summit 2024 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 2024
The Commonwealth Secretariat is pleased to launch the Think Trade, Think Green: Commonwealth Innovative Youth Essay Award Competition. This competition, brought to you by the Trade and Youth teams of the Commonwealth Secretariat, invites young researchers and students aged 18-29 to share their insights on a crucial topic. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Jul, 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.